Cruise nights

[TERMN8OR]

How many of you guy's attend cruise nights ? What are some of the questions or comments that people make about your car that are the most annoying.

I had some guy at a local cruise the other night insisting to me that my car was not a 69 camaro. He kept telling me I didn't have the correct tailights on the car. (They are marquez) I just had to laugh.
I also hate when people ask you "how much did you pay for that ?"

[Larry Callahan]

I am new to going to local cruises with a car and to be honest I might be done. I have met some of the dumbest most inconsiderate people in my life as of recent. I even had to yank some guy off my car that was leaning on it wearing a huge steel studded belt. I could have killed him!

Let see, the biggest question is how did I fake the carbon fiber look on the car. It does not cross most peoples mind that it's real for some reason.

Next is how much money do you have into it



This one is funny and I get it about once a night. They ask "How much boost do the turbos make?" I tell them I have it set at 10psi and they say "Oh, so 5psi each?"

Here's your sign.

[Scott Parkhurst]

I don't even go anymore, unless I roll with some pals or something. It used to be fun to go, when you'd be able to meet other guys building their cars too. Now it seems like a bunch of cars that weren't built by their owners. Luckily, these same owners happen to be experts on everything from cars to politics, and love to talk from their comfy lawn chairs.

My car isn't that nice (seriously) and I'd rather not hear about it from others. I'm critical enough on my own, thanks.

But, I did put a lot of effort into it, and it does perform pretty well. I don't need it's appearance to be judged by armchair experts.

[mpozzi]

I feel the same way and the thought of sitting in a folding chair answering some very weird questions just isn't my idea of fun. While I don't usually get any questions (my '73 is pretty "plain Jane"), some of the unique car's owners do.

We have a Thursday night car and bike get together at a local Mexican restaurant and usually go a couple of times a month. It's a good excuse to eat and listen to live music ... here's a few pics of the last couple of months. James (One-Lap Camaro) came down for one and this very cool Cobra was there a few weeks ago. The Cobra sold for over $4M at one of the auctions.


Driving home taking a pic of James and Dave in the OLC.


Very cool Mopar ...

And the Cobra ...


Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[67ragtp]

Its not all bad guys, Yeah you get your share of uneducated car people that ask silly Qs. But there are a lot of cool car guys that I hang with when I go to our local cruise. Its nice to have a place on a week night to park and check out some nice rides, I dont usually stay to long, just great to get the car out after a tough day at work. There are 4 or five in my area but I only go to one, every once in a while I will get the how much question - I usually respond with a couple hundred bucks that usually shuts them up , for the most part people are pretty respectful when it comes to touching the car. Its the little kids that I worry about especially when mom lets them out of the stroller.

Rich

[130fe]

You defintely get some annoying questions, but it sure beats sitting out all day at a car show in order to try and win a $10 trophy and listening to someone tell you everything THEY think is wrong with your car (annoying judges).

The money question is kind of annoying, I just tell them enough. You wonder if people are curious or just nosey. Either way, it's my money and I will enjoy it. I went to a car cruise 2 Saturday nights ago and some guy says I must not have any kids ( i have 2 girls 7/9). I said why, he said well you better enjoy your "play money" while you can. I told him I had 2 kids already and I had figured out how to manage my money. I told him it can be done and I have had the car 15 years (to invest all of this money). He just gave me an annoyed look and walked away. Have a nice night.....

I end up getting crappy looks from the pro street/old school guys. I enjoy most styles but come on, get over it. The weirdest reaction I tend to get is over my engine (LT1), and why I would want to put a newer style motor in an old car, that my car NEEDS a 396 or 427.

I like to drive my car and it has a couple of dents and stone chips. Some people seem to think they are doing me a "favor" and telling about all of the imperfections with a my car. I ask them where their car is and they pretty much leave then. I don't mind some criticism but really, come on, some people are just really bored, annoying or maybe both.

[dadto2jays]

I dont do many car shows or car cruises .
The most annoying question is why did I not build a camaro, intead of a truck? or the comment about how his dad had one just like it!!!
I do enjoy talking with people overall...Mine was built by my guys and me not bought and I know we touched every single bolt, wire or nut on this truck as well as my 65 elky so I get the strange look when I tell them that mine was built not bought.!!

[BonzoHansen]

Eh, we go to some cruises/shows every once in the while, nothing on a regular basis. Usually there is food involved. Hell, I’d say often we park the cars and don’t see them again until we leave. We also try to hit ones that require some driving, give us some kind of destination. Plus we get to see cars we don’t normally see. But I'm talking 1 or 2 a month. And cruise nights are one of those game day calls if we aren't doing anything else. Like mowing the lawn.

[velozo]

Since I've been a long time Mopar owner, I've gone to Mopar only cruise ins and small shows. I have to say the crowd is more hands-on builders than not, so it's pretty cool. If it's a local cruise or show, I usually park off to the side, walk in and look at the cars, and walk out. Besides, I noticed out of all the cars I've owned, my 70 Z-28 gets the least attention in parking lots or going down the road.

[tones2SS]

I am new to going to local cruises with a car and to be honest I might be done. I have met some of the dumbest most inconsiderate people in my life as of recent. I even had to yank some guy off my car that was leaning on it wearing a huge steel studded belt. I could have killed him!

Let see, the biggest question is how did I fake the carbon fiber look on the car. It does not cross most peoples mind that it's real for some reason.

Next is how much money do you have into it

This one is funny and I get it about once a night. They ask "How much boost do the turbos make?" I tell them I have it set at 10psi and they say "Oh, so 5psi each?"

Here's your sign.

Yeah, the people here in MA have NOT A CLUE when it comes to a pro-touring car. It's funny to see some of them that "try" to emulate a pro-tour car and fall face flat, in my opinion.
As for the idiots leaning on the cars/touching the cars, I would be in the back of a cruiser for sure. These people do not show an OUNCE of respect. Not a clue.
OK, rant over. Thanks!

[formula]

Ours are just too boring to bother with these days. Rolled through one the other night--5 or 6 SN95 mustangs, 3 or 4 fox bodies, an old cougar, a nicer vert galaxie, couple restored early-1900s cars, and a new camaro. Nothing even worth getting out of the car for.

[Ron L]

When my car was still in one piece I would go to the local cruise spot once in a while as an excuse to get some milkshakes for the kids. I'd park across the street and walk because I'm tired of the dumb questions and comments from know-it-alls. Even from that distance people still like to point and spout incorrect information to impress people around them.

[camcojb]

I am new to going to local cruises with a car and to be honest I might be done. I have met some of the dumbest most inconsiderate people in my life as of recent. I even had to yank some guy off my car that was leaning on it wearing a huge steel studded belt. I could have killed him!

Let see, the biggest question is how did I fake the carbon fiber look on the car. It does not cross most peoples mind that it's real for some reason.

Next is how much money do you have into it

This one is funny and I get it about once a night. They ask "How much boost do the turbos make?" I tell them I have it set at 10psi and they say "Oh, so 5psi each?"

Here's your sign.

I always get "what's it run?" and "how much power does it make?" Most of the people have been pretty cool so far, and the car guys seem to dig it. My car does not win any awards though, way too plain on the outside.............. I still enjoy just getting out and being around other car people instead of just looking at it sitting in the garage...........

Jody

[Larry Callahan]

I always get "what's it run?" and "how much power does it make?" Most of the people have been pretty cool so far, and the car guys seem to dig it. My car does not win any awards though, way too plain on the outside.............. I still enjoy just getting out and being around other car people instead of just looking at it sitting in the garage...........

Jody

I agree about getting out. There are a lot of cool car guys to hang out with and now there are 5 or 6 PT.com guys local too me so it's fun to get out. But I swear it tests my patience at times. I too get the what's it run and how much power does it make is almost every conversation but that's fine. I have also figured out that carbon fiber is a finger magnet. EVERYONE has to touch it. lol

[TonyHuntimer]

My car isn't that nice (seriously) and I'd rather not hear about it from others. I'm critical enough on my own, thanks.

But, I did put a lot of effort into it, and it does perform pretty well. I don't need it's appearance to be judged by armchair experts.

I feel the same exact way. I can say that my car isn't great or perfect, but I don't need a bunch of nitwitt's telling me what's wrong with it. I just tell them that it's my daily driver and they shut up.

I get the questions about how fast it is. When I tell them it goes 13.11 at 117mph they hear 13 seconds and think my car is slow. I had a kid tell me that his Honda does 13's. I felt like saying, "yeah, but when you're on the return road, you're still in a Honda".

I get the money question. I just say that I spent "a lot".

Seems that you get different crowds with different cruise nights. I tend to find the smarter one and keep returning. I try to not spend much time hanging around my own car.

[406 Q-ship]

I will go to the local cruise night every once and awhile just to see what others are doing but don't pay any attention to the comments from the peanut gallery. Most of those spouting the stupid comments have shown up in the Momoblies or the appliance kind of cars. Like the bozo who told Tony that his Honda does 13's, was it at the cruise night?.......I doubt it and I doubt he has a 13 second Honda in the first place.......I have beat the crap out of alot of 12 second cars with my low 14 second Chevelle and my mid 13's Monte leaves them like they are in another time zone. I drive my stuff to have fun and meet up with good people and ignore the boneheads. This why I do the Angeles Crest runs with the people from Pro-touring. Had the best time at Willow running with Chad, CarlC, Mary, David, and James and no one was insulted by stupid comments.

[CarlC]

Larry Larry Larry. When are you going to learn that the best "Cruise Inn" is Cruise the Crest? Well, maybe BBQ Cruise the Crest as of late. Mike will need to keep us up to date on when a future run will be doable.

However, there is that cul-de-sac Chorizo breakfast burrito gig I talked to you about......

And I'm with Carl. TRACK DAY!

[79-TA]

While I have my gripes with the average cruise scene, I haven't had the misfortune of hearing too many negative comments about my car. 95% of comments are some guy aged 35-50 telling me about some buddy of his had one in high school . . . and where's the hoodbird? Such conversations have been purely curious and not at all malicious. Just lucky I guess.

[TERMN8OR]

I tend to spend too much time with my car when I go. Like Larry said, too many people like to touch for some reason.
I also noticed that the people who feel the need to point out every flaw, are the ones who drive the crappiest cars. It funny to have someone tell you that you have a "rock chip in your paint" and see the same guy drive off in his rotted out Pinto. LoL.

[John McIntire]

I like to go and check out the cars from time to time. I hardly ever bring the car with me. I enjoy driving it more than just sitting around BS'n and dealing with the people that have no clue.
Besides when I go to these cruise nights it's usually just the same old cars, restored to the "T" or un-modified. They're all nice cars, its just that I'm more into the modified look and will usually only find that at a car show instead of your weekly cruise night.
Oh and Tony, I guess that kid with the 13 second Honduh doesn't know what your MPH is an indication of?