Road rage

JohnsZ · 07-05-2012, 01:15 PM

Sorry to hear that. If you're like me, I know how much I pamper my car and something like this would really get to me. There are a lot of people in the world who LOVE to prove that they were right and everybody else is wrong. It's a control issue and they're everywhere. Granted you were wrong and you know that but that didn't justify this guy throwing a can out his window at you which at any speed turns into a weapon. That's what they have horns for. Honk and move on! I had a similar issue when I had a Toyota pickup and this guy behind me thought I was going too slow and when he passed me, he threw a glass bottle at my truck but fortunately very little damage was done. It was late at night and I couldn't get his plate number. My many years of old man wisdom says let these creeps go. You never know what they're liable to do. All you can do is call the cops. Thats why we have insurance. Here's another example of these types of people. I was in Walmart one day and at the checkout line, I decided I didn't want the carrots that I had put in my cart. So knowing it wasn't a big deal and they would not go bad, I placed them on one of those candy/magazine shelves just before the conveyor belt. This guy who also was a customer behind me says "hey...those your carrots"? Another words he was saying to put them back, don't leave them there. I didn't respond to him but actually picked them up and gave them to the checkout lady. But that day which happened about 3 years ago will always stick in my mind. My way of internally dealing with people like this is to tell myself that they must be so unhappy with their lives that they need to display their righeousness and holier than thou, attitude. Moral of your story....tread lightly in dealing with strangers. It's a crazy world!

Jasonle · 07-05-2012, 01:20 PM

Thanks man appreciate the help. lol carrots.. something bad always happen at Walmart.

kenchan · 07-05-2012, 01:35 PM

sorry to hear. i have a gopro mounted in my car not for road rage, but idiot bicycle ridors that dont obey traffic sign or ride single file in areas that are specified. someday they will hit my car and try to blame me. well, i have footage.

you can also get dash cams too. i recommend you get one especially if your ride is a hobby car. even if there are no events to report, you have cool footage of your car.

Jasonle · 07-05-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

sorry to hear. i have a gopro mounted in my car not for road rage, but idiot bicycle ridors that dont obey traffic sign or ride single file in areas that are specified. someday they will hit my car and try to blame me. well, i have footage.

you can also get dash cams too. i recommend you get one especially if your ride is a hobby car. even if there are no events to report, you have cool footage of your car.

Haha I kinda want to get one of those Gopro actually. Especially the dash cam.

kenchan · 07-05-2012, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

Haha I kinda want to get one of those Gopro actually. Especially the dash cam.

it's worth it.

fun to watch too.

MattP725 · 07-05-2012, 01:45 PM

It is always a good idea to aknowledge that you f'd up when you accidentally cut someone off... simply waiving and moving over to let the person pass is a good gesture. People are human and if I know someone is rightfully sorry for making a mistake I wouldn't take it out on them.

Additionally you really want to refrain from following people (and cutting them off/blocking them in) after an incident... he could very well have the same CCW or even be illegally carrying. Get a description of the vehicle and a plate if possible and let him go or at the very least give him a fair amount of distance... a scratched fender and a misunderstanding isn't worth a criminal record, a night in the hospital or the loss of your life.

I had a drunk driver hit me from behind and take off... I called the police while following and once i got the plate they told me to stop following... if he runs and causes an accident that hurts someone you can be held partially at fault for pursuing.

I question your local PD if they don't recommend the same and in addition they suggest you might want to carry a weapon in the future. I get that you have a right to defend yourself but an iced tea can doesn't require lethal force.

Sorry to hear about your bad luck...

JohnsZ · 07-05-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

It is always a good idea to aknowledge that you f'd up when you accidentally cut someone off... simply waiving and moving over to let the person pass is a good gesture. People are human and if I know someone is rightfully sorry for making a mistake I wouldn't take it out on them.

Additionally you really want to refrain from following people (and cutting them off/blocking them in) after an incident... he could very well have the same CCW or even be illegally carrying. Get a description of the vehicle and a plate if possible and let him go or at the very least give him a fair amount of distance... a scratched fender and a misunderstanding isn't worth a criminal record, a night in the hospital or the loss of your life.

I had a drunk driver hit me from behind and take off... I called the police while following and once i got the plate they told me to stop following... if he runs and causes an accident that hurts someone you can be held partially at fault for pursuing.

I question your local PD if they don't recommend the same and in addition they suggest you might want to carry a weapon in the future. I get that you have a right to defend yourself but an iced tea can doesn't require lethal force.

Sorry to hear about your bad luck...

Mt Tam I am · 07-05-2012, 01:50 PM

Years ago a similar enough story. When the guy took off, before the cops arrived, I pulled out my house key and held it agaist his car hard. As he sped off, a deep gouge was left down the right side of his car. (Normally I do hate keying of cars)

I hope they catch your fukc bag.

Jasonle · 07-05-2012, 01:53 PM

Yeah it was bad and it was during traffic time. While I was on the phone with the police she told me to stay in my car and not get out... by then he was at my window yelling and hollering. Oh we'll. I just wished I got his temp tag number down...

FlawlessZ · 07-05-2012, 02:06 PM

I would flipsh1t dude. All my friends are trained to not to even lean on the Z let loan a random fool throwing sh1t at my car? I would probably be the one making him pull over...

FlawlessZ · 07-05-2012, 02:07 PM

I would flipsh1t dude. All my friends are trained to not to even lean on the Z let loan a random fool throwing sh1t at my car? I would probably be the one making him pull over...

But yeah hope you don't bump into him.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-05-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

It is always a good idea to aknowledge that you f'd up when you accidentally cut someone off... simply waiving and moving over to let the person pass is a good gesture. People are human and if I know someone is rightfully sorry for making a mistake I wouldn't take it out on them.

Additionally you really want to refrain from following people (and cutting them off/blocking them in) after an incident... he could very well have the same CCW or even be illegally carrying. Get a description of the vehicle and a plate if possible and let him go or at the very least give him a fair amount of distance... a scratched fender and a misunderstanding isn't worth a criminal record, a night in the hospital or the loss of your life.

I had a drunk driver hit me from behind and take off... I called the police while following and once i got the plate they told me to stop following... if he runs and causes an accident that hurts someone you can be held partially at fault for pursuing.

I question your local PD if they don't recommend the same and in addition they suggest you might want to carry a weapon in the future. I get that you have a right to defend yourself but an iced tea can doesn't require lethal force.

Sorry to hear about your bad luck...

I definately agree with Matt. But I have extended feelings about this... You cut the guy off. And you show no gesture of apology. I would be hella pissed. What bugs me too is how everyone wants to call a cop the second they're scared. And everyone wants to pull a gun as well. Why so scared to squabble??? Afraid of getting your face busted in, in a fistacuffs? Then be more careful when you drive. And if you make a mistake? A quick peace sign and lipping the word sorry fixes everything. But you didn't do that sooo.... hey shyt happens.
Me personally, I'm sick of azzhole drivers and calling the police wouldn't stop me from bashing someones face in. And carrying is a whole other level. Remember that if you're in a right to carry state. You're not the ONLY one. So be prepared to shoot-out.

I say, be careful, and when you make a mistake? Be courteous. If not? Suffer the consequences and don't whine over it.

Jasonle · 07-05-2012, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I definately agree with Matt. But I have extended feelings about this... You cut the guy off. And you show no gesture of apology. I would be hella pissed. What bugs me too is how everyone wants to call a cop the second they're scared. And everyone wants to pull a gun as well. Why so scared to squabble??? Afraid of getting your face busted in, in a fistacuffs? Then be more careful when you drive. And if you make a mistake? A quick peace sign and lipping the word sorry fixes everything. But you didn't do that sooo.... hey shyt happens.
Me personally, I'm sick of azzhole drivers and calling the police wouldn't stop me from bashing someones face in. And carrying is a whole other level. Remember that if you're in a right to carry state. You're not the ONLY one. So be prepared to shoot-out.

I say, be careful, and when you make a mistake? Be courteous. If not? Suffer the consequences and don't whine over it.

Yeah I agree with you man. I was wrong I should of waved sorry or something. But i didn't. But it's over I guess. First time ever dealing with something like this. Thanks for the feedback guys.. ill know what to watch out for in situations like this

Mt Tam I am · 07-05-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlawlessZ

I would flipsh1t dude. All my friends are trained to not to even lean on the Z let loan a random fool throwing sh1t at my car? I would probably be the one making him pull over...

But yeah hope you don't bump into him.

By saying it twice you really mean it.

speedfreek · 07-05-2012, 03:01 PM

I'm freaking pumped! I've been drinking green tea all damn day!

07-05-2012, 01:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	Sorry to hear that. If you're like me, I know how much I pamper my car and something like this would really get to me. There are a lot of people in the world who LOVE to prove that they were right and everybody else is wrong. It's a control issue and they're everywhere. Granted you were wrong and you know that but that didn't justify this guy throwing a can out his window at you which at any speed turns into a weapon. That's what they have horns for. Honk and move on! I had a similar issue when I had a Toyota pickup and this guy behind me thought I was going too slow and when he passed me, he threw a glass bottle at my truck but fortunately very little damage was done. It was late at night and I couldn't get his plate number. My many years of old man wisdom says let these creeps go. You never know what they're liable to do. All you can do is call the cops. Thats why we have insurance. Here's another example of these types of people. I was in Walmart one day and at the checkout line, I decided I didn't want the carrots that I had put in my cart. So knowing it wasn't a big deal and they would not go bad, I placed them on one of those candy/magazine shelves just before the conveyor belt. This guy who also was a customer behind me says "hey...those your carrots"? Another words he was saying to put them back, don't leave them there. I didn't respond to him but actually picked them up and gave them to the checkout lady. But that day which happened about 3 years ago will always stick in my mind. My way of internally dealing with people like this is to tell myself that they must be so unhappy with their lives that they need to display their righeousness and holier than thou, attitude. Moral of your story....tread lightly in dealing with strangers. It's a crazy world! Last edited by JohnsZ; 07-05-2012 at 01:46 PM.

07-05-2012, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Thanks man appreciate the help. lol carrots.. something bad always happen at Walmart. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

07-05-2012, 01:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Years ago a similar enough story. When the guy took off, before the cops arrived, I pulled out my house key and held it agaist his car hard. As he sped off, a deep gouge was left down the right side of his car. (Normally I do hate keying of cars) I hope they catch your fukc bag. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-05-2012, 01:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Yeah it was bad and it was during traffic time. While I was on the phone with the police she told me to stay in my car and not get out... by then he was at my window yelling and hollering. Oh we'll. I just wished I got his temp tag number down... __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

07-05-2012, 02:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
FlawlessZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 595 Drives: 12 PW 6MT Rep Power: 14	I would flipsh1t dude. All my friends are trained to not to even lean on the Z let loan a random fool throwing sh1t at my car? I would probably be the one making him pull over... __________________ 2012 PW - 6MT \| Meisterschaft CBE w/ ECV \| EVO-R Front Lip \| Enkei SP3-RS JDM Wheels \| Sticky Hankook RS-3's \| Megan Racing Springs \| Hot Shift Knob \| JDM Brake/Fog Light

07-05-2012, 01:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	sorry to hear. i have a gopro mounted in my car not for road rage, but idiot bicycle ridors that dont obey traffic sign or ride single file in areas that are specified. someday they will hit my car and try to blame me. well, i have footage. you can also get dash cams too. i recommend you get one especially if your ride is a hobby car. even if there are no events to report, you have cool footage of your car.

07-05-2012, 01:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	It is always a good idea to aknowledge that you f'd up when you accidentally cut someone off... simply waiving and moving over to let the person pass is a good gesture. People are human and if I know someone is rightfully sorry for making a mistake I wouldn't take it out on them. Additionally you really want to refrain from following people (and cutting them off/blocking them in) after an incident... he could very well have the same CCW or even be illegally carrying. Get a description of the vehicle and a plate if possible and let him go or at the very least give him a fair amount of distance... a scratched fender and a misunderstanding isn't worth a criminal record, a night in the hospital or the loss of your life. I had a drunk driver hit me from behind and take off... I called the police while following and once i got the plate they told me to stop following... if he runs and causes an accident that hurts someone you can be held partially at fault for pursuing. I question your local PD if they don't recommend the same and in addition they suggest you might want to carry a weapon in the future. I get that you have a right to defend yourself but an iced tea can doesn't require lethal force. Sorry to hear about your bad luck...

07-05-2012, 02:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
FlawlessZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 595 Drives: 12 PW 6MT Rep Power: 14	I would flipsh1t dude. All my friends are trained to not to even lean on the Z let loan a random fool throwing sh1t at my car? I would probably be the one making him pull over... But yeah hope you don't bump into him. __________________ 2012 PW - 6MT \| Meisterschaft CBE w/ ECV \| EVO-R Front Lip \| Enkei SP3-RS JDM Wheels \| Sticky Hankook RS-3's \| Megan Racing Springs \| Hot Shift Knob \| JDM Brake/Fog Light

07-05-2012, 03:01 PM	#30 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	I'm freaking pumped! I've been drinking green tea all damn day!

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