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Is the RX8 a cop magnet?
Hi,
I'm considering buying an RX-8 in December. Do you find the car is a cop magnet? I used to have an Eclipse and that was the case. I was younger with the Eclipse, I'm 27 now. But even when I was driving normally, the Eclipse got plenty of unwanted attention. |
If you don't want attention do not get an 8. But as far as a cop magnet, nah
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Well I want attention hehe, just not cops hassling me excessively.
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If you're speeding and/or breaking the law, then yes, it's a cop magnet. If you respect the speed limit and drive correctly, then no, you won't ever get troubled.
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Originally Posted by DarkLord7854
(Post 3090703)
If you're speeding and/or breaking the law, then yes, it's a cop magnet. If you respect the speed limit and drive correctly, then no, you won't ever get troubled.
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if in the middle of a pack speeding you will be pinpointed...ask me how I know...other than that it's not bad....def alot of attention but i've never had any trouble other then that once...
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in miami i got pull over 2 times in a month no tickets in virginia 1 time no tickets
they only say to me nice car and bla bla bla bud i just got a ticket in the mail from washington dc for speeding.. damm camaras 100 dollars:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: |
Originally Posted by LURCH634
(Post 3090695)
If you don't want attention do not get an 8. But as far as a cop magnet, nah
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Does not seem to be that way over here in NZ .
I get more tickets in our clapped out 1993 bmw 3 series and i don't even drive that very fast |
I have a black 8 and have only been pulled over twice for stupid reasons; zero tickets. Red 8's get all the shit lol
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I never had a problem with cops, and I mostly drove the 8 at wee hours of night, when it's much easier for cops to single you out. I had one follow me around one time when I was bored and just out driving for the sake of driving, but he didn't pull me over.
To a point, it really doesn't matter what you drive, it matters more how you drive it. |
I've never had a single problem with my 8 and cops. My old mustang on the other hand is a different story.
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LY 8 is magnet for anyone....especially chicks....haha
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Cop magnet,, no
Chick magnet,, yes |
Well I'm gonna agree with the fellas on this one the cops don't really seem to be a problem, the ladies on the other hand, man keep a broom stick in the ride cuz u gonna need something to beat em of with!!
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At school it isn't but when I'm home in Jersey the cops always think I'm some drunk highschool kid driving their parent's car. Either way I don't get tickets so it's whatever.
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Hey Mr We$t if you are beatin off the ladies just send them my way...i have lots of room for women at my apartment haha!!
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Originally Posted by kvndoom
(Post 3090792)
To a point, it really doesn't matter what you drive, it matters more how you drive it.
If you'll drive right, you shouldn't have any problems. |
I have a yellow and have been pulled over once since 2/2004 for a busted rear license plate light.
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Not that I find. I think other cars are bigger magnets than 8s. Also depends on the color I suppose.
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had the car for a little under a year. only been pulled over once and it was my fault (~82 in a 55)
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i get pulled over by the same cops over and over
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Originally Posted by sebarx8
(Post 3090777)
in miami i got pull over 2 times in a month no tickets in virginia 1 time no tickets
they only say to me nice car and bla bla bla bud i just got a ticket in the mail from washington dc for speeding.. damm camaras 100 dollars:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Wait! What is this camera stuff? lol I've lived in San Antonio for 8.5 years, and I'm moving out there. I speed quite a bit here, and I'm ok, but I'd like my no speeding ticket record to remain in tact. Hrrm. No bueno. |
Originally Posted by af7mn
(Post 3091133)
Wait! What is this camera stuff? lol I've lived in San Antonio for 8.5 years, and I'm moving out there. I speed quite a bit here, and I'm ok, but I'd like my no speeding ticket record to remain in tact. Hrrm. No bueno.
well my record was clean before this ticket:rofl::rofl::rofl: GOODLUCK IN WASHINGTON D.C. MAN well the ticket was for speeding in 40 zone i was going 58 bud if don't remember the sign was 55 well is big B.S. bud i'm not going to fight this is only 100 bucks and i don't thing i get any point on this |
Hmm... I just got my 8 and so far i've had no cop trouble besides them tailing me waiting for me to screw up (happened just a few hours ago again). In my old Mercury, that was a much different story. Was pulled over like 4 times. Only 1 ticket.
And as for the cameras, they are also big in Chicago. The sensors pick up your speed and take a photo of your license plate. It goes to the police post, where they then mail your ticket to your house, and if you are lucky, you get the picture of your car, too. And for the record, my 8 isnt a chick magnet.. But it gets plenty of stares. Guy on a crotchrocket at a 4 way stop turned all the way around as i drove past him. He lifted his eye guard and everything. Kinda made my day. =) |
Originally Posted by lil amne
(Post 3091229)
Hmm... I just got my 8 and so far i've had no cop trouble besides them tailing me waiting for me to screw up (happened just a few hours ago again). In my old Mercury, that was a much different story. Was pulled over like 4 times. Only 1 ticket.
And as for the cameras, they are also big in Chicago. The sensors pick up your speed and take a photo of your license plate. It goes to the police post, where they then mail your ticket to your house, and if you are lucky, you get the picture of your car, too. And for the record, my 8 isnt a chick magnet.. But it gets plenty of stares. Guy on a crotchrocket at a 4 way stop turned all the way around as i drove past him. He lifted his eye guard and everything. Kinda made my day. =) oh yes i got the pic of my car good pic:ylsuper::ylsuper::ylsuper:and one from my license plate my 8 look sexy in the pic:cool::cool::cool: |
Originally Posted by sebarx8
(Post 3091239)
oh yes i got the pic of my car good pic:ylsuper::ylsuper::ylsuper:and one from my license plate my 8 look sexy in the pic:cool::cool::cool:
well I would hope it would be a great picture for the price!!(if you havent already....) Maybe to avoid getting any points ya might want to check out to see if there is a defferal program where you are at. |
I get plenty of attention; wanted and unwanted. Most of the time its guys trying to catch up and see what kind of car I'm driving. Then there are the people who like to rev their engines at me trying to race (two corvettes, one porsche, 3 bmw m3s, one aston martin vantage, and countless of cavilers; damn I just love phoenix).
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This is the reason why I drive a Camry... I blend in. :lol:
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Damn dude you really dont sleep haha...
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I get cop attention constantly just driving through town they constantly follow me ive been pulled over twice to see if I stole the car.I got a ticket for going 3 over on the highway and have had them flicker my lights at me so I slow down when im already under the speed limit.
but I do live in montana where the nicest cars generally on the road are typical corvettes. half the cops I talk to don't even know what my car is |
Definitely not a cop magnet. But I do live in an area with lots of sports cars running around and my mods are not the type that stand out and say look at me.
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...it doesn't have enough power to easily break the speed limit....
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I've not been pulled over yet. Mainly because I obey the laws and what not. :lol2:
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http://www.blockphotoradar.com/?gcli...FQLixgodHSEKyQ
For those who dont like the photos coming to your mail!! lol Idk if it really works, but i came across this searching the web!! |
I think I remember hearing talk about how those don't work anymore.
Not sure, we don't have those around this neck of the woods. |
Originally Posted by sebarx8
(Post 3091208)
well my record was clean before this ticket:rofl::rofl::rofl:
GOODLUCK IN WASHINGTON D.C. MAN well the ticket was for speeding in 40 zone i was going 58 bud if don't remember the sign was 55 well is big B.S. bud i'm not going to fight this is only 100 bucks and i don't thing i get any point on this
Originally Posted by lil amne
(Post 3091252)
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well I would hope it would be a great picture for the price!!(if you havent already....) Maybe to avoid getting any points ya might want to check out to see if there is a defferal program where you are at. And yes, it is a cop magnet for me, although I work with cops alot, so the attention is generally when it is parked. A common discussion: O: "How fast is it?" Me: "Oh, I can usually get it all the way up to the speed limit." If pushed, I talk about my track times. :lol: |
Your record is still clean. DC speed camera tickets don't go on your record, no points, no insurance bump. It is because they generally can't prove it was you driving. They are actually ticketing the CAR, not you. It functions more like a parking ticket than a speeding ticket. And yes, it is a cop magnet for me, although I work with cops alot, so the attention is generally when it is parked. A common discussion: O: "How fast is it?" Me: "Oh, I can usually get it all the way up to the speed limit." Gate dude: That sure is a purty car. Is it fun? Me: Sure is! (although tempted to say...Nope! Not at all!) or Gate dude: Hey Fast n Furious (the name given to me by the guards)! Me: Hello again. ...amongst other not so amusing lines. :P |
Originally Posted by RIWWP
(Post 3091949)
They are actually ticketing the CAR, not you. It functions more like a parking ticket than a speeding ticket.
Now thats fracken nifty! |
It's usually the appearance of the drivers that gets the police's attention more often than the appearance of the cars.
So time to tilt that baseball cap back forward. |
Originally Posted by MICHGoBlue
(Post 3092625)
It's usually the appearance of the drivers that gets the police's attention more often than the appearance of the cars.
So time to tilt that baseball cap back forward. http://blog.pricewheels.com/wp-conte...oni-flickr.jpg |
Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P
(Post 3091545)
This is the reason why I drive a Camry... I blend in. :lol:
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The only time I get attention from cops is when I take a turn 8-style while a cop is around. And then I just get tailed until the cop figures out I'm not speeding. There's no law against failing to slow down for a turn, fortunately.
If you have big shiny rims, a loud exhaust, vinyls, etc., then you may get some attention, but otherwise cops aren't likely to bother you as long as you don't drive stupid. |
lol yea the ladies in the NY love shiny rides especially the ones they never really see much of.
lurch thats a good one!!!! |
Originally Posted by MICHGoBlue
(Post 3092625)
It's usually the appearance of the drivers that gets the police's attention more often than the appearance of the cars.
So time to tilt that baseball cap back forward. |
It can be a cop magnet , it depends on what you do to it. Body kit it , turbo or loud melon launcher exhausts will get you attention. Im also seeing a lot of faggot rx8 owners speeding everywhere doing ricer shit weaving through traffic. Talk about bad rep with the cops :anger:
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Originally Posted by 636
(Post 3092839)
It can be a cop magnet , it depends on what you do to it. Body kit it , turbo or loud melon launcher exhausts will get you attention. Im also seeing a lot of faggot rx8 owners speeding everywhere doing ricer shit weaving through traffic. Talk about bad rep with the cops :anger:
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sucks that you guys baby the car to much right?
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