Annoying things people do, JUST because you are in a Z!

Bucketlist2012 · 05-22-2013, 04:27 PM

Tailgating....

The last time someone tailgated my Z/28 I left them with asphalt rain.....They used their High beams in the daylight to get through the smoke...They followed me to the store and said I needed to re paint their car...I told them they needed to stop tailgating...

JARblue · 05-22-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Tailgating....

The last time someone tailgated my Z/28 I left them with asphalt rain.....They used their High beams in the daylight to get through the smoke...They followed me to the store and said I needed to re paint their car...I told them they needed to stop tailgating...

You need one of these

MannyD · 05-22-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If someone is riding my rear too close for comfort, I tap the brakes very briefly to let them know that I'm going to slow down. Once they adjust to my speed, I downshift from 6th to 3rd or 4th depending on my speed and let the Z slow down a bit more via engine brake (no brake lights). Invariably, they won't take notice, and as soon as I see their front end dip when they hit the brakes, I gun it and put some distance between us. It rarely takes more than a couple of those for them to back off for good - they hardly ever want to lead faster than me anyway.

I had some dewshnuts flashing a bright light from inside their jeep after i passed them. It was bright enough to annoy me even through my rear view mirror..jerks.

blackcherry20 · 05-22-2013, 08:11 PM

I cannot believe the difference changing my plate made. Night and day : CINDY Z to ZYNFUL. Hardly ANY huge trucks challenging and tormenting me now! Loving it!

ElVee · 05-22-2013, 08:22 PM

I have to admit, I always find it strange when a license plate advertises that it's a girl in the car. Then again, I'm a privacy nut, amongst other things.

Haboob · 05-23-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If someone is riding my rear too close for comfort, I tap the brakes very briefly to let them know that I'm going to slow down. Once they adjust to my speed, I downshift from 6th to 3rd or 4th depending on my speed and let the Z slow down a bit more via engine brake (no brake lights). Invariably, they won't take notice, and as soon as I see their front end dip when they hit the brakes, I gun it and put some distance between us. It rarely takes more than a couple of those for them to back off for good - they hardly ever want to lead faster than me anyway.

The last time I tapped my brakes (just for the lights to come on) the girl tailgating me freaked out, jerked the wheel and stomped on the gas, throwing herself into the center wall, which then sent her into the side of my SRT.

At 70mph a 360 is scary. Esp. when you only remember staring down a driver wearing silver aviators in a silver Mercedes SLK Convertible.

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

I cannot believe the difference changing my plate made. Night and day : CINDY Z to ZYNFUL. Hardly ANY huge trucks challenging and tormenting me now! Loving it!

JARblue · 05-23-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

The last time I tapped my brakes (just for the lights to come on) the girl tailgating me freaked out, jerked the wheel and stomped on the gas, throwing herself into the center wall, which then sent her into the side of my SRT.

At 70mph a 360 is scary. Esp. when you only remember staring down a driver wearing silver aviators in a silver Mercedes SLK Convertible.

I hate these stories

That's reason right there for significantly more difficult driving test to get your license

This is what makes me lose all respect and courtesy for other drivers not paying attention - I just try to stay (or get) out of their way.

Haboob · 05-23-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I hate these stories

That's reason right there for significantly more difficult driving test to get your license

This is what makes me lose all respect and courtesy for other drivers not paying attention - I just try to stay (or get) out of their way.

Yeah. After that, I just slowed down until they got upset and just passed me.

But, now that I have cruise control, I just set that and go!

FPenvy · 05-23-2013, 09:22 AM

surprisingly past few days since i've been home from zdayz i've been getting a lot of thumbs up gestures. usually i just get the pissed off honda ricers and the smug bmw/merc drivers. guess it's just a good week haha

mults · 05-23-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

surprisingly past few days since i've been home from zdayz i've been getting a lot of thumbs up gestures. usually i just get the pissed off honda ricers and the smug bmw/merc drivers. guess it's just a good week haha

One the way home from ZdayZ, I had a few knuckleheads tailgating me on I75; especially driving through Columbus, OH. I guess they think the closer they get, the faster I'll go...NOT! These are the same goofs that weave in and out of traffic to get around people, then have to slow down when they get behind a truck

.

I had one guy so close to me, that I could see his nostrils flaring

because he was so mad I wouldn't get out of his way (only because of construction and so much traffic). I tried to get this idiot to back off by slowing slightly; giving the brake light treatment but no luck. When I was finally able to get into the center lane, I made sure that my transition took about 15 seconds

. He wasn't happy about that either. Once he got past me, he was right on the a$$ of the next vehicle.

In my younger years, he would have gotten the downshift into 3rd, dump clutch, slow way down and then accelerate before he hit me. Anymore, it's not worth getting shot by someone with road rage.

kfull · 05-23-2013, 09:58 AM

Ill admit I used to drive a little aggressive when I was younger but I'm 26 now and can't be bothered to "get back" at people or establish myself as the fastest car on the road. Too much effort for all that dumb stuff, and it just causes stress. I just don't really pay attention to those kinds of dumb *** drivers on the road. Only "aggressive" thing I find myself doing is flashing high beams at a slow car in the passing lane, and I usually give them ample time to get over also before I flash them. Or sometimes I just pass on the right

I expect to get a bit more people challenging me when I have my fast intentions exhaust installed, but whatevah! (Boston accent)

SmokeEater27 · 05-23-2013, 03:06 PM

Yesterday driving home I had a Kia Soul start doing the lane stalking where they switch into every lane you go into, eventually she just starts to ride my A$$, besides the fact that it was raining horribly over here I was pretty much cruising home since its about 8 miles from my job to home and was in no rush. so as she continues to be up my tail pipe my accelerator seemed to magically stop working and the car began to go slower and slower, eventually she got the hint and peels off beside me and does the face of death stare down, luckily i had on my dark oakleys so i stared back with a poker face and then just gave her a big smile....never wouldve thought Kia Soul drivers could be so aggressive

FPenvy · 05-23-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

One the way home from ZdayZ, I had a few knuckleheads tailgating me on I75; especially driving through Columbus, OH. I guess they think the closer they get, the faster I'll go...NOT! These are the same goofs that weave in and out of traffic to get around people, then have to slow down when they get behind a truck

.

I had one guy so close to me, that I could see his nostrils flaring

because he was so mad I wouldn't get out of his way (only because of construction and so much traffic). I tried to get this idiot to back off by slowing slightly; giving the brake light treatment but no luck. When I was finally able to get into the center lane, I made sure that my transition took about 15 seconds

. He wasn't happy about that either. Once he got past me, he was right on the a$$ of the next vehicle.

In my younger years, he would have gotten the downshift into 3rd, dump clutch, slow way down and then accelerate before he hit me. Anymore, it's not worth getting shot by someone with road rage.

yea i've had that before but honestly it's very rare. i have this medical condition called lead foot and people rarely are going my speed to tailgate me lol

blackcherry20 · 05-23-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

surprisingly past few days since i've been home from zdayz i've been getting a lot of thumbs up gestures. usually i just get the pissed off honda ricers and the smug bmw/merc drivers. guess it's just a good week haha

Yeah.

is up w bmw people.
Now I KNOW my Z is head turning worthy. Those douches studiously purposely obviously ignore it. Yeah. I think the lady doth protest too much.

mag_black · 05-23-2013, 10:59 PM

I went by the local car wash to vacuum my car and the honda boys were staring hard; I continue on w/ my business and one of them decides to hope in his ride and opens it up on the street, drives by me and revs it. Flex those civic muscles!

I'm 31 yrs old, I just want to vacuum my car so I can get home to sleep by 930pm lol. I have to work tomorrow, I don't time for this.

05-22-2013, 08:11 PM	#724 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240458	I cannot believe the difference changing my plate made. Night and day : CINDY Z to ZYNFUL. Hardly ANY huge trucks challenging and tormenting me now! Loving it! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

05-23-2013, 09:58 AM	#731 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	Ill admit I used to drive a little aggressive when I was younger but I'm 26 now and can't be bothered to "get back" at people or establish myself as the fastest car on the road. Too much effort for all that dumb stuff, and it just causes stress. I just don't really pay attention to those kinds of dumb *** drivers on the road. Only "aggressive" thing I find myself doing is flashing high beams at a slow car in the passing lane, and I usually give them ample time to get over also before I flash them. Or sometimes I just pass on the right I expect to get a bit more people challenging me when I have my fast intentions exhaust installed, but whatevah! (Boston accent) 2xtreme1 likes this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

05-23-2013, 03:06 PM	#732 (permalink)
SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 12	Yesterday driving home I had a Kia Soul start doing the lane stalking where they switch into every lane you go into, eventually she just starts to ride my A$$, besides the fact that it was raining horribly over here I was pretty much cruising home since its about 8 miles from my job to home and was in no rush. so as she continues to be up my tail pipe my accelerator seemed to magically stop working and the car began to go slower and slower, eventually she got the hint and peels off beside me and does the face of death stare down, luckily i had on my dark oakleys so i stared back with a poker face and then just gave her a big smile....never wouldve thought Kia Soul drivers could be so aggressive Leadfoot likes this. __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

05-23-2013, 10:59 PM	#735 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	I went by the local car wash to vacuum my car and the honda boys were staring hard; I continue on w/ my business and one of them decides to hope in his ride and opens it up on the street, drives by me and revs it. Flex those civic muscles! I'm 31 yrs old, I just want to vacuum my car so I can get home to sleep by 930pm lol. I have to work tomorrow, I don't time for this. JARblue, Leadfoot, Voice59 and 5 others like this. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

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ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	I have to admit, I always find it strange when a license plate advertises that it's a girl in the car. Then again, I'm a privacy nut, amongst other things.