[ejazbmw]

To make a long story short light just turned yellow, it is a four way intersection I was going straight and he (the benz owner) was trying to make a left turned so I go through and stop right next to him because of traffic, he rolled down his window and started to curse at me I just simled because I found it funny, but I did catch him saying bmws are gay, I don't think he was jealous since his benz was a CLK550, but anyway it was kind of funny, and I thought I should share my moring drive

[HyperM3]

Because we hate ourselves too(or what some posters make it seem).

[ejazbmw]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Because we hate ourselves too(or what some posters make it seem).

very sad but true I get dirty looks from bmw owners as well.

[PMP]

Could you have let him in? I assume that he had his turn signal in since you knew what he was trying to do, yes?

Part of the problem between drivers is the current "dual use" of roadways. In the old days, roads were used to travel from one point to another more quickly than walking. The idea was that if you were in one place, and needed to be in another place, you could use your car to go straight, turn, maybe go straight some more or turn a few times, eventually stop and you would be in the place that you needed to be.

Nowadays, we have to share the roadway with the ARRL (the "Amateur Road Racing League") which is primarily devoted to the pursuit of driving very fast from light to light in a straight line. The ARRL, unlike a professional league like Formula 1, has loose rules regarding blocking - so racers are free to use multiple lane changes, cutting off, and other tactics to "win" their races. This can be very difficult for old fashioned drivers who are really more interested in getting to their destination since their use of turn signals to signal non-racers that they need to move over a lane in order to make a turn would naturally be considered a signal to perform a blocking maneuver by a racer such as yourself.

I suspect that the Mercedes driver, despite the use of a challenging - perhaps even mocking - automobile was not attempting to race you or challenge your manhood. Rather, I suspect he was trying to make a turn and wanted you to allow him the use of the roadway. It is just one of those things that happen in today's driving environment. I would simply chalk it up to someone "driving an inferior car who does not have a sufficient amount of respect for your speed and power" and forget about it. At least it wasn't a minivan full of kids trying to get to the soccer field - those things are the worst obstacles on the road and really should be forced to sit in the stands while the race is going on.

[retlod]

Originally Posted by ejazbmw

To make a long story short light just turned yellow, it is a four way intersection I was going straight and he (the benz owner) was trying to make a left turned so I go through and stop right next to him because of traffic, he rolled down his window and started to curse at me I just simled because I found it funny, but I did catch him saying bmws are gay, I don't think he was jealous since his benz was a CLK550, but anyway it was kind of funny, and I thought I should share my moring drive

WTF. I haven't a clue as to what actually happened. Stop sign? Light? Were you driving opposite directions? How did you end up next to him if he turned and you went straight? How about some cardinal directions? Or some periods?

[335rocket]

sounds like the guy is a flaming asshole. Ive never had a problem with Benz owners. I usually get thumps up from people driving mercedes or other bimmers. I dont think it had anything to do with you driving a BMW. He was probably just pissed off due to the circumstances

[Spool]

They hate us because their cars don't come in manual...and they get bored when they drive and their A.D.D kicks in and they cuss...

[kham619]

Originally Posted by PMP

Could you have let him in? I assume that he had his turn signal in since you knew what he was trying to do, yes?

Part of the problem between drivers is the current "dual use" of roadways. In the old days, roads were used to travel from one point to another more quickly than walking. The idea was that if you were in one place, and needed to be in another place, you could use your car to go straight, turn, maybe go straight some more or turn a few times, eventually stop and you would be in the place that you needed to be.

Nowadays, we have to share the roadway with the ARRL (the "Amateur Road Racing League") which is primarily devoted to the pursuit of driving very fast from light to light in a straight line. The ARRL, unlike a professional league like Formula 1, has loose rules regarding blocking - so racers are free to use multiple lane changes, cutting off, and other tactics to "win" their races. This can be very difficult for old fashioned drivers who are really more interested in getting to their destination since their use of turn signals to signal non-racers that they need to move over a lane in order to make a turn would naturally be considered a signal to perform a blocking maneuver by a racer such as yourself.

I suspect that the Mercedes driver, despite the use of a challenging - perhaps even mocking - automobile was not attempting to race you or challenge your manhood. Rather, I suspect he was trying to make a turn and wanted you to allow him the use of the roadway. It is just one of those things that happen in today's driving environment. I would simply chalk it up to someone "driving an inferior car who does not have a sufficient amount of respect for your speed and power" and forget about it. At least it wasn't a minivan full of kids trying to get to the soccer field - those things are the worst obstacles on the road and really should be forced to sit in the stands while the race is going on.

Are you that Mercedez driver?

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Spool

They hate us because their cars don't come in manual...and they get bored when they drive and their A.D.D kicks in and they cuss...

hmmm....some of them come in manual, I dont get bored driving mine, I get comfortable. And I'm pretty sure I don't have ADD.....and to the OP I don't hate you guys

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by kham619

Are you that Mercedez driver?

im one of the ARRLs and i still thought it was pretty dam funny

[Spool]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

hmmm....some of them come in manual, I dont get bored driving mine, I get comfortable. And I'm pretty sure I don't have ADD.....and to the OP I don't hate you guys

very rare few...but cars like SL600 and SL55 AMG should be available in a manual...

[leejoobin]

i had one mb c-class owner telling me how beautiful my e90 was.
so i told him the samething.

[txusa03]

who cares, they can hate all they want, what are they going to do...

I had a clk550 driver behind me and we both take the off ramp exit at 5pm (you know the time of the day where you are just eshausted of sitting in traffic jams). Well, apparently I was driving too slow for him so before the off ramp merges into traffic, he went around me over the solid double white lines on the side kicking up debris. All that work that he did so he can be in front of me and we both heading for the same gas station. He and I got out to pump gas, he stares at me but did not say anything to me (coz I done nothing wrong). I think he was embarass by his childish action on the road and yet it did not get him to his destination any faster then my route. I know he was pissed because he took off pretty hard with tire screetching. More stress for him then me.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Spool

very rare few...but cars like SL600 and SL55 AMG should be available in a manual...

While I do agree with you that more of them should come manual, but if you have ever driven a 55 ,600 , or 65 you will understand why they are autos only.

[DasBlitz]

I like the SLR Mclaren and women.

[LMBlau]

my dad is a benz owner and he does not hate me... or does he?

[Crimson92]

he hates you, youre adopted

[LMBlau]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

he hates you, youre adopted

[ejazbmw]

Originally Posted by retlod

WTF. I haven't a clue as to what actually happened. Stop sign? Light? Were you driving opposite directions? How did you end up next to him if he turned and you went straight? How about some cardinal directions? Or some periods?

it was at a light, I'd draw a diagram, but don't have paintshop at work. I was next to him because he wasn't able to make the turn so he had to stop at the red light, so I was next to him due to traffic. Like this

(benz tring to make a left turn)



(me going straight)

[txusa03]

Originally Posted by ejazbmw

it was at a light, I'd draw a diagram, but don't have paintshop at work. I was next to him because he wasn't able to make the turn so he had to stop at the red light, so I was next to him due to traffic. Like this

(benz tring to make a left turn)



(me going straight)

If that is your definition of next to, I based on your smileys, he is not next to you but behind you.

[flukey]

Originally Posted by PMP

Could you have let him in? I assume that he had his turn signal in since you knew what he was trying to do, yes?

Part of the problem between drivers is the current "dual use" of roadways. In the old days, roads were used to travel from one point to another more quickly than walking. The idea was that if you were in one place, and needed to be in another place, you could use your car to go straight, turn, maybe go straight some more or turn a few times, eventually stop and you would be in the place that you needed to be.

Nowadays, we have to share the roadway with the ARRL (the "Amateur Road Racing League") which is primarily devoted to the pursuit of driving very fast from light to light in a straight line. The ARRL, unlike a professional league like Formula 1, has loose rules regarding blocking - so racers are free to use multiple lane changes, cutting off, and other tactics to "win" their races. This can be very difficult for old fashioned drivers who are really more interested in getting to their destination since their use of turn signals to signal non-racers that they need to move over a lane in order to make a turn would naturally be considered a signal to perform a blocking maneuver by a racer such as yourself.

I suspect that the Mercedes driver, despite the use of a challenging - perhaps even mocking - automobile was not attempting to race you or challenge your manhood. Rather, I suspect he was trying to make a turn and wanted you to allow him the use of the roadway. It is just one of those things that happen in today's driving environment. I would simply chalk it up to someone "driving an inferior car who does not have a sufficient amount of respect for your speed and power" and forget about it. At least it wasn't a minivan full of kids trying to get to the soccer field - those things are the worst obstacles on the road and really should be forced to sit in the stands while the race is going on.

absolutely hilarious! best thing i've read in a while... even though im in the "league"

[3onDubs]

Originally Posted by PMP

Could you have let him in? I assume that he had his turn signal in since you knew what he was trying to do, yes?

Part of the problem between drivers is the current "dual use" of roadways. In the old days, roads were used to travel from one point to another more quickly than walking. The idea was that if you were in one place, and needed to be in another place, you could use your car to go straight, turn, maybe go straight some more or turn a few times, eventually stop and you would be in the place that you needed to be.

Nowadays, we have to share the roadway with the ARRL (the "Amateur Road Racing League") which is primarily devoted to the pursuit of driving very fast from light to light in a straight line. The ARRL, unlike a professional league like Formula 1, has loose rules regarding blocking - so racers are free to use multiple lane changes, cutting off, and other tactics to "win" their races. This can be very difficult for old fashioned drivers who are really more interested in getting to their destination since their use of turn signals to signal non-racers that they need to move over a lane in order to make a turn would naturally be considered a signal to perform a blocking maneuver by a racer such as yourself.

I suspect that the Mercedes driver, despite the use of a challenging - perhaps even mocking - automobile was not attempting to race you or challenge your manhood. Rather, I suspect he was trying to make a turn and wanted you to allow him the use of the roadway. It is just one of those things that happen in today's driving environment. I would simply chalk it up to someone "driving an inferior car who does not have a sufficient amount of respect for your speed and power" and forget about it. At least it wasn't a minivan full of kids trying to get to the soccer field - those things are the worst obstacles on the road and really should be forced to sit in the stands while the race is going on.