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04-02-2016, 12:17 PM
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I am not sure if this happens to anyone else, but I need some advice. A guy at my work is always raving on about how good his car and how it would beat anything and bla bla bla. This guy is old enough to be my dad, maybe late 40s early 50s, and he doesn't let anyone get a word in when talking about cars. He acts like an expert because he is an old guy.
He drives and 2005 BA GT. Its stock. Its not bad, but he thinks because its a V8 and loud, that its actually quick. I have an 2011 FG F6. Now he says he would blow me away because he has a V8 and its better and quicker than 6 cylinders. How do I explain to this old guy that technology has changed and I probably have a quicker car than him. I have offered to race him at the drags so its all legal but he reckons only young hoons go there and he doesn't need to race me to know he has the quickest car at work. What do you guys think would be the best way I could shut this old guy up and prove him wrong? |
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04-02-2016, 12:24 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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He would only have to take a seat in the passenger side of your f6. He'd have to be a moron to still think his gt is faster
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04-02-2016, 12:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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He knows, but he's haven't fun nonetheless
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04-02-2016, 03:08 PM
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04-02-2016, 12:30 PM
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Isn't it obvious?
 
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Take him for a spin
If he says no tell him to stfu as he has no ******* idea
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04-02-2016, 12:36 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Next time you see him speaking to a chick say 'hey, I got those condoms you asked for'...then throw half a dozen empty water balloons at him then casually walk off.
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04-02-2016, 12:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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easiest way to shut him down is just to say as walking away "yer what ever im still happy enough with what I have" and then just ignore what ever reply he has to this
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04-02-2016, 12:41 PM
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PURSUIT 250
 
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eadc. ends all arguments
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04-02-2016, 12:44 PM
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Isn't it obvious?
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If he puts his pie in the pe warmer, cut the top off it scoop all the meat out and put the lid back on after youve put a note in it saying 'stfu old man you have absolutely no idea"
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04-02-2016, 12:45 PM
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take a dump on his desk and ask him to beat that
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04-02-2016, 12:46 PM
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Isn't it obvious?
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I was actually gonna say do a dump in the pie and put the lid on but thought it was taking it a bit to far lol
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04-02-2016, 12:52 PM
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Some great advice here
 . Maybe on I dont like my job how can I get myself fired as opposed to the OP
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04-02-2016, 12:53 PM
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Go get FPV spec sheets for both cars and plonk them under his nose.
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04-02-2016, 08:09 PM
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04-02-2016, 09:33 PM
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Sounds like he's just trying to wind you up.. Ignore him, but if he persists tell him you have already raced/beat won. Game over!
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04-02-2016, 09:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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No matter your car there is usually something quicker, f6's are great cars but they also are not the fastest vehicles in existence.
I'm actually surprised at how many people are advocates of getting into a chest beating contest with the guy. What could be the best outcome that comes from that?
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04-02-2016, 12:56 PM
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HELL YES
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My uncle, with his stock 260kw SS wagon running on no-name Chinese tyres, was still adamant that his car was faster than the XR6T in my signature. Best to just ignore them. Let them talk carp and embarrass themselves.
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04-02-2016, 01:02 PM
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Bathed In A Yellow Glow
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Just ignore him.
As you get older yourself you'll realise there is no use wasting time arguing with a fool. |
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04-02-2016, 01:11 PM
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Tell him that an Aurion does 0-100 in 5 secs....
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04-02-2016, 03:23 PM
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"Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" Seems to ring true with this bloke...
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04-02-2016, 01:11 PM
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Telling you he wont race says it all, he is afraid he will loose.
He is in love with his car, I can understand that I love my car also. I would probably just laugh the next time he raises the subject, and say "heard it all before" and give him the little finger to side of your mouth you know from the movie (cant remember the name) |
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04-02-2016, 01:11 PM
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Set fire to his house and kidnap his dog.
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04-02-2016, 01:28 PM
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04-02-2016, 01:22 PM
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04-02-2016, 01:25 PM
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04-02-2016, 01:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Dont worry too much about it, you have a great car
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04-02-2016, 01:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Don't sweat the small stuff!
You will never change his opinion and you don't need to, you have an F6! 
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04-02-2016, 01:27 PM
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Sprinting Everywhere!
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Just say to him "mate i know my f6 will smash your gt and i dont even need to brag about it"
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