3rd high beam???? in the back
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From: Abilene TX
3rd high beam???? in the back
Here's what i want to do: you know those a-holes that automatically have to mess with you because you drive a vette, so they hit you with high beams when you pass..... well beam them back, i want to take one of the inside brake light lenses off and put in a clear one, and disconnect it so it dosn't light until i hit the switch i will put somewhere on my console, and i want to put a VERY bright bulb in it so when i blow past them i can zap 'em!!
anybody seen this or know where i should start???
anybody seen this or know where i should start???
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Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (89stock)
Seen it done on a 3rd gen camaro. Had a motorized mechanism for the license plate, it lifted up and then a high wattage bulb would light up....
Little dangerous in my opinion.
Little dangerous in my opinion.
Burning Brakes
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Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (89stock)
Yeah...something we all feel like doing, BUT DON'T!!
It's illegal, dangerous to the other driver and comes under the category of "Road Rage". Corvette drivers are suppose to be one step above all that.
....besides, just go by them fast enough and loud enough that you're way ahead of them before they can react and hit the high-beams. THAT'S what Corvettes are for.
BIG JIM
It's illegal, dangerous to the other driver and comes under the category of "Road Rage". Corvette drivers are suppose to be one step above all that.
....besides, just go by them fast enough and loud enough that you're way ahead of them before they can react and hit the high-beams. THAT'S what Corvettes are for.
BIG JIM
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From: VA
Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (89stock)
>Here's what i want to do: you know those a-holes that automatically have to mess with you
>because you drive a vette, so they hit you with high beams when you pass..... well beam them back
If this happens to you more than once in a rare while, then it's not the other drivers with the problem.
If you're serious about the rear light, then that pretty much proves it.
>because you drive a vette, so they hit you with high beams when you pass..... well beam them back
If this happens to you more than once in a rare while, then it's not the other drivers with the problem.
If you're serious about the rear light, then that pretty much proves it.
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Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (89stock)
Who me? I build high-end parts for radio controlled racing cars for a living.
Checkout my forum at http://www.rccars.com.
You don't have to be a cop to know when something is stupid and irresponsible. Maybe you guys need to get some ricers instead. That's something those guys would do.
[Modified by BIG JIM 54, 2:08 AM 7/31/2003]
Checkout my forum at http://www.rccars.com.
You don't have to be a cop to know when something is stupid and irresponsible. Maybe you guys need to get some ricers instead. That's something those guys would do.
[Modified by BIG JIM 54, 2:08 AM 7/31/2003]
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Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (89stock)
...you know those a-holes that automatically have to mess with you because you drive a vette...
I'm a very conscientious driver; I do it for a living. It is laughable the number of people that want to mess with a Vette! I wouldn't install a F#*K YOU! light in the bumper...but I understand. :seeya
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Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (BIG JIM 54)
Yeah...something we all feel like doing, BUT DON'T!!
It's illegal, dangerous to the other driver and comes under the category of "Road Rage". Corvette drivers are suppose to be one step above all that.
....besides, just go by them fast enough and loud enough that you're way ahead of them before they can react and hit the high-beams. THAT'S what Corvettes are for.
BIG JIM
It's illegal, dangerous to the other driver and comes under the category of "Road Rage". Corvette drivers are suppose to be one step above all that.
....besides, just go by them fast enough and loud enough that you're way ahead of them before they can react and hit the high-beams. THAT'S what Corvettes are for.
BIG JIM
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (89stock)
Isn't this the same post you posted in C4 Gen? Just curious.
As I mentioned there, I have never experienced it and it is possible your headlights are mis-aligned causing people to think you are brighting them.
I agree with those who say that reacting with a special light is dangerous. But there are places to get super high power European driving lights. Just don't flash me!
As I mentioned there, I have never experienced it and it is possible your headlights are mis-aligned causing people to think you are brighting them.
I agree with those who say that reacting with a special light is dangerous. But there are places to get super high power European driving lights. Just don't flash me!
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (LT-4 CE)
I think the best cure for tailgaters is that pedal on the right side.
What reallly pisses me off, is these people in their automatics that keep creeping up on you until they're practically touching your car when you're stopped in a intersection, on a hill, or any sort of incline. WTF?? I'm one of the 8% who drive a stick shift you a-hole! Are you trying to see your reflection in the back of my vette or what? I should quit waxing it.
My Ford has a windshield squirter that's misaligned, and it sprays the car next to me, doesn't even touch my windshield. THat's come in handy before.
Usually in my vette, I try to move the mirrors out to reflect their light back at em.
What reallly pisses me off, is these people in their automatics that keep creeping up on you until they're practically touching your car when you're stopped in a intersection, on a hill, or any sort of incline. WTF?? I'm one of the 8% who drive a stick shift you a-hole! Are you trying to see your reflection in the back of my vette or what? I should quit waxing it.
My Ford has a windshield squirter that's misaligned, and it sprays the car next to me, doesn't even touch my windshield. THat's come in handy before.
Usually in my vette, I try to move the mirrors out to reflect their light back at em.
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From: San Antonio Texas
Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (89stock)
Central Coaster....I'm with you man. These idiots come up so close I sometimes brace for impact! A real PITA on hills especially. I don't know what it is about Vettes that makes people want to mess with you.
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Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (cdnguyred88)
My idea consists of
1)hatch vents
2)super soakers
3) remote control
4) 5 beers
Buy those hatch vents that raise the hatch an inch or 2, hook up the super soaker so that it can be powered from the driver's seat with remote control. Drink 5 beers, fill up the super soakers, and wait till you are sober! :jester
1)hatch vents
2)super soakers
3) remote control
4) 5 beers
Buy those hatch vents that raise the hatch an inch or 2, hook up the super soaker so that it can be powered from the driver's seat with remote control. Drink 5 beers, fill up the super soakers, and wait till you are sober! :jester
Burning Brakes
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Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (AllDreamsAreRed)
Com'on guys. Grow up!
If someone doesn't touch you or your car, you have no reason to be angry. It's not your private world out there. Us Vette drivers aren't other driver's daddy's. We have no right to teach anyone anything. Just get away from these people and forget it!
BIG JIM
If someone doesn't touch you or your car, you have no reason to be angry. It's not your private world out there. Us Vette drivers aren't other driver's daddy's. We have no right to teach anyone anything. Just get away from these people and forget it!
BIG JIM
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From: Houston Texas
Re: 3rd high beam???? in the back (BIG JIM 54)
Com'on guys. Grow up!
If someone doesn't touch you or your car, you have no reason to be angry. It's not your private world out there. Us Vette drivers aren't other driver's daddy's. We have no right to teach anyone anything. Just get away from these people and forget it!
BIG JIM
If someone doesn't touch you or your car, you have no reason to be angry. It's not your private world out there. Us Vette drivers aren't other driver's daddy's. We have no right to teach anyone anything. Just get away from these people and forget it!
BIG JIM