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Welker2 · 12-07-2019, 03:43 PM

Have it happen all the time; I'll pass someone in their mini van, SUV, Civic, etc. etc. that had been perfectly content riding in the right lane doing the speed limit, next thing I know they are coming up on me fast, so I move over and let them pass. Maintaining the speed I normally cruise at (80-90), next thing I know, I'm passing them again a couple miles down the road. The one's I really get a kick out of are those who've I passed a second time only to look my mirror and see them coming up fast again. Happens all the time in my Corvette as well, guess it's just something about these type cars that triggers something in others to try and prove 'something', whatever that may be .. or it's just that their petty jealousy get's the better of them .. lol. Regardless of the 'why', when it happens, I usually just maintain my speed and let them do their thing .. unless there is very little to no traffic and I'm feeling like having a little fun

Greenhornet2 · 12-07-2019, 06:13 PM

I've only had a honda, a couple subarus and a pick up truck screw around with me. Other than that just people yelling at me to rev it or spin the tires.

0stones0 · 12-08-2019, 07:56 AM

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Around here it always seems to be guys in diesel trucks... when did "racing diesel trucks" become a thing?

Had someone in a truck follow me on a rural back road. One of those undulating, twisty-turnsy kind or roads. Didn’t matter how fast I would go, this person would match me. I think they realized after about the second or third turn that the high center of gravity on their “race” truck was not going to feel very comfortable powering through the corners. I suspect there was a moment of “ think I just soiled myself” and suddenly they were in the distance. Oh...and at no time was I over the speed limit....whilst doing this in....Mexico.

oldman14ss · 12-08-2019, 10:29 AM

around here its the trucks also. squeeze the bully dog. the part that scares me is they act like it handles thhe curves also, I like screwing with the lexus, masserati, bmw, etc. get up behind them and see if they can shake me or get over.

fly2hip8 · 12-08-2019, 05:55 PM

One weird thing I noticed if i'm the last to a four way stop people will wait and wave me to go first.

InFiD3ViL · 12-08-2019, 10:05 PM

Around my car it seems like every single Mustang will challenge me, no matter the engine. Also get a lot of Honda and other fart can imports trying to get frisky.

But you can't always judge a book by it's cover. Had a guy in an old and beat up primer black 1990's Honda Civic hatchback pull up next to me once. Right before the light changed he hit the 2 stage and I could tell that thing was a monster. Flames, popping, and what sounded like a damn jumbo jet getting ready for take off. Once the light changed he was freaking gone. Glad I didn't try that time.

Putting together a cheap chinese turbo build into just about anything is getting very easy and much more common these days. You never know who is going to stomp you.

GAD · 12-08-2019, 10:41 PM

I hate all the grandpa sports car drivers in my city. Every Sunday is like a car show. Every nice muscle car you could imagine. All polished up and going 5 under the speed limit in the slow lane. Can never get anyone to bite.

1 time I had a guy in a sexy C7 reving at me. I’d rev at him. We would gas it and let off, laughing our asses off the whole time because of the cop 30 ft in front of us. Hah.

LEGOspeed · 12-09-2019, 09:24 AM

Because they can.

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jprodun1 · 12-09-2019, 12:17 PM

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Because they can.

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jprodun1 · 12-09-2019, 12:22 PM

Since i’m mostly commuting on the streets, it’s not so much passing as tailgating. Still annoying, but it’s a matter of applying a little more throttle and they’re gone.

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SummitWhite11 · 12-09-2019, 04:49 PM

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Lol, i just smile and turn up my music to feel the subs. BTW the 5th gens speakers bump like..BUMP

How so? You have an LS with the usual speakers based on your avatar? Unless you upgraded? I have a 2010 2LT with the Boston Acoustic speakers and it doesn't do it for me. Even with my former 2011 2LT - NADA. However in my Nissan Xterra with the RockFord Fosgate system in it which comes OEM for the PRO-4X models- it thumps. Not sure if I relate to your bump like bump HA!

Spec · 12-09-2019, 10:05 PM

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Since i’m mostly commuting on the streets, it’s not so much passing as tailgating. Still annoying, but it’s a matter of applying a little more throttle and they’re gone.

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Tail-gating isn't a problem... people can't butt hug my rear.

This is part of why I like driving stick. At 2500rpm, you're already pushing more power than most cars do 4500rpm... and keeping it in gear enjoying that exhaust roaring one moment, anyone wanting to stay on my ass quickly gets smaller in my rear view. Tail-gating, not a problem.

If I'm cruising and some one pulls up to my rear fast, give it a 5mph jump in a blink of an eye and most get the hint to go around. They signal, they merge, they creep up and pass... almost carefuly, and if they need to merge again into my lane, they signal again... its like driving school, lol... most don't fly by me. Probably because they don't want me flying by them in return.

Yeah, these cars man... its a whole nother world... shit like this don't happen in the pickup.

mikeman · 12-10-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Tail-gating isn't a problem... people can't butt hug my rear.

This is part of why I like driving stick. At 2500rpm, you're already pushing more power than most cars do 4500rpm... and keeping it in gear enjoying that exhaust roaring one moment, anyone wanting to stay on my ass quickly gets smaller in my rear view. Tail-gating, not a problem.

If I'm cruising and some one pulls up to my rear fast, give it a 5mph jump in a blink of an eye and most get the hint to go around. They signal, they merge, they creep up and pass... almost carefuly, and if they need to merge again into my lane, they signal again... its like driving school, lol... most don't fly by me. Probably because they don't want me flying by them in return.

Yeah, these cars man... its a whole nother world... shit like this don't happen in the pickup.

This ^^^^. That's why I love manual tranmissions. You can be right smack middle in that sweet spot when driving around. With a little blip of the throttle, you accelerate instantly.

If you have aftermarket sway bars, it's even more fun going around corners. I like it when people think they can keep up with me in turns. I always see them slow down trying to navigate the turn as they lean in getting smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror. Fun fun fun!

tstodii · 12-10-2019, 09:34 AM

I've moved on from the Camaro, but this site has such great people I still drop by every couple of days and peruse so my story isn't in a Camaro but in my '18 Q60 RS400.

Sorry for the long story :(

As I was driving home yesterday on a major freeway I passed a gentleman in a white Chevy EconoBox who was in the fast lane since he was going slower than I wanted. I didn't overtake him like a butt head or anything, just a normal pass with plenty of distance b/w us. He proceeded to floor it so he could pass me(I wasn't really accelerating any longer as I reached my cruising speed). After that he could be seen dangerously weaving in and out of traffic and riding peoples bumpers like he was being towed. Well we happen to get off at the same exit but he chose the left most turn lane that goes right. I chose the right lane that had more traffic. This line moves faster since you can turn right on red in the right most lane. I was able to go after just a few seconds but he had to sit for quite a while. I made it about 5 miles down the road and could see the turn in for my neighborhood. Next thing I know here comes Angry EconoBox flying up on my rear almost nailing me. Side note - the car is Dynamic Sunstone Red so it's not like he didn't see it. So this upset me just a little b/c we are now near where kids cross the road and such but he is driving super recklessly. He's now behind me and I need to turn in to my neighborhood. There is traffic in the lane next to me so he has no choice but to stay behind me. I proceed to let off the gas to slow down and make sure to be like little ole gramma who can only take turns at 5mph when you could easily do it at 25... Poor guy about had a heart attack looking for a way to pass me again but he couldn't.

Call me Richard Petty but I find it funny when people drive like complete butt holes with no regard for others around them and then get slowed way down for a bit.

12-07-2019, 03:43 PM	#15
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Have it happen all the time; I'll pass someone in their mini van, SUV, Civic, etc. etc. that had been perfectly content riding in the right lane doing the speed limit, next thing I know they are coming up on me fast, so I move over and let them pass. Maintaining the speed I normally cruise at (80-90), next thing I know, I'm passing them again a couple miles down the road. The one's I really get a kick out of are those who've I passed a second time only to look my mirror and see them coming up fast again. Happens all the time in my Corvette as well, guess it's just something about these type cars that triggers something in others to try and prove 'something', whatever that may be .. or it's just that their petty jealousy get's the better of them .. lol. Regardless of the 'why', when it happens, I usually just maintain my speed and let them do their thing .. unless there is very little to no traffic and I'm feeling like having a little fun __________________ Last edited by Welker2; 12-08-2019 at 12:09 PM.

12-07-2019, 06:13 PM	#16
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I've only had a honda, a couple subarus and a pick up truck screw around with me. Other than that just people yelling at me to rev it or spin the tires. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

12-08-2019, 10:05 PM	#20
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,737	Around my car it seems like every single Mustang will challenge me, no matter the engine. Also get a lot of Honda and other fart can imports trying to get frisky. But you can't always judge a book by it's cover. Had a guy in an old and beat up primer black 1990's Honda Civic hatchback pull up next to me once. Right before the light changed he hit the 2 stage and I could tell that thing was a monster. Flames, popping, and what sounded like a damn jumbo jet getting ready for take off. Once the light changed he was freaking gone. Glad I didn't try that time. Putting together a cheap chinese turbo build into just about anything is getting very easy and much more common these days. You never know who is going to stomp you. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

12-08-2019, 10:41 PM	#21
GAD Drives: Silver 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Knoxville Posts: 225	I hate all the grandpa sports car drivers in my city. Every Sunday is like a car show. Every nice muscle car you could imagine. All polished up and going 5 under the speed limit in the slow lane. Can never get anyone to bite. 1 time I had a guy in a sexy C7 reving at me. I’d rev at him. We would gas it and let off, laughing our asses off the whole time because of the cop 30 ft in front of us. Hah. __________________ 2014 Silver 2SS L99 with Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LT Headers, Kooks Cat-less 3” exhaust, TS Stage 3.2 VVT CAM, Circle D 3200 Stall, E85 Kit, FIC 850cc injectors and Elite Engineering Catch Can. Dynoed at 478rwhp.

12-08-2019, 10:29 AM	#18
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 706	around here its the trucks also. squeeze the bully dog. the part that scares me is they act like it handles thhe curves also, I like screwing with the lexus, masserati, bmw, etc. get up behind them and see if they can shake me or get over.

12-08-2019, 05:55 PM	#19
fly2hip8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 342	One weird thing I noticed if i'm the last to a four way stop people will wait and wave me to go first.

12-09-2019, 09:24 AM	#22
LEGOspeed Banned Drives: Chev Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Us Posts: 11	Because they can.

12-09-2019, 12:22 PM	#24
jprodun1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 171 View My Garage	Since i’m mostly commuting on the streets, it’s not so much passing as tailgating. Still annoying, but it’s a matter of applying a little more throttle and they’re gone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12-10-2019, 09:34 AM	#28
tstodii Drives: White 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 208	I've moved on from the Camaro, but this site has such great people I still drop by every couple of days and peruse so my story isn't in a Camaro but in my '18 Q60 RS400. Sorry for the long story :( As I was driving home yesterday on a major freeway I passed a gentleman in a white Chevy EconoBox who was in the fast lane since he was going slower than I wanted. I didn't overtake him like a butt head or anything, just a normal pass with plenty of distance b/w us. He proceeded to floor it so he could pass me(I wasn't really accelerating any longer as I reached my cruising speed). After that he could be seen dangerously weaving in and out of traffic and riding peoples bumpers like he was being towed. Well we happen to get off at the same exit but he chose the left most turn lane that goes right. I chose the right lane that had more traffic. This line moves faster since you can turn right on red in the right most lane. I was able to go after just a few seconds but he had to sit for quite a while. I made it about 5 miles down the road and could see the turn in for my neighborhood. Next thing I know here comes Angry EconoBox flying up on my rear almost nailing me. Side note - the car is Dynamic Sunstone Red so it's not like he didn't see it. So this upset me just a little b/c we are now near where kids cross the road and such but he is driving super recklessly. He's now behind me and I need to turn in to my neighborhood. There is traffic in the lane next to me so he has no choice but to stay behind me. I proceed to let off the gas to slow down and make sure to be like little ole gramma who can only take turns at 5mph when you could easily do it at 25... Poor guy about had a heart attack looking for a way to pass me again but he couldn't. Call me Richard Petty but I find it funny when people drive like complete butt holes with no regard for others around them and then get slowed way down for a bit.