Bryce

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A+ for acting. I don't see why these retards don't slam on the brakes harder. The driver actually gets on the brakes before she makes contact while reversing, lol! This seems like a bad idea to attempt in a crowded area where there are obviously lots of witnesses around. Also, I'm actually looking into the most feasible way of running a dash cam, either via a phone mount or a cheap go pro.

NA6C-Guy

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I'm trying to imagine how I would react in a situation like that. Not only did they hit my ------- car, but then they are going to lie to my face and try to screw me. I'm not sure if my rage could be contained. It's like a combination of my two least favorite people, thieves and liars. And they have the nerve to do it in broad daylight, and right to my face.

Gryff

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People like these are the scum of the human race. That is all I have to say.

FRT_Fun

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They should be shot on the spot.

TurboTim

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Worked fine for my eyeballs. Even though kitty was into the screen IT was still 3Dish

Braineack

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try zooming out there, buddy.

Doppelgänger

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Speaking of shitty drivers, have I ever mentioned that I hate cab drivers? I don't know about other cities, but here in Atlanta, they are all ********. So anyway, I'm heading home from work yesterday and as I approach a shopping center, a car pulls across my direction of travel making a left out of the complex. I lift off the throttle as a precaution. Not but 2 seconds later some fucking dirkadirka cabbie comes flying out of the same exit, also making a left but now I am much closer and have to slam on the brakes and pull to the right side of my lane (3 lanes in my direction and a car next to me). Because I am in the left lane, I am in the last lane this asshole has to clear and I barely miss him. Fuck these cabbies. After verifying there was no traffic coming in the opposing lanes, I drop to first gear and initiate a shift-lock to rotate my car arouynd in the r-lane (this is like 20ft after clearing the fucking taxi), get the car turned around and tear *** after him. As soon as I got close to him, he jams on the brakes and dives into the r-lane to avoid me. So I pass him, hit the brakes, dive into the r-lane in front of him and wait. He comes creeping up in the middle lane and right before he gets to me, he jumps into the far right lane...right as a van is passing him and almost hits the van. At this point, he floors the throttle in a feeble attempt to accelerate his POS Crown Vic thinking his 50rwhp might get him somewhere. Easy prey. So I jump behind him. Now he goes on the offensive and starts to try to lose me by making random turns and lane changes at the last minute. I spent about 10 minutes just following him around giving him threatening hand gestures. I really wanted to cut him off, get out of the car and spit in his face....I really really did....

These are the times I NEED a camera in the car. I really want to get a high capacity GoPro to stick on my dash..

Preluding

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I find it kinda hilarious that in both scam videos...the car that backs into them is actually I really nice ride....One being an acura and the other a BMW...

You'd think that those people wouldn't be the ones pulling the scams...

Vashthestampede

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You wouldn't? I would. That's probably how they got the car #1, plus it probably helps their case when they hit someone in a mazda/nissan/honda/etc. They "appear" more sophisticated and educated NOT to do that type of thing.

When I was DD'ing the miata I would have the camera on probably 75% of the time. I'd just delete the video if there was nothing worth keeping. I mainly used it in preparation for getting pulled over for whatever the reason may be. Just loosen the **** and turn it toward the window as the cop comes up to the window. Go ahead sir, try and ---- with me today.

If I ever had someone suddenly slam on the brakes and THEN BACK INTO ME........god help them. Or should I say god help me, cause I'd probably get arrested for assault.

rleete

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How do you think they afford those cars? Scumbags deserve to have the ---- beat out of them.

devin mac

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this shirt arrived in the mail today. random woot win.

ThatGuy85

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That's it. I am officially getting a dash-mount camera now.. Any suggestions?

jeff_man

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Preluding

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I'm looking for suggestions as well now....something cheap and semi clear.

Doppelgänger

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I don't know why, but I LOVE NES music covered by various machines...

samnavy

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New thread incoming... stand by.

Joe Perez

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Based on my admittedly small sample size (three), I conclude that 100% of taxi drivers in Bremen, Germany are former WRC champions. And I don't mind this one bit.

They also drive Mercs that all seem to have between 200-300,000 kms on the odometer, yet are in far better shape than a week-old NYC cab.





On a related note, here is a bronze statue of a chicken standing on a cat standing on a dog standing on a mule, just outside a very old church:

Torkel

If memory serves me right, Merc had a seperat assembly line for the Taxi-model, with some minor changes from the original car to make it just a little toughter. They don't anymore, btw.

Random pic:

vehicular

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This is my stunned face.

Joe Perez

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I can believe that. I was really amazed by how quiet, firm and comfortable the taxis were, despite their age, even on cobblestone roads. One of them had a bit of transmission slippage when starting from a stop (this was always a drag launch, mind you) and its CEL was on, but no unusual engine or chassis noises, no squeaks or rattles from the interior, etc.

The drivers also seemed to have a much more professional attitude towards their cars. They were all uncluttered, organized, and meticulously clean both inside and out. In one, I spotted a box in the boot containing paper towels, glass gleaner, a windshield squeegee, and other cleaning products. You'd never see that sort of thing in the US.

It's so interesting when stereotypes turn out to be entirely accurate.