Tedney
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Registered: 16th May 08
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I was thinking earlier at work that now Iv got a standard car (soon to be modified) that I dont seem to get other people trying to Intimedate, Race or generally been an arse towards me anymore and I used to get it all the time I had a modified car. I was just wondering if anyone else gets this?
[Edited on 23-10-2008 by Tedney]
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Phi
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i did in my Sport with my comp mo's and it was really lowww, and i had L plates on it, always had people trying to race me 
but not really in the pink one.
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Huwsi
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I totally agree, Not that my corsa was modified (much)- People regarded me to be a "chav " or a "Boyracer". they still do though because I have an install in my astra 
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Graham88
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Didn't get people trying to race me when I get my Fiesta after having my Corsa, but didn't get the intimidating or being an arse towards me thing, ever. Apart from Police.
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flybikeslee
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get the occasional piece of shit, i just laugh and drive away normally
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Ian
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I have a completely different driving experience depending on whether I take the Corsa, the Astra or the Land Rover. Corsa I always wish it was faster because people have a go. Astra is quick enough but people don't try it. Land Rover is the easiest. Everyone moves out of your way.
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shaunmods
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Only had it happen a few times since i've passed my test. Had idiots sitting on my back bumper a couple of times  Had a bloke in a corrolla trying to race me on the a38 aswell.
I just carry on driving normally 
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CorsAsh
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Had a few people wanting to race the Corsa. Nobody in the Cavalier.
Only two guys in S3s over here have tried it on with the Rex.
Best one is my dad's Meriva though, you can't imagine how many dads in MPVs partake in Traffic Light GPs.
[Edited on 23-10-2008 by CorsAsh]
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Tedney
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I tend to ignore it all, but I don't get why people do it at all.
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mattk
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I find it very very hard to ignore, wether people admit its ok or not it is funny when you win,
I like showing Fiesta ST`s smoke, lots of them round our way 
[Edited on 23-10-2008 by mattk]
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shaunmods
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quote:
Originally posted by Tedney
I tend to ignore it all, but I don't get why people do it at all.
I think the trying to race is people just wanting a bit of fun which I dont really mind. If I had a quicker car I'd be tempted lol. It's the ones that drive so close behind that do my fruit in. Just a lack of patience I reckon. Brake test usually shakes them off though
[Edited on 23-10-2008 by shaunmods]
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Pete_vxl
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i am sick of this hence i want a newer standard car
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Tedney
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quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
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Originally posted by Tedney
I tend to ignore it all, but I don't get why people do it at all.
I think the trying to race is people just wanting a bit of fun which I dont really mind. If I had a quicker car I'd be tempted lol. It's the ones that drive so close behind that do my fruit in. Just a lack of patience I reckon. Brake test usually shakes them off though
[Edited on 23-10-2008 by shaunmods]
I agree lol. What do people see from being that close behind you. I had one bloke pull me over because I did a little brake test lol, and all after he was on my bumper for about 5 mile.
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SportBoy
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the jokes normally on the other car when they pick on mine 
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Tom G
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Aslong as its abit of fun, i quite like it as its a laff and nothing serious.
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dannymccann
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I get this, now I got my standard diseasel astra no one bothers, unless I overtake someone on the motorway or dual carriageway a little over the NSL 
When I had my, admittedly, chavved up Corsa and used to drive about there would be someone on my arse
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Tom G
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quote:
Originally posted by Tedney
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Originally posted by shaunmods
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Originally posted by Tedney
I tend to ignore it all, but I don't get why people do it at all.
I think the trying to race is people just wanting a bit of fun which I dont really mind. If I had a quicker car I'd be tempted lol. It's the ones that drive so close behind that do my fruit in. Just a lack of patience I reckon. Brake test usually shakes them off though
[Edited on 23-10-2008 by shaunmods]
I agree lol. What do people see from being that close behind you. I had one bloke pull me over because I did a little brake test lol, and all after he was on my bumper for about 5 mile.
For what reason did you actually pull over with him for??
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DannyB
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Yes, had it the other week, I was stopped at a pedestrian crossing and opposite to me on the other side was another vectra v6, he felt the need to scream off when the lights changed whilst looking at me makes me laugh when people do that.
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wilson_sri
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Im the one usually out baiting people for a bit of sport, and driving a nova i usually get it
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ed_jones
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when i had the 1.4 in my corsa i allways had people trying it on and i wasnt overly succesfull, but after I had the 2.0 put in I never really had that many people try it on.
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drbeansri
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i am sick of people driving right behind me or trying to race me... hence i want a newer standard car
. Brake test usually shakes them off though have to agree with that./
if only i cud have something quicker.
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Gaz
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i find people are always up for it with my car, and surprisingly they get annoyed as i go past them
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craig_s
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quote:
Originally posted by SportyBoy
the jokes normally on the other car when they pick on mine
know what you mean mate,i had a bloke in a brand new 5 series bmw try and show off to his mate by beating my corsa off the light's,shame it didn't work.
i don't get people trying to race me much,maybe it's because mine looks pretty standard.
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Tedney
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom_Glover
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Originally posted by Tedney
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Originally posted by shaunmods
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Originally posted by Tedney
I tend to ignore it all, but I don't get why people do it at all.
I think the trying to race is people just wanting a bit of fun which I dont really mind. If I had a quicker car I'd be tempted lol. It's the ones that drive so close behind that do my fruit in. Just a lack of patience I reckon. Brake test usually shakes them off though
[Edited on 23-10-2008 by shaunmods]
I agree lol. What do people see from being that close behind you. I had one bloke pull me over because I did a little brake test lol, and all after he was on my bumper for about 5 mile.
For what reason did you actually pull over with him for??
I don't really know now why I pulled over I think about it lol. Think I just wanted to know what his problem was with me after he was the one having a go at me.
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will_ainsworth
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i love it! when i had the 106gti i had a 50 year old guy in mondeo at lights with his wife in seat with him, he started reving his up lol i was laughing with him tho. then id start slow then floor it for a few seconds and watch him catch back up lol... what i liked about that car was instant power! im not saying it was a boxter beater as it wasnt but had some tit up my arse so i slowed down, then he went to overtake, dropped it a gear let him pull out then boot it. they dont like that lol! now i just go around dumping the cupra everywhere hehe .... god i think that means i am a boy racer.... o dear bad times
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