I agree with that one..The government think that us as car enthusiasts only do it coz we wanna"go fast" or do burnouts, when it actually is a culture. Same way a person who is really into the hip hop culture and dresses accordingly can be mistaken for being a gang member or something. Skyline owners in my opinion mod their cars to improve how they feel about their investment. Its more about enjyoying the actual ride than just dropping the clutch and destroying it. I personally know a few people who are over the age of 40 and love Jap cars and appreciate them for what they are.
In regards to them goverment people branding anyone with a jap import a suspected hoon, that is nowhere near true, though there are many d*ckheads out there who ruin the image for everyone thus, putting all of us Skyline owners in the wrong category.
Basti is right to say there should just be areas separated to go do the odd burnout or skids or whatever but, there needs to be control over such places. I think that some may feel that taking their car to the track or drag strip to do it legally may feel its a waste of money or dont feel excited enough by doing it safely.
I do understand though, why p platers would be targeted more, simply coz they can be immature and some can be influenced by friends to have a bit of fun. Maybe its not a good idea but I think L platers should also have power restrictions on the cars they drive with their parents..yes, i know they need to make up the hours, but I think putting a kid behind the wheel of an ss will only make him/her wanna go faster when they get their own car and the freedoms with it.
Anyways, sorry for the mini essay lol..jus my 2 or 20c
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