A Wake up call

bobafettt · 02-13-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss330

Well, the EU fleet of police cars isn't anything compared with in Dubai...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...y-Ferrari.html

https://www.google.no/search?q=dubai...w=1600&bih=761

They even brought the gals out!

Dionysus · 02-13-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss330

Well, the EU fleet of police cars isn't anything compared with in Dubai...

UK are catching up...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11401126...der-patrol-car

And... I believe this ones just a PR car, but still

Stiggly · 02-13-2014, 05:46 PM

John...bey you crapped your pants big time

infamousq · 02-13-2014, 06:13 PM

Don't forget Dubai just added this to their fleet......

avlnch · 02-13-2014, 08:43 PM

Imagine being a cop and driving exotics all day every day.

When I used to live in NJ my town had new chargers. I drove a E60 M5. I would get pulled over every now and then.. everytime the cop would drive slower than normal to create a large gap, then quickly speed and recklessly chase after me.

Can you imagine what they do in Dubai with the exotics.

MichaelJohn · 02-13-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by infamousq

Don't forget Dubai just added this to their fleet......

You have got to be kidding. How much money do those people have?

BMWonlyZone · 02-13-2014, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

I had a "Wake up Call" today here in the UK.

Got along side a BMW Car on a ramp me in the outside lane, I decided to boot it as I was going past he indicated to pull over , I blasted past and up too three digits (just) and stayed there for 2 miles or so, then The blue lights from that same car came on, turns out it was an unmarked P Car

I shit a brick envisaging a BAN, he got in front and indicated to stop in a layby, I got out sheepish and admitted my error/Speed, with that he said, "now get in your car and remember what just happened"

What a good bloke, I must be more vigilant : I must be more Vigilant.

Keep your eyes open at all times.

You got lucky! HAHA So, I am having the same car as yours built week 10. Any pictures of your baby?

avlnch · 02-14-2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelJohn

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Originally Posted by infamousq

Don't forget Dubai just added this to their fleet......

You have got to be kidding. How much money do those people have?

Oil money.. it's everlasting.

JOHNBMWM5 · 02-14-2014, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stiggly

John...bey you crapped your pants big time

My arse was twitching big time for sure, the thought of a BAN, slowed me down some.

JOHNBMWM5 · 02-14-2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWonlyZone

You got lucky! HAHA So, I am having the same car as yours built week 10. Any pictures of your baby?

Yea here; Winter wheels fitted.
Then : Summers.

w5pwr · 02-14-2014, 04:18 AM

I had a similar experience on the way home last night, but luckily didn't press the loud peddle....

I was being pushed along a sketch of A road by what turned out to be a newish Metallic Grey Octavia vRS complete with spoilers, I didn't take the bait they pulled along side me at the next junction and there were two smiling policemen in hi-vis jackets giving the M5 a good look over, lights change and they took-off...

JOHNBMWM5 · 02-14-2014, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by w5pwr

I had a similar experience on the way home last night, but luckily didn't press the loud peddle....

I was being pushed along a sketch of A road by what turned out to be a newish Metallic Grey Octavia vRS complete with spoilers, I didn't take the bait they pulled along side me at the next junction and there were two smiling policemen in hi-vis jackets giving the M5 a good look over, lights change and they took-off...

They were "Bating you mate" by the sound of it, lucky you kept off the peddle.

mstmng · 02-14-2014, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by w5pwr

I had a similar experience on the way home last night, but luckily didn't press the loud peddle....

I was being pushed along a sketch of A road by what turned out to be a newish Metallic Grey Octavia vRS complete with spoilers, I didn't take the bait they pulled along side me at the next junction and there were two smiling policemen in hi-vis jackets giving the M5 a good look over, lights change and they took-off...

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

They were "Bating you mate" by the sound of it, lucky you kept off the peddle.

i think this should be illegal for undercovers to push you for a "race"
they hv done it to a cab driver i used to use to get to airports, he was always driving fast and one night his client was in rush on the way to gatwick, so he was doing 75 on highway, some ford pulled up next to him and pushed it to 80, cab driver pushed to 80, ford pushed to 90, cab pushed to 90, ford pushed to 100, he pushed to 100, ford went behind him, 10 seconds later blue lights on
banned

they are cunts like that

DIMBA · 02-14-2014, 06:48 AM

We've got two Subara Imprezas, roaming locally........daft ba@tards still wear the fluorescent coats with PLOD written all over them.

M5nut · 02-14-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Yea here; Winter wheels fitted.
Then : Summers.

Hi John

Would you mind sharing where you got the alloys/tyres from for the winter set.

In your honest opinion is the traction better in the damp squib weather we have at the moment.

I find the Michellin pilot sport 2 (standard factory set) are a nightmare. I nearly lost it the other day when the car changed down with a slight push in straight line. Its crazy and hence I am thinking of getting a winter set.

Cheers

mstmng · 02-14-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M5nut

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Yea here; Winter wheels fitted.
Then : Summers.

Hi John

Would you mind sharing where you got the alloys/tyres from for the winter set.

In your honest opinion is the traction better in the damp squib weather we have at the moment.

I find the Michellin pilot sport 2 (standard factory set) are a nightmare. I nearly lost it the other day when the car changed down with a slight push in straight line. Its crazy and hence I am thinking of getting a winter set.

Cheers

They say weather should be around 19* next week, so it seems to be late for winters
Not even 1 snowy day this winter

boots · 02-14-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

At least here in America, I can easily spot unmarked police cars as 90% of the time they are Ford Crown Victorias or Dodge Chargers.

Not so in Louisanna. They have many color flavors of the month. Radar a must.

stealth.pilot · 02-14-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mstmng

i think this should be illegal for undercovers to push you for a "race"
they hv done it to a cab driver i used to use to get to airports, he was always driving fast and one night his client was in rush on the way to gatwick, so he was doing 75 on highway, some ford pulled up next to him and pushed it to 80, cab driver pushed to 80, ford pushed to 90, cab pushed to 90, ford pushed to 100, he pushed to 100, ford went behind him, 10 seconds later blue lights on
banned

they are cunts like that

Under most American state laws, Police are required to use police lights when using excessive speed, because the police lights serve as a safety warning for others to get out the way. Speeding without the lights is considered to be endangering public safety.

So under most American state laws, the cop who did what you describe would have effectively incriminated himself.

mstmng · 02-14-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

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Originally Posted by mstmng

i think this should be illegal for undercovers to push you for a "race"
they hv done it to a cab driver i used to use to get to airports, he was always driving fast and one night his client was in rush on the way to gatwick, so he was doing 75 on highway, some ford pulled up next to him and pushed it to 80, cab driver pushed to 80, ford pushed to 90, cab pushed to 90, ford pushed to 100, he pushed to 100, ford went behind him, 10 seconds later blue lights on
banned

they are cunts like that

Under most American state laws, Police are required to use police lights when using excessive speed, because the police lights serve as a safety warning for others to get out the way. Speeding without the lights is considered to be endangering public safety.

So under most American state laws, the cop who did what you describe would have effectively incriminated himself.

Need to check laws here and then i will speed like mofo

SSM5 · 02-14-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Damn, that's crazy. At least here in America, I can easily spot unmarked police cars as 90% of the time they are Ford Crown Victorias or Dodge Chargers. I couldn't imagine all of a sudden being pulled over by a BMW 535i. I'd be like, "What the hell just happened?!?!?!?!" Lol! But if I were pulled over by a BMW, I'd gladly write myself a ticket just because it was a BMW that pulled me over and not a Ford or Dodge. Lol!

Around here, the CHP is phasing out the Crown Vic with Ford Explorers which are tough to spot, especially at night with so many others driving them.

JOHNBMWM5 · 02-14-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by M5nut

Hi John

Would you mind sharing where you got the alloys/tyres from for the winter set.

In your honest opinion is the traction better in the damp squib weather we have at the moment.

I find the Michellin pilot sport 2 (standard factory set) are a nightmare. I nearly lost it the other day when the car changed down with a slight push in straight line. Its crazy and hence I am thinking of getting a winter set.

Cheers

Got them here: http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy...nch-wider-rear

My set-up is much better than the Michelin Super Sports, better traction/grip and feel.

I have 255/35/20 fronts
275/35/20 rears.

JOHNBMWM5 · 02-14-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mstmng

They say weather should be around 19* next week, so it seems to be late for winters
Not even 1 snowy day this winter

Are you kidding , better check again.

http://www.theweatheroutlook.com/two...y-outlook.aspx

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