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Martin_1962

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Another scared car in front
« on: 03 April 2007, 19:52:25 »
Went to a nursery at dinner time - bought a plant and some garden ornaments for my parents

Pulled out after a BMW went past and I caught up, suddenly they wobbled around the road then stuck rigidly to speed limit - next 40 they slowed down before signs to 40.

Why does this keep happening?

At least twice recently have I had cars in front panic and change driving style!

PErhaps I should wear a white shirt ;D ;D
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #1 on: 03 April 2007, 19:54:09 »
If I feel particularly cruel, I wear the hi-vis jerkin I keep in boot (legal requirement in many countries to carry one)
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #2 on: 03 April 2007, 19:57:34 »
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If I feel particularly cruel, I wear the hi-vis jerkin I keep in boot (legal requirement in many countries to carry one)
I have to wear one at work & often travel home in it, haven't noticed any strange behaviour from other people, but then my motor's green...
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #3 on: 03 April 2007, 20:15:24 »
It appears that some forces have plain silver Omegas as traffic cars ;D
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #4 on: 03 April 2007, 20:16:20 »
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It appears that some forces have plain silver Omegas as traffic cars ;D
Milton Keynes for one ;)  (and they have a gun metal coloured one)
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #5 on: 03 April 2007, 20:16:21 »
A high vis jacket in a white facelift with lots of ariels has amazing effects....
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #6 on: 03 April 2007, 20:55:49 »
On Road Wars (Sky 108 11pm) they drive a star silver facelift CD - just like me - and I do wear a white shirt.  It's all part of the fun of being an Omega owner  ;D
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #7 on: 03 April 2007, 21:10:01 »
I get this often.  It's usually the dark colours that do it.  (not that mine is!)

My friend claimed that the reason he replaced his dark blue Meega with a brand new Lexus LS430 was because he was sick of being held up by 'law abiding' citizens!  Right.
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #8 on: 03 April 2007, 21:36:56 »
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It appears that some forces have plain silver Omegas as traffic cars ;D
Milton Keynes for one ;)  (and they have a gun metal coloured one)

Milton Keynes would come under Thames Valley Police and they are big Vauxhall users and are now switching over form Omegas to Vectras. I still think that they sould have marked Monaro VXrs  ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 03 April 2007, 21:38:37 »
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On Road Wars (Sky 108 11pm) they drive a star silver facelift CD - just like me - and I do wear a white shirt.  It's all part of the fun of being an Omega owner  ;D

It won't be a CD, it'll be an Omega V6 Special but it will look either a CD or CDX depending on the wheels and the lack of rear spoiler.
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #10 on: 03 April 2007, 21:43:31 »
Greater manchester have a couple of dark ones, I made a woman fill her trousers when I saw her on the fone and hit my horn

since the private number plate and irmscher grille fitting, not been able to play cops no more!
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #11 on: 03 April 2007, 21:54:29 »
Senators were far more fun for that sort of thing, I had a few giggles about a decade ago on one of the Senators I had.
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« Reply #12 on: 03 April 2007, 22:01:59 »
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It appears that some forces have plain silver Omegas as traffic cars ;D
Milton Keynes for one ;)  (and they have a gun metal coloured one)

Milton Keynes would come under Thames Valley Police and they are big Vauxhall users and are now switching over form Omegas to Vectras. I still think that they sould have marked Monaro VXrs  ;D
Yup, going over to Veccy turbos.  I heard a rumour that they were bunging an extra turbo in...
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #13 on: 03 April 2007, 22:33:30 »
This Thread Really Made Me Laugh

This Has Happened to me loads of times.

Might be as mine is a Silver CD facelift.

Craig
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Re: Another scared car in front
« Reply #14 on: 03 April 2007, 23:41:50 »
I came back from Stirling to Glasgow on Sunday - about a 40 mile run.

Xenon lights on full in the black omega - travelling all the way at 80mph not one person stayed out on the fast lane as i approached.

You gotta love the power  8-)
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