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Going into Edinburgh today in the 911 (964) and had a white Renault 5 Turbo behind with a cut off bonnet, he decides to pull a dangerous overtake nearly causing a collision with an oncoming vehicle.
Reckon it was so he could "show off" his acceleration to me or overtake a 911.
Why do some people act like complete t4@ts when trying to impress.
As a petrol head I would have appreciated his vehicle static at the lights rather than acting like a tool.
George
Reckon it was so he could "show off" his acceleration to me or overtake a 911.
Why do some people act like complete t4@ts when trying to impress.
As a petrol head I would have appreciated his vehicle static at the lights rather than acting like a tool.
George
cat220 said:
Try spending a few hours driving an Integra Type R, at times it seems to be a magnet for clowns!
Maybe it's a spoiler thing as the 911's spoiler was up ;-)Must admit that when I had the EvoVIII it was the worst car for attracting attention. Luckily most people know that it was a futile challenge.
George
Although not the same cars by any means I know where you are coming from, I have a problem with some Vxr owners. Every time I'm out and about I can almost bank on an Astra Vxr owner zooming past me and pulling in harsh in front of me. For about two months whilst working out in Blackburn I met the same Astra Vxr at the haudigan roundabout in town and whilst sitting in traffic he would rev his engine over and over.....and stare at me.
Get it a lot in the vette, usually around the wrongly conceived idea that American cars dont handle, but occasionally its downright road rage. But funnily enough I had I this morning when I was in my Skoda Yeti! Heading down to Peebles behind a diesel Range Rover who is braking at strange times and maxing at about 55mph, we get past Flotterston and with a clear road I overtake settle down to a 64/65 indicated and the next thing he's right up my arse! No telling with some folk, sad really.
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Yanayaya said:
Although not the same cars by any means I know where you are coming from, I have a problem with some Vxr owners. Every time I'm out and about I can almost bank on an Astra Vxr owner zooming past me and pulling in harsh in front of me. For about two months whilst working out in Blackburn I met the same Astra Vxr at the haudigan roundabout in town and whilst sitting in traffic he would rev his engine over and over.....and stare at me.
Black? Had a similar experience with one in that area a while back, he was trying very hard to get in front of me in traffic. Total bell end.The first time I took the TVR to work, it was very thick fog. I was going about 40 in a 60 zone. A punto attempted to overtake and as he passed me, the lights of a lorry appeared. He literally just missed it after doing a Tyre squealing emergency stop. It didn't deter him from overtaking straight away when the lorry passed.
In the rover, people leave me alone (stealth mode).
In the rover, people leave me alone (stealth mode).
.............pscl227 said:
Seems to be a common occurrence, I had an RX8 follow me less than 2 foot from my bumper in my e60 M5 on the Edi bypass, literally no matter what I did he was still dangerously close to me when I looked in my mirror.
Plonker.
I think I've met that exact plonker. A metallic grey one? Drove *right* up my chuff for about 4 miles, despite me showing him the vast difference in performance between our respective cars, before "roaring away" when I pulled off at my junction.Plonker.
No one tailgates me now... 
Did have a 206 try it while using my brothers old shape civic type R once. I wasn't in the mood for it so sat at 50 then 60 from high street junction on the m8, till showcase with this guy behind me, constantly trying to get a reaction.
Finally had enough, thought, "f
k ye", did a 6-3 gear change and floored it. Didn't let off till I had run 3-4-5th through and was well into 6th. Eased off to find no 206 in my mirrors... 
Did also blow a boost hose on the bucket when it had just been remapped... was making progress with an A3 at typical Audi motorway distance behind. Blew a hose and threw out a black smoke screen an oil rig fire would have been jealous of... He was way back when I lifted to stop it smoking.
Silicone hoses put an end to that issue.
Did have a 206 try it while using my brothers old shape civic type R once. I wasn't in the mood for it so sat at 50 then 60 from high street junction on the m8, till showcase with this guy behind me, constantly trying to get a reaction.
Finally had enough, thought, "f
k ye", did a 6-3 gear change and floored it. Didn't let off till I had run 3-4-5th through and was well into 6th. Eased off to find no 206 in my mirrors... Did also blow a boost hose on the bucket when it had just been remapped... was making progress with an A3 at typical Audi motorway distance behind. Blew a hose and threw out a black smoke screen an oil rig fire would have been jealous of... He was way back when I lifted to stop it smoking.
Silicone hoses put an end to that issue.It seems it doesn't matter what you drive, as long as it's a quick car plonkers will tailgate you or do stupid moves to get past.
I get it all the time in my subaru (not a clapped out k plate, although it is a classic). Even get when on the bike. How do they expect an R1 to keep up with their ultra low pug 206??...lol
Johnny
I get it all the time in my subaru (not a clapped out k plate, although it is a classic). Even get when on the bike. How do they expect an R1 to keep up with their ultra low pug 206??...lol
Johnny
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