jeromio Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Just got a damn speeding ticket tonight. Ironically, I was conscientiously driving a reasonable speed. Basically, I was coasting down a hill on a 4 lane. Claimed 55 in 35, which I actually do not believe. He "Cut me a break" and wrote it up for 54. Great, thanks. So my insurance goes up $5K over the next 3 years instead of $5200. Also, I noticed yesterday that my 4000 mile Dunlops have no tread in the back. I have peeled 'em twice on purpose - not smoked per se, just peeled. Then I did have 2 or 3 accidental low traction situations. It's easy to forget that this car has an insane power to weight when you pop it down to go around some slow-ass, or when gunning it out of a strip mall to make it into a hole in rush hour traffic. But still, these tires are virtually brand new. And they are supposed to have a decent treadwear - they're SP5000s. So, now I am totally out of money. All this, lawyer, court costs, 2 new tires, comes straight out of the car budget..... No way can I get to Reynolds now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 So' date=' now I am totally out of money. All this, lawyer, court costs, 2 new tires, comes straight out of the car budget..... No way can I get to Reynolds now.[/quote'] You'll be sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I hate those speed traps at the bottom of hills or overpasses. Happened to me too a couple of months ago. 4 lanes going down hill and I was conciously trying to go slow. I didn't believe the gun either but I didn't complain. San Jose cops are .......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Here in canada we don't tax people for using gravity. (which IMHO is what speed traps at the bottom of hills do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 lol nice icon Drax. Homestar runner is really funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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