Z370 = Evil cop magnet

alexpila · 11-04-2009, 02:26 AM

Its true though ! This car is a magnet for cops!! especially here in South Africa! If i am in the 370z i get pulled over if there are cops on the side of the road! Always they see a fancy car and stop it! i Got pulled over three time in the space of 6 hours!
Once for "speeding" even though cars were zooming passed me but not even a chance to say hello i had a ticket!! (He was a rude *** u know what). Other two time just to check license e.t.c.

Arrrgggg Damn Piggies!

FricFrac · 11-04-2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I was pulled over 5 times in last 6 months

It's all good. No Tickets (knock on wood). Cops around here are pretty nice. 3 of them were State Troopers but they all were very nice. Some even said "Good Evening/night " to me as they let me go. I also follow some steps when I get pulled over (i.e. turn the car off, put the keys on the dashboard so that cop can see it, put hands on the steering wheel, be VERY polite, don't make any sudden movement or talk to passenger etc). Also I was told, if you tell the cops you're a member of "The370Z" forum, they let you go with a warning....

Okay just kidding on the last sentence

LOL - if only the cop knew what a joke putting the keys on the dash was.... its the same as being in the ignition with our car ;P

billydsz · 11-04-2009, 03:27 PM

Geez I want to live where you guys live. Around here, if a trooper pulls you over, you are getting a ticket. I don't care what steps you follow or whether or not your hands are out the window or down your pants. Those guys would ticket their own mother around here, hell they'd throw the book at her to make an example.

racerxj17 · 11-04-2009, 03:59 PM

AK seems to have it down like a pro

other thing- if the popo asks you if you knew why you were stopped..... if you know, tell him! ( ie, your on a cell phone, make eye contact with the cop next to you, then tell him you dont know why you were stoppeD? lol)

also, i advise against getting ANYTHING out before asked. ID, reg, insurance ect. cops dont like to walk up to a car when someone is in the glove box.

molamann · 11-04-2009, 04:13 PM

Well my driving record was absolutely clean(not even a parking ticket or warnings) before I got my first ticket(speeding) in my Z a month before I was getting out of the military. I was clocked at going 82MPH in a 65MPH while trying to pass a semi-truck at 5:30AM in the morning while heading to base for work in my uniform. In addition, I did everything by the book when the officer approached me such having my windows down, both hands on the steering wheel, addressing the officer as Sir, etc and the officer was constantly rude and being a smartass with me. I managed to keep my calm and drove off with a full blown ticket, no deduction or anything.

Granted I haven't dealt with many police officers in my life but that specific Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer sure ruined how I think of cops. :/

Spartan 1771 · 04-03-2010, 07:10 PM

Robot Boy:

Laser detectors will detect police laser (AKA: Lidar), but when the detector goes off, it's usually to late. Unlike radar, Laser takes anywhere from a second to a few to lock on to a specific car. The newer guns are very quick to gain a lock, therefore giving you only a split second to slow down, which usually isn't enough. The older guns take a little longer. Depending on the conditions maybe 2-3 seconds at best. That's still very little time to react and slow your roll to a legal speed.

theDreamer · 04-03-2010, 07:14 PM

There is one plus to laser and that is it does bounce, not 1 mile but usually up to 5 car lengths or so.

Spartan 1771 · 04-03-2010, 07:32 PM

This is true, but overall detection is much harder then conventional K / KA band radar.

Laser is more of a tool used on crowded highways where deciphering a radar signal becomes almost impossible for the Officer. Unlike radar, Laser requires a direct line of sight with no obstructions (such as trees, road signs, poles, etc.), therefore not allowing the Officer to hide. The one advantage Laser gives the Officer is distance. When driving on crowded highways it’s always best to keep a sharp eye out for the Police Officer off in the distance.

Xan · 04-03-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I was pulled over 5 times in last 6 months

It's all good. No Tickets (knock on wood). Cops around here are pretty nice. 3 of them were State Troopers but they all were very nice. Some even said "Good Evening/night " to me as they let me go. I also follow some steps when I get pulled over (i.e. turn the car off, put the keys on the dashboard so that cop can see it, put hands on the steering wheel, be VERY polite, don't make any sudden movement or talk to passenger etc). Also I was told, if you tell the cops you're a member of "The370Z" forum, they let you go with a warning....

Okay just kidding on the last sentence

That means you have to go get your keys from your pockets? He'll like that...

PapoZalsa · 04-03-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I was pulled over 5 times in last 6 months

It's all good. No Tickets (knock on wood). Cops around here are pretty nice. 3 of them were State Troopers but they all were very nice. Some even said "Good Evening/night " to me as they let me go. I also follow some steps when I get pulled over (i.e. turn the car off, put the keys on the dashboard so that cop can see it, put hands on the steering wheel, be VERY polite, don't make any sudden movement or talk to passenger etc). Also I was told, if you tell the cops you're a member of "The370Z" forum, they let you go with a warning....

What key? The FOB?

efuseakay · 04-03-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Also I was told, if you tell the cops you're a member of "TheZ370" forum, they let you go with a warning....

You had the wrong site originally, so I fixed it for ya!

ejrives · 04-03-2010, 09:51 PM

I got pulled over once and the cop pretty much asked questions about my car ...no ticket ftw - I think he was bored

fullmonty · 04-04-2010, 01:08 AM

This happened about 3 months ago:
Cop comes up to me

Cop:Are you're windows tinted?
Me: Maybe , with a big smile on my face (Which they are, 20% way illegal in NJ)
Cop: Laughs and says 'Looks good man, have a good night'
I was like WIN!

Red370 · 04-04-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

This happened about 3 months ago:
Cop comes up to me

Cop:Are you're windows tinted?
Me: Maybe , with a big smile on my face (Which they are, 20% way illegal in NJ)
Cop: Laughs and says 'Looks good man, have a good night'
I was like WIN!

oh wtf man, mines 5% all around, had that been me, he probably would have shot me in the face.

ricky bobby · 04-04-2010, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Also I was told, if you tell the cops you're a member of "The370Z" forum, they let you go with a warning....

should work in Chicago

11-04-2009, 02:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
alexpila Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370z AT Touring Rep Power: 15	Its true though ! This car is a magnet for cops!! especially here in South Africa! If i am in the 370z i get pulled over if there are cops on the side of the road! Always they see a fancy car and stop it! i Got pulled over three time in the space of 6 hours! Once for "speeding" even though cars were zooming passed me but not even a chance to say hello i had a ticket!! (He was a rude *** u know what). Other two time just to check license e.t.c. Arrrgggg Damn Piggies! __________________ 09 7AT Touring 370z, Pearl White, Evo-R Carbon Fang Cover, Carbon Top Cover, HKS Centre Pipe, Illuminated Kickplates, Custom Sprayed stock RAYS

11-04-2009, 03:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	AK seems to have it down like a pro other thing- if the popo asks you if you knew why you were stopped..... if you know, tell him! ( ie, your on a cell phone, make eye contact with the cop next to you, then tell him you dont know why you were stoppeD? lol) also, i advise against getting ANYTHING out before asked. ID, reg, insurance ect. cops dont like to walk up to a car when someone is in the glove box. __________________ 2009 PW Sport/Touring/Nav M6 Stillen Gen 3 Intake/CBE/Berk HFC/BC BR Coil over/Phillips 6500k/Hotchkis Sways/Stillen oil cooler/B&M SS

04-03-2010, 07:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	Robot Boy: Laser detectors will detect police laser (AKA: Lidar), but when the detector goes off, it's usually to late. Unlike radar, Laser takes anywhere from a second to a few to lock on to a specific car. The newer guns are very quick to gain a lock, therefore giving you only a split second to slow down, which usually isn't enough. The older guns take a little longer. Depending on the conditions maybe 2-3 seconds at best. That's still very little time to react and slow your roll to a legal speed. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

04-03-2010, 07:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	There is one plus to laser and that is it does bounce, not 1 mile but usually up to 5 car lengths or so. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-03-2010, 07:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	This is true, but overall detection is much harder then conventional K / KA band radar. Laser is more of a tool used on crowded highways where deciphering a radar signal becomes almost impossible for the Officer. Unlike radar, Laser requires a direct line of sight with no obstructions (such as trees, road signs, poles, etc.), therefore not allowing the Officer to hide. The one advantage Laser gives the Officer is distance. When driving on crowded highways it’s always best to keep a sharp eye out for the Police Officer off in the distance. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

11-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 15	Geez I want to live where you guys live. Around here, if a trooper pulls you over, you are getting a ticket. I don't care what steps you follow or whether or not your hands are out the window or down your pants. Those guys would ticket their own mother around here, hell they'd throw the book at her to make an example.

11-04-2009, 04:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Well my driving record was absolutely clean(not even a parking ticket or warnings) before I got my first ticket(speeding) in my Z a month before I was getting out of the military. I was clocked at going 82MPH in a 65MPH while trying to pass a semi-truck at 5:30AM in the morning while heading to base for work in my uniform. In addition, I did everything by the book when the officer approached me such having my windows down, both hands on the steering wheel, addressing the officer as Sir, etc and the officer was constantly rude and being a smartass with me. I managed to keep my calm and drove off with a full blown ticket, no deduction or anything. Granted I haven't dealt with many police officers in my life but that specific Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer sure ruined how I think of cops. :/

04-03-2010, 09:51 PM	#27 (permalink)
ejrives A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,449 Drives: 09-6MT-T/S/N Rep Power: 18	I got pulled over once and the cop pretty much asked questions about my car ...no ticket ftw - I think he was bored __________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Stillen G3 CAI \|\| 35% tints \|\| FI CBE coming soon...

04-04-2010, 01:08 AM	#28 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	This happened about 3 months ago: Cop comes up to me Cop:Are you're windows tinted? Me: Maybe , with a big smile on my face (Which they are, 20% way illegal in NJ) Cop: Laughs and says 'Looks good man, have a good night' I was like WIN! __________________

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