Took on a Mustang GT . . .

[Network Shooter]

It was a cool Tuesday night in Los Angeles, just south of Hollywood. We both started out of dual left-turn lanes . . . each of us eyeing the other's cars as we turned . . . slowly, at first. Then . . . he slammed it. I heard him SCREECHING through his manual gear box. I was at about 90% throttle. From about 10mph to about 50mph or so, I started with my front bumper 20 feet behind his rear bumper. After about 200 feet, we were even, THEN I encountered a %&@#$!# truck in front of me in my lane. We both slow to speed limit . . .

He turns right. I turned right. We had a clear four-lane boulevard in front of us. No cops in sight. I was about to go for it. Then . . . my girlfriend starts to freak out and . . . Yup, I'm "whipped." Made a slow U-turn and went home.

[Mike Mielnicki]

Dump the girl.

[Dr Caleb]

Yup. You're whipped. I've got my GF trained. She now yells "Spank that ricer!".

I've taken a Mustang GT too. We were on the highway doing 100km/h (70mph?). He pulls up beside me, checks out the MM and gives the "let's see what you got!!" handsign.

I spank him, until we catch up with traffic. We get by the traffic, and go again. I spank him again, and he gives the official handsign for "Please sir, may I have another.." Oliver Twist handsign. As we approach his exit, He gives me the "Thank you, I've learned my lesson, nice car!" signal and drives off.

I love it when it gets friendly! He had a nice car, I had a faster one. Somehow ricers are never friendly when they get spanked.

[Network Shooter]

She runs hot and cold (the girlfriend, that is . . . about racing, that is . . .) Just a couple weeks ago, I went up against a BMW 3-series with a very loud exhaust--she was egging me on saying, "let's go, let's go!" Of course, I whipped his butt.

This week, she had just heard about the new 2 Fast, 2 Furious-inspired Los Angeles "speed contest" law. Anyone caught racing in L.A. will get their car confiscated. FOREVER. Drug dealers used to have this same law, but the ACLU beat it in court on constitutional grounds--"no due process."

[Dr Caleb]

I'd have to say I agree with the racing law - those movies are causing too many bad accidents, some around here, but lots of racers, pedestrians and innocent third parties getting killed in Vancouver.

But "without due process" is not good. If they are caught and convicted. then take away the car. Impound it in the meantime.

To discourage this, Police sponsor an 'amateur' night at the local dragstrip. If they see cars that look like they are spoiling for a race, they pull them over and give them free tickets to enter the race at the track. (V8's are not allowed in this category - go figure!)

We have similar legislation with drunk drivers though. You blow over the legal limit - your car is gone right then, and your license for 24 hours. You can get your car and license back for 30 days, then it is gone until you go to trial. After you are convicted, your car is sold at auction.

It's rather harsh, but too many people with multiple convictions, pending trials and suspended licences are killing people while drunk. It's insane! They have no license - some have been banned for life from driving - but they still do. Around here, insurance is manditory, and getting banned from driving for life means you can't get insurance ethier (having a DUI conviction means insurance will cost you more than your car is worth) - so anyone they hit is basically SOL.

[gonzo50]

Originally posted by NBC Shooter
This week, she had just heard about the new 2 Fast, 2 Furious-inspired Los Angeles "speed contest" law. Anyone caught racing in L.A. will get their car confiscated. FOREVER.
This should only pertain to RICERS, not American Muscle.

[Dr Caleb]

Originally posted by gonzo50
This should only pertain to RICERS, not American Muscle.

How'd ya like to see this in your rear view....

http://www.budpark.com/images/pics/spotlight2003EdmontonPolice.jp g

[Network Shooter]

Right on, Gonzo!

Doing 120+ MPH fender-to-fender in a NOSed-up EVO/WRX/Accord/whatever on a two-lane city street is #$@$#@%! INSANE. A little friendly red-light-green-light action on deserted highways with no intersections for 500 feet ain't nuthin' . . .

[martyo]

Originally posted by Dr Caleb
Yup. You're whipped. I've got my GF trained. She now yells "Spank that ricer!".

ROFLMAO. Does she have a sister for me?

[Dr Caleb]

Originally posted by martyo
ROFLMAO. Does she have a sister for me?

For you? I'll check, her sister might not have been released from the institution yet....
:lol:

[TripleTransAm]

Originally posted by Dr Caleb
She now yells "Spank that ricer!".


So that is what you young 'uns are calling it these days? Back in my day, we used the term "doing the wild thing".



;)

[Merc-O-matic]

Remember not to mess with the MACH 1's....same damn motor,
and a lot lighter car! Unless your BLACK, BLOWN & BAD!

[Network Shooter]

Yup, I stay away from Cobras, Mach 1s, Camaro Z28s/SSs, etc. That is . . . UNTIL . . . I get my blower. Then all bets are off!

Well, except for the blown Cobras, that is . . .