That's horrible. I'm sorry to hear that...

Car Court

From F1 to Nascar to grandma's Camry....it's Car Talk.

Posted by Bill Leebens (M) on September 8, 2004 at 10:05:36

In Reply to: Re: Rich, the computers associated with the LS-1 engines... posted by Rich Jura on September 8, 2004 at 06:14:59:

...as a parent, I'm horrified and pissed-off by stories of such parents. Somehow there are always well-intentioned fatheads who appear to want to be their child's pal, more than their parent---and allow outrageous liberties that threaten the kid and everyone around them.

I knew a guy in Memphis whose daily driver in high school (this was in the early 70's)was given to him by dear old dad: a '67 Shelby Cobra 427(yes, a real one) with the engine rebuilt by Holman & Moody for greater output. Somehow, the kid survived.

I don't know what to tell you. This may serve as a cautionary tale for your daughter, that she might steer clear of any future such rides. The thing is: almost any ride w/ teenage drivers is dangerous.

So: where do you draw the line? My kids are 10 and 12---I'm not looking forward to this problem.

Good luck to you---and all the survivors.

Cheers, Bill.

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Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - New GTO - Rich Jura 07:45:05 09/04/04 (13)

Rich, the computers associated with the LS-1 engines... - Bill Leebens 17:36:42 09/07/04 (7)

Re: Rich, the computers associated with the LS-1 engines... - Rich Jura 06:14:59 09/08/04 (5)

Natural Selection at work...gottal love that... - petew 15:49:46 01/11/05 (0)

Sad story, just like one th happened up here.. - Rich Brkich 19:56:28 09/13/04 (0)

Re: Rich, the computers associated with the LS-1 engines... - RBP 17:07:08 09/08/04 (1)

That's horrible. I'm sorry to hear that... - Bill Leebens 10:05:36 09/08/04 (1)

Re: That's horrible. I'm sorry to hear that... - Rich Jura 11:44:38 09/08/04 (1)

The car today. - RBP 23:51:23 09/07/04 (0)

Re: New GTO - Steven R. Rochlin 17:27:11 09/07/04 (1)

all American cars have black box, but not our German - triode 21:50:07 01/25/05 (0)

Don't know, but if it does, beware... - Neil49 08:33:51 09/04/04 (1)

That's Funny........nt - Rich Jura 10:30:36 09/04/04 (0)

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That's horrible. I'm sorry to hear that... - Bill Leebens 10:05:36 09/08/04 (1)

Re: That's horrible. I'm sorry to hear that... - Rich Jura 11:44:38 09/08/04 (1)

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