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these cobalt threads are always fun..... can someone lock this before it gets retarded?
Dude, it's been retarded for awhile now but I'm not locking it.
Honestly, I am tired of getting complaints from regular members about people who seem to join only to tell us how fast a Cobalt is or how fast they think it could be with a certain combinations of mods.
That's great. I'm thrilled that they are not complete turds but the fact is that this is a Mustang forum. We try to welcome everyone and most of us are interested in other cars as well but this "trolling" activity is unacceptable.
Therefore, starting this afternoon, I am going to begin banning the IP addresses of those who I feel are trolls.....and maybe a couple of others too......just because it annoys me that I have to spend part of my afternoon sorting out this stupid crap.
Thanks
Well I am sorry you gentlemen feel that way, however I doubt there would be any problems if people acted a little more mature about this whole "retarded" thread. Seriously, read through some of these posts and look at how these people are responding. I've never once talked down about the Mustang, only showed my timeslips and video clips to demonstrate that there are people who can actually drive decently. But when people start bashing what you drive soley based on a few idiots who act like immaturely then you know what? It reflects on the entire forum. I had a 98 Mustang GT w/ Stg II PnP PI heads, VT stg II cams, Mach 1 pistons, BBK L/T's, H-pipe, SLP catback w/ other bolt ons tuned by JMS via X-calibrator I so I know a thing or two about the modular Mustangs. And like I said before, it's really a shame to hear people I used to converse with act this way simply because another vehicle is different that the Mustang. LS1 forums don't have thread upon thread bashing the Cobalt, heck Fordpower.net and Mustangexhaust.com used to be my stomping grounds and they were all supportive when I had to get rid of my Mustang for the Cobalt for emissions reasons and College. I even post in the SRT-4 forums and you know what? When I ran a 13.85 on street tires w/ $300 in mods they gave me props...sure there are some SRT-4's that have run that bone stock...but at least they are kind enough to issue credit where credit is due. And I've seen a few people on this forum who can act like their head isn't above the clouds and believe me, them keeping it real is appreciated. We have regular posters on the Cobalt forum who own Mustangs and they are very welcomed. They are sure to put people who doubt the Mustangs potential in their place and we thank them for it. It's just a shame when people have to talk down on you because of what you drive, because I didn't pay for $20k for my car, because it's the Cavalier's successor, because it's not RWD or a V8. I bought the Cobalt because I am trying to get through college and get my degree, it gets over 30mpg so I save on gas, and it's very street friendly. The mustang was just something that was not suitable for me anymore. I don't see how those reasons would justify me being less of a gear-head or a ricer.
Just last night the first Cobalt went into the 12's on slicks, with no motor work or bolt ons to the motor except a pulley and a Maf-T for tuning, even the intake was stock. We're all excited as a community, and things will only get better. Like I said in another post, it all comes down to people who like to work on cars because it's their passion..whether it be a Mustang, Cobalt, VW bug, Geo Metro, whatever. If I get banned for this post then so be it, but at least know there are Cobalt owners who aren't arrogant or in denial about cars that are faster...I just hope there are some people on this forum who share the same characterisitics.
I don't know why YOU feel like you have to make a speech about this unless you are feeling guilty about something.
I read the ENTIRE thread and have been following it for months. I made my decisions based on what I read. If you have not been an asshole, then you have nothing to worry about.
I have to believe that at least a few of the guys with the cobalts who have posted here must have come her with the sole intention of causing trouble. I'm not saying that is everyone, but we are talking about a thread right here that has been going for months. Some of the guys have only ever posted in this thread and they are pissing off the loyal members.
I really gotta ask you guys. What the hell do you don't care what a bunch of people on a Mustang forum think anyway. In case the name of the forum (mustang forums) was not enough of a clue......this forum tends to focus on mustangs and mustang owners. We welcome everyone. We have members with modded civics, SRT-4s, WRXs, Camaros, GTOs, trans ams, Corvettes, etc. We even have a couple or three good members who own the cobalts. However, when the trolls start pissing off our regular, loyal members, I start banning bishes.
If you guys had half a brain between you, you would just keep your mouths shut and take some money off unsuspecting mustang owners. If the cars really are that fast, you should head to a real track with your video camera, place a couple of bets and win some dough while embarassing some overconfident Mustang owners.
Seriously, if you guys are that into racing, I would think that you would really LOVE the idea of a sleeper car. Just think how cool that would be......you go to the track and pull up for tech when all the mustang guys start to laugh because you have a 4 banger, so you casually ask them if they would like to place a wager on a race.....of course they accept because they know the cobalt has no chance.......but you have a surprise for them. Both cars stage and you beat the Mustang. Everyone would be so amazed by how fast your car was and you would look so cool going to collect your money from the humiliated mustang owner.
Do it. It would be so cool. Why play your trump card on the internet?
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