Why are people so hesitant to run stock looking cars?

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Old 08-31-2004, 08:06 PM
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Why are people so hesitant to run stock looking cars?

I have been observing this for a while. Its almost like a S/D graph that is presented in a econ class. With the looks come more runs and more attention.. from cops!

My car looks stock unlike all of my friends, though i have more power than any of them. The funny part is, no matter how hard i try sometimes, i cant get someone to run me. I rarely do try though, only when i want to prove my point.
The best example is when my buddy ran an nsx with his FandFurious Eclipse! THe guy ran him twice, but as soon as i tried, he wouldnt even budge for a second.

Anyone notice the same thing? I can also typically pass by cops with more speed than other modded cars and get away with it, they usually dont even look unless i really do something to get their attention.

(BTW, this is my first post into ramblings, i am not sure if this thread belongs here, but then again i did feel like i am just rambling :killer:
Old 08-31-2004, 08:23 PM
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The riceboys won't mess with me (they know the power of the almighty typeS), but I do have fun with the domestic guys (5.slows and Fbodies)
Old 08-31-2004, 08:24 PM
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So if i tacked on Ron's upcoming body kit and a carbon fiber hood, I'd probably get the attention you're not getting, huh?
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^^ :captainobvious:
Old 08-31-2004, 08:36 PM
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I know what you mean though power. I rarely get anyone to rev at me or anything, and I have the HKS rocket boosters on the ass
Old 08-31-2004, 08:39 PM
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I guess your car has to be neon green with a primer body kit and an exhaust that the dead can hear before anyone wants to run. Dumbasses
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Thats why turbos rule. When your at a light, you can rev it up and let them hear the blow-off valve to let them know you're serious. But then they'll probably get scared away.
Old 09-01-2004, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Thats why turbos rule. When your at a light, you can rev it up and let them hear the blow-off valve to let them know you're serious. But then they'll probably get scared away.
exactly, i did that when i was trying to run a cl one time, which was noticeably modded, though i dont have the blow off sound, he heard the blower as i reved high enough for him to hear it.
Old 09-01-2004, 06:20 AM
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i agree cosmetic mods get the cops on you. how do you like the obx headers btw? and where can i get a turbo?


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Old 09-01-2004, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Vitamin-S
and where can i get a turbo?

Old 09-01-2004, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by power3dfx
exactly, i did that when i was trying to run a cl one time, which was noticeably modded, though i dont have the blow off sound, he heard the blower as i reved high enough for him to hear it.
was that me?

u should be happy cops dont pay you as much attention. There are ways to instigate people no matter what kind of car you're in.. for example if you see a nice car mashing out, mash out along w/ them... catch up sit side by side with them... look over @ them... then fly away... or cut them off... etc etc etc .... u got a fast ass car dude, its definitely a sleeper... the first time i saw u on the road i noticed the drop and the type S and I could tell you wanted to race me when you were following me through traffic, so just do the same in the future...
Old 09-01-2004, 11:27 PM
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add some rims and the greddy evo and i bet you'll get more people biting at u

i actually have only had some one try to bite at me once, too bad it was an m5
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