Impression's of modern cruise nights

wireeater · May 23, 2018

I check out all types of cars at our local C&C, even the ugly ragged out Miatas because occasionally I do think they're kind of cool. Car culture is bigger than it has even been. Some people treat it just like a sport. You have your team and everyone else is a rival. I personally think boxing yourself in from enjoying other things is pretty stupid but it's not really a new concept just a newer trend for the car scene.

Indylatenight · May 23, 2018

We have a local car gathering every Saturday at the Suds Drive In and I have gone a couple of times. Both times, no one would speak to me. I'm a pretty open and friendly guy so I guess it's because I am 60 that the younger crowd ignores me. Heck here in Indiana, if your car is not a 5.0 with a Whipple and every cat and muffler ripped off your car, you should stay home as far as they are concerned.

But I do love it when I'm at a stop light and some 16 year old redneck pulls up beside me in his Mustang and starts revving the engine. I put her in Track mode and when the light changes, he watches my tail lights half way down the block.

Rocketman · May 23, 2018

Indylatenight said:
We have a local car gathering every Saturday at the Suds Drive In and I have gone a couple of times. Both times, no one would speak to me. I'm a pretty open and friendly guy so I guess it's because I am 60 that the younger crowd ignores me. Heck here in Indiana, if your car is not a 5.0 with a Whipple and every cat and muffler ripped off your car, you should stay home as far as they are concerned.

But I do love it when I'm at a stop light and some 16 year old redneck pulls up beside me in his Mustang and starts revving the engine. I put her in Track mode and when the light changes, he watches my tail lights half way down the block.

And then you woke up.

15GTCA · May 23, 2018

I have to agree with some others here that said that society in general has become less social than ever before. I too love to look at most any brand and type of car or truck and will try and strike up a conversation with the owner. If i let them lead off, most times i can get them to open up, but some are just jerks who will not talk to me. I am 65 and have seen all types of people and some are just not friendly. Life is just too short to be like that so i am open to most everyone.

bigdave03svt · May 23, 2018

I went to my first cruise in if the year two weeks ago and made at least 10 new friends of all walks and ages. Could it be I rolled in rocking the Z? I’m not sure but I only felt like the odd man out for a few minutes. I just struck up a convo with an older gentleman who had a 6th gen viper and all was well. I hadn’t been to a show in years but one thing I did notice was the folks who would just stop to look would have no control of their kids. I had at least 3 kids use my side skirts for steps to climb up and look into the car. I’m not one to say anything but some other guys there did and the parents gave them the look of death. Like they just insulted them In the worst way. There were lots of cars of all types and years and the atmosphere was great. :cheers:

Kep4 · May 23, 2018

Loki-GT said:
Can't delete this one...:frusty:

After reading the posts so far and anticipating where this may go, I understand your frustration...

Indylatenight · May 23, 2018

Rocketman said:
And then you woke up.

Not a dream.... has happened more than once. They don't expect it from a 4.

scrubber3 · May 23, 2018

We have a few snobs here where I am, but for the most part everyone is pretty friendly

PJR202 · May 23, 2018

I think the massive amount of performance cars and parts available today is just creating more specific groups.

Kinjirra · May 23, 2018

Your doing it all wrong. You need to Snapchat or Instagram them...from 5ft away...

Social interaction as a whole IN PERSON has gone down...mainly due to Social media(antisocial media). We were just talking about this at work. 10 years ago everyone talked to each other in the break room. Now all you see is phones and people looking at them.

Loki-GT · May 24, 2018

Hack said:
Part of your experience could be the clique thing - when you are the new person and all the regulars don't know you yet.

Not my first rodeo, I've been the new guy plenty of times, including a cruise I stopped at last night. Completely different experience last night, the old guys all walked over to check out the car, was much like the times I remember from a decade ago.

Loki-GT · May 24, 2018

gbgreen said:
I don't know... I love 'em all. Old, new, stock, slightly modded, extreme hot-rods, street legal, or track only. Piston, turbine, jet, rocket. Two, three, four, or more wheels. Just about any combination of the above. There's something interesting in all of 'em. I just like some more than others, that's all.

Ditto!

Loki-GT · May 24, 2018

Kep4 said:
Interesting observation and I've experienced similar lack of interaction at car shows, coffee shops, the grocery store, the shooting range, and speaking to fellow (I thought) hunters.

Very few are social anymore and I don't know why. I'll talk to anybody and keep it friendly/civil, but on many occasions I've also experienced the 'Why are you trying to interact with me?' look. :shrug:

Even back in my street racing days (early 80's) I could converse with Chevy and Dodge guys and usually without too much brand bravado BS, just some friendly ribbing and laughs.

Guess times always change.

Your Chevelle was a sweet ride and I had similar experiences when I owned my '70 Mach 1. Days gone by...

You nailed it, I miss those days. :cheers:

Loki-GT · May 24, 2018

Rocketman said:
And then you woke up.

How bad did he smoke you? :lol:

Loki-GT · May 24, 2018

bigdave03svt said:
I went to my first cruise in if the year two weeks ago and made at least 10 new friends of all walks and ages. Could it be I rolled in rocking the Z? I’m not sure but I only felt like the odd man out for a few minutes. I just struck up a convo with an older gentleman who had a 6th gen viper and all was well. I hadn’t been to a show in years but one thing I did notice was the folks who would just stop to look would have no control of their kids. I had at least 3 kids use my side skirts for steps to climb up and look into the car. I’m not one to say anything but some other guys there did and the parents gave them the look of death. Like they just insulted them In the worst way. There were lots of cars of all types and years and the atmosphere was great. :cheers:

I hear ya, generally I try to strike up a conversation, some people just aren't interested. Last night was a good cruise night.

As for the kids, agreed, parents have no control and apparently don't want control of their special little brat who is allowed to do as they wish to anything they wish. I have no issue telling the parents to get their kid off of the car unless they want the bill for the damage.

With the Chevelle I have had to remove kids from hanging off of the door to look in. Instead of saying something to the kid I'd say something like please control your child, people worked hard for these cars.

I have yet to have an issue with a parent, most just don't seem to understand that other people don't want their kids beating up a nice car.

Impression's of modern cruise nights

wireeater

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Rocketman

Keep it stupid, stupid

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scrubber3

Hopper, is that you?

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Kinjirra

I R Slow

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