why you shouldn't street race
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From: Iowa - Land of the Corn
RE: why you shouldn't street race
ORIGINAL: BlackRaptor
Give cops fast cars street racers get faster to run from them.
And now we have people in really fast cars trying to outrun really fast cars.
Give cops fast cars street racers get faster to run from them.
And now we have people in really fast cars trying to outrun really fast cars.
Good thing I wouldn't even try to take on a Cobra or a 350Z... I know my place
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RE: why you shouldn't street race
Ummm.... they're not street racing cops. The cops roles haven't changed. They are just letting the street racers know that if they get picked up for street racing, thir "baby" may end become the ultimate anti-street racing vehicle, a cop car.
Nobody said ANYTHING about chasing down street racers in high speed chases. That's not how most street racers get caught anyways. It's through blockades and stuff.
Nobody said ANYTHING about chasing down street racers in high speed chases. That's not how most street racers get caught anyways. It's through blockades and stuff.
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RE: why you shouldn't street race
ORIGINAL: incrementalg
I'm impressed they're using a Cobra with a manual trans. Most of the pursuit cars I've seen have been automatics. (those mustangs and camaros the cops used to use)
Good thing they stopped short of showing viewers what the two "disguised" cop cars look like.
I'm impressed they're using a Cobra with a manual trans. Most of the pursuit cars I've seen have been automatics. (those mustangs and camaros the cops used to use)
Good thing they stopped short of showing viewers what the two "disguised" cop cars look like.
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RE: why you shouldn't street race
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Ummm.... they're not street racing cops. The cops roles haven't changed. They are just letting the street racers know that if they get picked up for street racing, thir "baby" may end become the ultimate anti-street racing vehicle, a cop car.
Nobody said ANYTHING about chasing down street racers in high speed chases. That's not how most street racers get caught anyways. It's through blockades and stuff.
Ummm.... they're not street racing cops. The cops roles haven't changed. They are just letting the street racers know that if they get picked up for street racing, thir "baby" may end become the ultimate anti-street racing vehicle, a cop car.
Nobody said ANYTHING about chasing down street racers in high speed chases. That's not how most street racers get caught anyways. It's through blockades and stuff.
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RE: why you shouldn't street race
ORIGINAL: Khardysius
I was unable to view the newscast, but from what I've read in this thread it sounds like the police department in Charlotte, NC is using Ford Mustang Cobras to hunt speeders and street racers.
While initially this sounds like a good idea to common-folk because we are "equipping" officers with the means to crack down on this sort of "crime", it is a horrible idea.
I agree with HP Addict that it will lead to more crashes, casualties, and deaths. How much experience does it take to be a street racing cop anyway? What type of special training do they have? Are these street racing cops prepared to risk their lives? Risk crashing their own car and injuring others? Is our society so caught up in the "chase" that we have lost common sense, or should we continue to push the limit with apprehending these people?
Let us dwell further. What happened to undercover cops? Is it more logical to implant someone into the street racing scene make connections and call it in, or to "empower" our police force with just as dangerous equipment with just as much of a chance to crash, kill, or die themselves?
Maybe the Street Racing section of the Charlotte Police Department could coordinate with DoT, EMTs, ATF, FBI, CIA, or whoever to establish some sort of organized (safe as safe can be) street racing program. This Street Racing Program (SRP) could be used to raise money!
They could use already installed street cameras to keep those who want to view the race informed. Individuals could pay a fee for this. This way viewers to stay in a safe location, but still see all the angles and corners of the track.
Gambling! There could even be gambling like the horse track. The local government could take a percentage of the wagers/earnings to create an income! Man, this is great I tell you! I mean, street racers will be street racers, so why don't the law enforcement agencies and racers unite and compromise!?
Why can't anyone work together to achieve similar goals?
Excuse me while I pee.
I was unable to view the newscast, but from what I've read in this thread it sounds like the police department in Charlotte, NC is using Ford Mustang Cobras to hunt speeders and street racers.
While initially this sounds like a good idea to common-folk because we are "equipping" officers with the means to crack down on this sort of "crime", it is a horrible idea.
I agree with HP Addict that it will lead to more crashes, casualties, and deaths. How much experience does it take to be a street racing cop anyway? What type of special training do they have? Are these street racing cops prepared to risk their lives? Risk crashing their own car and injuring others? Is our society so caught up in the "chase" that we have lost common sense, or should we continue to push the limit with apprehending these people?
Let us dwell further. What happened to undercover cops? Is it more logical to implant someone into the street racing scene make connections and call it in, or to "empower" our police force with just as dangerous equipment with just as much of a chance to crash, kill, or die themselves?
Maybe the Street Racing section of the Charlotte Police Department could coordinate with DoT, EMTs, ATF, FBI, CIA, or whoever to establish some sort of organized (safe as safe can be) street racing program. This Street Racing Program (SRP) could be used to raise money!
They could use already installed street cameras to keep those who want to view the race informed. Individuals could pay a fee for this. This way viewers to stay in a safe location, but still see all the angles and corners of the track.
Gambling! There could even be gambling like the horse track. The local government could take a percentage of the wagers/earnings to create an income! Man, this is great I tell you! I mean, street racers will be street racers, so why don't the law enforcement agencies and racers unite and compromise!?
Why can't anyone work together to achieve similar goals?
Excuse me while I pee.
for some reason this has F&F written all over it to me, Undercover cop thrown into the realm of street racing, gets engulfed in it and then drives a 10sec Supra vs like a 9 sec GTO and somehow wins... leads to sequel.
I need a new movie to make fun of, and I never saw Redline
