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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: GTI 5 on 03 November 2007, 19:40
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It's official...... A mk5 GTI IS quicker than a ford mondeo with flashing blue lights :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil:
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Did you get three points to find this out tho!! :shocked:
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No! Read my post "A GTI MK5 IS QUICKER THAN A MONDEO" :rolleyes:
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
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A vw fox is quicker than a ford mondeo!!!!! :grin:
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Wouldnt risk it!! :wink: WOULD YOU?
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Ok....go on then...what did you do?
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Dude, Garda dont know how to chase people! u cudda got away in a freida!
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Dude, Garda dont know how to chase people! u cudda got away in a freida!
Garda:
"LEFT, LEFT, LEFT"
"NO, I MEAN RIGHT, GO RIGHT"
"NO, NOT THAT RIGHT, THAT ONE"
"NO,NO, NOOOOO"
"FECK"
"BOLLIX PADDY FORGET IT"
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Ok....go on then...what did you do?
It's Ireland, he stole a MKV :rolleyes:.
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:grin: :grin:You guys are terrible!! If you type garda into youtube you will see the real Irish forces!!
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If you really did a runner then I wouldn't talk about it on here mate... you never know who is reading. On another note, the thought did cross my mind when that bl00dy Volvo turned on its blue lights but then they had been following me for 4-5 miles and must have had my plates by then :sad: The only time I have every sped away was in a 1.0l Micra but that was at night time in a city with a maze of streets that I was familiar with and I turned my lights off ... of course, I had a driving license, MOT, tax and insurance at the time :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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:grin: :grin:You guys are terrible!! If you type garda into youtube you will see the real Irish forces!!
Aye, my cousins a Garda...they dont take much sh!t!
but then they have to catch people first......
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Brilliant. But I would honestly not chance it though ha ha I agree with Illyun
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this thread is confusing. did this guy drive from the cops or somin? llol
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whats happening??? :huh: your not very specific as to whats actually gon on?? :undecided: did you get away from the cops?? did yo watch a vid on youtube?? :huh: if you found a cool vid then post it, if you got away from the coppas well done. i did it in my mk3!! :evil:
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I think this thread is really quite sad, its not a clever thing to do and is rather worring for this forum that we have indiviuals boasting about this!! :sad:
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I think this thread is really quite sad, its not a clever thing to do and is rather worring for this forum that we have indiviuals boasting about this!! :sad:
Well seeing as you put it like that... I recently had alittle chase with old blue lights recently but was just a few streets away from my house. I was probably doing about 40 in a 30 at 2am. Which I personally think is acceptable... well all I can say I lost em and retired straight into the garage (with electric door) just like Batman!! thank you thank you :grin:
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lol @ electric garage
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Batman lol :grin:
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Yeah grant is right, its not really a clever thing to be doing but we'v all been in the situation when your mind panics and your given a window of oportunity.....
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errmmm............no, most people would just stop??
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I think this thread is really quite sad, its not a clever thing to do and is rather worring for this forum that we have indiviuals boasting about this!! :sad:
Well seeing as you put it like that... I recently had alittle chase with old blue lights recently but was just a few streets away from my house. I was probably doing about 40 in a 30 at 2am. Which I personally think is acceptable... well all I can say I lost em and retired straight into the garage (with electric door) just like Batman!! thank you thank you :grin:
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: well done ... they've got nothing better to do than make money from motorists. When it comes to real crime like that GTI that was recently stolen from one of the forum members here, you get nothing... I drove to Wales last Monday and literally saw about 18 police cars on the way - what a blatant attempt to rinse us further. :angry:
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errmmm............no, most people would just stop??
ermmm only if they didn't have a choice. Of course, I don't think anyone on here would be as stupid or immoral as to do a hit and run or similar though. :shocked:
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Wow, that is possibly the most dumbarse thing ever.
Ive been pulled over a couple of times for going along a bit enthusiastically, an once in my old Leon where yeah, if i wanted to i couldve just accelerated an f**ked off but is it worth the risk and hassle? iv never been given a fine or points for speeding, just a talking to an maybe a fine for not wearing my seatbelt.
Obviously the police arent going to stop someone for no reason, maybe goin back to the originaly post, they see a expensive car bein driven around early hours, an decide to check its the owner drivin it not some thievin thingy?
Sometimes there on your side yeah? an thats hard for me to say!
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In South Africa if a cop tries to pull you over in the early hours of the morning you dont stop...... You make sure the doors are locked and you floor it. :sick:
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yea my uncle has given me all the stories, haha. when I went to JHB with my mum n dad to visit my uncle and auntie, one of the cars broke down on the motoway, my uncle had to go and get help and left my dad with a gun, and said "if any black person walks up to you.........shoot him or her" fooooooooooooookin ell :sick: :undecided:
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:shocked: f**k goin to SA
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Standard procedure for me has always been:
a) stop if told to
b) Admit the error, apologise profusely and generally submit to their ego.
c) Get away with it (most of the time)
Even if I could nip out of their sight, I'd then be worried for weeks later that they'd be on the lookout for me (especially once I've taken delivery of my white edition 30!). Far better to avoid that stress :-)
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Standard procedure for me has always been:
a) stop if told to
b) Admit the error, apologise profusely and generally submit to their ego.
c) Get away with it (most of the time)
Even if I could nip out of their sight, I'd then be worried for weeks later that they'd be on the lookout for me (especially once I've taken delivery of my white edition 30!). Far better to avoid that stress :-)
Finally a sensible!
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I'v been caught speeding...... 69 in a 60 zone :angry: 2points and 80 euro fine :sick: thats stupid!! And thats kilometres NOT miles!!
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Wow, that is possibly the most dumbarse thing ever.
Ive been pulled over a couple of times for going along a bit enthusiastically, an once in my old Leon where yeah, if i wanted to i couldve just accelerated an f**ked off but is it worth the risk and hassle? iv never been given a fine or points for speeding, just a talking to an maybe a fine for not wearing my seatbelt.
Obviously the police arent going to stop someone for no reason, maybe goin back to the originaly post, they see a expensive car bein driven around early hours, an decide to check its the owner drivin it not some thievin thingy?
Sometimes there on your side yeah? an thats hard for me to say!
Wow thats Amazing!!! Next time I am in Reading thats exactly what I shall be doing... Until then its pedal to the metal for me! By the way the first time I was chased i was in the old C2 vts (hardly stopping a flash car) nimble little bugg3r it was! :evil:
I have two mate who are both coppers and they tell me exactly what goes on.. Im sure most on here do too..
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Wow! you have friends???
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Wow! you have friends???
Perhaps a little harsh there?
or not :huh: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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ETTO :smiley:
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Wow! you have friends???
I know.. maybe one day you will too. :rolleyes:
Note to self: Sh1t on RandomJunks doorstep next time I am in Reading :laugh:
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Standard procedure for me has always been:
a) stop if told to
b) Admit the error, apologise profusely and generally submit to their ego.
c) Get away with it (most of the time)
Even if I could nip out of their sight, I'd then be worried for weeks later that they'd be on the lookout for me (especially once I've taken delivery of my white edition 30!). Far better to avoid that stress :-)
I tried those three steps and got 3 points :sick: from the w8nk8rs
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Standard procedure for me has always been:
a) stop if told to
b) Admit the error, apologise profusely and generally submit to their ego.
c) Get away with it (most of the time)
Even if I could nip out of their sight, I'd then be worried for weeks later that they'd be on the lookout for me (especially once I've taken delivery of my white edition 30!). Far better to avoid that stress :-)
I tried those three steps and got 3 points :sick: from the w8nk8rs
Doesnt suprise me at all... they are all tw4ts!! I got grief at a petrol station because they didnt think the car belonged to me! Although I did make them look very slow in a 0-40 race :grin: oh I do love doing that :grin:
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Wow! you have friends???
I know.. maybe one day you will too. :rolleyes:
Note to self: Sh1t on RandomJunks doorstep next time I am in Reading :laugh:
Yep, one day, but for now i comfortable behind my desk and in real life at shows.
what do you do for a living?
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Not that its really important (unless you want to make a joke about it) but im self employed.. So no two days are the same for me!! Enjoy the view from behind your desk :undecided:
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reading this thread and a lot of other threads on this forum has made me realise that there are a small element of completely self obsessed idiots that like to call traffic police 'w8nkers' etc, boast about running from the police, racing, max speed runs, some others are boasting about insurance pricing by 'fronting' etc etc.. where are the moderators!! the forum looses credibility as a result.
I enjoy driving, dont get me wrong, but in the right road and in the right conditions and if I was caught commiting a road traffic offence then fair enough, I know the law, hillclimbing or trackdays are where we can test cars to the limit or really speed!
The majority of traffic police are there to try to make our lives safer, I know a few traffic police (my old girlfriends old man was an ex head of traffic police !!) and I have a huge amount of respect for them, they risk their lives sometimes too you know! sure there are some bad eggs, but in general you cant complain if your caught!
I'm sure I will get a lot angry comments about this... but its only my opinion and I wont be lurking on this forum from now on as these few indiviuals spoil this forum! so will look elsewhere for info on my gti mk5!
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reading this thread and a lot of other threads on this forum has made me realise that there are a small element of completely self obsessed idiots that like to call traffic police 'w8nkers' etc, boast about running from the police, racing, max speed runs, some others are boasting about insurance pricing by 'fronting' etc etc.. where are the moderators!! the forum looses credibility as a result.
I enjoy driving, dont get me wrong, but in the right road and in the right conditions and if I was caught commiting a road traffic offence then fair enough, I know the law, hillclimbing or trackdays are where we can test cars to the limit or really speed!
The majority of traffic police are there to try to make our lives safer, I know a few traffic police (my old girlfriends old man was an ex head of traffic police !!) and I have a huge amount of respect for them, they risk their lives sometimes too you know! sure there are some bad eggs, but in general you cant complain if your caught!
I'm sure I will get a lot angry comments about this... but its only my opinion and I wont be lurking on this forum from now on as these few indiviuals spoil this forum! so will look elsewhere for info on my gti mk5!
No angry comments from me. As far as I am concerned cops often have the opportunity to make public relations alot better but fail to do so.. Not saying that we dont need traffic cops but they could more often than not, be better deployed. Many of the traffic laws were made before the wheel was invented and do nothing to take into consideration the advances in modern engineering or driver skill.
Getting back to the point GRANTW.. just because people on this forum talk about this kind of stuff doesnt mean that if you stop reading it, its likely to go away. There are some real loons on the roads these days, and most of them dont choose to register on forums. If your caught then fair enough your entitled to whine if you feel you have been harshly done by... Unless like me you choose not to get caught.
p.s. You can happily go elsewhere to get ur info copsucker :grin:
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well your a case in point R32 UK! completely up your own..
is a free world so I'm not pissed off that people CAN write about this kind of stuff, but if you think that your in the right to out run the police etc .. good luck to you! one day you might see things differently!
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Not that its really important (unless you want to make a joke about it) but im self employed.. So no two days are the same for me!! Enjoy the view from behind your desk :undecided:
Everythings important. self employed doing what?
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GrantW. TRy visit VwVortex. Guys get banned there everyday for posting racer stories. My father used to race cars and motorbikes and I have been with him once or twice when he has had some fun with a M3 or Subaru etc in our GTI. Now you may argue that driving with a child at high speed is irresponsible. But we have been fined evertime we have had fun with another car (No lies) and you pay it.
I think that if you get the opportunity to smoke a copper then do it. Do you have any idea how often you pay fines that have been fined under illegal terms? For example. In South Africa. If you get find within 300 metres of the camera warning sign it illegal. My dad saved R2000 the other day. Its the same as in South Africa when a cop is trapping his vehicle and himself have to be completely visable from I think it was 500m. I suggest you download the road laws for the UK and see just how many time you have actually been fined illegally.
So in my honest opinion. He drives a R32. He has the power, so why not? If you get the chance not to be buggered over by a cop then go for it.
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>>So in my honest opinion. He drives a R32. He has the power, so why not? If you get the chance not to be buggered over by a cop then go for it.
08micsta, here's a few reasons why not.
1) Cops have radios. They can radio other cops in other cars or in a helicopter if you're unlucky.
2) Cops have eyes. They can read your numberplate and find out where you live
3) Cops have CCTV cameras, so even if they don't catch your plate, they can find out what it was.
4) Some people like me see the police as a generally good thing in society, and though we might occasionally slip up, we really don't want to waste their time
5) Some people like me get stressed out at the prospect of being a fugitive from the rozzers. Right now, I feel completely fine driving past the police. I want it to stay that way.
6) Some people like me hope to never be on the road near people trying to flee the law, because they're hardly likely to be driving safely, stopping at lights, watching out for pedestrians and other cars...
7) If you do get a few points on the licence, big deal. It costs a bit more for a bit to insure your car, and you're a bit more careful in the future - hardly the end of life as we know it.
There are just a few reasons 'why not'. (Just wanted to give the other side of the argument! No offence meant!)
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GrantW. TRy visit VwVortex. Guys get banned there everyday for posting racer stories. My father used to race cars and motorbikes and I have been with him once or twice when he has had some fun with a M3 or Subaru etc in our GTI. Now you may argue that driving with a child at high speed is irresponsible. But we have been fined evertime we have had fun with another car (No lies) and you pay it.
I think that if you get the opportunity to smoke a copper then do it. Do you have any idea how often you pay fines that have been fined under illegal terms? For example. In South Africa. If you get find within 300 metres of the camera warning sign it illegal. My dad saved R2000 the other day. Its the same as in South Africa when a cop is trapping his vehicle and himself have to be completely visable from I think it was 500m. I suggest you download the road laws for the UK and see just how many time you have actually been fined illegally.
So in my honest opinion. He drives a R32. He has the power, so why not? If you get the chance not to be buggered over by a cop then go for it.
Micsta,
you can't reconcile your fathers behaviour in South Africa with comments like "if you can smoke a copper then do it" and "we have been fined everytime we have had fun with another car"
It's a tricky subject but in my experience a level of of responsibility and 'ownership' often leads to reasonable reconciliation.
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>>So in my honest opinion. He drives a R32. He has the power, so why not? If you get the chance not to be buggered over by a cop then go for it.
08micsta, here's a few reasons why not.
1) Cops have radios. They can radio other cops in other cars or in a helicopter if you're unlucky.
2) Cops have eyes. They can read your numberplate and find out where you live
3) Cops have CCTV cameras, so even if they don't catch your plate, they can find out what it was.
4) Some people like me see the police as a generally good thing in society, and though we might occasionally slip up, we really don't want to waste their time
5) Some people like me get stressed out at the prospect of being a fugitive from the rozzers. Right now, I feel completely fine driving past the police. I want it to stay that way.
6) Some people like me hope to never be on the road near people trying to flee the law, because they're hardly likely to be driving safely, stopping at lights, watching out for pedestrians and other cars...
7) If you do get a few points on the licence, big deal. It costs a bit more for a bit to insure your car, and you're a bit more careful in the future - hardly the end of life as we know it.
There are just a few reasons 'why not'. (Just wanted to give the other side of the argument! No offence meant!)
I agree with most of those points... Only the example I was talking about was at 2am in morning a couple of streets away from where I live. I drove past a small side street just as a police volvo was turning the way I was coming from. I noticed in my rear view that they were turning around and the blue lights were on. I simply turned into a few back streets at first opportunity and lost them.. luckily i managed to pull into my garage as stated. Im not likely to get into a full out chase as 08Mista said but I am sure things are slightly different in SA where maybe its the norm. It certainly isn’t where I live. I just feel that had I stopped and been given a ticket it would not have benefited anyone. I would have had 3 points and a fine. Wasted police time where they could have been out catching people committing burglaries at that time in the morning, not mention saving tax payers money. Yes I know the police get wrong.. we all do. But if I get the opportunity to make sure their mistakes are not highlighted by 3 points on my licence then I am going to take it. I am happy to use my own judgement.. You would not catch me going over the speed limit down a residential road at 3pm but when the roads are clear and its 2 in the morning.. I just drive as fast as I feel comfortable and safe.
GRANTW... when did I say it was OK to outrun police. there are certain instances where I have felt I am being unnecessarily picked upon by the police.. and if they were honest about it then they would also tell you that they approached me because of my appearance and the car i drive. That is whats known as prejudice. i dont punch every copper i see just because I was once punched by one! So yes I do dislike police.. but it doesnt mean that they are all bad and I know that, but many dont do much to rectify the image they have. :angry:
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Not that its really important (unless you want to make a joke about it) but im self employed.. So no two days are the same for me!! Enjoy the view from behind your desk :undecided:
Everythings important. self employed doing what?
What the hell does it matter what I do for a living?? Its an honest living and thats that!! If you really want to know then I will tell you.. but why does this have any relevance to the topic??
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He has a r32 so why not?!! LOL.. my other car is a new xkr (gti is my daily commute) I dont drive like an inconsiderate nutter when I am in that either. I have been caught in the past for speeding (more than 6 years ago now and as Andy b says, 3 points is hardly the end of the world) but why people complain?? we all know the laws, and we know however controversial speed cameras are we know they are out there!!
'My father used to race cars and motorbikes and I have been with him once or twice when he has had some fun with a M3 or Subaru etc in our GTI. Now you may argue that driving with a child at high speed is irresponsible. But we have been fined evertime we have had fun with another car (No lies) and you pay it.'
hmm, dont fully follow you there on the last bit, but racing m3's and subaru's in your GTI is up to you and your father, if you want to really see what your car can do, safely for other road users, then go on the track!
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I agree with most of those points... Only the example I was talking about was at 2am in morning a couple of streets away from where I live. I drove past a small side street just as a police volvo was turning the way I was coming from. I noticed in my rear view that they were turning around and the blue lights were on. I simply turned into a few back streets at first opportunity and lost them.. luckily i managed to pull into my garage as stated. Im not likely to get into a full out chase as 08Mista said but I am sure things are slightly different in SA where maybe its the norm. It certainly isn’t where I live. I just feel that had I stopped and been given a ticket it would not have benefited anyone. I would have had 3 points and a fine. Wasted police time where they could have been out catching people committing burglaries at that time in the morning, not mention saving tax payers money. Yes I know the police get wrong.. we all do. But if I get the opportunity to make sure their mistakes are not highlighted by 3 points on my licence then I am going to take it. I am happy to use my own judgement.. You would not catch me going over the speed limit down a residential road at 3pm but when the roads are clear and its 2 in the morning.. I just drive as fast as I feel comfortable and safe.
GRANTW... when did I say it was OK to outrun police. there are certain instances where I have felt I am being unnecessarily picked upon by the police.. and if they were honest about it then they would also tell you that they approached me because of my appearance and the car i drive. That is whats known as prejudice. i dont punch every copper i see just because I was once punched by one! So yes I do dislike police.. but it doesnt mean that they are all bad and I know that, but many dont do much to rectify the image they have. :angry:
R32 UK, your comments are pretty prejudice towards the police if you read them then too! Sure, I am not standing up for ALL police, but what I am standing up for is a little bit of consideration on discussing outrunning the police, and sorry to take this conversation a little off topic, racing, max'ing cars, insurance fronting etc.. it all sounds rather dull and depressing that people think that the laws in this country are 'out to get them'
your entitled to your opinion though R32 UK, and I dont want to sound like I am fousing purely on your coments!
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Im going to retreat and leave this thread :rolleyes:
I leave with this:
Its normally the people that scream and shout at others who break the law, that in fact are the real law breakers.
Nuff said from me.
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Im going to retreat and leave this thread :rolleyes:
I leave with this:
Its normally the people that scream and shout at others who break the law, that in fact are the real law breakers.
Nuff said from me.
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yep, thats me! 'real law breaker'!! what a load of cr@p!!!
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Not that its really important (unless you want to make a joke about it) but im self employed.. So no two days are the same for me!! Enjoy the view from behind your desk :undecided:
Everythings important. self employed doing what?
What the hell does it matter what I do for a living?? Its an honest living and thats that!! If you really want to know then I will tell you.. but why does this have any relevance to the topic??
Doesnt matter to me mate, just like to antagonise.
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R32W - no worries - just wanted to get some points down, wasn't really aimed at you, and I don't want to cause any offence.
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Not that its really important (unless you want to make a joke about it) but im self employed.. So no two days are the same for me!! Enjoy the view from behind your desk :undecided:
Everythings important. self employed doing what?
What the hell does it matter what I do for a living?? Its an honest living and thats that!! If you really want to know then I will tell you.. but why does this have any relevance to the topic??
Doesnt matter to me mate, just like to antagonise.
Ahhh well thats ok then!! I am in property develpment, and own a retail store also.. How about you??
As for all the other comments, there is no need to aplogize for any posts. If that is your opinion then there is not much I can do about that. I have had a number of run in's with the police and do not have a criminal record. Make of that what you will... but my opinion of them is not likely to change much either. They like to waste my time, and I like to bad mouth them. Just about makes us equal (except that I am right in my judgement and they are wrong). :smug:
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Same as you! apart from im a contract manager dont have a retail shop.
Only just started in the Development world on my own, done a few done here but Iv wanted to go upto leeds, it looks cheap as f**k.
Got sent a catalogue for an auction up there an they were from like £30k!!! :shocked:
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Same as you! apart from im a contract manager dont have a retail shop.
Only just started in the Development world on my own, done a few done here but Iv wanted to go upto leeds, it looks cheap as f**k.
Got sent a catalogue for an auction up there an they were from like £30k!!! :shocked:
I get them through reg but you wont find much from leeds for that price unless its in a real dive which isnt worth touching. City centre has been so abused with flats its untrue. Only real good places for development are being eaten up fast but I guess its the same everywhere. Go to know your sh1t if you know what I mean which I am sure you do.. Surrounding areas can be cheap and good though... but who wants to spend time in bradford ??
Definately pop up if you get a chance.. great for a night out even if you dont find anything worth a punt! And no sh1tting on my doorstep pls :evil:
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In reply to all the people who say "I don't speed, I like the police they're just doing their jobs" At least one of you must have a GTI, R32 or similar, why buy one of these quick cars if you're only ever going to go a maximum if 70mph. A lot of people have had bad experiences with the police me included which causes resentment, for example fighting in town centre at night, over 5 policemen around and nothings done about it yet they'll fine you for going 5 mph over the speed limit at stupid o clock in the morning, some of the police are just power mad wastes of space.
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oh look "grantw" has a GTI and "AndyB" is awaiting an ED30, theyre not going to be going anything over the speed limit :grin: :undecided:
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oh look "grantw" has a GTI and "AndyB" is awaiting an ED30, theyre not going to be going anything over the speed limit :grin: :undecided:
Exactly.
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In reply to all the people who say "I don't speed, I like the police they're just doing their jobs" At least one of you must have a GTI, R32 or similar, why buy one of these quick cars if you're only ever going to go a maximum if 70mph. A lot of people have had bad experiences with the police me included which causes resentment, for example fighting in town centre at night, over 5 policemen around and nothings done about it yet they'll fine you for going 5 mph over the speed limit at stupid o clock in the morning, some of the police are just power mad wastes of space.
Hit the nail on the head there mate! And who ever decided it was a good idea to have women as police officers needs to be made to deal with one.. Give a woman power and watch them try to take over the world!! :sick:
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In reply to all the people who say "I don't speed, I like the police they're just doing their jobs" At least one of you must have a GTI, R32 or similar, why buy one of these quick cars if you're only ever going to go a maximum if 70mph.
Hi Giorgio. Almost every new car for sale today can easily exceed 100mph - enough to lose your licence in one go.
And even if you're one of the few car drivers who own a vehicle which can't do that speed, you can lose your licence by just driving at 60mph, if you do it on the right road.
By the way.. I sometimes exceed the speed limit, and I sometimes drive slower than the speed limit - it depends on what I think is appropriate for the conditions and environment. I don't think anyone's said that they'd never drive faster than 70mph in their GTI.
What cars like the GTI give which your bog standard car doesn't give is driving pleasure. It responds more sharply, it gives you the ability to safely overtake more often, it feels better through the bends, and so on - you make quicker progress and it's more fun. Even if you don't ever break speed limits, a sporty car will simply be more rewarding to drive nevertheless.
In short, what's your point?
A lot of people have had bad experiences with the police me included which causes resentment, for example fighting in town centre at night, over 5 policemen around and nothings done about it yet they'll fine you for going 5 mph over the speed limit at stupid o clock in the morning, some of the police are just power mad wastes of space.
Just because I'm generally supportive of the police doesn't mean I support the times they don't get the job right. I think the place would be worse without the police.
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oh look "grantw" has a GTI and "AndyB" is awaiting an ED30, theyre not going to be going anything over the speed limit :grin: :undecided:
Not very friendly (or true) :sad:
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In reply to all the people who say "I don't speed, I like the police they're just doing their jobs" At least one of you must have a GTI, R32 or similar, why buy one of these quick cars if you're only ever going to go a maximum if 70mph.
Hi Giorgio. Almost every new car for sale today can easily exceed 100mph - enough to lose your licence in one go.
And even if you're one of the few car drivers who own a vehicle which can't do that speed, you can lose your licence by just driving at 60mph, if you do it on the right road.
By the way.. I sometimes exceed the speed limit, and I sometimes drive slower than the speed limit - it depends on what I think is appropriate for the conditions and environment. I don't think anyone's said that they'd never drive faster than 70mph in their GTI.
What cars like the GTI give which your bog standard car doesn't give is driving pleasure. It responds more sharply, it gives you the ability to safely overtake more often, it feels better through the bends, and so on - you make quicker progress and it's more fun. Even if you don't ever break speed limits, a sporty car will simply be more rewarding to drive nevertheless.
In short, what's your point?
A lot of people have had bad experiences with the police me included which causes resentment, for example fighting in town centre at night, over 5 policemen around and nothings done about it yet they'll fine you for going 5 mph over the speed limit at stupid o clock in the morning, some of the police are just power mad wastes of space.
Just because I'm generally supportive of the police doesn't mean I support the times they don't get the job right. I think the place would be worse without the police.
100% right Andy B, thought I had made that clear, I spend a lot of money on cars that CAN go fast for more reasons that to do Vmax etc, yes sometimes I speed, but one thing I dont do (going back to the main problems I have with this thread and alot of others on this forum) is out run police, vmax cars or give false insurance details etc.
on a slighty different note:
had a good example of bad driving tonight.. in the jag, 2.5degress outside, imprezza right up my ass with only sidelights on in a 40 limit, i pull over just as a speed camera covers our bit of road, he then, once clear of it the puts the foot down, undertakes some other cars then turns off without indicating.. Class. Im sure we would all clap our hands at seeing the police pull that kind of driver over for a 'chat'
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In reply to all the people who say "I don't speed, I like the police they're just doing their jobs" At least one of you must have a GTI, R32 or similar, why buy one of these quick cars if you're only ever going to go a maximum if 70mph.
Hi Giorgio. Almost every new car for sale today can easily exceed 100mph - enough to lose your licence in one go.
And even if you're one of the few car drivers who own a vehicle which can't do that speed, you can lose your licence by just driving at 60mph, if you do it on the right road.
By the way.. I sometimes exceed the speed limit, and I sometimes drive slower than the speed limit - it depends on what I think is appropriate for the conditions and environment. I don't think anyone's said that they'd never drive faster than 70mph in their GTI.
What cars like the GTI give which your bog standard car doesn't give is driving pleasure. It responds more sharply, it gives you the ability to safely overtake more often, it feels better through the bends, and so on - you make quicker progress and it's more fun. Even if you don't ever break speed limits, a sporty car will simply be more rewarding to drive nevertheless.
In short, what's your point?
A lot of people have had bad experiences with the police me included which causes resentment, for example fighting in town centre at night, over 5 policemen around and nothings done about it yet they'll fine you for going 5 mph over the speed limit at stupid o clock in the morning, some of the police are just power mad wastes of space.
Just because I'm generally supportive of the police doesn't mean I support the times they don't get the job right. I think the place would be worse without the police.
100% right Andy B, thought I had made that clear, I spend a lot of money on cars that CAN go fast for more reasons that to do Vmax etc, yes sometimes I speed, but one thing I dont do (going back to the main problems I have with this thread and alot of others on this forum) is out run police, vmax cars or give false insurance details etc.
on a slighty different note:
had a good example of bad driving tonight.. in the jag, 2.5degress outside, imprezza right up my ass with only sidelights on in a 40 limit, i pull over just as a speed camera covers our bit of road, he then, once clear of it the puts the foot down, undertakes some other cars then turns off without indicating.. Class. Im sure we would all clap our hands at seeing the police pull that kind of driver over for a 'chat'
Sounds like it probably was a undercover copper to me :grin: :grin:
p.s. If you were only going 40mph in a 40mph then why not move over to the left lane anyway instead of holding up traffic??
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Group hug time? :kiss:
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Yer I guess you guys (AndyB & grantw) are right I just fooking hate the police, through bad experiences. Sorry if i sounded rude or aggressive its just we all speed and we all know we do.
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In reply to all the people who say "I don't speed, I like the police they're just doing their jobs" At least one of you must have a GTI, R32 or similar, why buy one of these quick cars if you're only ever going to go a maximum if 70mph.
Hi Giorgio. Almost every new car for sale today can easily exceed 100mph - enough to lose your licence in one go.
And even if you're one of the few car drivers who own a vehicle which can't do that speed, you can lose your licence by just driving at 60mph, if you do it on the right road.
By the way.. I sometimes exceed the speed limit, and I sometimes drive slower than the speed limit - it depends on what I think is appropriate for the conditions and environment. I don't think anyone's said that they'd never drive faster than 70mph in their GTI.
What cars like the GTI give which your bog standard car doesn't give is driving pleasure. It responds more sharply, it gives you the ability to safely overtake more often, it feels better through the bends, and so on - you make quicker progress and it's more fun. Even if you don't ever break speed limits, a sporty car will simply be more rewarding to drive nevertheless.
In short, what's your point?
A lot of people have had bad experiences with the police me included which causes resentment, for example fighting in town centre at night, over 5 policemen around and nothings done about it yet they'll fine you for going 5 mph over the speed limit at stupid o clock in the morning, some of the police are just power mad wastes of space.
Just because I'm generally supportive of the police doesn't mean I support the times they don't get the job right. I think the place would be worse without the police.
100% right Andy B, thought I had made that clear, I spend a lot of money on cars that CAN go fast for more reasons that to do Vmax etc, yes sometimes I speed, but one thing I dont do (going back to the main problems I have with this thread and alot of others on this forum) is out run police, vmax cars or give false insurance details etc.
on a slighty different note:
had a good example of bad driving tonight.. in the jag, 2.5degress outside, imprezza right up my ass with only sidelights on in a 40 limit, i pull over just as a speed camera covers our bit of road, he then, once clear of it the puts the foot down, undertakes some other cars then turns off without indicating.. Class. Im sure we would all clap our hands at seeing the police pull that kind of driver over for a 'chat'
Sounds like it probably was a undercover copper to me :grin: :grin:
p.s. If you were only going 40mph in a 40mph then why not move over to the left lane anyway instead of holding up traffic??
hmm.. trying to wind me up??!! :huh:
i was going 40 overtaking other traffic.. hey maybe i was doing slightly more maybe 44!, sorry didnt make that clear r32 UK
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Wow.. some right tossers have come out the woodwork on this thread.
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Group hug time? :kiss:
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:laugh:
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In reply to all the people who say "I don't speed, I like the police they're just doing their jobs" At least one of you must have a GTI, R32 or similar, why buy one of these quick cars if you're only ever going to go a maximum if 70mph.
Hi Giorgio. Almost every new car for sale today can easily exceed 100mph - enough to lose your licence in one go.
And even if you're one of the few car drivers who own a vehicle which can't do that speed, you can lose your licence by just driving at 60mph, if you do it on the right road.
By the way.. I sometimes exceed the speed limit, and I sometimes drive slower than the speed limit - it depends on what I think is appropriate for the conditions and environment. I don't think anyone's said that they'd never drive faster than 70mph in their GTI.
What cars like the GTI give which your bog standard car doesn't give is driving pleasure. It responds more sharply, it gives you the ability to safely overtake more often, it feels better through the bends, and so on - you make quicker progress and it's more fun. Even if you don't ever break speed limits, a sporty car will simply be more rewarding to drive nevertheless.
In short, what's your point?
A lot of people have had bad experiences with the police me included which causes resentment, for example fighting in town centre at night, over 5 policemen around and nothings done about it yet they'll fine you for going 5 mph over the speed limit at stupid o clock in the morning, some of the police are just power mad wastes of space.
Just because I'm generally supportive of the police doesn't mean I support the times they don't get the job right. I think the place would be worse without the police.
100% right Andy B, thought I had made that clear, I spend a lot of money on cars that CAN go fast for more reasons that to do Vmax etc, yes sometimes I speed, but one thing I dont do (going back to the main problems I have with this thread and alot of others on this forum) is out run police, vmax cars or give false insurance details etc.
on a slighty different note:
had a good example of bad driving tonight.. in the jag, 2.5degress outside, imprezza right up my ass with only sidelights on in a 40 limit, i pull over just as a speed camera covers our bit of road, he then, once clear of it the puts the foot down, undertakes some other cars then turns off without indicating.. Class. Im sure we would all clap our hands at seeing the police pull that kind of driver over for a 'chat'
I think there is probably a bit of misunderstanding here because I agree with you 100% that that Subaru driver was a tw8t. Like you I don't generally speed - certainly NEVER in residential areas and I don't do dangerous aggressive driving. People like that should be locked up. But I also sympathise with what R32 is saying as I have had similar experiences with the police - or heard about them like for instance, my work colleague who w as doing 36mph in a 30mph zone at 2am with not a car in sight when he got pulled and given a b0ll0cking. I mean, haven't they really got anything better to do in that example? As for life without any police at all, thats a bit of an extreme statement as no one here - R32 included I am sure - is suggesting we don't want police. We do, but we just don't like the minority within the forces who ae either jobworths or who get a kick out of abusing their powers and making life a misery for ordinary people instead of going after the real criminals. As for people giving false insurance details etc... well thats just criminal and if they get caught, well they deserve everything they get coming to them.
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Well put Illyun! I never said we dont need police.. i just think they could do alot more to help their image!!
As for grantw and his sarky comments well i hope your punk a$$ gets pulled over doing your ooooh so conservative 41mph and get 3 points and a whole can of whooop a$$ from the oh so great police!! Might learn to be slightly more forgiving to someone who saved himself 3 points and some of your tax paying money. Or maybe you just dont care about anyone but yourself and your internet image..
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Well put Illyun! I never said we dont need police.. i just think they could do alot more to help their image!!
As for grantw and his sarky comments well i hope your punk a$$ gets pulled over doing your ooooh so conservative 41mph and get 3 points and a whole can of whooop a$$ from the oh so great police!! Might learn to be slightly more forgiving to someone who saved himself 3 points and some of your tax paying money. Or maybe you just dont care about anyone but yourself and your internet image..
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Maybe he drives one of those disguised 'Safety Partnership' (a euphemism if there ever was one) camera vans around, trying to earn his living for the day...
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personally i prefer to take the option 'yes officer, sorry officer, i wont do it again officer' and call em a dirty pig under my breath as i ride off with my full license clean and in my wallet :undecided:
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Thats what I like to hear!! Power to the people!! oink oink :evil:
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personally i prefer to take the option 'yes officer, sorry officer, i wont do it again officer' and call em a dirty pig under my breath as i ride off with my full license clean and in my wallet :undecided:
Tried that, didn't work :sick: :rolleyes:
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Absolutely quality chat boys. Much better than Eastenders (we don't have sky multiroom!).
Grant W - I thought you said you wouldn't hang around this site talking to the law flouting racing brigade that chat here? Seems to me like you've logged in a few times to see what reaction your rigt on PC attitude is getting.
Oh and as my Dad always says "the cops couldn't catch a cold unless you told then where it was". On that note ,
R32 lives at 43 Acacia Avenue, Leeds.......
IIlyun lives at 2 Expat road, Gib......
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Absolutely quality chat boys. Much better than Eastenders (we don't have sky multiroom!).
Grant W - I thought you said you wouldn't hang around this site talking to the law flouting racing brigade that chat here? Seems to me like you've logged in a few times to see what reaction your rigt on PC attitude is getting.
Oh and as my Dad always says "the cops couldn't catch a cold unless you told then where it was". On that note ,
R32 lives at 43 Acacia Avenue, Leeds.......
IIlyun lives at 2 Expat road, Gib......
:wink:
Thanks for that Athol :wink: He still wouldnt catch me... More chance of him catching a bus :grin:
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Standard procedure for me has always been:
a) stop if told to
b) Admit the error, apologise profusely and generally submit to their ego.
c) Get away with it (most of the time)
Even if I could nip out of their sight, I'd then be worried for weeks later that they'd be on the lookout for me (especially once I've taken delivery of my white edition 30!). Far better to avoid that stress :-)
Very very true, i once went thru red lights but my mind was honestly occupied with probs id been havin with my gf. The cops looked like they could be tw8ts but i was genuine and they listened asked a few q's bout e n her to see if was lyin etc then told me to forget bout probs, gal aint that important and just be more careful on the road!!!
Wouldve probably been a beatin if i did one and they caught me!!
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Standard procedure for me has always been:
a) stop if told to
b) Admit the error, apologise profusely and generally submit to their ego.
c) Get away with it (most of the time)
Even if I could nip out of their sight, I'd then be worried for weeks later that they'd be on the lookout for me (especially once I've taken delivery of my white edition 30!). Far better to avoid that stress :-)
Very very true, i once went thru red lights but my mind was honestly occupied with probs id been havin with my gf. The cops looked like they could be tw8ts but i was genuine and they listened asked a few q's bout e n her to see if was lyin etc then told me to forget bout probs, gal aint that important and just be more careful on the road!!!
Wouldve probably been a beatin if i did one and they caught me!!
See, that's why I prefer cops on the road to cameras. I few years back, I broke a red light on purpose to clear the way for an ambulance, only to see it turn off before the junction. I got caught on camera and instant fine in the post and 3 points, which wouldn't have happened if the police had stopped me. I could have taken it to court, but you've already lost by then because of the stress and time taken, not to mention the cost if they decide not to believe you because you've got no proof.