Had my dumb moment for the year.

Need4Camaro · 10-06-2019, 09:53 PM

Coming off the freeway, the offramp puts me in the far left lane on a double left turn lane. There was a car to my right on the access road taking the outer left turn lane so I couldn't merge over. I stopped at the light to wait to make my left turn. After this, I had a right turn I needed to make about 1/8th a mile down from the intersection I was sitting at.

I get a green and start making my left turn, as does the car in the outer turn lane. He seemed far enough back so I started accelerating and put on my signal... ...he accelerated and matched me. I should have backed down but instead I dropped it into second and started leaving him pretty good but he caught on and thought I was racing him and he nailed the gas and caught right back up with me. I was only giving it about half gas. I think it was a turbo civic, not sure though. My turn was coming up so I hit the brakes and let him go.

There is probably a ricer lurking about thinking he killed an SS... Sorry guys!

caSStro18 · 10-06-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Coming off the freeway, the offramp puts me in the far left lane on a double left turn lane. There was a car to my right on the access road taking the outer left turn lane so I couldn't merge over. I stopped at the light to wait to make my left turn. After this, I had a right turn I needed to make about 1/8th a mile down from the intersection I was sitting at.

I get a green and start making my left turn, as does the car in the outer turn lane. He seemed far enough back so I started accelerating and put on my signal... ...he accelerated and matched me. I should have backed down but instead I dropped it into second and started leaving him pretty good but he caught on and thought I was racing him and he nailed the gas and caught right back up with me. I was only giving it about half gas. I think it was a turbo civic, not sure though. My turn was coming up so I hit the brakes and let him go.

There is probably a ricer lurking about thinking he killed an SS... Sorry guys!

But I bet that Civic sounded like a little fart machine about to blow up while your SS, even at half throttle, sounded a million times better! It’s like little dog syndrome. Those little cars are loud and obnoxious. I can’t understand those people. It’s like putting headers on my lawnmower.

LT4Greg · 10-06-2019, 11:17 PM

No problem as it has happened to me in my SS and ZL1! If an idiot wants to race and you don’t then let them go and yes he probably is bragging about outrunning an SS to his fartcan/import buddies. Most of the time I’m driving in cruise mode unless I’m going to work or in a rush to get somewhere. It’s better the other person get a ticket for speeding than me is the way I think. Most of the time I’m driving in the Z, I have people in SUVs, trucks and some imports giving me a hassle on the road like they can’t stand for me to pass and get around them. That’s what upsets me but that’s everyday drivers where I am and I’m sure everywhere else!

crosive · 10-07-2019, 02:31 AM

I had this problem everytime I drove the SS until I debadged it, then literally nothing.

now that I have a zl1 (still badged), it's back. everybody and their brother either thinks they have something faster and want to prove it, or they just want to see what I have. Mostly hick rednecks in loud ass no muffled trucks or 4-different-colors-of-primer civics with exhausts bigger than their rims.

Blue_6.2 · 10-07-2019, 05:20 AM

I call these people "competitors".

For them, every stop light is the starting line of a race, and usually they are the only one racing. I find competitors in minivans, rental cars, economy sedans and sometimes dump trucks. They shall not be vanquished, and it is vital (to them) that you know this.

arpad_m · 10-07-2019, 07:49 AM

Hope the "race" didn't end up on youtube for him to brag about the "win"...

Allez · 10-07-2019, 08:31 AM

Getting caught street racing in Maryland will cost you your license.

I get all types trying to get me to do something stupid - I just ignore them.

68Vette · 10-07-2019, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Coming off the freeway, the offramp puts me in the far left lane on a double left turn lane. There was a car to my right on the access road taking the outer left turn lane so I couldn't merge over. I stopped at the light to wait to make my left turn. After this, I had a right turn I needed to make about 1/8th a mile down from the intersection I was sitting at.

I get a green and start making my left turn, as does the car in the outer turn lane. He seemed far enough back so I started accelerating and put on my signal... ...he accelerated and matched me. I should have backed down but instead I dropped it into second and started leaving him pretty good but he caught on and thought I was racing him and he nailed the gas and caught right back up with me. I was only giving it about half gas. I think it was a turbo civic, not sure though. My turn was coming up so I hit the brakes and let him go.

There is probably a ricer lurking about thinking he killed an SS... Sorry guys!

Not a turbo, that was the VTECH kicking in!!!

Dagstar · 10-07-2019, 09:13 AM

I get a decent amount of knuckleheads flying by, revving, etc. when I'm just minding my own business.

Just the other day a kid in a later model VW Golf GLI with two or three passengers pull along side me, hit the gas, braked, then repeated a few times. I put down the window and said don't be stupid son. The particular road has a post office where a cop car sits about 70% of the time too and with my luck even if I just revved back at him, which isn't my style, they'd probably nab me for street racing. Not worth it.

nancygrl · 10-07-2019, 09:19 AM

Get it all the time. I just ignore 'em

FH212 · 10-07-2019, 10:55 AM

I had a Kia Optima turbo with nice wheels on it try with me on the freeway this weekend. Kept passing me, slowing down even with me and accelerating and slowing down even with me again. Me and my wife were laughing, jamming the radio maintaining my consistent 65MPH in the 65MPH zone..... lol

MackSteelPrivateEye · 10-07-2019, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Coming off the freeway, the offramp puts me in the far left lane on a double left turn lane. There was a car to my right on the access road taking the outer left turn lane so I couldn't merge over. I stopped at the light to wait to make my left turn. After this, I had a right turn I needed to make about 1/8th a mile down from the intersection I was sitting at.

I get a green and start making my left turn, as does the car in the outer turn lane. He seemed far enough back so I started accelerating and put on my signal... ...he accelerated and matched me. I should have backed down but instead I dropped it into second and started leaving him pretty good but he caught on and thought I was racing him and he nailed the gas and caught right back up with me. I was only giving it about half gas. I think it was a turbo civic, not sure though. My turn was coming up so I hit the brakes and let him go.

There is probably a ricer lurking about thinking he killed an SS... Sorry guys!

I hate it when I'm sitting at a light about to make a left turn and someone in a fart can Pod whos going straight starts making a lot of noise like they are trying to impress me. Somebody tell them that cars are extremely irritating to listen to.

enzia35 · 10-07-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FH212

I had a Kia Optima turbo with nice wheels on it try with me on the freeway this weekend. Kept passing me, slowing down even with me and accelerating and slowing down even with me again. Me and my wife were laughing, jamming the radio maintaining my consistent 65MPH in the 65MPH zone..... lol

Kia's are the literal worst.

crosive · 10-07-2019, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by enzia35

Kia's are the literal worst.

My daily is a turbo Kia

10-06-2019, 09:53 PM	#1
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,836	Had my dumb moment for the year. Coming off the freeway, the offramp puts me in the far left lane on a double left turn lane. There was a car to my right on the access road taking the outer left turn lane so I couldn't merge over. I stopped at the light to wait to make my left turn. After this, I had a right turn I needed to make about 1/8th a mile down from the intersection I was sitting at. I get a green and start making my left turn, as does the car in the outer turn lane. He seemed far enough back so I started accelerating and put on my signal... ...he accelerated and matched me. I should have backed down but instead I dropped it into second and started leaving him pretty good but he caught on and thought I was racing him and he nailed the gas and caught right back up with me. I was only giving it about half gas. I think it was a turbo civic, not sure though. My turn was coming up so I hit the brakes and let him go. There is probably a ricer lurking about thinking he killed an SS... Sorry guys!

10-06-2019, 11:17 PM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	No problem as it has happened to me in my SS and ZL1! If an idiot wants to race and you don’t then let them go and yes he probably is bragging about outrunning an SS to his fartcan/import buddies. Most of the time I’m driving in cruise mode unless I’m going to work or in a rush to get somewhere. It’s better the other person get a ticket for speeding than me is the way I think. Most of the time I’m driving in the Z, I have people in SUVs, trucks and some imports giving me a hassle on the road like they can’t stand for me to pass and get around them. That’s what upsets me but that’s everyday drivers where I am and I’m sure everywhere else! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

10-07-2019, 07:49 AM	#6
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,611 View My Garage	Hope the "race" didn't end up on youtube for him to brag about the "win"... __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18 Last edited by arpad_m; 10-07-2019 at 11:39 AM.

10-07-2019, 09:13 AM	#9
Dagstar Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 305	I get a decent amount of knuckleheads flying by, revving, etc. when I'm just minding my own business. Just the other day a kid in a later model VW Golf GLI with two or three passengers pull along side me, hit the gas, braked, then repeated a few times. I put down the window and said don't be stupid son. The particular road has a post office where a cop car sits about 70% of the time too and with my luck even if I just revved back at him, which isn't my style, they'd probably nab me for street racing. Not worth it. __________________ 2016 Gloss Black Camaro 1SS, A8, MRC, 6-Piston BBK Whipple, LT4 fueling, AlkyControl, Kooks, Borla, Roto Fab, Mightymouse, aFe, Apex, C7 Carbon, etc...

10-07-2019, 10:55 AM	#11
FH212 Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 889	I had a Kia Optima turbo with nice wheels on it try with me on the freeway this weekend. Kept passing me, slowing down even with me and accelerating and slowing down even with me again. Me and my wife were laughing, jamming the radio maintaining my consistent 65MPH in the 65MPH zone..... lol __________________ 2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

10-07-2019, 02:31 AM	#4
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I had this problem everytime I drove the SS until I debadged it, then literally nothing. now that I have a zl1 (still badged), it's back. everybody and their brother either thinks they have something faster and want to prove it, or they just want to see what I have. Mostly hick rednecks in loud ass no muffled trucks or 4-different-colors-of-primer civics with exhausts bigger than their rims.

10-07-2019, 05:20 AM	#5
Blue_6.2 Banned Drives: 2019 1SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Oxford, NC Posts: 183	I call these people "competitors". For them, every stop light is the starting line of a race, and usually they are the only one racing. I find competitors in minivans, rental cars, economy sedans and sometimes dump trucks. They shall not be vanquished, and it is vital (to them) that you know this.

10-07-2019, 08:31 AM	#7
Allez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 794	Getting caught street racing in Maryland will cost you your license. I get all types trying to get me to do something stupid - I just ignore them.

10-07-2019, 09:19 AM	#10
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Get it all the time. I just ignore 'em

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