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2Muchmark · 06-14-2009, 12:52 AM

I've discovered a fun trick to do with my Camaro..

Lots of people seem to want to race. Some of these people are drving respectable cars and could probably come close to kicking my ass, but most are just people who added a noisy mufler to their cars and who now they they are "cool". Even worse these guys always think they have something to prove.

Do this:

The next time a dweeb is reving his engine and licking his chops at you challenging you to a race, take an agressive stance: Hold your steering wheel at the top so he can see it, drop your right hand to your shifter even if its an automatic, and look like you're ready to race too. Be subtle and cool about it though - after all, you're driving a Camaro. No need to show off.

And now... 3...2...1.... DO NOTHING!

When the light turns green watch watch him redline his engine and drive away like an idiot, while you gently press the gas and drive normally. Don't forget - you already won the COOL. No need to win the "Race". That sucker just spent $10 of gas in 5 seconds, caused $100 worth of damage to his gearbox, and with luck just earned himself a ticket.

Cool Trick!

Tamarahaz · 06-14-2009, 12:58 AM

1976Bee · 06-14-2009, 01:00 AM

yep. best to destroy them Rice cakes at the track. no need for tickets, or tearing up our own rides.

eapoll11 · 06-14-2009, 01:03 AM

Ha i was in the same situation,obviously no with a camaro, but he was lookign at me (i was in the right lane mind u planning on turn right) and the light turned green i turned and he took off, before was able to come out of the turn i seen a copper turn on his lights that was hiding in a parking lot...

RJT-Maro · 06-14-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eapoll11

Ha i was in the same situation,obviously no with a camaro, but he was lookign at me (i was in the right lane mind u planning on turn right) and the light turned green i turned and he took off, before was able to come out of the turn i seen a copper turn on his lights that was hiding in a parking lot...

NightmareSS · 06-14-2009, 02:18 AM

f that...im racing

LS3SSRS · 06-14-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Muchmark

I've discovered a fun trick to do with my Camaro..

Lots of people seem to want to race. Some of these people are drving respectable cars and could probably come close to kicking my ass, but most are just people who added a noisy mufler to their cars and who now they they are "cool". Even worse these guys always think they have something to prove.

Do this:

The next time a dweeb is reving his engine and licking his chops at you challenging you to a race, take an agressive stance: Hold your steering wheel at the top so he can see it, drop your right hand to your shifter even if its an automatic, and look like you're ready to race too. Be subtle and cool about it though - after all, you're driving a Camaro. No need to show off.

And now... 3...2...1.... DO NOTHING!

When the light turns green watch watch him redline his engine and drive away like an idiot, while you gently press the gas and drive normally. Don't forget - you already won the COOL. No need to win the "Race". That sucker just spent $10 of gas in 5 seconds, caused $100 worth of damage to his gearbox, and with luck just earned himself a ticket.

Cool Trick!

exactly my plan lol

DarricSS · 06-14-2009, 04:05 AM

Even better, let the guy slow down and meet you at the next light and give him a thumbs up that you are ready...and do it to him all over again and really make him look like a toolbox...

mikenmar · 06-14-2009, 10:41 AM

I'm sure it's amusing, but you're better off not encouraging people to behave like jackasses, even if you aren't.

If that guy hits someone, you're going to feel partly guilty.

ljustin293 · 06-14-2009, 10:43 AM

sykb47l · 06-14-2009, 10:49 AM

I do the same except i dont drive off at all. I just sit in the intersect.

SicSix6 · 06-14-2009, 10:51 AM

ummmmm????????
This was an interesting post. Not really sure of the point. Is it kinda like throwing the footballl to your friend and instead of throwing it when you move your arm, you let the ball fall behind you.

SQUALO · 06-14-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Muchmark

I've discovered a fun trick to do with my Camaro..

Lots of people seem to want to race. Some of these people are drving respectable cars and could probably come close to kicking my ass, but most are just people who added a noisy mufler to their cars and who now they they are "cool". Even worse these guys always think they have something to prove.

Do this:

The next time a dweeb is reving his engine and licking his chops at you challenging you to a race, take an agressive stance: Hold your steering wheel at the top so he can see it, drop your right hand to your shifter even if its an automatic, and look like you're ready to race too. Be subtle and cool about it though - after all, you're driving a Camaro. No need to show off.

And now... 3...2...1.... DO NOTHING!

When the light turns green watch watch him redline his engine and drive away like an idiot, while you gently press the gas and drive normally. Don't forget - you already won the COOL. No need to win the "Race". That sucker just spent $10 of gas in 5 seconds, caused $100 worth of damage to his gearbox, and with luck just earned himself a ticket.

Cool Trick!

That's what they did in the "Hyundai Accent" Commercial, where the guy & girl pull up to the light in their cars, rev the engines, and proceed calmly

Arch · 06-14-2009, 11:46 AM

This has always been my plan once I get my car.. not going to stupid ass impromptu drag races on city roads.

06-14-2009, 12:52 AM	#1
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	I've discovered a fun trick to do with my Camaro.. I've discovered a fun trick to do with my Camaro.. Lots of people seem to want to race. Some of these people are drving respectable cars and could probably come close to kicking my ass, but most are just people who added a noisy mufler to their cars and who now they they are "cool". Even worse these guys always think they have something to prove. Do this: The next time a dweeb is reving his engine and licking his chops at you challenging you to a race, take an agressive stance: Hold your steering wheel at the top so he can see it, drop your right hand to your shifter even if its an automatic, and look like you're ready to race too. Be subtle and cool about it though - after all, you're driving a Camaro. No need to show off. And now... 3...2...1.... DO NOTHING! When the light turns green watch watch him redline his engine and drive away like an idiot, while you gently press the gas and drive normally. Don't forget - you already won the COOL. No need to win the "Race". That sucker just spent $10 of gas in 5 seconds, caused $100 worth of damage to his gearbox, and with luck just earned himself a ticket. Cool Trick!

06-14-2009, 02:18 AM	#6
NightmareSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 92 300zx 2001 Ram Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 1,388	f that...im racing __________________

06-14-2009, 04:05 AM	#8
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	Even better, let the guy slow down and meet you at the next light and give him a thumbs up that you are ready...and do it to him all over again and really make him look like a toolbox... __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

06-14-2009, 10:49 AM	#11
sykb47l Drives: 73' VW Bug Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 761	I do the same except i dont drive off at all. I just sit in the intersect. __________________

06-14-2009, 10:51 AM	#12
SicSix6 The Demon Photographer Drives: 2010 1SS IOM Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 756 View My Garage	ummmmm???????? This was an interesting post. Not really sure of the point. Is it kinda like throwing the footballl to your friend and instead of throwing it when you move your arm, you let the ball fall behind you. __________________ 1SS IOM LS3, GM 4-pack guages, SLP SS Front Emblem, Roto-Fab CAI, Solo Performance Mach X Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Throw Shifter

06-14-2009, 12:58 AM	#2
Tamarahaz Drives: ordered 2010 ABM L99 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA Posts: 36 View My Garage

06-14-2009, 01:00 AM	#3
1976Bee Bumblebee Drives: 2010 Yellow w/ Black 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 117 View My Garage	yep. best to destroy them Rice cakes at the track. no need for tickets, or tearing up our own rides.

06-14-2009, 01:03 AM	#4
eapoll11 Drives: ordered 2lt/rs cgm Join Date: May 2009 Location: nw sub. of chicago Posts: 143	Ha i was in the same situation,obviously no with a camaro, but he was lookign at me (i was in the right lane mind u planning on turn right) and the light turned green i turned and he took off, before was able to come out of the turn i seen a copper turn on his lights that was hiding in a parking lot...

06-14-2009, 10:41 AM	#9
mikenmar Drives: Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 232	I'm sure it's amusing, but you're better off not encouraging people to behave like jackasses, even if you aren't. If that guy hits someone, you're going to feel partly guilty.

06-14-2009, 10:43 AM	#10
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage

06-14-2009, 11:46 AM	#14
Arch Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 81	This has always been my plan once I get my car.. not going to stupid ass impromptu drag races on city roads. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - (4/26/09) 2000, Order accepted by GM - (5-25-09) 2500, Order preferenced (5-26-09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5-27-09) 3100, Order available to sequence (06-19-09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6-19-09 TPW 6/29 3400, Order broadcast (06-26-09) 3800, Order produced (07-02-09) VIN#2G1FK1EJ0A9123941 4000, Available to ship (07-02-09) 4104, Bailment Invoice (07-03-09) 4200, Shipped (7-07-09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7-09-09)

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