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Stupid Ricers
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From: Near Lockport NY Black 1986 Coupe
Stupid Ricers
A few nights ago I was driving home from work.. minding my own business. This riced out honda comes behind me with his neons going and proceeds to ride my *** for a good mile before speeding by in the next lane. Granted, I'm going 5 over in a 30, but he must've taken off to about 60 before he slowed down at the next red light.
So as I get to the light, he looks over and gives me this idiotic little nod forward like he wants to race. I drop it in neutral and show him my 5k rev, and he promptly turns down the side street heading toward the police station(ironic?).
Any of you have to deal with this crap? This guy was atleast 10 years older than me, yet he acted like he was 12. I think the clearcoat was the best feature on his whole car.
So as I get to the light, he looks over and gives me this idiotic little nod forward like he wants to race. I drop it in neutral and show him my 5k rev, and he promptly turns down the side street heading toward the police station(ironic?).
Any of you have to deal with this crap? This guy was atleast 10 years older than me, yet he acted like he was 12. I think the clearcoat was the best feature on his whole car.
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Cars (and their drivers) are like dogs: it's the little ones like the pekes and malteses that run around and make a lot of noise yipping and hopping trying for attention. The big dogs just sit there and growl. They know they can rip your throat out.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cleveland OHIO
My car is loud, longtubes bullet cats and flowmaster 40s and I get all sorts of IDIOTS trying to race. I don't get it, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to fuigure out my car will walk away from the typical 15 second Honda but they get two points for effort.
Melting Slicks
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But, then again I beat a C3 with my old '67 Beetle once (150hp/1750lbs). 
Last edited by ToniH; Apr 30, 2008 at 05:07 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
ain't that the truth ...if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.
Melting Slicks
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From: Opelousas, Lousiana
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My wife and I use our C6 as a daily driver. We are always sharing stories about how some idiot will blow by us with no provocation on our part or no intention to race on our part. Many times it seems to be someone in a big 4 wheel drive pickup. I told my wife that if the cops in Lafayette wanted to identify the real dangerous drivers, they would buy a Corvette and drive around town every night; that would flush them out. She agreed. 
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From: SE NY
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Any of you have to deal with this crap?
Mostly the flys seem to stay away; of course the Vette has the RWP permanent numbers on the glass along with the NHRA sticker on the hatch which might just deter a few...
Last edited by 65Z01; Apr 30, 2008 at 12:43 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Metairie Louisiana
ASCII art.
Greetings from Metairie. If I'm ever in the area I'll be sure not to provake any C6's. 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Coldville
Most of the hot rod imports i see around here are all beat up lol
I think you have to have allot of money to get those imports right.
If they want to race down the street let them get the speeding tickets
next you'll see him riding the bus
" to fast to furiuos "
I think you have to have allot of money to get those imports right.
If they want to race down the street let them get the speeding tickets
next you'll see him riding the bus
" to fast to furiuos "
Melting Slicks
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From: Opelousas, Lousiana
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It does not provoke me, I get a huge kick out of. I guess it is some kind of unspoken compliment that these people think they have to impress Vette people for some reason.
I do find it strange though.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
It's not just ricers, but never has been. Just 2 days after Hogan about killed that kid (which was local for me) a dude in a late 80's camaro pulls up and wants to run. Just said, "no thanks, but it does sound nice" and went on my way. People just LOVE to run against a vette.
