Women and sports cars......

chrisbin · 09-05-2008, 06:18 AM

Important news about women and sports cars......

Fancy That: Study Shows Sportscars Arouse Women
Thursday, September 04, 2008

And to think all those times we saw women drooling over exotic sports cars we actually believed that their real interest was about the owner’s bank account - how foolish of us… Believe it or not, according to scientific study performed by Bermuda based luxury motor insurers Hiscox (it’s not ours, we swear), the sound of a luxury car engine is actually more appealing for women than men.

A total of 40 participants, 20 men and 20 women from professional backgrounds, aged between 22 and 61 years of age, took part in Hiscox’ (they couldn’t have picked a worse name) experiment. The participants were exposed to a 30 sec recording of the engine sounds of a VW Polo, a Maserati, a Lamborghini and a Ferrari. After 20 minutes their response was measured by the amount of testosterone found in their saliva -now, don't get perverted boys. The result? -Continued

Hiscox –this is getting really stupid but we can’t help it- found that the Maserati had the biggest impact on women with 100% of the female participants showing a significant increase in testosterone secretion. Surprisingly, only 50% of male participants showed an increase in testosterone in reaction to the Maserati. The boys seemed to get a bit more turned on with the Lamborghini as 60% showed an increase in testosterone levels. Not surprisingly, 100% of the female participants showed a decrease in testosterone in reaction to the Polo’s engine sounds

David Moxon, the psychologist who conducted the study commented: “We saw significant peaks in the amount of testosterone in the body, particularly in women. Testosterone is indicative of positive arousal in the human body so we can confidently conclude from the results out today that the roar of a luxury car engine actually does cause a primeval physiological response.”

Funny it doesnt mention denzils...........

willhollin · 09-05-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

Funny it doesnt mention denzils...........

That would have resulted in the ladies getting very moist in a different area.

dxb335d · 09-05-2008, 07:18 AM

Im with Will on this one!

S1VYR · 09-05-2008, 07:23 AM

I overheard a women saying 'once you've had black, you never go back'.

I pressume she is talking about the colour of the fuel pump nozels.

dxb335d · 09-05-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by S1VYR

I overheard a women saying 'once you've had black, you never go back'.

I pressume she is talking about the colour of the fuel pump nozels.

Yes they are.

Although the rumour about black males is not that true. There are lots with little winkies. They dont all have a ''Hoops'' Sized one.

beemerbird · 09-05-2008, 07:44 AM

Interesting what people get paid to study eh.

Testosterone - isn't that the male hormone that produces sex drive and aggression etc. So on that reckoning, taking the former definition of testosterone, women are arroused by the noise of a big petrol engine. Hmmmm still think there's a bit of ability to 'provide' and all that with a bloke in an expensive powerful car. Sod all that anyhow, I would certainly be interested in a bloke with a powerful car but I would not be in the passenger seat..... I WOULD be driving it.

Can't comment on the 'black' thing. Although the thrust of a powerful diesel engine is something to arouse the 'senses' I must say.

M3-FAST · 09-05-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

That would have resulted in the ladies getting very moist in a different area.

.....when they p!ss themselves laughing at the clattering 'transit van' type noises!

S1VYR · 09-05-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

A total of 40 participants, 20 men and 20 incontinent women from professional backgrounds

Porscha! · 09-05-2008, 08:14 AM

ROFL - and the point of this study was?

I don't actually believe this because if there was a true underlying "response" shall I say, between women and the the sound of an engine, surely more women than men would be car enthusiasts?

Perhaps this has something to do with women just being more responsive on the whole than men!

dxb335d · 09-05-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

ROFL - and the point of this study was?

I don't actually believe this because if there was a true underlying "response" shall I say, between women and the the sound of an engine, surely more women than men would be car enthusiasts?

Perhaps this has something to do with women just being more responsive on the whole than men!

More responsive in what way?

Porscha! · 09-05-2008, 08:49 AM

Oh I don't know it just seems men don't have much of a clue when it comes to things like sounds, colours and things like that LOL! Maybe I just know the wrong men?

S1VYR · 09-05-2008, 08:52 AM

Men just focus on whats important...

Can I drive it;
Can I eat it;
Can I hump it.

A horse is a French mans ideal.

(Jk, for any Frenchies).

booforty · 09-05-2008, 10:11 AM

I don't want women to get aroused in the car. I just want them to drive to Tesco's and get the shopping

beemerbird · 09-05-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by booforty

I don't want women to get aroused in the car. I just want them to drive to Tesco's and get the shopping

Lol Paul, that's a great fantasy you've got there.

Tell you what, I'd do your shopping for you, but 2 conditions. 1 it has to be Sainsburys and 2 I'd take YOUR car........... the long way around.

booforty · 09-05-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Lol Paul, that's a great fantasy you've got there.

Tell you what, I'd do your shopping for you, but 2 conditions. 1 it has to be Sainsburys and 2 I'd take YOUR car........... the long way around.

DEAL!!

But please don't get aroused by the sound of the engine

Porscha! · 09-05-2008, 10:39 AM

ROFL! I like a man to do the shopping because I'm so little I struggle with carrying all the stuff, just want someone to rescue me

haha

willhollin · 09-05-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by booforty

DEAL!!

But please don't get aroused by the sound of the engine

Best get some rubber seat covers mate.

booforty · 09-05-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

ROFL! I like a man to do the shopping because I'm so little I struggle with carrying all the stuff, just want someone to rescue me

haha

Carlos?

Porscha! · 09-05-2008, 10:58 AM

I'm not sure Carlos is man enough

beemerbird · 09-05-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by booforty

DEAL!!

But please don't get aroused by the sound of the engine

How could I not!! I'm quite honoured/flattered

that you'd trust me with your pride and joy.

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Best get some rubber seat covers mate.

Will it has to be leather!!!

My muscles are fine thank you.

beemerbird · 09-05-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

I'm not sure Carlos is man enough

Nice one Porscha.

AlanQS · 09-05-2008, 11:44 AM

I had a girlfriend once who seemed to get a bit of a thrill from the pillion seat of my bike. I suppose a 1,000cc boxer engine does "throb" a bit.

I remember a 911 passing by on the road and she said " that's a cute little car" and when I explained what a 911 was and how much it cost she became very impressed. (Bit of a gold digger really)

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AlanQS Colonel 244 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	I had a girlfriend once who seemed to get a bit of a thrill from the pillion seat of my bike. I suppose a 1,000cc boxer engine does "throb" a bit. I remember a 911 passing by on the road and she said " that's a cute little car" and when I explained what a 911 was and how much it cost she became very impressed. (Bit of a gold digger really)
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