What's the deal with Asian drivers and their dash ornaments?

[Ozy_Flame]

What bakes my noodle is people who use over-complex contraptions for a freakin' air freshener. Why do people need gyro-balls with time-release fragrance beads on a velcro stick strip?

[Rhettzky]

Those "New Driver" signs really bug me because my neighbours had one on their car for over two years. They probably still have the damn thing on there. Why not just put up a sign that says "Really $#!tty driver"

[Russic]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Holy crap. The only thing I hate more than truck balls are fake bullet holes. Or the combination of both.

Agree x10. Hate the bullet holes.

The Asian dash decoration thing is just inexplicable to me. Japan seems to have a deep appreciation for the art of the cartoon, but I'm not sure that explains it.

I'd have dash decorations long before I'd have "bullet holes" or hitch balls. Frankly I don't even think they're in the same category.

[CaramonLS]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

Those "New Driver" signs really bug me because my neighbours had one on their car for over two years. They probably still have the damn thing on there. Why not just put up a sign that says "Really $#!tty driver"

Those are awful - especially because the people who have them in their windows drive like complete idiots randomly violating the laws of common sense with just about anything they do.

And thats the thing, I can understand people being new to Canada, but maybe learning how to drive on the on Crowchild/Glenmore isn't the best option. Maybe pony up for some driving lessons before you start trying to hit the major highways.

[algernon]

Originally Posted by REDVAN

Is this going to turn into a rant?

Half of all left-lane "strugglers" (credit: 4X4) would not even be an issue if they just learned to use their rearview mirror. It saves everyone frustration when you look in your rearview and are a considerate driver.

I always use my rearview. I don't have anything more than one small air-freshener hanging from it usually, because more than that restricts the view. But the key here is that I use it. Especially when it's icy, in case someone behind me is sliding and I need to move so they don't hit me. I also use it on the highway, and on freeways, so when someone faster than me comes up behind me, I move out of the way and let them pass, like a good little slow driver.

Dude! you hurt my feelings. I provided a new angle in your and 4x4's crusade about the left lane not too long ago...

Originally Posted by oilers_fan
"I understand what you guys are saying, it sucks when people screw with the flow of traffic. I get pissed off as well. But what can you do about it? They aren't breaking the law, they are just being inconsiderate."

Originally posted by algernon
"Or, maybe they are. That sign Photon posted was on a white background. Just like speed limit signs or in other words-the LAW. If the above sign was written on a yellow background, like exit speeds, then it would be a suggestion.

For the record, I am considerate to those who wish to drive faster in the left lane, because I hope for the same treatment, when I want to go faster."



The law states that all vehicles must have two rear facing mirrors. Do you hate delivery trucks? or work trucks with a headache rack? what about panel vans with no rear windows? The problem is not lack of a rear-view, it's not being aware of surroundings. I personally see more wack driving due to the lazy-non-shoulder-check lane-changing arseholes that cut people off, with out checking their blindspots first.

Personally, I constantly scan my side mirrors , then shoulder check before lane changes. I don't know where you got the impression that I putter in the slow lane...



OnTopic... the things I hate are the "war amps Safe Driver stickers" on people driving dangerously slow, the aforementioned ######ed balls, and of course the 1978 z-28 spinning out at the lights on a snow day...I mean get some snow slicks, already Mulletero.

[ken0042]

I would rather the person have a sign that indicates they don't know how to drive, as opposed to finding out the hard way when I suddenly have to pull some emergency manoeuvre.

One thing that this thread reminded me of; one of my buddies is Japanese. We would often go to Chinatown together to grab a meal. If he ever saw another Asian driver pulling some dumb-dumb stunt he would roll down the window and yell out "Quit perpetuating the stereotype!"

[REDVAN]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

No spare tire or even a tire iron? I could see many instances where a tire iron would prove to be useful. Especially since you've emptied out your cans of whoop-ass.

Well all that stuff I keep in the car itself, not the trunk. My tire and stuff is in the trunk, ready for battle should a street brawl arise.

[Barnes]

I saw REDVAN kill a guy with a trident. I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You should probably lay low for awhile.

[Rhettzky]

"Is that a live hand grenade?"

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by Reaper

Those truck balls or whatever they are called are so rednecky that whenever I see a truck (yes, it has always been a truck) that has them I automatically assume that the driver is a complete ######bag idiot. Hell, a fluffy bunny rabbit could step out from behind the wheel of a truck with those things and I'd still have to fight the urge to kick it in the face.

I disagree, I think it is more of a low intelligence, small penis syndrome thing. As for always being on trucks? What other vehicle's would consistanly have hitch recievers to hang them off?

[habernac]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I would rather the person have a sign that indicates they don't know how to drive, as opposed to finding out the hard way when I suddenly have to pull some emergency manoeuvre.

One thing that this thread reminded me of; one of my buddies is Japanese. We would often go to Chinatown together to grab a meal. If he ever saw another Asian driver pulling some dumb-dumb stunt he would roll down the window and yell out "Quit perpetuating the stereotype!"

LOL! I play hockey with a Japanese guy who hates other Asian drivers.

[REDVAN]

Originally Posted by Barnes

I saw REDVAN kill a guy with a trident. I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You should probably lay low for awhile.

This is a public forum, keep it on the hush. Or else you'll be next!

[Matata]

Any conversation abour dashboard ornaments starts and ends with the Buddy Christ.


"Who's been saved? That's right Bud, you've been saved."

[alan21]

I believe I trump all the other Asians with this hanging off my rear view mirror. It's only distracted me so much it got me into 3 accidents in the pass 2 weeks.

[Homer_J]

We had to drive my in-law's van for a week last summer. They have stuffed animals, and little boats and crap all over their dash. Plus the rosaries hanging from the mirror. I don't know how people drive with their view being obstructed. It's a hazzard.

My friend in high school used to drive around with his entire cd collection spread out across his dash. Every time he'd take a sharp corner all his cd's would slide across the dash and onto the floor. It used to piss me off, but it didn't seem to bother him. There was one occassion where he actually lost a couple of cd's out the window, but he kept doing it.

So, it's not just an asian thing. I saw a guy with a freakin' 8 inch mirror ball hanging from his rearview. Now that can't be safe!

[ok, ok,....I get it]

slightly off topic...but vehicle modifications is what drives me nuts.....I mean you can put all the crap you want on it but it is still a Neon/Civic/Corolla/insert small useless car.

I saw one today with a fake air intake on the Roof...I am the roof are you kidding me

[Teh_Bandwagoner]

And what's up with their slanty eyes and funny language??

I used to have a plush doll of Ryuk from Death Note hanging from a window on my station wagon and Franky from One Piece hanging from my rear view mirror, and then I bought myself a Civic SI, which I figure was Asian enough to certify my Chinese-ness and that no toys were required.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it

slightly off topic...but vehicle modifications is what drives me nuts.....I mean you can put all the crap you want on it but it is still a Neon/Civic/Corolla/insert small useless car.

I saw one today with a fake air intake on the Roof...I am the roof are you kidding me

Yah! And spoilers... What's up with these triple decker spoilers on cavaliers? I saw a spoiler on a camry sedan that was higher than the roofline. Seriously lame. And ground effects. Ok, I admit that it looks good on some cars. When it's not overdone with funny little fins on the side and chinese decals all over the car... But it just makes me laugh and roll my eyes when I see something like a black neon with ground effects still in primer. Then the big stupid muffler. Ok, dude. Putting racing stuff all over your car is not going to make it fast.

[ok, ok,....I get it]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Yah! And spoilers... What's up with these triple decker spoilers on cavaliers? I saw a spoiler on a camry sedan that was higher than the roofline. Seriously lame. And ground effects. Ok, I admit that it looks good on some cars. When it's not overdone with funny little fins on the side and chinese decals all over the car... But it just makes me laugh and roll my eyes when I see something like a black neon with ground effects still in primer. Then the big stupid muffler. Ok, dude. Putting racing stuff all over your car is not going to make it fast.

yeah agreed, I had a modified civic pull up next to me a few month back....it was revving the engine and looking over at me. It "took off" from the line, then I proceeded to blow by it, me and my kids laughing....

[4X4]

I used to live near a gold oldsmobile calais with the words 'PAK POWER' across the top of the windshield and a pair of handcuffs hanging from the rearview.