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Boy Racers dress code and lack of brains.

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  • #32
    UnknownSpecies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭UnknownSpecies


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YKUkCJRrsc


  • #33
    skyhighflyer
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    af_thefragile wrote: »
    I always wonder how do the skanger types, who don't seem to do any work and whose only source of income seems to be the dole, can afford to pay for such upgrades on their cars?

    Perhaps because, despite your complete generalisation, they do in fact have jobs and spend money on their cars rather than pissing it away in the pub like many other people?


  • #34
    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTFcKLm-6mg


  • #35
    Gary ITR
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    I drive a tuned Japanese car, it has a loud exhaust and a spoiler, I kept the aircon though cos I like it. Am I considered a boy racer?


  • #36
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    I am differentiating here between boy racers and car enthusiasts,I have no problem with someone who pays a good wedge for a car such as a Skyline etc. It's the morons in the Saxo's,Punto's etc. that are the problem.

    Even so nobody has answered the question-Why do they drive around with hoods up? Is it so they can ignore other traffic by having no peripheral vision.?
    During the snow we had they were still pricking around in their sh1tboxes.With regard to their employment situation I feel that many of them don't have jobs as they seem to spend 24/7 doing laps of the town.I work flexible hours and witness this pointless exercise constantly so if they were all in jobs surely they wouldn't be driving around all day and night.


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  • #37
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,161 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    Onkle wrote: »
    I drive a tuned Japanese car, it has a loud exhaust and a spoiler, I kept the aircon though cos I like it. Am I considered a boy racer?

    There is a difference between car enthusiasts and boy racers.

    Car enthusiasts have more expensive cars which are properly tuned and modified for performance. They don't usually race around the city or country roads or do donuts on empty streets close to housing estates at 3am. They prefer going fast on good roads safely or unleashing the car's potential on a track.
    An example of such a car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igame8A-fzU

    Boy racers drive cheap cars which cheap tatty modifications which do very little towards enhancing power and performance of the vehicle and instead make them more dangerous. They fit body kits, large exhausts, alloys, lowered suspension and such which do little to make the car faster and handle better. They don't insure their cars properly as firstly no one would insure them on such a car and even if they get proper insurance, it'ld be a ridiculous sum which they wouldn't pay.
    They don't drive to trackdays or to the nurburgring as their cars are pretty **** to drive fast on a track. They spend their time doing handbrake turns and donuts in empty car parks or empty streets at 3am. And they drive stupidly fast on roads in their death machines. They're just mainly tools to show off to their mates which only their mates can appreciate.

    You can find a number of examples of these cars over here:
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055281815


  • #38
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,800 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    zerks wrote: »
    I am differentiating here between boy racers and car enthusiasts,I have no problem with someone who pays a good wedge for a car such as a Skyline etc. It's the morons in the Saxo's,Punto's etc. that are the problem.

    So if you can afford an expensive car you're an enthusiast and if you start out with something cheap you're a boy racer? Fortunately I have a job and very little responsibility so I have a decent car and have spent a good bit on mods but if I was unfortunate enough to be on the dole I can guarantee that I'd be tuning/modifying a car of some sort. I have petrol in my blood, I can't help it
    zerks wrote: »
    Even so nobody has answered the question-Why do they drive around with hoods up? Is it so they can ignore other traffic by having no peripheral vision.?

    That's a trend I haven't seen in a very long time where I live
    zerks wrote: »
    During the snow we had they were still pricking around in their sh1tboxes.With regard to their employment situation I feel that many of them don't have jobs as they seem to spend 24/7 doing laps of the town.I work flexible hours and witness this pointless exercise constantly so if they were all in jobs surely they wouldn't be driving around all day and night.

    Can't say I witnessed much messing on the roads during the snow, I drove to and from work every day during it too. As for the employment situation, it's none of your business what anybody else spends their money on. Driving around a town may be pointless to you but these kids could be doing worse things like spending their money on drink/drugs etc.

    Now I don't condone messing, speeding, diffing in public areas etc, I'm just asking you to look at the bigger picture


  • #39
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    im 19, i bought a black 04 astra two months ago, swapped the standard 15" alloys for a nicer pair of 15's. then i bought coilovers, to suit the small alloys and also got a tidy boot and roof spoiler. i also bought an induction kit merely because i like the small purr it gives off at about 3k revs.i rarely ever go above 3k unless im trying to get onto a busy roundabout in between a gap in cars or on the dual carriageway.i drive my car to and from ucc and work and do not drive endlessly around cork city or county. i wear a hoody and tracky pants as they are very comfy and warm. are you telling me im a brainless boy racer because i want to make my car, that i paid for, nice for me to look at. i never ever see these boyracers flying around the roads as ye always seem to. i seem to have more problems with 'brainy' non boyracer's driving than those you see fit to tarnish. if i see a crappy done up corsa, i laugh at it and move on. until such a day that i am harmed by one of these dopes as you say, i will treat them as any other road user. this is a tired subject that is discussed endlessly. what is complaining about it on boards gonna do?


  • #40
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    I love the ever present proclamations that "they could be doing worse such as drinking/taking drugs".Fact is that around here a good few of these upstanding folk have been arrested for posession,if you're gona be carrying drugs surely a piece of crap car that stands out like a beacon isn't the place to be.
    I don't agree with the argument that they could be at worse as it's far worse to be tearing around the public roads like a tool than getting locked on a night out.Even so I recently witnessed a couple of these idiots blocking 2 lanes of traffic while they decided to punch it out on the middle of the road.
    I'm sure the proper car enthusiasts regard a lot of these guys as idiots acting like knobs on the public roads.

    The "I have money" argument doesn't stand up either,a tool on the road is still a tool no matter what car they drive,it just seems that the eejits in the rubbish cars seem to be the ones who cause the hassle.They overestimate their driving skills and regard the roads as a playground.


  • #41
    Gregsor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 846 ✭✭✭Gregsor


    Overature wrote: »
    yeah but do you drive around all day with nothing better to do than pull handbrakers? and what have you done to your integra? is the engine modified to get more horse power or have you just got a body kit that does nothing for performance?

    :rolleyes: Silly remarks really,how old are you?

    I am an Integra owner also and an enthusiast of Japanese performance cars for over a decade and yes my car has a bit of a kit on it for appearance aesthetics and to stand out from the other ones on the roads,and it does the job well.

    Handbrakers?do people still perform this act?


    Back to the OP's question i think the young people doing such acts are silly wasters myself and it is just an attention seeking stint and showing off (or trying to) where their mentality has left them behind.

    The hoodies and the beanie hats are new to me and i have even seen a few with both on in the summer time :pac:,some trend that.


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  • #42
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,161 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    ^what i don't like about it is the insurance companies dont see things as such.
    If you buy a car such as a civic as opposed to something as a yaris and you're around 18-20yrs old and you're a guy, yo're gonna end up paying almost twice as much for insurance for buying a car that performs better than a boring tin can on wheels.
    And i havent even gone near fitting induction kits and coilovers for which you'll end up paying another huge sum of money towards the insurance.

    All because people who drive small performance cars are instantly classified as "boy racers" by the insurance companies.

    I've paid 2500eur for insurance, third party, on my first car just cuz i decided not to get something boring like a micra or a yaris. Thats more that what i bought my car for!
    And i also dropped the plans of modifying it after hearing the insurace quotes for it... Infact the insurance person i was talking to barely had a clue what i was on about...


  • #43
    Balfie
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    Knasher wrote: »
    I wonder if you built large versions of skateboard parks would they use them instead.

    Thought that would be called a race track myself? I could be wrong, but I doubt it..


  • #44
    farna_boy
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    To be honest I have only seen one car which could even potentially considered a "boy racer car" driving around since it started snowing. I have seen at least 50 idiots though driving mercedes, jeeps, astras, passats, a4s all speeding (relative to the conditions) and driving as if it was dry day. In fact before I got home a while ago, I saw someone using a mobile phone while driving on an icy street. You don't have to be a boy racer to not know how to drive in bad conditions, the only common theme I see is that they are Irish.


  • #45
    Paracore
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    They aren't hard to spot in fairness. You will usually find them ejaculating (attempting in their case) over twin cams, Starletts, alloys etc in back car parks. Think they're all hard men too of course.


  • #46
    maxxie
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    zerks wrote: »
    Do boy racers remove the heaters and aircon from their cars to improve performance? In the summer I saw one eejit driving with the door open as he had no aircon and his windows wouldn't open,I knew that because he was roaring at his friends while doing more laps of the town than a taxi.Now we have cold weather they seem oblidged by some bizzare dress code to constantly have a baseball cap and hoody with the hood up on at the same time while driving.Even last night it was -9c here and they were still tearing around while most sensible people stayed off the roads. "I am invincible in my Saxo as I wear a cap and hoody combo-much better protection when I crash":confused:

    sound like rednecks


  • #47
    Tefral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭Tefral


    Paracore wrote: »
    They aren't hard to spot in fairness. You will usually find them ejaculating (attempting in their case) over twin cams, Starletts, alloys etc in back car parks. Think they're all hard men too of course.

    This image sprung to mind


  • #48
    MD1990
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    very ignorant person who started this thread


  • #49
    JimmyCrackCorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭JimmyCrackCorn


    I own a modified car.

    I DO:
    I have a Degree (soon a masters).
    Have been employed since the age of 18.(about 10 years)
    career stuff two
    I do wear hoodies and have also suites, ties, jumpers.
    Get on great with all my neighbours
    Respect other road users (iv had complaints im too nice)


    I dont:

    Race on public roads
    Hang out in car parks or supermarkets
    Eat Mcdonalds
    Want to be a skanger
    Aspire to be vinny jones/karl marx/Wayne rooney
    Watch xfactor or reality tv
    Have any convictions,points,endorsements, accidents (5+years ncb)
    Comment on my man member on the internet

    Yes there are some epic tits on the road. Iv met a quite a few on the road. If you drive a modified car they tend to find you more often. :(

    Iv also met some great people who are true enthusiasts, from all walks of life. I have Witnessed some true community spirit in both charity and helping people who have truly been misfortune.


  • #50
    Star Bingo
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    does anyone else think the term 'boy racer' is flattering, conjures images of some hot shot speed demon but all i ever see is some aloof chav sat in a desolate Mc D's carpark in an industrial zone wolfing down 4 McMuffins at 4 in the morning. with eminin eminating from


  • #51
    fonecrusher1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,985 ✭✭✭fonecrusher1


    Better that they spend their money on performance accessories for their cars than on that damn crack cocaine.


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  • #52
    Midnight_EG
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    acer_2010 wrote: »
    Quite a biased and stereotypical post! Usually I would never bother my arse to reply to a post about a silly topic such as this but since the weather is bad and roads are dangerous I will reply! First off, I currently drive a 1999 GTR-R34 Nissan Skyline - 2.5L Turbo which stands me in and around €9500.. Now I personally wouldn't dare even start it in the shed as I'd be afraid I'd blow a valve or something due to freezing conditions let alone bring it outside, to be honest I don't even think it has seen a wet day in Ireland since I bought it 2 and a half years ago! To correct the OP now, I might be classed as a Boy Racer stereotypically beacuse of aftermarket wheels and the exhaust etc not to mention up to 100 other aftermarket parts, but, I am not such.. And I can clarify that I am insured 100% correctly with AXA insurers.
    What I class as Boy/Girl Racer is them eejits who drive their Novas, Fiestas, 106's and Saxos, them sort of cars with huge exhausts and oversized wheels.. Their the saps who give everyone the name just because they have no respect for other road users or themselves.. And plus, may I add that they are the ones who drive the price of insurance through the roof for younger lads and lassies trying desperatly to get some insurance to start out...

    Over & Out!
    I hate to tell you...but an R34 GT-R has a 2.6l Twin Turbo RB26DETT :o Your car is a GT-T, not a GT-R :P
    af_thefragile wrote: »
    ^what i don't like about it is the insurance companies dont see things as such.
    If you buy a car such as a civic as opposed to something as a yaris and you're around 18-20yrs old and you're a guy, yo're gonna end up paying almost twice as much for insurance for buying a car that performs better than a boring tin can on wheels.

    I'm 19 and own a 98 Civic EK4, my insurance is 2 grand and that's fully comp. You shouldn't believe all of the things you hear on a forum about high-insurance etc.





    Now, one for the thread.
    I bet the OP would see a Civic/Saxo/Starlet/Golf go past at 140kph on the motorway and they'll automatically think 'boy racer'...but what about the person driving a 5 Series BMW, an S-Series Mercedes or some sort of Audi that passes you at 160kph? Do you label them a boy-racer too?


  • #53
    W.Shakes-Beer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,975 ✭✭✭W.Shakes-Beer


    I too don't see any problem with lads, and girls, taking interest or pride in their cars. They're not harming anyone so let them at it.


    I too drive what would be classed as a modified car and really do hate the stereotype that comes along with them. My car is my hobby basically and I keep it in immaculate condition I might add :D

    I have never been in trouble with the law and am currently studying for an honours degree in science.

    OP!? what do you drive?


  • #54
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,849 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    W.Shakes-Beer wrote: »
    OP!? what do you drive?

    Probably a Micra :rolleyes:


  • #55
    W.Shakes-Beer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,975 ✭✭✭W.Shakes-Beer


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    Probably a Micra :rolleyes:

    Or even worse!


    An Audi. :p


  • #56
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,849 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    W.Shakes-Beer wrote: »
    Or even worse!


    An Audi. :p

    With optional indicators for when they get to a roundabout! :pac:


  • #57
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    W.Shakes-Beer wrote: »
    I too don't see any problem with lads, and girls, taking interest or pride in their cars. They're not harming anyone so let them at it.


    I too drive what would be classed as a modified car and really do hate the stereotype that comes along with them. My car is my hobby basically and I keep it in immaculate condition I might add :D

    I have never been in trouble with the law and am currently studying for an honours degree in science.

    OP!? what do you drive?

    not having a pop at genuine enthusiasts,its the idiots who tear around in rubbish cars as if they ar the stig.I drive a nice 08 car btw.


  • #58
    Pique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,059 ✭✭✭Pique


    Now who's stereotyping?


  • #59
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,849 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    zerks wrote: »
    not having a pop at genuine enthusiasts,its the idiots who tear around in rubbish cars as if they ar the stig.I drive a nice 08 car btw.

    God, such a boy-racer when you fly up the motorway at 121kph in your nearly new car, seriously!







    See how easy that was to label you?


  • #60
    W.Shakes-Beer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,975 ✭✭✭W.Shakes-Beer


    Me! use your indicators :p


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  • #61
    DOC09UNAM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,305 ✭✭✭DOC09UNAM


    Elevator wrote: »
    they are quite thick most of them

    and I too seen a

    Irony, got to love it.


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