You know you're a petrolhead when....

[maser_spyder]

.....you walk around an airport trying to drift your suitcase around corners (and make the noises).






FYI - Smaller suitcases work better, and you can't slow coming out of the corner, you need to quicken your pace after the apex to keep the powerslide nice and even through the whole bend. Longer suitcase handles give better control and a more elaborate drifts. Skinny wheels tend to get better results than larger ones, and make sure you don't buy a case with those caster type wheels, they don't drift well at all and go all over the place.

Watch out for customs officers.

[rumple]

You get the arse end out on your shopping Trolly, and make the noises.

[Mikeyplum]

You take the "racing line" when walking...

[DickyC]

You have a glass-topped Formula 1 wheel and tyre table.

[g3org3y]

rumple said:

You get the arse end out if helping pushing hospital beds, and make the noises.

Nurse told me to stop being "naughty".

[anonymous-user]

You hear something interesting coming and you move anything and everything to get a view of whatever it is.
This also works for planes, helicopters and motorbikes

[GadgeS3C]

Ski bags with wheels allow you to pretend you're an HGV driver - especially if you fly back with EasyJet from Geneva.

Don't ask me how I know

[AmitG]

When walking on the pavement, you try and keep to the left, and frown at anyone who doesn't do the same.

And you look over your shoulder before pulling out to "overtake" someone, to avoid the person behind you having to suddenly brake and spill their Starbucks.

And when the pavement narrows you try to merge in turn so that everyone proceeds in an orderly fashion.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

You drop what your doing and rush to the window when you hear the sound of an Interesting car coming down the road

[Fartgalen]

Buff Mchugelarge said:

You drop what your doing and rush to the window when you hear the sound of an Interesting car coming down the road

When you know what that car is coming down the road without having to look.

[Aizle]

Can define the number of cylinders of an engine from the noise.

[Palms]

When you're always browsing the classifieds even when you're not planning to buy anything

[Jimmy No Hands]

Buff Mchugelarge said:

You drop what your doing and rush to the window when you hear the sound of an Interesting car coming down the road

This, regardless of weather. Did it in the pouring rain the other day!

[scarble]

You stop and stare at a pair of big.... carbs
You're excited by the sight of a mint Mk2 Astra GSi
You can't sleep at night because you're dreaming up your perfect car
You're late for work in the morning because in the shower you started thinking about.. ITBs

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Pin up picture of naked girl on bonnet of car. You work out what car it is.

[Gilhooligan]

You can tell what kind of car it is by the shape of its tail lights in the dark.

Roll the window down to hear any engine that isn't four cylinders or diesel.

Like the smell of a 2 stoke scooter.

Always thinking of your next modification.

Justifying having a loud exhaust.

Cringing when you see the gritter salting the roads in march when you thought it would be ok to put your pride and joy back on the road? And now you have to wash it multiple times a week?

[DickyC]

You lower the windows of your car to hear an interesting car go by even if it's pouring with rain.

ETA - Drat! Two minutes too late.

[deltashad]

You get a tattoo.

Only one.

A great big freking lancia badge in the centre of your back when passing through amsterdam.

[GravelBen]

rumple said:

You get the arse end out on your shopping Trolly

Saw an interview where Mikko Hirvonen said he does this too. Glad its not just me!

[Brigand]

slopes said:

You hear something interesting coming and you move anything and everything to get a view of whatever it is.
This also works for planes, helicopters and motorbikes

I do the same. If I hear an interesting aeroplane heading my way I'll dash to the window to see what it is, craning my neck to get a good view.

The same with cars as well. The worst I had it was on my visit to Tennessee - I'd be walking the streets and hear an amazing sounding V8 coming along, I'd turn to see it and I was always presented with a bloody pickup truck. Never something nice like a muscle car. Shame.