Can't take the "Ghetto" out of some people

HRC · 08-03-2005, 04:58 PM

So I'm driving back from lunch today and I notice a black e36 with CF hood, exhaust, rims, etc. behind me. As soon as I pull in, he floors it to do a "drive-by" to show me he has the "bomb-ass" car. That is soo lame, I thought only ricers did that. I had that happen to me all the time when I was driving my honda prelude. I'm not impressed by his loud exhaust, or anything for that matter, in fact, I thought the car look ugly and riced anyways. I so thought that buying into the BMW family would be a nice step up in terms of ricers but I guess not. This is so far the only bad instance, every other 3 series owner(old or new) has given a nice smile in passing.

Danny

ward · 08-03-2005, 05:09 PM

as soon as the cars get old enough and cheap enough, they'll find their way into ricers hands, who will promtly put a large wing and coffee can exhaust on it

www.riceboypage.com

BMW Enthusiast · 08-03-2005, 05:16 PM

They sure know how to ruin a car.

Jimifighter · 08-03-2005, 05:49 PM

That is funny, some people see themselves in what I call the "mirror of delusion"...despite the fact that your car is new and much nicer, they are in their own little world.

CC 330i · 08-03-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimifighter

That is funny, some people see themselves in what I call the "mirror of delusion"...despite the fact that your car is new and much nicer, they are in their own little world.

One man's trash is another man's treasure. But I'm surprised that Ward would have anything to say about a BMW, even if the only original part left was the hood badge!

ward · 08-03-2005, 05:55 PM

don't get me wrong, plenty of people are driving BMW's that are an embarrasment to us all

anyone else seen the folks (I've only seen old asian women doing this though) wearing a big long clear billed visor pulled all the way down over their face???? When I see that going on in a 3, I feel bad

NaTuReB0Y · 08-03-2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

don't get me wrong, plenty of people are driving BMW's that are an embarrasment to us all

anyone else seen the folks (I've only seen old asian women doing this though) wearing a big long clear billed visor pulled all the way down over their face???? When I see that going on in a 3, I feel bad

I've seen Michael Jackson wearing one.....he must be ghetto then....oh wait....a "ricer?" I'm lost...

What's the difference between a ghetto and a ricer?

CC 330i · 08-03-2005, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

don't get me wrong, plenty of people are driving BMW's that are an embarrasment to us all

OK, I feel better. Just let's all make sure we aren't one of those people.

collinp · 08-03-2005, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

anyone else seen the folks (I've only seen old asian women doing this though) wearing a big long clear billed visor pulled all the way down over their face???? When I see that going on in a 3, I feel bad

Yeah its hilarious. Apparently its to keep a tanless facial complexion. Bizarre if you ask me.

- Collin

David328M-Sport · 08-03-2005, 07:47 PM

Hey Danny,

He was soooooo jealous of you and your car, he had to try and prove that he and his car are...... whatever.

Long live E90. Well at least for about 7 years or so!!!

silverado · 08-03-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

don't get me wrong, plenty of people are driving BMW's that are an embarrasment to us all

anyone else seen the folks (I've only seen old asian women doing this though) wearing a big long clear billed visor pulled all the way down over their face???? When I see that going on in a 3, I feel bad

Must be a California thing... I've never seen or heard of this before I read this tread

Jason · 08-03-2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

don't get me wrong, plenty of people are driving BMW's that are an embarrasment to us all

anyone else seen the folks (I've only seen old asian women doing this though) wearing a big long clear billed visor pulled all the way down over their face???? When I see that going on in a 3, I feel bad

Hilarious, I've seen this more and more here in NYC. Some of the visors aren't even clear - they're tinted, so it's like you're looking at some character from a sci-fi movie driving the car, yet it's just an older asian woman.

pondermatic · 08-03-2005, 10:00 PM

Check out the BMW Nightmare webpage at http://www.jimmy540i.com/bmwnightmare.htm

icedragon · 08-03-2005, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

don't get me wrong, plenty of people are driving BMW's that are an embarrasment to us all

anyone else seen the folks (I've only seen old asian women doing this though) wearing a big long clear billed visor pulled all the way down over their face???? When I see that going on in a 3, I feel bad

It's a cultural thing.

In North America, people want a tan.

In Asia, everyone wants to be pale white. People who are pale white are considered to be of higher class. In the past, the rich lived in lavish homes sheltered from the sun. The poor had to work on rice fields in the blistering sun and developed darker complexions. Even though that was long ago, Asians still value people with pale white skin.

Big sun visors is nothing. In Asia, u can buy SPF 120 sunscreen and many North American cosmetic companies, like Estee Lauder, sell skin-whitening products. Of course, they don't sell skin-whitening things here because that would be considered a bit racist.

tooner · 08-03-2005, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pondermatic

Check out the BMW Nightmare webpage at http://www.jimmy540i.com/bmwnightmare.htm

AAAAAHHHHH... you're a bad man! why did I click ooohhhhh..... sonnammamitch!

romeo26 · 08-04-2005, 12:34 AM

hay ice dragon i dont understand why people are like that. iam filipino and i have brown skin that looks like a good tan the whole year. and when i go back to the philipines(spelling) everyone there is white.
cant people just be proud of there skin color?
and yes ive seen 130spf and whitning soap there.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-04-2005, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romeo26

hay ice dragon i dont understand why people are like that. iam filipino and i have brown skin that looks like a good tan the whole year. and when i go back to the philipines(spelling) everyone there is white.
cant people just be proud of there skin color?
and yes ive seen 130spf and whitning soap there.

Try telling that to Michael Jackson.....

stressdoc · 08-04-2005, 12:45 AM

I like to think of myself as tolerant and accepting. And then I made the mistake of checking out THAT LINK. What the heck, I like hairy salty fish on my pizza, so to each his own poison. Not sure where to find the function in that form, or form in that function... But I don't think we need to diss anyone here for driving whatever they want, or use terms like "ghetto." Live and let live.

voltron1011 · 08-04-2005, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pondermatic

Check out the BMW Nightmare webpage at http://www.jimmy540i.com/bmwnightmare.htm

THE HORROR...........

THE HORROR....................

THE HORROR...................................

NaTuReB0Y · 08-04-2005, 01:30 AM

You can take me out of the ghetto......

But you can't take the ghetto out of me.......

stressdoc · 08-04-2005, 01:50 AM

All cool, but some of us have grandmothers from a ghetto. Some of this string could be taken out of context. Class warfare not necessary.

know1isgod · 08-04-2005, 07:32 AM

To be honest, some of the products that Hartage, Hamann, etc... put out look as "Ghetto" as anything on the street. Do not let the sheen of exclusivivity fool you. Sometimes the emperor has no clothes. I had an E-36 325 with an M-3 exhaust, bilsteins, conforti chip, etc... I did it for the performance enhancements. I even put a conforti "shark" emblem on the rear. I ask everyone on this forum to take it easy sometimes. All the 325 vs 330 or de-badging, etc... is foolish. There are people with E-30 M-3's who swear that is the true spirit of the M3, but to todays drivers, that M3 would be considered loud and ghetto (no sound proofing, screaming exhaust etc....) Bottom line is BMW's are for precision driving, not to announce your affluence. I had a G-35 coupe blow by me at at least 130 because I was doing 100 and he came out of no wher. My response is so what. E-30 318 owners are just as proud of their cars. Ours cars are built on this heritage and thats why the twin kidney design lives on. Lets embrace this heritage. I have owned a 77 320i, 95 325i, 96 318ti, and my current car. I feel I know BMW's pretty well and have enjoyed every car. I suggest we let everyone do the same.

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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	don't get me wrong, plenty of people are driving BMW's that are an embarrasment to us all anyone else seen the folks (I've only seen old asian women doing this though) wearing a big long clear billed visor pulled all the way down over their face???? When I see that going on in a 3, I feel bad
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romeo26 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	hay ice dragon i dont understand why people are like that. iam filipino and i have brown skin that looks like a good tan the whole year. and when i go back to the philipines(spelling) everyone there is white. cant people just be proud of there skin color? and yes ive seen 130spf and whitning soap there.
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stressdoc Moderator 617 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I like to think of myself as tolerant and accepting. And then I made the mistake of checking out THAT LINK. What the heck, I like hairy salty fish on my pizza, so to each his own poison. Not sure where to find the function in that form, or form in that function... But I don't think we need to diss anyone here for driving whatever they want, or use terms like "ghetto." Live and let live. Last edited by stressdoc; 08-04-2005 at 12:54 AM.. Reason: second thoughts
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stressdoc Moderator 617 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	All cool, but some of us have grandmothers from a ghetto. Some of this string could be taken out of context. Class warfare not necessary.
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know1isgod Private 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 06 325i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	"ghetto" To be honest, some of the products that Hartage, Hamann, etc... put out look as "Ghetto" as anything on the street. Do not let the sheen of exclusivivity fool you. Sometimes the emperor has no clothes. I had an E-36 325 with an M-3 exhaust, bilsteins, conforti chip, etc... I did it for the performance enhancements. I even put a conforti "shark" emblem on the rear. I ask everyone on this forum to take it easy sometimes. All the 325 vs 330 or de-badging, etc... is foolish. There are people with E-30 M-3's who swear that is the true spirit of the M3, but to todays drivers, that M3 would be considered loud and ghetto (no sound proofing, screaming exhaust etc....) Bottom line is BMW's are for precision driving, not to announce your affluence. I had a G-35 coupe blow by me at at least 130 because I was doing 100 and he came out of no wher. My response is so what. E-30 318 owners are just as proud of their cars. Ours cars are built on this heritage and thats why the twin kidney design lives on. Lets embrace this heritage. I have owned a 77 320i, 95 325i, 96 318ti, and my current car. I feel I know BMW's pretty well and have enjoyed every car. I suggest we let everyone do the same. Attached Images
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