Road rage

Jasonle · 07-05-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

People are crazy. You just have to ignore these idiots. It's one thing to cut someone off blatantly and another to do it by accident. Our cars have a huge blind spot and it's something I've done by accident a few times. I usually try and apologize afterwards and it works most of the time to calm people down. I get pissed off if someone cuts me off, but I just remind myself that it's not worth the trouble. Other people just don't have that self control and are just looking for conflict.

You should have caught the can in mid air and said thank you. That would have been awesome!

That was it.. it looked clear.. but right when I turned that's when i saw him and was like ohhh sh*t... far as the can being thrown. my passenger window was up so couldn't do anything lol that been funny tho catching the can in mid air . But yeah i should of made gesture of apology.

jayl · 07-05-2012, 04:28 PM

do you think he was actually trying to offer you a drink.. at first and got pissed because you wanted a different one?

vividracing · 07-05-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

But if he sees the loser, then follows the loser, then gets out of his car and then confronts the loser, who then is now the aggressor ?

Our Z car buddy...

If the loser confronts him, I agree with you.

But you cannot use a gun against a can of tea...

And I am no lawyer, and yes, I live in California, where things are all screwed up, and the criminals have the rights...

Totally agree that if he follows him he loses a lot of the self defense argument. Oh and move to Arizona... I'm only 8 hours from the beach lol

MattP725 · 07-05-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

But if he sees the loser, then follows the loser, then gets out of his car and then confronts the loser, who then is now the aggressor ?

Our Z car buddy...

If the loser confronts him, I agree with you.

But you cannot use a gun against a can of tea...

And I am no lawyer, and yes, I live in California, where things are all screwed up, and the criminals have the rights...

AKA George Zimmerman/Treyvon Martin who is now facing life in prison for persuing someone instead of letting the cops handle it. Even if he happens to beat the charge, he will live in fear for the rest of his life.

buddyZ · 07-05-2012, 09:47 PM

Try living in Orange County Southern California where soccer moms in their BMW X5's and Land Rovers will be getting crazy with you on a 40mph roll...

I get reved on almost everyday by every single type of car. Any time you drive a boy racer looking car aka EVo STi,Z youre going to get messed with.

keb370z · 07-05-2012, 10:49 PM

I saw your post in the STL thread and my first reaction was to think that idiot was envious. Now I read this and I think he was envious AND crazy. So sorry this happened, we really do have some psychos in this city.

Wish I could say this never happened to me but unfortunately it has for simple things like merging into a tight line of traffic when they're all following too closely and I HAVE to get in or miss my exit. Some people get in a car and think it's their royal chariot and HOW DARE YOU try and drive your car on THEIR road. They'd never act like that if you accidentally cut them off with your cart in the grocery store.

Anyway, Jason, sorry to hear. Awesome the cop remembers your car though... take that compliment from this situation and forget the rest. There's no winning against the morons of this world. Just know he's now even closer to his heart attack from the stressful life he lives... and you'll continue to be cruising in your Z...

Jasonle · 07-05-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by keb370z

I saw your post in the STL thread and my first reaction was to think that idiot was envious. Now I read this and I think he was envious AND crazy. So sorry this happened, we really do have some psychos in this city.

Wish I could say this never happened to me but unfortunately it has for simple things like merging into a tight line of traffic when they're all following too closely and I HAVE to get in or miss my exit. Some people get in a car and think it's their royal chariot and HOW DARE YOU try and drive your car on THEIR road. They'd never act like that if you accidentally cut them off with your cart in the grocery store.

Anyway, Jason, sorry to hear. Awesome the cop remembers your car though... take that compliment from this situation and forget the rest. There's no winning against the morons of this world. Just know he's now even closer to his heart attack from the stressful life he lives... and you'll continue to be cruising in your Z...

Thanks Kelley for your comment! I really appreciate it.

onzedge · 07-05-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keb370z

I saw your post in the STL thread and my first reaction was to think that idiot was envious. Now I read this and I think he was envious AND crazy. So sorry this happened, we really do have some psychos in this city.

Wish I could say this never happened to me but unfortunately it has for simple things like merging into a tight line of traffic when they're all following too closely and I HAVE to get in or miss my exit. Some people get in a car and think it's their royal chariot and HOW DARE YOU try and drive your car on THEIR road. They'd never act like that if you accidentally cut them off with your cart in the grocery store.

Anyway, Jason, sorry to hear. Awesome the cop remembers your car though... take that compliment from this situation and forget the rest. There's no winning against the morons of this world. Just know he's now even closer to his heart attack from the stressful life he lives... and you'll continue to be cruising in your Z...

Nismodean · 07-05-2012, 11:21 PM

This is typical every day life in Wasington State. Home of the absolute worst drivers in the U.S.! I never get any type of apology when I get cut off or when anyone pulls out in front of me causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid an accident. Their perspective is "well you shouldn't have been driving on the same road as me." These a$$holes are the most entitled morons I've ever met! To top it off, NO ONE understands proper right of way or the meaning of the yellow lines for legal passing here.

keb370z · 07-06-2012, 09:32 AM

I think the denser the human population, the more entitled and crazy people become. As if it's some competition for resources or something. I've been all around the country, and the two places I remember having the best courtesy on the road were southwestern Colorado (small towns), and Memphis, TN, which is a pretty big city, but everyone was so polite on the road and left so much following distance that when we got on the highway back to St. Louis, with each mile closer to St. Louis we got, the more aggressive people got, and it was culture shock after driving in Memphis for a few days.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-06-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keb370z

I saw your post in the STL thread and my first reaction was to think that idiot was envious. Now I read this and I think he was envious AND crazy. So sorry this happened, we really do have some psychos in this city.

Wish I could say this never happened to me but unfortunately it has for simple things like merging into a tight line of traffic when they're all following too closely and I HAVE to get in or miss my exit. Some people get in a car and think it's their royal chariot and HOW DARE YOU try and drive your car on THEIR road. They'd never act like that if you accidentally cut them off with your cart in the grocery store.

Anyway, Jason, sorry to hear. Awesome the cop remembers your car though... take that compliment from this situation and forget the rest. There's no winning against the morons of this world. Just know he's now even closer to his heart attack from the stressful life he lives... and you'll continue to be cruising in your Z...

Why do you guys believe that there's always envy involved in these situations. That's some really self absorbed bullsh1t.

keb370z · 07-06-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Why do you guys believe that there's always envy involved in these situations. That's some really self absorbed bullsh1t.

Because claiming some moron is envious kind of takes the edge off things. And because it's nice to have a sense of humor in situations like these. You should try one on sometime. You might like it.

And for the record, yes, I am self-absorbed. That is not bs. That's the truth.

SmallermouseZ · 07-06-2012, 06:00 PM

Katy Perry - Part Of Me - YouTube

Katy drinks that too!

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-06-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by keb370z

Because claiming some moron is envious kind of takes the edge off things. And because it's nice to have a sense of humor in situations like these. You should try one on sometime. You might like it.

And for the record, yes, I am self-absorbed. That is not bs. That's the truth.

Guess what? Being self-absorbed will kick you in the azz one day. And when it does? Post it on you tube. I can use a good laugh.

Who said I didn't have a sense of humor.

gy954 · 07-06-2012, 07:06 PM

With all due respect, just what the h#ll would you have done if you had been carrying? (Stop here to envision scenarios.) Yes, the guy was a total jerk, but it ended with nobody getting hurt. It's awful about your car...he had no right to do that.

07-05-2012, 04:28 PM	#47 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 16	do you think he was actually trying to offer you a drink.. at first and got pissed because you wanted a different one? __________________ -Jay

07-05-2012, 11:21 PM	#54 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 14	This is typical every day life in Wasington State. Home of the absolute worst drivers in the U.S.! I never get any type of apology when I get cut off or when anyone pulls out in front of me causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid an accident. Their perspective is "well you shouldn't have been driving on the same road as me." These a$$holes are the most entitled morons I've ever met! To top it off, NO ONE understands proper right of way or the meaning of the yellow lines for legal passing here. __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

07-06-2012, 07:06 PM	#60 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	Hey! With all due respect, just what the h#ll would you have done if you had been carrying? (Stop here to envision scenarios.) Yes, the guy was a total jerk, but it ended with nobody getting hurt. It's awful about your car...he had no right to do that.

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buddyZ Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: socal Posts: 118 Drives: 2012 Base6mt Rep Power: 0	Try living in Orange County Southern California where soccer moms in their BMW X5's and Land Rovers will be getting crazy with you on a 40mph roll... I get reved on almost everyday by every single type of car. Any time you drive a boy racer looking car aka EVo STi,Z youre going to get messed with.

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keb370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 214 Drives: '11 M6 Sport in Blue Rep Power: 13	I saw your post in the STL thread and my first reaction was to think that idiot was envious. Now I read this and I think he was envious AND crazy. So sorry this happened, we really do have some psychos in this city. Wish I could say this never happened to me but unfortunately it has for simple things like merging into a tight line of traffic when they're all following too closely and I HAVE to get in or miss my exit. Some people get in a car and think it's their royal chariot and HOW DARE YOU try and drive your car on THEIR road. They'd never act like that if you accidentally cut them off with your cart in the grocery store. Anyway, Jason, sorry to hear. Awesome the cop remembers your car though... take that compliment from this situation and forget the rest. There's no winning against the morons of this world. Just know he's now even closer to his heart attack from the stressful life he lives... and you'll continue to be cruising in your Z...

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keb370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 214 Drives: '11 M6 Sport in Blue Rep Power: 13	I think the denser the human population, the more entitled and crazy people become. As if it's some competition for resources or something. I've been all around the country, and the two places I remember having the best courtesy on the road were southwestern Colorado (small towns), and Memphis, TN, which is a pretty big city, but everyone was so polite on the road and left so much following distance that when we got on the highway back to St. Louis, with each mile closer to St. Louis we got, the more aggressive people got, and it was culture shock after driving in Memphis for a few days.

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