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BS on the left coast; Los Angeles Street Racers Face Crunch Time

When I wasa kid Ididn't go around trashing peoples stuff. Not because I was worried about getting in trouble, no. Gettingin trouble was of no consequence to me. I respected other peoples property. For the most part I always have and always will.

When I was younger I did run with the bad crowd. Still have many a friend low places. I just make sure if the shit hits the fan, I'm splatter proof.

Now when it comes to things like burn outs, Yea I do them. I still street race in a mild form. I rarely drive at or under the posted speed limit, and do other bad things, like hunt out of season, and off road on pipe line properties. GuessIm just the root of all evil.

For me Racing is part of my automotive business. If My business partner or my self are not personally involved in a motor sports project of some kind, we are supply parts or car for someone whom is. Out of every

10 cars we sell, 1 either becomes a race car, or parts car for one. Not all of that is drag or stock car racing either.

For me having a powerful ride, with out ever competing against someone else is no fun. Charles

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Charles Bendig
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For each his own :). I want to recreate time. Make it look like it did in 1979 again. Only better :).

In turn, this is something that takes know-how, just like building anything good. I want it to look and act like it belongs :).

Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th Ann.Club Tech Director '80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 27k orig. '79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig '84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 143k and still going....

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Bigjfig

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Remember in the 80's when folks raced along Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens? A PBA card did nothing back then, and even today can be of questionable value. ESPECIALLY if you get pulled over by the Highway boys. But even then the boys in blue from the 109th and 111th used to be pretty tough on any kind of BS along Francis Lewis.

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Jimmy

For good reason, because Queens is a large pit of a borough. Too dang big, crowded and messy. LOL.

Depending on who you know, the PBA card works. Things like "SGT" or "Delegate" on your card usually mean something to most guys.

(Hint: The latter guy is involved with pensions/affairs, etc, and most guys won't mess with those).

You shouldn't expose yourself to trouble in any case. Stay away from trouble and it tends to stay away from you.

What value is there to street racing? None, it just shows how immature a person really is, nothing more.

Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th Ann.Club Tech Director '80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 27k orig. '79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig '84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 143k and still going....

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Bigjfig

Depending on your attitude, the PBA card works. Attitude is everything.

If you think Queens is a pit, you can say the same for Brooklyn and Staten Island. Most of the Bronx is, and Manhattan you should NOT be driving or owning a car if you live south of 96 street.

As far as the PBA card goes, if you're asked who gave you a card, it helps if you know a name, precinct and these days w/ cell phones a telephone number. SGT, Delegate etc or even a badge number is cool, but you better know a person.

And I agree about the immaturity aspect. But once in a while you get caught doing something stupid even when you think you're all by yourself on a quiet road. And there's Highway 1 or Highway 3 just waiting quietly.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bigjfig" Newsgroups: alt.autos.camaro.firebird Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 4:18 PM Subject: Re: BS on the left coast; Los Angeles Street Racers Face Crunch Time

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Jimmy

Betcha ass I have all of that info ON the card. LOL. And I have multiple ones if needed.

However, I don't make it my business to NEED to show them. Again, stay out of trouble, it tends not to find you.

You can't compare Queens to say Staten Island, or even Brooklyn. Queens is vast, dirty, and way too crowded.

Rule #1: If there's a subway near by or bus stop, you are guaranteed filth to come with it. Make sure where ever you live the bus is far enough away so you don't hear/see it, but close enough if you need it :).

Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th Ann.Club Tech Director '80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 27k orig. '79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig '84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 143k and still going....

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Bigjfig

Agree mostly regarding the Subway.

Some would disagree regarding comparing Queens to Staten ISland and Brooklyn. Staten Island was a literal garbage dump for years. And around Great Kills on a bad day it still stinks. But then again so does the pile of garbage off 95/Pelham Pkwy in the Bronx, and that pile of old garbage in Brooklyn along the Belt near Starrat City.

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Jimmy

Dump on SI has been closed. It's Fresh Kills, not Great Kills. Some of the houses on SI go for insane money and make Brooklyn and Queens look like a value :).

Brooklyn: No parking, dirty, crowded, alternate side of the street rules, attitude, and everything else.

Ditto: Queens and the Bronx. As for Manhattan, if you want to pay $2k a month to live a shoe box, your perogative :).

Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th Ann.Club Tech Director '80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 27k orig. '79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig '84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 143k and still going....

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Bigjfig

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