Illegal driving tips....

[instantkevin]

Saw the post "I f*cked up my Camaro @ 120" by 94CamaroZ28 and I figured it would be good to share some tips with each other for those of us who frequently street race, or drive significanlty faster than the speed limit. I should preface this by saying that, yes it is "dumb" to drive like that but it is also dumb to jump off a bridge with a life-size rubber band strapped to your feet, but people do it anyway for the thrill. The fact of the matter is it happens. I almost always drive fast. 85mph on the highway is slow for me. But I still consider myself a safe driver. To some (who doesn't understand) this may sound like a contradiction. Anyway, the following are my tips:

When you are speeding:
1-Wear your seatbelt: obvious, but many will forget.
2-when on the highway,slow down when driving over hills: cops like to set speed traps right on the other side cause you can't see them till your within range of their radar. Motorcycle cops often like to sit under overpasses.
3-Watch onramps as you pass by them on the highway:Sometimes (more rare though) cops sit on the on ramp and clock you as you pass. If you see them before you're in front of them you'll have time to slow down.
4-Get a radar detector: the first time it saves you it will pay for itself. Learn what the false alarms sound like. For example, when you drive by certain places it will go off everytime (like clock-work), those are false alarms. Cops in different areas use different types of radar, the alarm will sound differently. Learn about Instant-On radar. If you don't have patience for the constantly beeping noises, don't waste your money. Buy a BEL detector and get one with SWS (safety warning system).
5-Never! Never! run red lights or stops signs. Unless you have a death wish.
6-Remember, you are not the only one with blind spots: especially on the highway. You should always feel vulnerable when you are is someone's blind spot. Bad stuff happens. You'll be amazed at the number of people who only check their mirrors and not their blindspots.
7-If your speeding on the highway (like 120mph) turn your brights on(even if it's daytime)! People are 10 times more likely to see you coming which will keep them from moving into your lane to pass someone. Flashing the brights help too.
8-If you're speeding on the highway (in the left lane, where you should be), getting ready to pass a couple of cars, if the car on your right is also rapidly approaching the car in front of it, chances are they'll want to get into your lane to pass the slow car. Watch them carefully, get ready to brake.
9-Know your streets: you probably take the same routes pretty often. Learn where the cops like to sit.
10-Use a decoy: if your taking a long trip on the highway and there are other people speeding too (95mph, for example), let them get in front of you. Follow them about 1/16th of a mile behind, if cops are ahead, they will clock them before you. Sometimes, there will be a whole group of cars speeding... this is always fun.
11-Try to avoid passing 18 wheelers in the right lane: they almost always get back over there. They know they're slow, be patient.
11- Anticipate when other people are going to brake. Look ahead of the car in front of you. You should be aware of whats in front of them.

Can't think of anythin else I do, right now. Maybe some more later. What tips do you have, if any?

[4onFloor]

i use tip #10 all the time. it got me out of a very hefty speeding ticket one time.

i was rode tripping with a couple guys last year and a ford escort was trying show me up by riding my bumper i set the cruise at bout 100mph and as i came around a curve i saw a highway patrol sitting at the bottom of the hill so i slammed on the brakes. the ford went around my doing about 90 or 100.

i know the cop clocked me first, but i came to an almost complete stop in the rode and waited for the cop to pull out. he got tired of waiting on me and went after the other guy instead

[burnM]

10-Use a decoy: if your taking a long trip on the highway and there are other people speeding too (95mph, for example), let them get in front of you. Follow them about 1/16th of a mile behind, if cops are ahead, they will clock them before you. Sometimes, there will be a whole group of cars speeding... this is always fun.

^^^ I have a term for that..... "SPEED BITCH" .... that's saved me a few tickets

Don't take a flasher for granted. You never know when someone's going to change their mind.

Using the sidewalk as a passing lane is a no-no.

Hit the brakes BEFORE pulling into a parking lot. Nothing grabs attention better than lifting a wheel or two off the ground.

Driving lights are always a good idea if you plan on speeding at night, especially on backroads where wildlife can be unpredictable.

NEVER EVER speed in a school zone..... too much risk for everyone involved.

I like the idea of sharing tips like this..... if you're going to be a dumbass, do it properly

I have to agree with Kevin, [quote] I should preface this by saying that, yes it is "dumb" to drive like that but it is also dumb to jump off a bridge with a life-size rubber band strapped to your feet, but people do it anyway for the thrill. [quote]

[Cro]

You know you blind people when you use your brights?? If someone has their brights on and blinds me and pisses me off i just might want to hit them...

[instantkevin]

"Speed Bitch" ... lol.. i like that
"if you're going to be a dumbass, do it properly" -lol...this one goes in my quote book

yea.. brights are sometimes annoying. But most of the time you can still see where you're going... so let me see.... annoy someone or total a couple of cars... hmm.. this is a hard one... I'll get back to you on that one.

[hellraiser319]

**#12 dont speed in a red car

[vettemaan]

STREET RACING KILLS

Idiots.

[vettemaan]

Although when we were comming back form laguna seca last year we were in a group of 2 C5's 2 Audi TT's an M3 and a Turbo Jetta all going 115 for atleast 30-45 mins tell the freeway split up wasnt really racing tho, just the "Speed bitch" thing

[Faze2183]

classic

[Savage Messiah]

Originally Posted by hellraiser319

**#12 dont speed in a red car

ya

[Chevyracincamaro]

the best tip you can practice: TALK TO COPS!!! they pull you over, they write the tickets, they know where they sit and wait for speeders. be nice and talk to em, ask em how they like the job and what they do. trust me, if you get someone talking they will give up information. Sun Tzu's first rule of war: know your enemy...

also, if ya speed, dont dip in and out of traffic. cops dont like that and will be more likely to stop you if you are driving recklessly. a lot of cops that i have talked to say they only really car about excessive speeding, unless the car is endangering other drivers...

[drvngstorm05]

Originally Posted by hellraiser319

**#12 dont speed in a red car

my car's only half red, but i still know wut ur talkin bout. i got 2 tickets under my belt...

[Savage Messiah]

Originally Posted by drvngstorm05

my car's only half red

LOL

[sykotic1]

the most important thing for any racer is to know your car. you should know whatll happen if you hafta hit the brakes at 110, or whether or not you can make that 10 yard gap to weave through traffic.

[ridge_runner]

damn im must be lucky....ive been driving for about 2 yrs now and have not had one ticket at all.... just one warning for doin 66 in a 40 but i always speed.. i joke my friends all the time cause they all have alot of tickets... it really gets them... its funny