Karma for a racer

theDreamer · 07-06-2009, 04:02 PM

Houston has been picking up a few chargers for their departments but only see a few a month. They are not modified by the police, but come modified from the factory. The engine is slightly tuned above normal, but the car itself is lighter with less gear in it (stock), of course with added weight of guns and armor it can weight more.

gnarf · 07-06-2009, 04:39 PM

1 of the things to do before I die....attend a high speed car chase...

kannibul · 07-06-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jstevenson

So my wife and I were coming back from the grocery store, perfect day in L.A.

I'm driving along and an SL 550 comes up right alongside and matches speed (going about 20 due to a car just turning in front of me), then revs their engine at us. Now I don't street race, and I was about 1/4 mile from the street I live on, but I gave it some gas and then let off and coasted when I hit 35 (posted limit).

These douches tear off, doing 65-70mph... and right as they are getting up to my street, slam on the breaks and hit their hazards briefly.... I quickly realize it was due to the a cop pulling up to the intersection from my street, and he promptly flipped his lights on and pulled them over.

I just turned and drove home, laughing the whole way.

That trick NEVER gets old. LOL!

kannibul · 07-06-2009, 04:47 PM

Speaking of state troopers, I think this guy probably got away, no thanks to morons who can't figure out there's a cop behind them...and that they need to move over.

I'm on my bike, going 75 in a 65, I see this car...looks like a mid-90's buick, flying up towards me, I move over...and he goes by doing at least 95-100+...

I think, man, what a moron, where's a cop...then I see lights cresting over behind me, and state trooper flies by.

He gets caught behind a truck pulling a horse trailer, who for a 1/2 mile blocks the cop. I'm surprised he didn't pull that guy over...lol...

But, I think by that point, moron made a quick exit and would have escaped....at least, that's what I would have done...

Togo · 07-06-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tstrick9

The Chargers the police have now are very impressive, i think you'd actually have a really hard time trying to elude one.

Not that I endorse, encourage, condone, support, or have EVER attempted or would/will ever attempt to elude the police, BUT it is very unlikely they would be able to catch me.

I'm dyno tuned on a DD dyno at 109 RWHP on a 400lb bike!

0-60 time is roughly under 3 seconds and 60-120 is even faster!!! I'd be long gone before they got their car our of P(park).

I couldn't out run the motorola though...

imag · 07-07-2009, 08:02 PM

Bikes are a different story. Your chance of getting away is over 50% on a bike *if* you know what you're doing.

The downside is rough though. I have a friend who got caught after 3 hours. They blocked all his exit paths and finally nabbed him near his bike. Even though he wasn't riding, the leathers were enough.

Togo · 07-07-2009, 08:11 PM

Yeah my room mate in college led virgina police on a 2 hour long pursuit until he ran out of gas. Lets just say you didn't return to our school the following year. No airline will hire you to fly for them after that. It ended his career!

molamann · 07-07-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by imag

Bikes are a different story. Your chance of getting away is over 50% on a bike *if* you know what you're doing.

The downside is rough though. I have a friend who got caught after 3 hours. They blocked all his exit paths and finally nabbed him near his bike. Even though he wasn't riding, the leathers were enough.

Unless you're in OK and the cop counters with a bike of his own:

Togo · 07-07-2009, 08:21 PM

I can't see your picture but is OK the state that has Busa State Troopers?

*EDIT*- It appears it is OK that has them

tstrick9 · 07-08-2009, 07:10 AM

I will say to the guy with the bike who thinks he could outrun the popo...i have seen the ncshp run a fleeing motorcycle off the road before, and i had a local sheriff also force one into a ditch in front of my house. So one more thing to think over before you take off is, if i they do catch up to you, what happens then!

wstar · 07-08-2009, 08:28 AM

You can always outrun a cop, but you can never outrun the radio.

And most police cruiser mods are geared towards endurance rather than speed (extra coolers for various fluids to survive all-day abuse/idling in the heat, suspension that can take running over curbs all the time, etc). I've never personally seen or heard of a cop car running nitrous, and it wouldn't make much sense (but I guess it's possible). Most urban departments have pretty strict rules on high-speed chases anyways, and rely more on radio support, choppers, and boxing them in with other cars ahead of the route. The idea of a tricked out police corvette trying to literally chase down a street racer is mostly fantasy-land compared to how the real thing unfolds.

Togo · 07-08-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tstrick9

I will say to the guy with the bike who thinks he could outrun the popo...i have seen the ncshp run a fleeing motorcycle off the road before, and i had a local sheriff also force one into a ditch in front of my house. So one more thing to think over before you take off is, if i they do catch up to you, what happens then!

It's not so much out run, but more of getaway. In all honesty, top speed run, a decent cop car (vette, camaro) might actually reel me in. I top out stock at 165MPH and with my current gearing its more like 155-160mph. But I'd make and exit and be long gone before he'd be close enough to see me take the exit.

Like I said though, I don't run, never have, never will. Too many risks to yourself and others, including the officers that follow. Running from the police is stupid IMO and like I said, you can't outrun the motorola (radio).

earwicker7 · 07-08-2009, 07:37 PM

I accidentally led a cop across one of those plains states (I can't remember exactly which one, as it was 21 years ago). I had just bought a 1971 911 and was driving it from boarding school in Colorado Springs to Indiana. I was cruising at around 100 MPH on a stretch of highway in the middle of nowhere (REALLY in the middle of nowhere... there were no houses for miles on end). I saw some police lights in my side mirror, so I pulled over. He was acting like I was a fugitive, and I soon figured out why. He said he had been following me for almost 15 miles. It was only then that I realized (remember, I'd only had this car for a few hours) the car had no rearview mirror; apparently, it had fallen off and the previous owner had not replaced it. Combine this with the fact that I had the stereo cranked, and I had no idea that I was being chased by a cop for around 10 minutes. Thankfully, the cop cooled down once he realized that I didn't mean to lead him on a highspeed chase and only issued me a ticket.

I never paid it, so there is some plains state where I probably have a "record."

Togo · 07-08-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by earwicker7

I accidentally led a cop across one of those plains states (I can't remember exactly which one, as it was 21 years ago). I had just bought a 1971 911 and was driving it from boarding school in Colorado Springs to Indiana. I was cruising at around 100 MPH on a stretch of highway in the middle of nowhere (REALLY in the middle of nowhere... there were no houses for miles on end). I saw some police lights in my side mirror, so I pulled over. He was acting like I was a fugitive, and I soon figured out why. He said he had been following me for almost 15 miles. It was only then that I realized (remember, I'd only had this car for a few hours) the car had no rearview mirror; apparently, it had fallen off and the previous owner had not replaced it. Combine this with the fact that I had the stereo cranked, and I had no idea that I was being chased by a cop for around 10 minutes. Thankfully, the cop cooled down once he realized that I didn't mean to lead him on a highspeed chase and only issued me a ticket.

I never paid it, so there is some plains state where I probably have a "record."

Hahaha thats a great story!

edeeZee · 07-08-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Justice for idiots.

They can take your car for street racing, its like handing the police department a 30-40K check because you floored it while getting groceries.

Actually, they'll put your nice $30K+ car in a gigantic vice that moves horizontally and vertically from all sides. Then your 3,300 lb. sports car looks like a 5'x5' metal square....and you will be crying a river. Hey, at least your 370's hood, doors and hatch are put to good use--aluminum soda cans.

That's why I don't street race PERIOD.

07-06-2009, 04:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
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Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 658	I can't see your picture but is OK the state that has Busa State Troopers? EDIT- It appears it is OK that has them Last edited by Togo; 07-07-2009 at 08:23 PM.

07-08-2009, 08:28 AM	#26 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	You can always outrun a cop, but you can never outrun the radio. And most police cruiser mods are geared towards endurance rather than speed (extra coolers for various fluids to survive all-day abuse/idling in the heat, suspension that can take running over curbs all the time, etc). I've never personally seen or heard of a cop car running nitrous, and it wouldn't make much sense (but I guess it's possible). Most urban departments have pretty strict rules on high-speed chases anyways, and rely more on radio support, choppers, and boxing them in with other cars ahead of the route. The idea of a tricked out police corvette trying to literally chase down a street racer is mostly fantasy-land compared to how the real thing unfolds. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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gnarf Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 17	1 of the things to do before I die....attend a high speed car chase...

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kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	Speaking of state troopers, I think this guy probably got away, no thanks to morons who can't figure out there's a cop behind them...and that they need to move over. I'm on my bike, going 75 in a 65, I see this car...looks like a mid-90's buick, flying up towards me, I move over...and he goes by doing at least 95-100+... I think, man, what a moron, where's a cop...then I see lights cresting over behind me, and state trooper flies by. He gets caught behind a truck pulling a horse trailer, who for a 1/2 mile blocks the cop. I'm surprised he didn't pull that guy over...lol... But, I think by that point, moron made a quick exit and would have escaped....at least, that's what I would have done...

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imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	Bikes are a different story. Your chance of getting away is over 50% on a bike if you know what you're doing. The downside is rough though. I have a friend who got caught after 3 hours. They blocked all his exit paths and finally nabbed him near his bike. Even though he wasn't riding, the leathers were enough.

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Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 658	Yeah my room mate in college led virgina police on a 2 hour long pursuit until he ran out of gas. Lets just say you didn't return to our school the following year. No airline will hire you to fly for them after that. It ended his career!

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tstrick9 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 45 Drives: 2003 cobra, 2006 tb Rep Power: 16	I will say to the guy with the bike who thinks he could outrun the popo...i have seen the ncshp run a fleeing motorcycle off the road before, and i had a local sheriff also force one into a ditch in front of my house. So one more thing to think over before you take off is, if i they do catch up to you, what happens then!

07-08-2009, 07:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 16	I accidentally led a cop across one of those plains states (I can't remember exactly which one, as it was 21 years ago). I had just bought a 1971 911 and was driving it from boarding school in Colorado Springs to Indiana. I was cruising at around 100 MPH on a stretch of highway in the middle of nowhere (REALLY in the middle of nowhere... there were no houses for miles on end). I saw some police lights in my side mirror, so I pulled over. He was acting like I was a fugitive, and I soon figured out why. He said he had been following me for almost 15 miles. It was only then that I realized (remember, I'd only had this car for a few hours) the car had no rearview mirror; apparently, it had fallen off and the previous owner had not replaced it. Combine this with the fact that I had the stereo cranked, and I had no idea that I was being chased by a cop for around 10 minutes. Thankfully, the cop cooled down once he realized that I didn't mean to lead him on a highspeed chase and only issued me a ticket. I never paid it, so there is some plains state where I probably have a "record."