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kmbkk · 05-25-2013, 11:07 AM

I actually had a Civic Si want to race a few days ago.

FnFast · 05-25-2013, 11:37 AM

In Philadelphia, he would still be considered an excellent driver. No one stays in their lane - including myself, but we have way more SEPTA (public buses) and Taxis that oddly enough don't know where they are going.

Splat · 05-25-2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by virobloc

Ah... I see. Then it's the same as in Spain

Actually, all passing is to be on left. However, nobody gets out of the left lane when not passing as required, so you have to go around them, left -right or up their A@@ to move on.

Asphaltfrs1 · 05-25-2013, 02:38 PM

I have to agree with the other comments, you kinda lead him on. When he merged out of the carpool you could've easily just stayed on your lane. But you kept following him, and then sped up when you saw that Z at the end. Idk just saying... Plus I'm sure everyone is guilty of that at one point. Not so much like that camaro guy though, he was just a dumb ass. Lol

ChristosG · 05-25-2013, 02:38 PM

I really don't understand why people can't get that the left lane is not to be hogged by slow moving traffic. You should only be in it long enough to pass and then get back out of.

Brzetto · 05-25-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonolin

Pretty much required in California at least....

Not just California, it's required in Virginia as well as other parts. Left lane dwellers should learn to steer to the right.

Brzetto · 05-25-2013, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoForStoke

Was minding my own business today when this idiot, driving a Pontiac Fireturd jumps out of the double yellow carpool lane... Thought nothing of it and kept my distance while he proceeded to drive like a douche: hard accelerating, braking, weaving, but going nowhere.

Then he wanted to race me...

unintelligent life forms.

How often does this happen to you guys? Please share your stories.

1:25 mark is absolutely pointless

Fyi that's actually a fourth generation Camaro but it shares the engine/chassis/everything else with the Firebird.

Travis · 05-25-2013, 04:07 PM

I dont get it too often but here is one of my favorite ones:

I was driving to my GF's house on a relatively open freeway. Two guys on an older Boxster pull up and start trying to race me. They are very persistent but I ignore them. They end up taking the same exit as me and I end up next to them at the next light. Light turns green and the guy stalls his car. I pause for a second so they can see me laugh at them as I drive off

Calidrifter · 05-25-2013, 04:18 PM

Lol ^^

Touge Monster · 05-25-2013, 04:23 PM

THUNDERCOUGARFIREBIRD!!!!

FRyeS · 05-25-2013, 05:32 PM

There should be a "Cool Story Bro" sub-forum..

MY13FRS · 05-25-2013, 05:46 PM

How fast were you both going? you both seem to have passed everyone.

Techfl3x · 05-25-2013, 08:04 PM

Thx for the correction guys. Eh I guess I could've handled it better and just let him go his merry way after getting out of the carpool lane illegally. But you know how it goes, let him get to me (inconsiderate drivers just irk me). i was trying to keep my distance but the other cars were actually moving pretty slow that day. Dont believe my speed was excessive by any means. Unfortunately, the best path was getting back in the fast lane behind him. I sped up at the end because I had to catch my exit.

Yea he would've whipped me but not worth it.

Wonder if he taunted that Z.

Techfl3x · 05-25-2013, 08:42 PM

Thx. I'll be sure to keep that in mind. Maybe it was because that was the first time it's happened to me since owning the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by suaveflooder

That's a camaro....not a firebird. No need to entertain. Just let him move on and call it a day. Sorry, looks like you were instigating a bit as well. He would have eaten you alive. Let them be about straight line acceleration. Means nothing. He is still a sh*tty driver

It's happened to me a couple times. I just let them pass. Who cares?

This is coming from a guy who used to own a 500 horsepower cobra. Muscle cars are GREAT in straight line (or freeway in this case). Not much at anything else.

05-25-2013, 11:37 AM	#16
FnFast Doctor Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Fast Location: Philadelphia Posts: 496 Thanks: 410 Thanked 203 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In Philadelphia, he would still be considered an excellent driver. No one stays in their lane - including myself, but we have way more SEPTA (public buses) and Taxis that oddly enough don't know where they are going. __________________ Jeremy Clarkson "If you go though the Pearly Gates, backwards, in a fireball, that's a cool way to die!" 2013 White Pearl BRZ Limited 6MT - 15% Tint, Debadged, HIDPowerhouse LED Interiors and Dome

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Travis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FR-S 6MT Whiteout Location: San Jose Posts: 209 Thanks: 125 Thanked 69 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I dont get it too often but here is one of my favorite ones: I was driving to my GF's house on a relatively open freeway. Two guys on an older Boxster pull up and start trying to race me. They are very persistent but I ignore them. They end up taking the same exit as me and I end up next to them at the next light. Light turns green and the guy stalls his car. I pause for a second so they can see me laugh at them as I drive off __________________ Follow me on Instagram @filthytravis

05-25-2013, 04:23 PM	#24
Touge Monster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 85 AE86 Hatch, 92 SW20 , 13 GT86 Location: San Francisco Posts: 317 Thanks: 149 Thanked 97 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	THUNDERCOUGARFIREBIRD!!!! __________________ Living life one HPDE at a time

05-25-2013, 08:04 PM	#27
Techfl3x Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Firestorm Red FRS/86 MT Location: So Cal South Bay LA/ 626 Posts: 182 Thanks: 177 Thanked 57 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thx for the correction guys. Eh I guess I could've handled it better and just let him go his merry way after getting out of the carpool lane illegally. But you know how it goes, let him get to me (inconsiderate drivers just irk me). i was trying to keep my distance but the other cars were actually moving pretty slow that day. Dont believe my speed was excessive by any means. Unfortunately, the best path was getting back in the fast lane behind him. I sped up at the end because I had to catch my exit. Yea he would've whipped me but not worth it. Wonder if he taunted that Z. __________________

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Asphaltfrs1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 asphalt fr-s Location: Los angeles Posts: 488 Thanks: 109 Thanked 125 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have to agree with the other comments, you kinda lead him on. When he merged out of the carpool you could've easily just stayed on your lane. But you kept following him, and then sped up when you saw that Z at the end. Idk just saying... Plus I'm sure everyone is guilty of that at one point. Not so much like that camaro guy though, he was just a dumb ass. Lol

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