I didn't know the lads either but I've been a member of this forum for just over a year now and like others, these threads really get to me. There is such a sense of belonging in this group and in turn such a sense of loss when we lose a fellow enthusiast. Being slightly older and having had many cars, and many other memberships, I can honestly say I've never seen this to such an extent in any other car groups.
As it is winter, and as I am a little older, I want to share my view on how I drive my soop, especially in this weather. If it makes one person think for a nano-second before stamping on the loud pedal over the next few months, then I'll be happy. I absolutely am not pre-judging what happened in this tragic accident it's just that I know the rest of us oldies like to pass out our words of so called wisdom at this time of year to our eager young Supra drivers. I'm truly gutted we've lost young dazz and his friend.
Here goes:
I love my Supra loads...... but I respect her even more. Basically, every time I hit the loud pedal (and of course I do, occassionally) I ask her (in a split second - and not out loud!) - "what are you going to do if I plank my foot to the floor?". I know that sounds daft, and of course she doesn't answer - but it actually makes me think of what all of her possible responses could be by thinking about my surroundings.
9 times out of 10 I'm fine because she does what I predicted she would do, BUT......... it's that last one....... the one she didn't tell me, and the one that I didn't guess......... it's that one that got me!. The first time she wins......... I lose. If you can't guess all 10 - don't do it! - it's not worth the risk.
I honestly enjoy so many people per day just looking at me driving her that after a while the speed becomes secondary. Save it for the track.
:(RIP lads - a truly sad loss. You've really made me think about keeping such a powerful car and my thoughts really are with your families and friends
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