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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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What are those space savers doing on your car kopbet?
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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Since he pulled out in front of you, I would have done the same thing. Here is my but, if he came in behind and tried to pass, it would have never happened. The A** on the C4 looks so nice, I would only want him to have that view.

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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Heres what you get for a$$ing around.
If you just can,t stand to see anyone in front of you because you drive a vette and your ***** are just too big for the seat to hold.
You dont have to stand for it..

06-04) 21:28 PDT HAYWARD - A speeding 1967 Corvette took a fateful turn Sunday morning in Hayward.

After the black convertible followed a second sports car into the spacious Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Mission Boulevard, police said, the car skidded out of control and crashed into a mausoleum at 9:17 a.m., opening a pair of crypts as mourners at a nearby burial ceremony looked on in horror.

The Corvette's 52-year-old driver, who was not immediately identified, was taken by ambulance to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. His recently restored classic was totaled.

The caskets inside the crypts were not damaged, said Hayward police Lt. Gary Branson.

Witnesses told investigators that before the accident the Corvette driver had been communicating with a man driving a black Mercedes-Benz convertible, a newer model with a "Kompressor" turbo engine that had abruptly pulled in front of the Corvette on Mission Boulevard.

When that car's driver motioned that he was turning into the cemetery, which has several looping private roads, the Corvette followed. Branson said police have not had problems in the past with motorists speeding through the cemetery.

The witnesses said "the two cars appeared to be driving at excessive speeds or possibly involved in a road rage," Branson said.

After the Corvette failed to negotiate a turn and crashed, the second car kept going. The Mercedes driver didn't appear to have caused the accident but is being sought as a witness, Branson said.

E-mail Demian Bulwa at dbulwa@sfchronicle.com.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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I "cruise" fast. Let the other guy lead if he wants. It's like having a decoy in front of you; that way when leo pops up around the next bend the other guy gets the policeman's ball invitation.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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well id pass him on the shoulder...just for some more fun...unless there isnt one then just pass him and flip him off...ah good times
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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i jerk back when someone starts it first -- and insists on not letting go.

otherwise, by starting it all, you're being the person the rest of use aren't too fond of. the demon switch in my mind can be met by a nice loud full volume dose of some Zeppelin or Black Sabbath
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 90
.... the demon switch in my mind can be met by a nice loud full volume dose of some Zeppelin or Black Sabbath
It certainly can
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CREWZIN
I follow. Same speed, same manuvers keeping a safe distance. If they get on it...so do I.

I like this one!
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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you made the right decision. you didn't mention that the stang made an agressive move as he turned onto the road going your direction(in other words he didn't cut you off). Sounds like just another car enthusiast enjoying the same road that you were.
Anyone whos first reaction is to dust the guy(under similar amicable circumstances) is a fool or has a small *****... probably both.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AZC4Guy
is a fool or has a small *****... probably both.
I dont ever recall size dictating level of common sense in this country.... Must be a USA thing is it?
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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ibtl.

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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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wait for a safe spot and blow by, then slow down and just ride in front of him.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette for life
wait for a safe spot and blow by, then slow down and just ride in front of him.

I bet it's both with this clown.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by vetteusa
ibtl.

Twice in one day?? Is there any purpose to that?
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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none at all.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vetteusa
none at all.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Just keep on cuzin and watch him twitch around while trying to keep an eye in his rear view secure in the knowledge that I was driving the superior machine
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CREWZIN
I follow. Same speed, same manuvers keeping a safe distance. If they get on it...so do I.


You never know the skill level of the next driver and I'd rather be behind him than in front of him.
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