Cure for tailgaters?
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Cure for tailgaters?
Who has one? A cure, I mean.
In my old van I used to just drop the outside wheels off onto the shoulder of the road and let the debris pepper the jerk.
I can't really do that in the Corvette.....
Any of you discovered a way that won't end you up in jail?
Larry
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In my old van I used to just drop the outside wheels off onto the shoulder of the road and let the debris pepper the jerk.
I can't really do that in the Corvette.....
Any of you discovered a way that won't end you up in jail?
Larry
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (rocco16)
My solution is to just buckle up and relax...if my Vette gets rear-ended my neck & back will suffer severe tramma and so will his/her wallet! :yesnod:
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (KyleBst264)
Corvettes come with a anti-tailgating device installed from the factory and it's located under the right foot.
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (rocco16)
Just slow down and let them go on past. Half the time they are idiots the other half just want a better look at your car. Let them get a good look at America's true sports car.
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (rocco16)
I can't tell if I'm actually being tailgated, or if it just seems that way in the Vette, because of the short rear end and low stance.
I pull over and let them go by. No big deal. :rolleyes:
I pull over and let them go by. No big deal. :rolleyes:
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (rocco16)
No cures available. For every converted tailgater, there are three more waiting to take his/her place. I really believe that they dont tailgate. They just cant drive beyond their front bumper and have to depend on you to lead the way.
So I usually start to drift slooowly the right, and see if they follow. Then pull abruptly to left just clearing the old tire someone left laying on the side of the highway :D If they dont end up running over the obstacle :eek: they jerk the car to left so hard you get to watch their headlights, :D then tailights :eek: then headlights :D then taillights :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
:reddevil Another simple ploy is to slowly drift left and the right just staying between the lines. They either think your drunk ;) or they get :U trying to follow you.
Hope that helps :thumbs:
So I usually start to drift slooowly the right, and see if they follow. Then pull abruptly to left just clearing the old tire someone left laying on the side of the highway :D If they dont end up running over the obstacle :eek: they jerk the car to left so hard you get to watch their headlights, :D then tailights :eek: then headlights :D then taillights :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
:reddevil Another simple ploy is to slowly drift left and the right just staying between the lines. They either think your drunk ;) or they get :U trying to follow you.
Hope that helps :thumbs:
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (rocco16)
If im on an interstate or hwy I always get in the right lane and let them pass. If im already in the right lane or two laner i just set the cruise control and ignore them..( If Im on duty....well so far it has NEVER happened ;) ....) :flag
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (Daniel90conv)
( If Im on duty....well so far it has NEVER happened ;) ....) :flag
Off topic but one question? If you see a corvette speeding, (not profusely, just enjoying the day) do you cut them a little extra slack since you are an owner yourself and know how enjoyable it is to ride with the top down or the simple fact it's a corvette and fun to drive?
Just curious?
Mark
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (C4 Newbie)
Good Question Mark, I'd like to know too, so I'm bumpin' ttt.
Daniel, do you cut us any slack?
Daniel, do you cut us any slack?
( If Im on duty....well so far it has NEVER happened ;) ....) :flag
Daniel,
Off topic but one question? If you see a corvette speeding, (not profusely, just enjoying the day) do you cut them a little extra slack since you are an owner yourself and know how enjoyable it is to ride with the top down or the simple fact it's a corvette and fun to drive?
Just curious?
Mark
Daniel,
Off topic but one question? If you see a corvette speeding, (not profusely, just enjoying the day) do you cut them a little extra slack since you are an owner yourself and know how enjoyable it is to ride with the top down or the simple fact it's a corvette and fun to drive?
Just curious?
Mark
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (KyleBst264)
Corvettes come with a anti-tailgating device installed from the factory and it's located under the right foot.
:lol: :lol: so true
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (joecaver)
When I had someone on my Butt, I would speed up to see if they would still tailgate and if they were I would just turn on my lights and hit the go pedal, they will think you are hitting the brakes when you turn the lights on and then you can hear the screech as you het the go pedal, love the look on their faces.
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Re: Cure for tailgaters? (86shark)
That comedian Steven Wright had a joke about how he wired his gas pedal and brake lights together, he'd hit the gas, they'd lock 'em up and he'd be gone. Was really funny...guess ya had to be there...