Nailin' it . . With r' Without Tunes?

Java Junky · 01-24-2007, 08:58 AM

I'd somehow morphed another thread into a totally different topic (yeah, like any of you who had to put up with me r' surprised, right?) n' some of the responses got me to thinkin' that it might not be a bad topic on it's own.
So, when I've decided that I'm gonna strafe a set of twisties that I'm familiar with I find that the mute button kills the music before I start (r' if it's seriously premeditated, the radio's off)
ActionMan n' the 'Dude both chimed in with good stuff, n', bein' the caveman that I am, I'm totally clueless (don't anybody waste yer time tryin' to explain it to me, unless I can wrench it, saw it, machine it, r' jus' hit it with a bigger hammer, I'm inept) as to how to transport those posts to this thread.
So, after all that (right back at'cha): When you're strafin' a familiar set'a twisties n' you're serious as a heart attack about it . . are your tunes off, are your tunes on, or, are they part of the process that gets you through with the best times?
Enquirin' minds wanna know.
Oh, n' everybody that plays doesn't go home empty-handed. You get a coffee table sized version of the game to take with you when you leave.
Be well (Hell! For puttin' up with my B.S. you guys deserve to be great!)
Java

bjurasz · 01-24-2007, 09:55 AM

No tunes for me. Several reasons. One, I don't want the distraction. Two, I got used to high-speed driving on tracks, not streets, and on the track radios are off. Three, I want to hear the tires, the road, the engine; partly because I like those sounds, partly is I want to hear any potential problems. For example, cornering tires can make noises that are good and noises that are bad.

s2000isu · 01-24-2007, 02:34 PM

Agreed I like to hear my tires and engine. I love ripping on the car with music blaring but if im serious and really wanna rip on it i prefer the stereo off

spa01s2k · 01-24-2007, 07:03 PM

I agree with everyone so far. I have the radio off when I'm out having fun. Unless I'm out to enjoy something else

, then I'll have the music on.

Scott · 01-26-2007, 01:29 PM

I love music, so I generally always have it on while I'm driving. I installed a small powered sub and rear speakers just so I could hear my stereo on the highway with the top down. I don't like my music blaring, but I like it to be crisp, clear, and audible at all times when I'm putting around town.

However, when it comes time for autocross, road racing, or just a little spirited driving down some back roads, the music get shut off and I enjoy the sounds of the S.

bladerunner · 01-27-2007, 09:17 PM

Yeah, definetely no music for spirited driving but also love to hear my stereo when I'm just cruisin' and it always sounds best with the top down.(aluminum tweeters are recommended for convertibles to help pierce the rush of air, opposed to silk which are better suited to hardtops)

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 01-28-2007, 07:49 PM

tunes off I love the way this car sounds doin' what she loves!

S2Killa · 01-29-2007, 02:47 PM

Most of the time I have the radio off so I can hear the car doin what it does best.

01-24-2007, 08:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Nailin' it . . With r' Without Tunes? I'd somehow morphed another thread into a totally different topic (yeah, like any of you who had to put up with me r' surprised, right?) n' some of the responses got me to thinkin' that it might not be a bad topic on it's own. So, when I've decided that I'm gonna strafe a set of twisties that I'm familiar with I find that the mute button kills the music before I start (r' if it's seriously premeditated, the radio's off) ActionMan n' the 'Dude both chimed in with good stuff, n', bein' the caveman that I am, I'm totally clueless (don't anybody waste yer time tryin' to explain it to me, unless I can wrench it, saw it, machine it, r' jus' hit it with a bigger hammer, I'm inept) as to how to transport those posts to this thread. So, after all that (right back at'cha): When you're strafin' a familiar set'a twisties n' you're serious as a heart attack about it . . are your tunes off, are your tunes on, or, are they part of the process that gets you through with the best times? Enquirin' minds wanna know. Oh, n' everybody that plays doesn't go home empty-handed. You get a coffee table sized version of the game to take with you when you leave. Be well (Hell! For puttin' up with my B.S. you guys deserve to be *great!)* Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-24-2007, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	I agree with everyone so far. I have the radio off when I'm out having fun. Unless I'm out to enjoy something else , then I'll have the music on. __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

01-26-2007, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	I love music, so I generally always have it on while I'm driving. I installed a small powered sub and rear speakers just so I could hear my stereo on the highway with the top down. I don't like my music blaring, but I like it to be crisp, clear, and audible at all times when I'm putting around town. However, when it comes time for autocross, road racing, or just a little spirited driving down some back roads, the music get shut off and I enjoy the sounds of the S. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

01-28-2007, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 639	tunes off I love the way this car sounds doin' what she loves! __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

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01-24-2007, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 131	No tunes for me. Several reasons. One, I don't want the distraction. Two, I got used to high-speed driving on tracks, not streets, and on the track radios are off. Three, I want to hear the tires, the road, the engine; partly because I like those sounds, partly is I want to hear any potential problems. For example, cornering tires can make noises that are good and noises that are bad.

01-24-2007, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,180	Agreed I like to hear my tires and engine. I love ripping on the car with music blaring but if im serious and really wanna rip on it i prefer the stereo off

01-27-2007, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
bladerunner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 138	Yeah, definetely no music for spirited driving but also love to hear my stereo when I'm just cruisin' and it always sounds best with the top down.(aluminum tweeters are recommended for convertibles to help pierce the rush of air, opposed to silk which are better suited to hardtops)

01-29-2007, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
S2Killa Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 16	Most of the time I have the radio off so I can hear the car doin what it does best.