What would you do if you were being tailgated?

ChrisSlicks · 04-20-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Brake Check!

I did that once to a guy in a Durango. He has his oh s**t moment, brakes, swerves, nearly crashes due to his own stupidity. He was pissed. Stupid people don't learn, and there's no point trying to teach them.

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-20-2010, 04:58 PM

Break checking is illegal

ChrisSlicks · 04-20-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

Break checking is illegal

So is brake checking but people do that too.

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-20-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

So is brake checking but people do that too.

haha i should prob pay attention to what i type

370zdub · 04-20-2010, 05:04 PM

When I'm in the Z I accelerate, If I'm in the Titan, its generally a good time to watch people **** down both legs when I lock up all four 37 inch tires. Titan rapidly decelerating + huge drop hitch = new front end of car for them at their expense.

370zFORme!! · 04-20-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

When I'm in the Z I accelerate, If I'm in the Titan, its generally a good time to watch people **** down both legs when I lock up all four 37 inch tires. Titan rapidly decelerating + huge drop hitch = new front end of car for them at their expense.

I like your style!

6spd · 04-20-2010, 05:20 PM

I wait for them to change lanes and go around. Why should I inconvenience myself for them?

4r3s · 04-20-2010, 05:24 PM

I usually let off the gas so its a nice irratating slow deaccelaration which forces them to slow down. Then when they get the chance to try and pass me I don't let that happen. rinse and repeat.

In my previous car on the way to work some b*tch was riding my arse and I didn't do anything for a while and then I noticed she was taking a drink of whatever she had and so I decided it was a good time for a brake check. Im thinking it was something hot bc she stopped tailgating me and pulled off onto the shoulder. serves her right. Thing that gets me was there was no where to go on 695 it was congested but atleast moving so Im not sure what riding my arse was accomplishing.

Dembflyr · 04-20-2010, 05:35 PM

I used to do the brake check. Now if I can I move over I do. If I see an aggressive driver coming up I move out of the way. If I am stuck and cannot move I just let off the gas so they have to slow a bit.
I do not do the ABS test anymore. That was in my younger days. Boy you shoulda seen those facial expressions.
What I have found is that most who tailgate have NO idea that they are being dangerous and disrespectful. Just let em go if they are in that much of a hurry.
However I am constantly surprised that there aren't rear end collisions on every street.

zentropy · 04-20-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

If there's an open lane I just move out of the way. I try to be mindful and check my rear once in a while (as I hope others will when I'm coming up behind them)

I do the same and I only try and drive in the left hand lane if I am actively passing someone. I always feel like an *** if I don't notice the traffic coming up behind me.

dad · 04-20-2010, 05:42 PM

Flipping them off-------------------------You never know if they have a gun on them! Take a chance at getting shot at, or shot, "no thank you"!

I reduce my speed 3 or 4 mph, if they want around you, they will go! Works just about all the time.

370zdub · 04-20-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zFORme!!

I like your style!

Thanks!

kenchan · 04-20-2010, 05:59 PM

act like you're putting makeup on and start swirving all over the place.

RedDevil · 04-20-2010, 06:00 PM

yeah, no point in putting yourself in danger...although, if I'm getting tailgated, I usually just think they need some of my windshield washer fluid....

LateralG'z · 04-20-2010, 06:02 PM

smash my brakes so they wreck their car and have to buy me a new rear end.

View Poll Results: What would you do if you were being tailgated?
move to another lane for the car kissing yours to pass?	62	45.93%
accelerate so the car behind won't be so close?	37	27.41%
flip them off?	5	3.70%
prove that your brakes are better than their's?	31	22.96%
Voters: 135. You may not vote on this poll

04-20-2010, 04:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	Break checking is illegal __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-20-2010, 05:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	When I'm in the Z I accelerate, If I'm in the Titan, its generally a good time to watch people **** down both legs when I lock up all four 37 inch tires. Titan rapidly decelerating + huge drop hitch = new front end of car for them at their expense. __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

04-20-2010, 05:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I wait for them to change lanes and go around. Why should I inconvenience myself for them? __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

04-20-2010, 05:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Flipping them off-------------------------You never know if they have a gun on them! Take a chance at getting shot at, or shot, "no thank you"! I reduce my speed 3 or 4 mph, if they want around you, they will go! Works just about all the time. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

04-20-2010, 05:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	I usually let off the gas so its a nice irratating slow deaccelaration which forces them to slow down. Then when they get the chance to try and pass me I don't let that happen. rinse and repeat. In my previous car on the way to work some b*tch was riding my arse and I didn't do anything for a while and then I noticed she was taking a drink of whatever she had and so I decided it was a good time for a brake check. Im thinking it was something hot bc she stopped tailgating me and pulled off onto the shoulder. serves her right. Thing that gets me was there was no where to go on 695 it was congested but atleast moving so Im not sure what riding my arse was accomplishing.

04-20-2010, 05:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	I used to do the brake check. Now if I can I move over I do. If I see an aggressive driver coming up I move out of the way. If I am stuck and cannot move I just let off the gas so they have to slow a bit. I do not do the ABS test anymore. That was in my younger days. Boy you shoulda seen those facial expressions. What I have found is that most who tailgate have NO idea that they are being dangerous and disrespectful. Just let em go if they are in that much of a hurry. However I am constantly surprised that there aren't rear end collisions on every street.

04-20-2010, 05:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	act like you're putting makeup on and start swirving all over the place.

04-20-2010, 06:00 PM	#29 (permalink)
RedDevil Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 9 Drives: MB 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	yeah, no point in putting yourself in danger...although, if I'm getting tailgated, I usually just think they need some of my windshield washer fluid....

04-20-2010, 06:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	smash my brakes so they wreck their car and have to buy me a new rear end. __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,