cherrybeard Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 do any of you have problems with tailgaters in your escort. Because i have a few bits of filler on me bumper they must think i drive round in a shitter. almost true, but never the less it really grates me. Its not that im driving slow and i always drive at the speed limit or just past. So i have come up with (or stole) a coupla ideas, maybe people could comment on the effectiveness or legality of these measures - exhaust flamer (out of the question really unless you could really hide it and actually get summink that works?)- extra washer jets facing rearward maybe attatched to bottom of bumper (my personal favourite)- wheels like the car in greece i think which mangled the side of the other racers car, think it was through some sort of gorge?- text display screen (kinda like a parcel shelf brake light but can set it to say summink mean like 'eat bumper and die biatch and i hope you got insurance' could you fit all that in one go?) going back to the washer jet scenario, i reckon you could just fit an extra reservoir, motor and wiring an maybe just maybe fill it with brake fluid instead..........i said maybe other mayhem ideas which i dont think the smelly pigs would like- oil trap- spikeytirepuncturing ball things dropping down (james bond stylee)- lean out of window with preselected tool i.e. drill with attachment or simple crow bar and run it down the side of their car when they finally overtake.- punch them (also a personal favourite)- shout abuse (predetermined message with a variable input i.e. "you 'var' cuunt" and replace 'var' with their most distinguishing feature e.g. 'you fat cuunt', 'you old cuunt' seems a bit much maybe? do any of you drive with kids in the car? your kids not just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Just do the old handbrake trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 bit of a strange topic and as if you would make an oil trap, spike someones tyres, lean out the window with a drill..... or even punch them..... just do what i do... when i get tailgated, i just take my foot off the accelertor lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzetec Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Give them a brake test and blame it on a cat or various wildlife, or touch the brake pedal enough for the lights to come up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 If someone tailgates me i slow down to at least half the speed limit and flick down the rear view mirror so i don't have to look at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybeard Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 and as if you would make an oil trap, spike someones tyres, lean out the window with a drill..... or even punch them..... perfectly capable thankyou although the first two would cause problems for others as well so maybe not so good.another sensible option i left out and have been thinking of for montsh now is a few cameras around the car for a few more reasons than just people up my arris. Had my car driven into twice now in my own carpark and noone ever stops so i need something clear enough to catch their registration. Also just got the money through from a claim i made 18 months ago against a lorry driver who drove at me. Would have settled a lot sooner had i had a video of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Had a couple of scooters a few weeks ago nearly touching my bumper (30mph limit so it was probably there top speed)? came to the lights & they were that busy chatting & laughing to each other that one broke late & fell off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybeard Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Had a couple of scooters a few weeks ago nearly touching my bumper (30mph limit so it was probably there top speed)? came to the lights & they were that busy chatting & laughing to each other that one broke late & fell off. funny. my brother has a scooter and im ashamed to say he doesnt set a good example either and regularly comes off ruinin yet another fresh paint job and bits and bobs bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMark Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Give them a brake test and blame it on a cat or various wildlife, or touch the brake pedal enough for the lights to come up Done that a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.0Si Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 i found 10p once.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybeard Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 did you throw it at the person driving too close to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamb Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 get all of it everyday mostly boy racers or gits wanting to see if my escort is fast dont drive fast anyways so i just slow even more down or pull over let them through that emergency brake test sounds good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 slow down, any kind of slowing down is good,use the handbrake,jam on and make them hit u,or just make ur lights come on. or slow grandually down to half the speed limit,or just put ur middle finger up over ur left shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybeard Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 slow down, any kind of slowing down is good,use the handbrake,jam on and make them hit u,or just make ur lights come on. or slow grandually down to half the speed limit,or just put ur middle finger up over ur left shoulder few people commenting on the slight brake application. would it be too hard to wire up an extra switch that turns your brake lights on? possible incorporating a relay which cuts the power after 10 seconds or so to avoid the possibility of leaving it on by mistake. at least then you will know that the lights are on and dont have to guess how much pedal travel trips the lights without actually braking much and causing some damage to brake or engine components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4ffa Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 hahaha that happens to me a few times so all i do is let of the accelerator and go down a gear and it scares them when they get really close it does work not many people get close after you do that yeah you could do that would be pretty easy to wire up will so scare them get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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