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Article: Vegas Man Paints Car Like Police Cruiser
LAS VEGAS, N.M. - Jessie Vigil's black-and-white car sports a red-and-blue emergency bar across the top and the word "police" painted on the doors. Vigil, however, isn't a cop. Law enforcement agencies say what he's done with his car isn't illegal as long as he doesn't act like a police officer.
He started decorating his 2007 Ford Mustang last summer to look like the police cruiser in the "Transformers" movie because his 7-year-old son, Thomas, was fond of the film.
"My intent was to re-create the movie car," said Vigil, a 35-year-old disabled veteran from the war in Iraq. "When I came back from Iraq, I tried to spoil him. I wasn't the best dad before."
He said he called the district attorney's office beforehand and spoke to Chief Deputy District Attorney Joe Ulibarri, who tried to discourage his decorating scheme but couldn't find anything in the law that would stop Vigil as long as he didn't impersonate an officer.
Ulibarri said a state law prevents people from mimicking state police cars, which are painted black and white. But he also said the state police sell their old cars to private citizens without changing the colors.
"Are we violating our own law by not repainting them?" he asked.
He called the state law vague, and noted that normal state police cars aren't Mustangs.
"I don't think this guy has any intent to mimic a state police officer," Ulibarri said. "I'm not hearing that he is causing a problem and arresting people."
A close look shows Vigil's car isn't a police cruiser. Instead of the familiar slogan "To protect and serve," it carries a motto: "To punish and enslave" on the side. Instead of telling people to dial 911 for emergencies, the Mustang advises them to "dial 411 for theater information."
He originally marked his car, "Transformers police" but later changed it to just "police." He also added what appears to be a bar of emergency lights, but said they're not actual lights.
Vigil acknowledged people have mixed feelings about his car.
State police Capt. Craig Martin said the agency is "concerned for the safety of people who think he is an officer and think they may get help from him."
"People around town know who he is, but not those people on the interstate."
Nancy and I enjoyed the Thai food and especially the Thai iced tea. The company was fantastic glad to see everyone. When you took that picture of the 8s I was sawing logs. 3am comes before you know it. I am looking forward to the next one.
Jason (MX193) and I are going on a summer location meeting place hunt. I have a place in mind to have a little summer meet that should last the whole weekend. I'll update as to the schedule when we find the right spot.
Keep in mind the dyno session. I would like to call it an all 8 dyno day but since there have not been as many that want to dyno as I thought I would be willing to accept other cars. So far I only have 3, Me, Jason (mx193) and Anthony.
Jason (MX193) and I are going on a summer location meeting place hunt. I have a place in mind to have a little summer meet that should last the whole weekend. I'll update as to the schedule when we find the right spot.
Keep in mind the dyno session. I would like to call it an all 8 dyno day but since there have not been as many that want to dyno as I thought I would be willing to accept other cars. So far I only have 3, Me, Jason (mx193) and Anthony.
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LAS VEGAS, N.M. - Jessie Vigil's black-and-white car sports a red-and-blue emergency bar across the top and the word "police" painted on the doors. Vigil, however, isn't a cop. Law enforcement agencies say what he's done with his car isn't illegal as long as he doesn't act like a police officer.
He started decorating his 2007 Ford Mustang last summer to look like the police cruiser in the "Transformers" movie because his 7-year-old son, Thomas, was fond of the film.
"My intent was to re-create the movie car," said Vigil, a 35-year-old disabled veteran from the war in Iraq. "When I came back from Iraq, I tried to spoil him. I wasn't the best dad before."
He said he called the district attorney's office beforehand and spoke to Chief Deputy District Attorney Joe Ulibarri, who tried to discourage his decorating scheme but couldn't find anything in the law that would stop Vigil as long as he didn't impersonate an officer.
Ulibarri said a state law prevents people from mimicking state police cars, which are painted black and white. But he also said the state police sell their old cars to private citizens without changing the colors.
"Are we violating our own law by not repainting them?" he asked.
He called the state law vague, and noted that normal state police cars aren't Mustangs.
"I don't think this guy has any intent to mimic a state police officer," Ulibarri said. "I'm not hearing that he is causing a problem and arresting people."
A close look shows Vigil's car isn't a police cruiser. Instead of the familiar slogan "To protect and serve," it carries a motto: "To punish and enslave" on the side. Instead of telling people to dial 911 for emergencies, the Mustang advises them to "dial 411 for theater information."
He originally marked his car, "Transformers police" but later changed it to just "police." He also added what appears to be a bar of emergency lights, but said they're not actual lights.
Vigil acknowledged people have mixed feelings about his car.
State police Capt. Craig Martin said the agency is "concerned for the safety of people who think he is an officer and think they may get help from him."
"People around town know who he is, but not those people on the interstate."
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It was good to see everyone. I did not know Marko and Mario where in the same part of town? I thought Mario and Mike lived by me? Just north of Summerlin? Oh well. Hey whos going to Mikes? 
Check out the rids and have some beer 
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When is everyone going to Mike's?! I think, I missed that part.. Anthony and Jason are gonna be coming over here soon, also I think Jason wants to borrow my spare tire because he's going out of town or something, and needs a spare just in case.
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Also, here is a photoshop that Anthony did for me.. It's the new base 2009 white model, with the RS wheels. This is going to be my next car! Oh, yeah the car in the picture is also dropped!
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Jason, here is 2 pictures of a RX-8 with CF body kit, CF Fenders, CF hood, CF Doors, etc. I forgot I still had those on my computer, but it looks hot as hell!
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Good Afternoon West Forum:
At Phil's garage mtg. a fuel additive (oil) was discussed and promoted. I am unable to recall the name. I was expensive about $5.00 a bottle. Use was 4.0 Oz. per tank. Anyone recall the name.
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At Phil's garage mtg. a fuel additive (oil) was discussed and promoted. I am unable to recall the name. I was expensive about $5.00 a bottle. Use was 4.0 Oz. per tank. Anyone recall the name.
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Oh I dont know around 6 or 7pm I'm going to call him and see whats a good time
Hey Art, I think that was the Premix from Japan www.idemitsu-usa.com. I have some if you need a qt let me know?
Here is what we were talking about
OK Art here is what we were talking about. All rotary engines should be using it to maintain the engine in good shape. I will post a link for you to order the stuff as I know of no place locally to purchase it. I have also been using the Pettit brand but consensus says that this is the best.
Here is the cheepest place that we can find to purchase it.http://www.mazdatrix.com/q-supply.htm
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Well, while looking through the CraigList I found out one of our members is selling his car. (JeremyG) So, I'm gonna PM him and confirm it, so I can take him off the list.
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/car/581348748.html
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/car/581348748.html
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... i stopped by w/ my son after the fight... good seeing y'allBTW...where are Gilnette?
didn't Gil invite everyone then ended up not showing? Hope all is good.