Ever feel like speaking up but don't because you're too nice?

[dothadance]

I usually smile an nod, otherwise I get into this big argument 'cause they can't admit they're wrong, and I'm never wrong.

this x1000

[Mark 42]

I wonder how long it will be until forums have a "Like" button.
(#15 & #16... I'm finally learning).

[Massimo]

Heard two co-workers talking about weather fwd or rwd is better for racing. I just lol and walked away, they seemed puzzeled by the fact that i just lol and walked away.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

I normally just walk away must people are to stupid to understand what a power to weight ratio is so I don't bother

[stamar]

I'll start:

Just overheard a coworker say to a girl he's hitting on "Yeah, I've got the convertible pontiac" (1998 firebird, great condition though, maintenance-wise)

"It's a sportscar so it gets pretty bad gas mileage, probably about 20-25 mpg"

"I like it but it's a bit bumpy because of its sports suspension (it's stock), but you don't have to hit the brakes when going on a turn it sticks like a formula 1 car."

I'm much to nice to jump out of my office and yell RACEWARZ!!1! at him, even though my piece of shit e30 is on stands at the moment, haha.

Ok I have a 98 camaro 3.8 auto and it gets 18 mpg on the highway. and I have an e30 and I drive them all the time. So I have both of those cars and I fill up both of their gas tanks.

Because one is manual and one is auto its not fair. but I promise you no camaro turns like an e30. All camaros go faster in a straight line. All camaros suck more gas than they admit too, my camaro gets worse gas mileage than my v8 f150 truck.

[Mark 42]

...no camaro turns like an e30. All camaros go faster in a straight line.

[jw 325ic]

"Hey girl I want to make you leak like my e30 does powersteering fluid, coolant, and some mysteryshit I still haven't figured out."

Works every time

Lol im going to try this one. Seems legit

[stamar]

98 camaro 3.8 has 200 hp, 225 pnd tq 3300 pnds.

m20 e30 has 168 165 2900 lbs.....

a v8 has 305 hp. What sort of race does an e30 go faster than a camaro?

Definitely a very twisty track.


I did not mean all as in ever, I mean all as in 98 camaros or 4th gen camaros.
Heres my e30 and my camaro nice live pic I took for you.




There were 4 cylinder camaros back in the day. those are slow.

[5Toes]

I dont waste my time.. but I can get pretty fumed over such situations

[VinniE30]

Depending on who it is I either speak up or just SMH in disbelief. Depends who it is and how bad it is.
The thing is i'm conflicted on just not saying anything because it makes them think you agree or don't care about it if you don't say something. To me that's worse than whatever they might think of what you have to say.

[stamar]

car speed arguments are always kind of teenager.

People who like to contradict etc and argue.

As far as I know a firebird is a camaro. I cannot believe anyone is so out of touch with cars to think that their e30 is faster than a 98 camaro.

I must be totally misunderstanding so I wont add anymore.

oh duh, ok with an m30 swap gotcha. It took some research.

[Kershaw]

Have you ever heard of "Asperger's Syndrome"? A lot of engineers have it.
Many famous geniuses are purported to have it or have had it (e.g. Einstein).

Asperger syndrome, also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger disorder, is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical use of language are frequently reported.[1][2]

nah, doesnt really apply to me. im a very social person with little difficulty interacting with others. restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors of interests? not really, i mean do obsess about my primary hobbies (e30s, gaming) but im all about trying new things and do that pretty regularly. im not physically clumsy (i graduated from OCS, USMC Hoorah!) atypical use of language? well... i do herp and derp about sometimes. but i blame the internet.

[Heysüß]

I am too shy, so I rarely speak up, even when it is blatantly wrong information. Being a youngin' and not having a knack for arguing doesn't help either

I'm not too shy but the rest of your statement applied to me. I mean I guess I'm young compared to this 30 year old guy.

[tH16]

nah, doesnt really apply to me. im a very social person with little difficulty interacting with others. restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors of interests? not really, i mean do obsess about my primary hobbies (e30s, gaming) but im all about trying new things and do that pretty regularly. im not physically clumsy (i graduated from OCS, USMC Hoorah!) atypical use of language? well... i do herp and derp about sometimes. but i blame the internet.

If you graduated OCS you damn sure better know its not fucking hoorah devil pup it's motherfucking oorah. I will shine my car with the dick blood and tears of any Marine that says hoorah and isn't making fun of the army. Boot ass LT

In response to the thread, no if you're wrong I'll tell you in attempts that you'll correct yourself, even if I sound like an asshole while doing it.

[JinormusJ]

I usually speak up cause well... I'm usually right hah :)
I'm very booksmart and streetsmart. I spend most of my time reading and studying books of varying topics, and I make an attempt to learn through all sorts of experiences so I never enter the argument unprepared.
However, I'm also man enough to admit when I'm out-classes, out-manned, and out-gunned, at which point I lay down my pride, appologize for being wrong, sit politely and listen, and turn it in to an opportunity to learn and gain even more knowledge.

I'm not afraid to speak my mind cause well.. If I stay quiet, who else will? This also comes with discretion on when and who to speak to as well though..

In your case, I would have lol'd and walked away. The fact he's hitting on a girl by talking about his car proves he's got no game and he needs to man the crap up.. He'd ruin his own chances before he would even start dating her.. I would never talk to a girl about my car unless she is actually interested strictly in e30s aswell