I-5 as an excuse?

Kyle · May 10, 2013

Has anyone ever used the old "its an inline 5" as an excuse as to why you weren't speeding? (but really were speeding) :wink:

chad · May 10, 2013

Nope I don't go fast enough to speed, it uses to much gas. I know it's hard to save gas driving a brick but I try. I understand its not a sports car it's a SUV. Makes my brakes last longer no tickets and somewhat better mpg.

alrock · May 10, 2013

Haven't been pulled over in the H3

08H3 · May 10, 2013

I'll spare the details, but I think it's fair to say the cop wasn't in a mood to discuss H3 powertrain options at that moment.

alrock · May 10, 2013

I did get pulled over in '94 because the cop wanted to look under the hood of my new Z28. He just used my driving the wrong way up a one way street as an excuse. No ticket

4speedfunk · May 10, 2013

Nuff said...

http://lifehacker.com/5141082/the-most-ticketed-cars-on-the-road

ArtHummer · May 10, 2013

4speedfunk said:
Nuff said...

http://lifehacker.com/5141082/the-most-ticketed-cars-on-the-road

Hmm, that is surprising...
I had a Nissan 240sx before and was getting pulled over left and right. I was getting stopped at least once a month... I drove my H3 for more then 3 years and got pulled over only once for running the flushing red light (just to state, it was 2am, no cars on the road, I did slowed down to about 5mph before crossing)

SkinGripz · May 10, 2013

As a former LEO, it was common to not pull over expensive vehicles like hummers, mercedes, ferrari, etc. the thought was, they have an attorney, lost time, unless really doing something stupid.

I've passed Troopers here doing 10-15 over in wifes Maserati and they dont even flash their lights. Meanwhile, i got pulled over in the farm truck for failure to signal a turn (from the turn lane no less). I keep an old firefighters badge in the cupholders where it is in plain sight, usually ask if I'm police or fireman, conversation ensues, I drive away with no ticket...

"If at first you dont succeed, come back with a big damn stick". -My Dad
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autumn walker · May 10, 2013

Interesting article from Lifehacker. I was recently pulled over in the H2 - I was costing downhill at like 11:30 PM, only vehicle in sight and the bugger pulled me over for going like 18 km/h (11 mph) over the limit.

He was jovial about it, but I wasn't too pleased.

Kyle · May 10, 2013

hahaha i wasnt pulled over for speeding. i have on the other hand been stopped in the parking lot by an officer who told me having the license plate zipped tied to the spare is a fix-it ticket because there is no light for it at night.

SkinGripz · May 10, 2013

Kyle said:
hahaha i wasnt pulled over for speeding. i have on the other hand been stopped in the parking lot by an officer who told me having the license plate zipped tied to the spare is a fix-it ticket because there is no light for it at night.

Zip tie a flashlight under it, and take it to them for their inspection. I dare ya ! Hell, I'll even pay your ticket if you do !!

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RickStang · May 10, 2013

I was going uphill towing approx 3000lbs in a 50km/h zone, a drunk older fellow was on an adjacent road, ran his stop sign, ended up in front of me and slammed his breaks, I had no way of avoiding him. I was going about 10 over the limit but the older fellow drove away immediately. Luckily I got his plate number.
Cops showed up and asked if I was speeding haha and I replied "damn I'm driving a 5000lb SUV towing 3000lbs going uphill and I have a 5 cylinder theres no way I could be speeding even if I wanted too!!
to which he replied why is there a 5 cylinder in there?
good thing there was witnesses around, it went in my favor but after 10 grand in repairs

ABNTROOP · May 10, 2013

That..sucks.. Sorry man!

chad · May 10, 2013

yea that sucks but at least you got it fixed! hope they got that turd!

chad · May 10, 2013

Kyle said:
hahaha i wasnt pulled over for speeding. i have on the other hand been stopped in the parking lot by an officer who told me having the license plate zipped tied to the spare is a fix-it ticket because there is no light for it at night.

hey thanks for that post, i just got me another tow shackel in the mail today where i'm gonna put it where the license plate is and gonna figure out where to move my plate, now i know for sure i'm gonna have to light it up.

deserth3 · May 10, 2013

chad said:
hey thanks for that post, i just got me another tow shackel in the mail today where i'm gonna put it where the license plate is and gonna figure out where to move my plate, now i know for sure i'm gonna have to light it up.

Some one, (sorry I don't remember who) used the spare tire cover with the plate holder from an H2 and adapted it to an H3.

poncho1965 · May 10, 2013

Kyle said:
Has anyone ever used the old "its an inline 5" as an excuse as to why you weren't speeding? (but really were speeding) :wink:

Nah. Haven't been stopped in forever. I have impunity in the mini van, and the H3 is such a pig on 33's with I5 I have serious doubts about putting on 35's. maybe get an extra set of wheels and mount 35's only when I wheel. Not sure if its worth the trouble though.

Mike

ABNTROOP · May 10, 2013

deserth3 said:
Some one, (sorry I don't remember who) used the spare tire cover with the plate holder from an H2 and adapted it to an H3.

H3Slate

H3slate · May 10, 2013

ABNTROOP said:
H3Slate

I wasn't the first to do it. It works pretty well, some modification is necessary tip make it fit well. I reused the oem plate light. Just need a new bumper so I can mount mommy other shackle back there.

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Xlr8n · May 10, 2013

H3slate said:
I wasn't the first to do it. It works pretty well, some modification is necessary tip make it fit well. I reused the oem plate light. Just need a new bumper so I can mount mommy other shackle back there.

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"Mount Mommy shackled up back there"?? That is just wrong on so many levels. Sick-o.

08H3I5 · May 10, 2013

Nope not got pulled over in the H3 yet, normally do 5-10 over the limit.

However my wife's mustang that's solid black with 5% window tint on the other hand got pulled over a few times. Normally my opening line is officer I'm carrying a loaded weapon on my right hip, said with my hands firmly on the wheel. After a nice talk I'm on my way ticket free.

chad · May 10, 2013

deserth3 said:
Some one, (sorry I don't remember who) used the spare tire cover with the plate holder from an H2 and adapted it to an H3.

that would have been a my plan but i added the gas can carrier instead so i will probably make a mount for it with a small light on it.

MaxPF · May 11, 2013

I've driven around for 3 years with the plate zip-tied in place and no plate light. Had cops behind me on numerous occasions, at night no less, and I never got stopped for it.

Kyle · May 13, 2013

MaxPF said:
I've driven around for 3 years with the plate zip-tied in place and no plate light. Had cops behind me on numerous occasions, at night no less, and I never got stopped for it.

Lucky! Well your not a high school student, cops tend to pick on us younger folk more.

Sent from the top of a mountain in my h3

Kyle · May 13, 2013

chad said:
that would have been a my plan but i added the gas can carrier instead so i will probably make a mount for it with a small light on it.View attachment 10610

Chad you have to stop posting photos of your 3!! Im trying to keep my mind off the matte tan im going to do!! Lol!

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