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THIS RIGHT HERE Everyone it seems is missing the point here. It's not that we are saying street racing shouldn't be legal, and we arent saying it's ok, but it completly to easy for a scumbag cop (which their are plenty of..) to push the line and bullshit his side, just like in my case. The law in a nutshell says "two cars side by side taking off from a stop, or a paced count while moving" and goes on further to say a pace car, etc. So how about you are going down the road, two people race, and you are in your modded car when the cop catches up, and they are doing 75-80 right beside you? All the call they got said was multiple vehicles racing, and now they are ticketing you as well? Don't think it's happened? I know 3 people in the Dayton area that have had this EXACT same thing happen. -Not saying you don't deserved to be punished if caught, and not saying it isn't dangerous. But I'm simply stating it's too easy to be found "guilty" on a bullshit ticket a cop wrote. The systems aren't kept in check anymore, and unfortunately it seems in society today we are all to willing to give up a bit of freedom for an added sense of "safety."

I think another issue on hand is too many cops wanting to look like the Knight in shining armor. They are willing to bend the truth to make themselves look good, because to be honest, why would someone in the court system take a suspect's word who is already trying to get out of the crime, over a cop's who (in the court's eye's) has no reason to lie about events? It's a flawed system with more and more cops being the kid who was picked on in high school and is looking for his own personal vengence, than to make sure things are done correctly. Shit, I remember my dad telling me stories of where he was drunk, get pulled over, and the cop would have him leave his car in a parking lot and give his ass a ride home. Given this was back in the late 60's early 70's and a different time, and he wouldn't be blackout, but over the limit.

Shit, that's still a fast car to me.

This doesn't seem like much of a revision to me. IIRC the last time I reviewed the law, if found guilty, it was a minimum suspension with no privileges for 6 months-3 years. 6 point violation and high-risk insurance. From the sounds of it now all they are adding is your car gets taken and a minimum suspension of a year and a more severe standing in the levels of law. I got tagged for street racing in May of '11, and it was a complete BS charge, and luckily I had the money for a damn good lawyer. In cases like mine, where it's a guy getting a BS ticket because of guilt by association and may not have the means to pay for it, what happens? I had an '01 T/A with exhaust. If I was driving let's say, a Ford Escape, he would have taken off after the Civic, and I would have been driving as usual. But instead with a legally modified car I was automatically assumed to be associated with the guy taking off, and therefore a criminal in the police officers eyes. All because some idiot in a civic hatch with no exhaust, neons, and a wing the size of a bench pulled up next to me at a red light and punched it, while I took off slowly as I normally would. So then I get pulled over and ticketed, car towed, no ride, etc., while the guy who actually did idiotic stuff runs, and gets off with nothing but a grin and cool story. While I get a ticket at age 19 that could severely impact my life and a family members'. I was very fortunate to have the money for a lawyer, and was even more fortunate that the judge actually somehow believed my side of the story. I'm not saying all street racers are innocent, and not saying it should be legal by any means. Not condoning it, etc. Just simply giving an alternate point of view that is rarely ever heard. I'll be the first to also say I street raced after that. But when I did I made damn sure it happened on a back country road with no one around but me and the guy who I was racing. Does that make it a crime still? Yes. But it is substantially safer to the public than on I-70.

I'll put $20 down that she gets the nomination as well. Really wouldn't surprise me one bit if she did. The choice of candidates on both sides in my opinion has been lackluster since the first Bush was around IMO. I'm no where near old enough to know, but from what I've gathered most people who are would agree.

It was definitely a pleasure coming out and meeting all of you. Nice setup you have Doc, and thanks for the invite. Going to have to do my best to make it out to the next one.

Gotcha. Know right where you are. Be there in 3 minutes approximately.

If I can find it I will, stopped for some refreshments and just checked this, have the address in my phone's GPS but it has yet to be of much help. I believe I am fairly close but not certain.

How late does this normally go on until? If I went tonight now would be the time.

If Ron Paul wasn't going to deal with the whole "age" issue then I'd say they should nominate him. But if it hasn't happened by now I dont think it ever will hahah. Gary Johnson '16

I am very tempted to head out at some point. I'd love to see the setup you've got along with the cars. Doesn't look like it'll work out tonight, but I'm going to have to keep my eyes open for the next one!

I've watched this twice. They throw in so many unrelated events that are likely 100% unrelated it's not funny. Not defending the racers, but a wreck involving an intoxicated driver? I'm not sure of the exact circumstances of it, but remember thinking "How the hell is this even related?" But they have it right about the big ass stupid "meets" for lack of better word, that have nothing but 16-18 second civics with cut springs and useless wings. Just my two cents though.

It seems like once a year I hear about this coming up. I always get my hopes up...but to no avail. All the petitions and stuff haven't done squat. It is hilarious when people come in to work for a front plate bracket with the "I just moved to Ohio, and never knew you had to have a front plate..why?"

I see you beat me to this. I was en route to finding it on my laptop. The similarities between the two's history is astounding...too astounding...

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2JZ Celica Supra. They look amazing when done right. Over the weight limit potentially 240/280 Datsun. Rb25 or Rb26 swapped. Older 300ZX with a newer T/T motor in it. Just my quick 2 cents. I've always wanted a 280Z with a full cage and RB26 in the bay, but that's just me. Also just saw the 240/LS1 or swap comment. While it's still unique so many 240's are getting LS swapped. I see as many LS or LM or LQ swapped 240's they almost compete with SR's. If I swapped a 240 It would be with the RB or LS platform. Both can take a beating more than I've heard the SR can.

Looking to have my back window re-done, and likely just getting the whole car done. Had a minor incident with two kegs in the hatch that rubbed the tint off... Does anyone on the forum themselves run a small gig that is good with reasonable prices, or know of anyone who does? If not where is a good place to go? Trying to avoid Ziebart if I can. It's on my Supra and I need the back and side windows done. Possibly windshield (yes, I know it's illegal) done, or at least the top 6" done. Just curious as to

Just gonna list a few things I knew were wrong with mine when I sold it.. Leaky steering rack, fluid boils easily in F-body's and I'm sure contributed to my rack being junk. Headlight motors. A4 cars it's usually not as bad, but the rear end. It's hard to check but on mine when I bought it at 78,000 miles it had bad intake gaskets somehow..no telling how though...I know they are reusable. Typical redneck cutting corners to fix stuff, even if the owner seems pretty straight forward and the car is stock F-Bodys are such a bitch to work on that their is no telling if a mechanic cut corners to just get it out of his hair, I know I did. Other than that not much else, shocks may still be OEM, but no telling, I know mine were getting bad and they were OEM I believe and it had right at 100,000 when I sold it.

I've never been a huge fan of Star Wars, but I will be furious if it goes to shit on Disney's watch. $4b is a pretty penny to dish out

The only engineering degree I think I could make it through would be civil. Although buttsecks with Texas blondes sounds promising I don't think that will cure my ADD. I've done a good bit of research, welding sounds like it would suit me better as a side job/hobby. I dont think I could do it 40+ hours a week for years on end.

Looks like I'll be working until 9pm. I'm trying to get someone to switch me shifts, but who knows. I'd still love to make it out.

I would honestly love to if I had the time and resources more importantly. If my finances and current living situation allowed me a place and time to sit and practice for hours on end I'm sure I would be able to figure a lot out, but unfortunately I can't afford a welder that would be worth a damn and I feel like I would just be better suited to head somewhere to get some schooling and then maybe on down the road pickup some equipment and start my own thing on the side, and then maybe make it a full time deal once I get a decent customer base. This is kind of what I'm trying to hint at. I'm sure after a good bit of looking I would be able to find someone that would say "Yeah, I'll hire you on, but you won't be getting any training towards being a welder until X months from now." Which will really be a waste of time in my eyes because who knows what could change within the company in that amount of time. Knowing my luck I would be told that, then the time would pass, get no training and keep getting told "oh, well the economy...." "we don't need any more welders.." etc.

Ohhh. Yeah, don't want to waste anyone's time including my own with my pics lol

If I would have seen this sooner I would have made an attempt of cleaning the Supra up. Will submissions be considered as well? Hoping to get my rims sold and that will be new camera funds

Kind of just throwing my Koenig's up to see what I can get. No need to sell. -4 Koenig Villains 17"..I believe the offset is around 30-35 Minimal curb rash, need a good cleaning. -5x114.3 -4 Kuhmo Ecsta ASX All Seasons 235-40-17 About 50%-60% tread life left If I had to put a number out there