Relectant to help others?

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vr6machine

Discussion Starter · Feb 6, 2002

Ok, not sure if this is the best place to post, but considering my car is an MKIII thought it would be ok.
Being of the female persuasion I often find myself reluctant to help other Vortexers. Not because I don't want to, but because I am afraid. For example, DFinn wants a ride in a S/C car VR6 before buying one and I would love to help, but his being a stranger I find I worry about being alone with him in my car. There are weirdos everywhere and not saying he is one, but anything could happen. he could car jack me for all I know. Does anyone else feel the same? I am sure some of the men on the forum may have felt some reluctance to help sometime along the way.

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Jooky

· #2 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (vr6machine)

There are weirdos everywhere you go, you can't help it. If you don't feel comfortable having someone ride in your car, don't do it. I'm sure DFinn can find someone else. Or, have your Big Brother/Friend, etc, ride with you. I don't think that anyone would object to you trying to feel comfortable while you are doing them a favor. I'm of the opinion that the purpose of vwvortex is to help each other out and I would hope that no one takes advantage of that. But by all means, only do something if you feel safe and don't let someone convince you of anything else.

Air_Cooled_Nut

· #3 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (vr6machine)

Have someone ride with you. I do. His name is Glock

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97VenomGTI

· #4 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (vr6machine)

Aliza:
I understand where you are coming from. I help those who I have a gut feeling they are a good person. If you dont want to feel worried then dont do it OR have a guy friend with you when you guys go for a spin. Easy as that...you are not a bad person if you use your judgement and decide not to help someone.

I'll send ya a bat incase you need it!

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bc

· #5 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (97VenomGTI)

"I know Dow!"
"What is Dow?"
"The company that makes MACE!"
One Crazy Summer

schleppy

· #6 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (Y2KRICEBOY)

What I always do (even though I am a guy) when I buy parts off person I don't know, or go meet some dubber I don't know, I always go with a friend, they don't have to be too big (I am pretty big already), but I just like to have someone else there in case something happens....
So far so good though, everyone I have met has been really cool...

collins_tc

· #7 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (schleppy)

I can sympathize with how you feel. Personally, I'm a 6'3", 190lb. male who can run really fast, so I really don't have much in the way of fear of meeting up with people I don't know. If I put myself into my wife's position, or that of almost any woman, I can see where you might worry more. Like 97VenomGTI said, it doesn't make you a bad person. You're just being alert and aware while protecting yourself. Nothing wrong with that. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
T.C.

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Johnny G

· #8 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (schleppy)

I try and do that to. I drove 6 hours to a town I've never been in to meet up with two guys I've never seen to pick up my seats. I was a little hesitant . It worked out in the end, no problems at all and they were both great people!!!! We went and had lunch, hung out for a few and then got back in our cars and drove home!!! Being a woman, you should go with you gut instinct, or as someone ^ said, take your Glock!!!

eddiecore

· #9 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (vr6machine)

to be totally honest, the only thing i worry about when it comes to vortex/forums is getting ripped off for goods!

1FLYGTI

· #10 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (feeling_sinister)

Its a tough call for sure. I have done it before, and it worked out great. Altho I had been talking over the tex for 2 years but you gotta have that gut feeling. Bring a big strong bodybuilder with you if you want to take him on a drive

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SoCo4Fun

· #11 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (feeling_sinister)

I just take large amounts of bovine growth implants...............to be honest Im not too worried about people messing with me anymore.

bajan01

· #12 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (Johnny G)

quote:[HR][/HR]I try and do that to. I drove 6 hours to a town I've never been in to meet up with two guys I've never seen to pick up my seats. I was a little hesitant . It worked out in the end, no problems at all and they were both great people!!!![HR][/HR]

The funny thing is that the guy selling the seats was probably thinking the same thing so he brought a friend.

99A3Wolfsburg

· #13 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (vr6machine)

..Since I have been into modding cars, my friends and I have, on many occasions, had to meet unknown fellow enhusiats to exchange parts/money/install help...etc.
Even though we've never had any problems....at least two of us ALWAYS go when one of us has to meet somebody...
I would like to belive that most of the people on the vortex are just fellow dubbers looking for advice and helping each other out....
..but their are alot of weird people in the world

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Fly952.0

· #14 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (99A3Wolfsburg)

I am 6ft4 and 200lbs... not many people intimidate me. It all about the particular situation and how well you know the person. Use your best judgement

Bring a buddy.

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EuroStyle

· #15 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (Fly952.0)

The rule I tell my best frined who is a girl is that if you have the though maybe it is not safe, then do not go. It is worth erring on the side of caution....that being said, I always tend to help because I have found VW owners for the most part are good people, it is just what this type of car attracts. Also, it helps if you know them from Vortex....when Pete blew his diff at an [a/k] event, we gave him and his boys rides and a place to stay since we knew them from here.....

Sean

ckone1

· #16 · Feb 7, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (EuroStyle)

Helping in general..... i do it..... mind you i am 6'0 200 lbs and can do some serious damage if called upon, but i concur with every one here, you dont feel comfortable, dont go. there is only one of you and you feelings of safety are much more important than helping someone you dont know. You are not a bad person either for expressing this feeling, i mean i passed up helping people on the road because it did not feel right, the wife was in the car and i did not want ot put her in harms way..... do what you feel is right and to h e double hockey sticks to any one who argues with you....

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Agtronic

· #17 · Feb 7, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (vr6machine)

You have a supercharged VR6?! Damn, you're a lucky girl!
Oh, btw, a Quaife is not an LSD, but rather a TBD Torque Biasing Differential.

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Zwoobah

· #18 · Feb 7, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (ckone1)

I always go with a friend if I'm meeting someone I don't know. Had great luck with Vortexer's so far, and it's fun to meet up and talk dubs. But, my dad's accountant's daughter was abducted down on the cape 3 years ago when her car broke down (some guy pulled over and offered a ride, she got in, called her parents on the cell to tell them what was going on, and was never heard from again

It was on the news when it happened

). Be careful, most vortexers seem cool but there's always a few whackos out there.

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Pagano

· #19 · Feb 7, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (Agtronic)

Well..I've delt with a few Vortexer's in real life. Most of them were in a parking lot, but once I was invited into a complete strangers house, Dunno why, but I felt comfortable going right on in.

jcessence

· #20 · Feb 7, 2002

Re: Relectant to help others? (Pagano)

It definately never hurts to be cautious.....Bring a friend if ya feel more comfortable
personally...I haven't had any bad experiences....knock on wood

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