ttdude's stupid Friday poll #24: what was that?

ttdude · 11-01-2002, 08:40 AM

Ah, quattro. High performance tires. Coilovers. Big brake kits. Reflexive dodging of potholes.

Doesn't matter - we all still hit stuff (or it hits us). What's the most damaging/disgusting/annoying thing you've hit (or have been hit by) in your TT? If it was just sitting in the driveway and you weren't actually driving, that counts too. Basically, tell us a story.

Self-response: I was heading to my parents' house in the spring, and it must have been some sort of migratory evening - I came across *many* frogs crossing a darkened road. I realized what it was as soon as I was on top of them (literally), but there was nothing to be done at that point except say, "Ewwwww!" For her sake, I didn't answer my mom when she asked what I needed to clean from the car with the hose.

Last week's results: Most people didn't see the poll last week, regarding TT-West. That was sort of the point, but I didn't mean to get my days messed up and have to end up posting it in the wee hours (thanks to Glen for the dialup assist). Hey, it wasn't one of my best polls anyway.

Aside: How would you feel if I expanded the scope of the poll? That is, generally leaving behind TT minutiae (which I am quickly running out of) and moving on to whatever strikes me? This would be a shift to Off-Topic, so how many people wouldn't even see it? I just want to poll the constituency (which is legal here, and I understand some even enjoy that sort of thing...)

nansaidh · 11-01-2002, 08:46 AM

but that hit me, not t'other way 'round.

please expand poll at will.

RTinNYC(again) · 11-01-2002, 08:47 AM

Where's the "Rahuligan" part of this poll?!?!?! I want my money back! :-p

I am a bloodthirsty marmot killing pirate - ARRRGGGH!!! P-)

TTigg · 11-01-2002, 08:48 AM

JamieTT · 11-01-2002, 08:49 AM

It really wasn't my fault... he was moving so fast, that I couldn't see him.

Actually, it was at night and I was driving around a bend and before I knew it, I felt a thud. I didn't stop to look at the carnage, but I know it wasn't pretty.

As for the OT poll: go for it.

TwisTTer · 11-01-2002, 08:49 AM

that is about to hit his car.
Well I did that, but it was too late.
Luckily it didn't ding it at all.
The TT is solid in that respect.

But I also had a van run over a rock and another car run over a piece of ripped tires from truck trailer. Both cars (on separate occasions) were right in front of me. These things came straight at me like a rocket launched from a projectile which hit the front end and then the windshield.
Scary sound!

Result, nice scratch on the lense that can't be buffed out. Invisiguards are soooo important. Make sure you have them. The rock left a slight chip on winshield that can barely be seen.

BlueGlider · 11-01-2002, 08:50 AM

Agree with Nancy -- poll away!

JeremyTT · 11-01-2002, 08:50 AM

(a rare occurrence, because I usually take the beater) and drove past some high-school-aged punks waiting for the schoolbus. I heard a 'bang' sort of noise and throught I saw one of the kids throw something just before that. Can't be sure, since it was in my peripheral vision, and I wasn't exactly looking for it.

When I got to my office (a few minutes later) I had a large paint chip missing from the driver's side front wheelwell, really the side of the front skirt. Just outside of the area protected by the clear bra.

At that moment, I put 2 & 2 together (DUH!) and wanted to go back, find the punk (undoubtedly on a school bus by now) who did it, and slowly & painfully remove body parts. Sort of like the scene that never happens in a James Bond film...

Now, I need to take it to a good detail guy to get it filled in.

OTOF · 11-01-2002, 08:52 AM

disgusting. Took the old TT and went to dinner at a great restaurant on the water, came back out to find the entire back of the car covered solid with goose poop....looked like they had hovered over the car for target practice...very gross.

VenTTed · 11-01-2002, 08:53 AM

As for you going OT, do it! :-)

11-01-2002, 08:40 AM	#1
ttdude Junior Member Account #: 12426 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,144	ttdude's stupid Friday poll #24: what was that? Ah, quattro. High performance tires. Coilovers. Big brake kits. Reflexive dodging of potholes. Doesn't matter - we all still hit stuff (or it hits us). What's the most damaging/disgusting/annoying thing you've hit (or have been hit by) in your TT? If it was just sitting in the driveway and you weren't actually driving, that counts too. Basically, tell us a story. Self-response: I was heading to my parents' house in the spring, and it must have been some sort of migratory evening - I came across many frogs crossing a darkened road. I realized what it was as soon as I was on top of them (literally), but there was nothing to be done at that point except say, "Ewwwww!" For her sake, I didn't answer my mom when she asked what I needed to clean from the car with the hose. Last week's results: Most people didn't see the poll last week, regarding TT-West. That was sort of the point, but I didn't mean to get my days messed up and have to end up posting it in the wee hours (thanks to Glen for the dialup assist). Hey, it wasn't one of my best polls anyway. Aside: How would you feel if I expanded the scope of the poll? That is, generally leaving behind TT minutiae (which I am quickly running out of) and moving on to whatever strikes me? This would be a shift to Off-Topic, so how many people wouldn't even see it? I just want to poll the constituency (which is legal here, and I understand some even enjoy that sort of thing...) __________________ Steve TT #2: '03 Nogaro 225QR Gone but not forgotten: TT #1: '01 Brilliant Black 225QR "Hey, wait a second. We drive German cars and we're eating at a German restaurant..." -- the dude has a case of the stupids, 20 JUL 2002 Vincent: "So what you gonna do?" ttdude: "Well, basically, I'm just gonna walk the earth." Vincent: "What you mean 'walk the earth'?" ttdude: "You know, like Kane in 'Kung Fu'...go places...meet people...get in adventures..." Vincent: "For how long?" ttdude: "As long as it takes." Vincent: "As long as it takes for what?" ttdude: "Until God puts me where he wants me to be." Vincent: "So you decided to be a bum?" ttdude: "I'll just be The Dude, Vincent...no more...no less..." -- life advice from VenTTed, 15 NOV 2002

11-01-2002, 08:47 AM	#3
RTinNYC(again) Elder Member Account #: 20550 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 13,231	HEY! Where's the "Rahuligan" part of this poll?!?!?! I want my money back! :-p I am a bloodthirsty marmot killing pirate - ARRRGGGH!!! P-)

11-01-2002, 08:48 AM	#4
TTigg Senior Member Account #: 17897 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 9,058	well there was this one time and the kitty kat (ewwwwww!) __________________ ..."never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"... TTigg's Fotki (inc drive pics & mods)

11-01-2002, 08:49 AM	#5
JamieTT Junior Member Account #: 9393 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,402	Well, I ran over a turtle :-( It really wasn't my fault... he was moving so fast, that I couldn't see him. Actually, it was at night and I was driving around a bend and before I knew it, I felt a thud. I didn't stop to look at the carnage, but I know it wasn't pretty. As for the OT poll: go for it.

11-01-2002, 08:49 AM	#6
TwisTTer AudiWorld Super User Account #: 41330 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 6,513	Ever seen the VW commercial with the guy who runs to tackle the on-coming shopping cart.... that is about to hit his car. Well I did that, but it was too late. Luckily it didn't ding it at all. The TT is solid in that respect. But I also had a van run over a rock and another car run over a piece of ripped tires from truck trailer. Both cars (on separate occasions) were right in front of me. These things came straight at me like a rocket launched from a projectile which hit the front end and then the windshield. Scary sound! Result, nice scratch on the lense that can't be buffed out. Invisiguards are soooo important. Make sure you have them. The rock left a slight chip on winshield that can barely be seen. __________________ -APR Stock/93 -Greddy RS BOV w/ MCP Adapters -KW Variant 3 Coilovers -Neuspeed 19mm swaybar -Forge Adjustable Tie bars -Full KMAC kit -Champion Custom 3" mandrel bent race exhaust -VTDA Polished extra insulated -Strat Armrest -Raffi Knob -Mantis Gauge Pod -Forge Strut tower covers -Forge Oil & Coolant covers -3.2 bumper -3.2 drilled & custom painted rear valence -Axis Supermesh 19" custom polished staggered -Pirelli P-Zero Rosso 235/35/19 & 265/30/19 -Euro mirrors -Phatnoise FL STUFF

11-01-2002, 08:46 AM	#2
nansaidh Elder Member Account #: 20501 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 11,422	migratory goose poop is fairly disgusting. but that hit me, not t'other way 'round. please expand poll at will.

11-01-2002, 08:50 AM	#7
BlueGlider New Member Account #: 40904 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 316	Especially with the roadster top. :( Agree with Nancy -- poll away! __________________ 06 A3 2.0T, 6M, ocean blue/gray leather, sport pkg., open sky 93 VW Corrado VR6, brilliant black/tan leather, VFE supercharger, Quaiffe, short shifter, and oh yeah, fahrvergnügen.

11-01-2002, 08:50 AM	#8
JeremyTT Member Account #: 28676 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,265	I was driving the TT to work.. (a rare occurrence, because I usually take the beater) and drove past some high-school-aged punks waiting for the schoolbus. I heard a 'bang' sort of noise and throught I saw one of the kids throw something just before that. Can't be sure, since it was in my peripheral vision, and I wasn't exactly looking for it. When I got to my office (a few minutes later) I had a large paint chip missing from the driver's side front wheelwell, really the side of the front skirt. Just outside of the area protected by the clear bra. At that moment, I put 2 & 2 together (DUH!) and wanted to go back, find the punk (undoubtedly on a school bus by now) who did it, and slowly & painfully remove body parts. Sort of like the scene that never happens in a James Bond film... Now, I need to take it to a good detail guy to get it filled in. __________________ TT-East: I'll be there, and you should be too! Bring on the twisties!

11-01-2002, 08:52 AM	#9
OTOF Elder Member Account #: 39 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 29,329	Lost the pic to Photopoint, but that's okay because it was disgusting. Took the old TT and went to dinner at a great restaurant on the water, came back out to find the entire back of the car covered solid with goose poop....looked like they had hovered over the car for target practice...very gross. __________________

11-01-2002, 08:53 AM	#10
VenTTed Member Account #: 462 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 10,947	In my younger (and unmarried) days, I'd hit anything. As for you going OT, do it! :-) __________________ Click! 2000 TTQ - Formerly in So. Cal, now living in the Frigid NE

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