Women And Performance Cars - Page 3

Riksta · 01-09-2009, 09:03 PM

So where can I find a nice single girl who's well into their cars?

I don't care if their car is more powerful than mine, means they won't wanna drive my pride and joy :P

Don't seem to be anywhere near enough ladies into cars here in Adelaide :(

Ghiagirl · 01-09-2009, 09:12 PM

You only have to be on this forum for a few weeks to realise how many of us girls like em big......engines that is!

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Feathers · 01-09-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ToxikXR6

your just about on the same page!
..im on my P's, and had to have a Toxic XR6.
and in a manual!

not a turbo but hey, its all mine & i love it!
had a few people question if its the bf's or something. ha ha.

Yeah I get a bit sick of that comment.

I went to get the car inspected for rego in March and the mechanic jumped in it to have a look, so I warned him that it was in gear, if he was going to start it to put it into neutral.
He seemed a bit confused, looked at the rego papers which clearly have MY name on them, and then asked, "Isn't it a bit hard for you to drive?".

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ToxikXR6 · 01-09-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Feathers

Yeah I get a bit sick of that comment.

I went to get the car inspected for rego in March and the mechanic jumped in it to have a look, so I warned him that it was in gear, if he was going to start it to put it into neutral.
He seemed a bit confused, looked at the rego papers which clearly have MY name on them, and then asked, "Isn't it a bit hard for you to drive?".

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oh thats horrible- him, not you.
he probably drove some little Hyandui :P

Belial · 01-09-2009, 11:07 PM

My misses has a Territory and when she takes out my XR8 she loves it. Quote " It's good, 'cause I put my foot down and I'm gone!"

She also likes driving the 351 XB GS!

MLZXR6 · 01-09-2009, 11:29 PM

Ive got a BA XR6.. wish it was turbo :( and an XA yet to be restored and getting a 351 for it.

But back in the day....P plater days when I was...and I mean WAS a so called "hoon", used to drive a few heavily modified jap cars every now and then (mates cars), doin a bit of drifting etc but then I decided not to buy the S13 I planned to get..and bought a respectful ford lol and then another one...

jPod · 01-09-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Feathers

Yeah I get a bit sick of that comment.

I went to get the car inspected for rego in March and the mechanic jumped in it to have a look, so I warned him that it was in gear, if he was going to start it to put it into neutral.
He seemed a bit confused, looked at the rego papers which clearly have MY name on them, and then asked, "Isn't it a bit hard for you to drive?".

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Are you serious??? Thats not cool... my mechanic asked me when I took the XR8 for a road worthy whether my wife enjoys driving it. I looked at him and said "she drives it more than I do", and he laughs and goes "I'll bet!!!". I don't think he found it unusual that some women like driving high performance cars...

Geez Louise · 01-09-2009, 11:48 PM

Well I drive an XB Coupe...totally old skool....Just had a 351 toploader put in it and it goes like the ducks guts!!

I took off today out the drive way and the g's held me in my seat....was I scared??

Sure was!! But after 2 seconds I confirmed that I controlled the beast!

We woman race on the track, on the circuit, on anything you can chuck at us! Dont see what being a female has to do with anything...

I have more plums in the car than most men I know...Fast and Furious....obviously titled the movie after they saw me in the car!!

Half the women on AFF I wouldn't bet my house against....they would take me in a second...damn petrol heads!!

GT · 02-09-2009, 12:09 AM

OK Colleen - I'll join you.

I'm in my 3rd GT (Rapid GT-P). Great car and still holding the record!

Cheers
Gaela

Geez Louise · 02-09-2009, 12:09 AM

NO way am I disputing you Gaela. Queen of the track!!...and just to follow up on my post....

I wouldn't like to go against:

Mother Nature
GTGTP
Redrx8chick
MSGTV8
mscoupe351
Feathers

You show them how we run!!

They don't say much on the forums but they have pure octane in their blood!

You go Gurls!! Show em how its done!!!

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**killerjoolz** · 02-09-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jPod

Are you serious??? Thats not cool... my mechanic asked me when I took the XR8 for a road worthy whether my wife enjoys driving it. I looked at him and said "she drives it more than I do", and he laughs and goes "I'll bet!!!". I don't think he found it unusual that some women like driving high performance cars...

when my car goes out for its rego check I let hubby take it....the mechanic always says to him...."damn she let YOU drive it,whats wrong".....lol....everyone in town knows its my car not his......hehehe

TURBOTAXI · 02-09-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Riksta

So where can I find a nice single girl who's well into their cars?

I don't care if their car is more powerful than mine, means they won't wanna drive my pride and joy :P

Don't seem to be anywhere near enough ladies into cars here in Adelaide :(

Jen wasnt into wholsome things like cars and shooting, she crossed into my world, and I bought a horse and ride that with her.

Teflon Turbo · 02-09-2009, 08:50 AM

this thread has evolved into some serious pro-women stuff and from the sounds of it the ladies can hold their own.

can I sense a challenge on the horizon, a new event never seen before?

is it gonna be men vs women on the strip or is it gonna be women vs women on the strip...

an AFF ALL FORDs and ALL WOMEN day!!

who knows..

more power to yas!

thoughts...

XR6_661 · 02-09-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Belial

My misses has a Territory and when she takes out my XR8 she loves it. Quote " It's good, 'cause I put my foot down and I'm gone!"

She also likes driving the 351 XB GS!

I love how woozahs describe how a car performs!

GT · 02-09-2009, 10:29 AM

There has always been opportunity for all AFF members to race at the AFF events. They offer a chicks bracket (which is poorly supported and mainly cancelled because of very low entries) and the serious women can hold their own in the main event anyway. There are not dozens of women racing cars so the current way the AFF run it is fine.

Look forward to seeing you at our next event where you can see the action for yourself.

Regards
Gaela

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teflon Turbo

this thread has evolved into some serious pro-women stuff and from the sounds of it the ladies can hold their own.

can I sense a challenge on the horizon, a new event never seen before?

is it gonna be men vs women on the strip or is it gonna be women vs women on the strip...

an AFF ALL FORDs and ALL WOMEN day!!

who knows..

more power to yas!

thoughts...

MOTIV8 · 02-09-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tickford2001

my missus is into circuit racing (we actually got together because i was helping her out and well it just progressed from there!)...coming along in leaps and bounds now and mixing it with the fellas :hihi:

just means i have to maintain an extra race car...but at least she gets in and gets her hands dirty!

Dave I am hearing you and it also means an extra car to transport...... ;)

Like most of the other posts I too have a wife that is into cars, motorsport and anything with an engine (probably a bit of an understatement to those who know her

) She actually got me involved in car clubs and motorsport and certainly gives me a run for my money on the track (dependant of what car we are driving). I think that it is great and there are many envious people around us as most weekends we are either doing something with one of the car clubs or watching/participating in motorsport in one form or another............

Jason[98.EL] · 02-09-2009, 12:58 PM

I wish my wife was into cars and performance cars like i am

I get into so much trouble for spending $$$ to get to the next level it is not funny

Jason

mrbaxr6t · 02-09-2009, 01:17 PM

just had to add I just got chewed terribly from the missus because and i quote "that car is damn filthy, go and wash it will ya" she seems to hate it being unclean more than me, which is pretty difficult I keep it pretty clean 98% plus of the time. She seems very interested in its cleanliness at the very least

MotherNatureVer2 · 02-09-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

NO way am I disputing you Gaela. Queen of the track!!...and just to follow up on my post....

I wouldn't like to go against:

Mother Nature
GTGTP
Redrx8chick
MSGTV8
mscoupe351
Feathers

You show them how we run!!

They don't say much on the forums but they have pure octane in their blood!

You go Gurls!! Show em how its done!!!

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Shucks,....... thanks Col :P

I only wished I lived closer to the track. At least the Sprint is a goer again & I will be getting down there again soon I hope.

I do have the girley car too as I have to travel through roo infested forest roads to get to work but I have to admit it feels like coming home when I get into the drivers seat of the Sprint

Have had to bring the big girl to work this week so am enjoying the morning run..... driving home at 70-80k's an hour home is a bit boring though ..... Damn roos

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Geez Louise · 02-09-2009, 02:25 PM

The next AFF Heathcote day should be a good one

Hopefully more girls will race but to be honest....I actually perfer going against the guys.

Hardtop Anniversary in Echuca will be my next go on a track...really looking forward to DECA that weekend

sly_ba · 02-09-2009, 05:51 PM

My girlfriend drives my xr8 every chance she gets......which is not very often.

**ego gtp** · 02-09-2009, 07:37 PM

My wife loves performance cars and drives a terrority ghia turbo and loves it when little boys in their buzz boxes try to race her and she also gets to drive my supercharged g t p which I have no problem giving her to drive as she has no issue with me spending our hard earned on all 400 rwkw of it the face of these little hot shots when she takes off is priceless cheers

snappy · 02-09-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason[98.EL]

I wish my wife was into cars and performance cars like i am

I get into so much trouble for spending $$$ to get to the next level it is not funny

Jason

Must be a geelong thing , My missus aint no different

Melz · 21-09-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GTGTP

There has always been opportunity for all AFF members to race at the AFF events. They offer a chicks bracket (which is poorly supported and mainly cancelled because of very low entries) and the serious women can hold their own in the main event anyway. There are not dozens of women racing cars so the current way the AFF run it is fine.

Look forward to seeing you at our next event where you can see the action for yourself.

Regards
Gaela

I got tired of women only brackets. Don't get me wrong they are okay to get women started in the sport who feel intimidated by men, but after a while if you can't mix it with everyone else... you are just faking it!

Oh and I much prefer working on cars than racing them now anyway! I still think I have my 302 just because of the noise it makes straight out of the headers....

And Kev has been kind enough to let me drive the XR8 on several occassions... apparently I'm not as sedate as him on certain twisty roads

chrisfpv · 21-09-2009, 07:16 AM

One of my mates sisters drives a VX HSV Clubsport. Takes great care of it, looks mint.

Elks · 21-09-2009, 10:57 AM

Owing to being 'between jobs' my wife had to hand back the company territory so has takenover the TS50 for a while as her daily.

She likes it, (apart from the no reverse camera) but is worried about some numbskull scratching it at the shops or whatever.

xbgs351 · 21-09-2009, 11:37 AM

Not a member here, but Michele Guyer is pretty impressive with her March 87B. She does a lot of sprints, hillclimbs and races. She has even set at least one hillclimb record.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9lhE...eature=related

Nappa · 21-09-2009, 01:42 PM

my partner drives a XR4, and her next car is going to be a R32 Golf

302Girl · 09-12-2012, 04:32 PM

Update :

**SSD-85** · 09-12-2012, 05:02 PM

Nice thread mine. And nice ride 302Girl.

I got the Mrs hooked on V8s. Now she drives the Fairlane, hehehe