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KnightRiderSS · 07-16-2011, 07:33 PM

I did this sort of the other day to a mustang...came up behind him going fast so he speed up before I could pass him...let him speed in front of me to be cop bait

E.T. · 07-16-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cristoff

Based on your sig, they probably just wanted another look at you. I know I'd try to chase you down...

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Originally Posted by liquidsmoke

I do this all the time but slightly different. People think they are using me as bait, but really I am using them. I call it the sling shot.

I drive the same route everyday and I mark every spot a cop has ever camped out at.
I make sure the car following me isn't too far behind and I always slow down and get behind them and switch to the middle lane when I reach a known spot.
I've seen quite a few fall for this and get pulled over instead of me because they want to be the leader or trying to race me.

LOL, that's devious

mastertypodemon · 07-17-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by angie7

My speed was set at 83 in a 70. So not super fast but fast enough. I would pass these cars like they were standing still then all of a sudden they would catch up and stay about 3-4 car lengths behind me. If I changed lanes, they followed. It was kinda weird. Almost like they were saying "if a cop is ahead, they are going to nail the camaro first"

Anyone else notice this?

I usually wait for a bait car to fly by me, then keep about 100-150ft back. So yeah, you could be 100% right.

Revo1 · 07-17-2011, 11:51 PM

You're onto them now LOL

ArkySS · 07-18-2011, 09:21 AM

Someone's got to be the rabbit!

CamaroKid300 · 07-18-2011, 10:49 AM

Just got back from a 400 mile trip all interstate and I try to not take point. But I do follow someone if they are taking point and keep up with them.

I will take point if I'm in the middle lane. For some reason I feel safer there.

Tessa · 07-18-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Sheeple man, sheeple.

Something about the combination of this and your avatar just made me LOL.

Sterling · 07-18-2011, 12:10 PM

When I was in the Army(Ft Detrick, MD) I had a roommate in the barracks that was sooooo paranoid. One day he came back and told me that a bunch of people kept following him on the highway, every time he sped up, they would speed up to keep up with him. He was convinced that it had someting to do with him being black... like they were after him or something... He had never heard of people following the fastest car on the road in hopes that he will keep the cops attention away from them. I had a good laugh about that one before explaining it to him.

c_LoW29 · 07-18-2011, 12:13 PM

I see the cop pulling over the car behind you before he pulls you over its easier for them to get the one in the back anyways.

kaveduck · 07-18-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristoff

Based on your sig, they probably just wanted another look at you. I know I'd try to chase you down...

^^^^^^

lolcamaro · 07-18-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

lol, i thought this thread was about a show called Bait Car that is based out of Las Vegas and they used a camaro.

this

Bond · 07-18-2011, 12:30 PM

Yep... Sheep.
I hate 'em.

Now if they'd take turns with you on cop-watch... Different story!

n116ebo · 07-18-2011, 12:34 PM

We call the lead car "bear bait" here in Texas. Always good to have at least one person in front of you when speeding.

cab2g · 07-18-2011, 12:50 PM

people typically don't use me as a bait car. It's hard to go 130 MPH

kidding. But seriously, I haven't noticed this yet. But then again, I rarely go more than 9 MPH over the speed limit.

07-16-2011, 07:33 PM	#29
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	I did this sort of the other day to a mustang...came up behind him going fast so he speed up before I could pass him...let him speed in front of me to be cop bait __________________

07-17-2011, 11:51 PM	#32
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	You're onto them now LOL __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

07-18-2011, 09:21 AM	#33
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	Someone's got to be the rabbit! __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

07-18-2011, 10:49 AM	#34
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	Just got back from a 400 mile trip all interstate and I try to not take point. But I do follow someone if they are taking point and keep up with them. I will take point if I'm in the middle lane. For some reason I feel safer there. __________________ Stock...For Now.

07-18-2011, 12:10 PM	#36
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	When I was in the Army(Ft Detrick, MD) I had a roommate in the barracks that was sooooo paranoid. One day he came back and told me that a bunch of people kept following him on the highway, every time he sped up, they would speed up to keep up with him. He was convinced that it had someting to do with him being black... like they were after him or something... He had never heard of people following the fastest car on the road in hopes that he will keep the cops attention away from them. I had a good laugh about that one before explaining it to him. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

07-18-2011, 12:13 PM	#37
c_LoW29 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 2,412 View My Garage	I see the cop pulling over the car behind you before he pulls you over its easier for them to get the one in the back anyways.

07-18-2011, 12:30 PM	#40
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	Yep... Sheep. I hate 'em. Now if they'd take turns with you on cop-watch... Different story! __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

07-18-2011, 12:34 PM	#41
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 633 View My Garage	We call the lead car "bear bait" here in Texas. Always good to have at least one person in front of you when speeding.

07-18-2011, 12:50 PM	#42
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	people typically don't use me as a bait car. It's hard to go 130 MPH kidding. But seriously, I haven't noticed this yet. But then again, I rarely go more than 9 MPH over the speed limit. __________________

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