First time at the track...Not good.
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i am 17, and soon to be 18. and my dad put the money down for this car. I have a job and pay 500-600 bucks a month.
I could have used a bank, but we figured there would be less hassle if he acted as the bank.
I am not spoiled by any means.
And CRX, if you love your car so much go back to hondatech and talk about your single cams and aluminum spoilers.
Don't go on a cobalt site just to bash our cars.
I could have used a bank, but we figured there would be less hassle if he acted as the bank.
I am not spoiled by any means.
And CRX, if you love your car so much go back to hondatech and talk about your single cams and aluminum spoilers.
Don't go on a cobalt site just to bash our cars.
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Its not that big of a deal. When you race a car you break stuff suck it up princess. Your dad doesn't approve of cars. I know tons of guys that think cars are for driving to work, picking up the old girl, and getting grub. As long as you live under his roof and he pays for your car thats how it will be. If you get out of his house, get yourself a job, get your own car, then you can do whatever the **** you want with it. If thats not something you can do then don't take your dads car to the track and screw it up with your double clutching and granny shifting =)
Anyways glad you didn't wreck the car and you are okay. Your dad will get over it. One of his gay friends is likely to tell him to relax and get over it.
Anyways glad you didn't wreck the car and you are okay. Your dad will get over it. One of his gay friends is likely to tell him to relax and get over it.
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i am 17, and soon to be 18. and my dad put the money down for this car. I have a job and pay 500-600 bucks a month.
I could have used a bank, but we figured there would be less hassle if he acted as the bank.
I am not spoiled by any means.
And CRX, if you love your car so much go back to hondatech and talk about your single cams and aluminum spoilers.
Don't go on a cobalt site just to bash our cars.
I could have used a bank, but we figured there would be less hassle if he acted as the bank.
I am not spoiled by any means.
And CRX, if you love your car so much go back to hondatech and talk about your single cams and aluminum spoilers.
Don't go on a cobalt site just to bash our cars.
haha OWNED!
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You gave him your word, and you broke the car and your word.
Man up. Take responsibility. Clean up your mess.
Everyone makes mistakes, including me and you and dad. How you deal with it is important.
BTW, I just insured my 15 (soon to be 16) year old son on my Cobalt SS/SC. Yes, I have rules for him as well. The rules are made to help protect him, his passengers, the car, lives and property of others and lastly his wallet. Eventually, you will be on the other side of this issue with your own son. Remember your experience, learn from it and good luck.
Welcome to life! Great days ahead.
BTW, if the worst that happens with my son is a broken axle, I'll be a happy man!
Man up. Take responsibility. Clean up your mess.
Everyone makes mistakes, including me and you and dad. How you deal with it is important.
BTW, I just insured my 15 (soon to be 16) year old son on my Cobalt SS/SC. Yes, I have rules for him as well. The rules are made to help protect him, his passengers, the car, lives and property of others and lastly his wallet. Eventually, you will be on the other side of this issue with your own son. Remember your experience, learn from it and good luck.
Welcome to life! Great days ahead.
BTW, if the worst that happens with my son is a broken axle, I'll be a happy man!
Last edited by Zivnuska; Jul 29, 2007 at 01:14 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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You gave him your word, and you broke the car and your word.
Man up. Take responsibility. Clean up your mess.
Everyone makes mistakes, including me and you and dad. How you deal with it is important.
BTW, I just insured my 15 (soon to be 16) year old son on my Cobalt SS/SC. Yes, I have rules for him as well. The rules are made to help protect him, his passengers, the car, lives and property of others and lastly his wallet. Eventually, you will be on the other side of this issue with your own son. Remember your experience, learn from it and good luck.
Welcome to life! Great days ahead.
BTW, if the worst that happens with my son is a broken axle, I'll be a happy man!
Man up. Take responsibility. Clean up your mess.
Everyone makes mistakes, including me and you and dad. How you deal with it is important.
BTW, I just insured my 15 (soon to be 16) year old son on my Cobalt SS/SC. Yes, I have rules for him as well. The rules are made to help protect him, his passengers, the car, lives and property of others and lastly his wallet. Eventually, you will be on the other side of this issue with your own son. Remember your experience, learn from it and good luck.
Welcome to life! Great days ahead.
BTW, if the worst that happens with my son is a broken axle, I'll be a happy man!
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Okay well me and my friend were supposed to go to the track today in his Prelude. Well the car was having problems so we decided to just be a spectator today, and go up in my Cobalt.
My dad hates cars. Hates racing. Hates mods. Hates loud exhausts. hates everything about them. He bought me the car and I basically lease it from him for 500 a month (includes insurance). He got me the car under a few conditions. 1. No modifications 2. NO RACING whatsoever. Well, so I go without telling him, because he would get pissed I drove hour and a half to get there and hes just kinda gay when it comes to cars. So i am basically illegally at the raceway.
We are watching all the cars and it gets me very pumped. I have never ran at a track, so i decided to pay the 15 bucks and do a couple 1/8 miles.
First run ever way absolutely horrendous ran like a 11.2 just terrible.
Next run did alright and ran a 9.83. Still bad.
Well here come the third run. Get on the line. Do the prestage light goes green and CLUNK. Car is not moving i am WOT in first. First think i think is shitttt clutch slip. Then i see the White smoke come from the engine area. I get out of the car and the guys push it to the parking lot.
Broken axle. The car wont move in gear. Had to call roadside assistance and.......my dad.
Right now it is chillin' at a dealership. and im borrowing my friends CRX.
So yeah, Tonight is the worst night of my life so far, and i will probably never see that car again.
My dad hates cars. Hates racing. Hates mods. Hates loud exhausts. hates everything about them. He bought me the car and I basically lease it from him for 500 a month (includes insurance). He got me the car under a few conditions. 1. No modifications 2. NO RACING whatsoever. Well, so I go without telling him, because he would get pissed I drove hour and a half to get there and hes just kinda gay when it comes to cars. So i am basically illegally at the raceway.
We are watching all the cars and it gets me very pumped. I have never ran at a track, so i decided to pay the 15 bucks and do a couple 1/8 miles.
First run ever way absolutely horrendous ran like a 11.2 just terrible.
Next run did alright and ran a 9.83. Still bad.
Well here come the third run. Get on the line. Do the prestage light goes green and CLUNK. Car is not moving i am WOT in first. First think i think is shitttt clutch slip. Then i see the White smoke come from the engine area. I get out of the car and the guys push it to the parking lot.
Broken axle. The car wont move in gear. Had to call roadside assistance and.......my dad.
Right now it is chillin' at a dealership. and im borrowing my friends CRX.
So yeah, Tonight is the worst night of my life so far, and i will probably never see that car again.
Here was my thread:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/drivetrain-79/2007-ss-sc-broken-left-axle-39190/
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i am 17, and soon to be 18. and my dad put the money down for this car. I have a job and pay 500-600 bucks a month.
I could have used a bank, but we figured there would be less hassle if he acted as the bank.
I am not spoiled by any means.
And CRX, if you love your car so much go back to hondatech and talk about your single cams and aluminum spoilers.
Don't go on a cobalt site just to bash our cars.
I could have used a bank, but we figured there would be less hassle if he acted as the bank.
I am not spoiled by any means.
And CRX, if you love your car so much go back to hondatech and talk about your single cams and aluminum spoilers.
Don't go on a cobalt site just to bash our cars.
Last edited by suprchged; Jul 29, 2007 at 11:30 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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I think it is the clutch you were burning up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quTeXhdfoA4
I know it's hard to watch but at least it is a SRT-4.
Good luck on the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quTeXhdfoA4
I know it's hard to watch but at least it is a SRT-4.
Good luck on the car.
