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Old 02-28-08, 08:50 AM
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Wow...thats rediculous.
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Old 02-28-08, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 19psi
that's the first thing i was thinking... how are they going to deal with the random tuning issues that pop up on boosted cars, etc. hmmm wonder if i can get a job maintaining those cars for them.
lol, just throw them away? those cars came FREE anyway
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Old 02-28-08, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
I wonder how they are going to keep these cars maintained
new Chargers cost 20k so a free mustang or 350Z with expensive tires and a drinking habit will probably cost about the same, they did mention that the Cobra had 550hp after all the illegal mods where removed, doubt they where illegal but the cops don't need excess they just need modified sleepers and I would bet money that cops are not the best drivers, straight line not turns.

Just think about all the extra tickets that need to be written to justify the cars they confiscate
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Old 02-28-08, 09:22 AM
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I think this also creates an incentive for them to bust nicer modified vehicles over time. They wouldn't take a pos FWD Civic thats for sure
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Old 02-28-08, 09:45 PM
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First of all, the cop in the video was a pure A$$! HE had the persona of what we have come to hate in cops! Now here is the problem I have...I can totally see that cop in that car pulling up to a red light and start instigating a street race. I understand it's my fault it I bite but I can see some dirty tactics being used here. THere will be many tickets brought to court with the ticketed driver attempting to prove the officer was at fault also.

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Old 02-28-08, 10:10 PM
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I wonder if they sell back the cars later like how they do with their Crown Vics... that's gonna be a well maintained modified car. lol
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Old 02-28-08, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Then why put yourself in that position to start with by street racing? If you don't jump into the fire, you won't get burnt.

(I'm not talking about you specifically, of course, but just the concept of someone dumb enough to street race).
true, but i dont know, if the cops pull up acting like a jackass revving his engine and all that i would be tempted to go for it, most anyone would. alot of dirty tricks are gonna be used, not that they dont have dirty tricks now.
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Old 02-28-08, 10:26 PM
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my cousin did say he saw a skyline police car in the dallas metroplex.
He had me look it up but i couldnt find anything.
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