Want to blind tailgaters, gimme a hand.

1ForAll · 08-16-2010, 10:52 AM

keep a zip lock back of shit in your car....

In all seriousness, living in Miami, I have had my fair share of idiot drivers. The problem with doing something about their shitty driving, at least in this city, is that they are more likely to cause more harm to you or your car.

I once had some guys trying to sell speakers to me out of their truck at a light. Every light we came to they kept harassing me to buy the speakers. I eventually got pissed and flicked them off as the light was turning green.
For the next 5 or 10 minutes I had them following me, trying to run me off the road and throwing shit at my car. I ended up with 2 big gulp slurpees thrown through my sunroof. That was a bitch to clean....
The only thing I did was slow down to get their tag and reported them to the FHP.

Ended up having a sticky car and dents all over my car just because I showed them they were number 1.

Moral of the story keep a 9mm in the glove box

wren57 · 08-16-2010, 11:07 AM

Some of you are seriously immature and need to chill on the road rage. Driving is not a game, and just because someone else is acting a jackass doesn't mean it's ok for you to do it.

As for tailgaters on a 2-lane road, either speed up, wait for them to pass, wiper method, brake check, or if it really bugs you then pull over on the shoulder or into the next gas station/etc. Not too complicated.

Or go for something like this:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...-NJHMQ&cad=rja

Noxious_ · 08-16-2010, 01:27 PM

just keep your ashtray full of old screws and when you get a tailgater just chuck a handful out your window

E92-Lighting · 08-16-2010, 06:52 PM

nice mod, i am not too pleased when i get tailgated myself

Gavin@MMW · 08-16-2010, 06:58 PM

iBrakecheck.

Seriously, if im doing 80, and your riding me like a prom date, im slamming on my breaks and getting an m3. the brake check is the best, and most efficient option. Rear fogs just let them know its coming.

BOSSBMW · 08-16-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by my07_335i

I don't condone this, but I'll tell you that everytime I can't see someones front license plate behind me, I get proactive and make sure my breaks will function in an emergency stop....if you know what I mean...usually takes one or two "break checks" and they get the idea. That, or if there aren't alot of cars behind them, I'll slow down to like 20MPH and wait for them to move around me, high beam them for a good 10 minutes, and then go get back in front of them, the entire time showing my finger.

I hope you wear a bullet proof vest while you drive...

PINeely · 08-17-2010, 03:26 AM

Anyone know the rear fog bulb code? I'm going to try this.

IBoosted IBimmer · 08-17-2010, 03:39 AM

You need to modify the switch http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51749

PINeely · 08-17-2010, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IBoosted IBimmer

You need to modify the switch http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51749

I have already done this, but the stock rear fogs aren't bright enough. I am going to change the bulbs to HIDs.

cisf0rcalvin · 08-17-2010, 07:18 AM

just be careful when you do this...i heard stories of gangs doing stupid things for people to flash their high beams which equals their next target...

cb1111 · 08-17-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cisf0rcalvin

just be careful when you do this...i heard stories of gangs doing stupid things for people to flash their high beams which equals their next target...

Urban legend

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp

Hedges · 08-17-2010, 09:37 AM

Move over to the next lane and let him pass...... or go faster? lol no need to go violent!

ChiDiddy · 08-17-2010, 09:55 AM

As a LEO, i too hate aggressive drivers and esp ppl who follow too closely. i never hesitate to write that citation whenever i see it. Its so hard to enforce it too bc u never see it whenever theres a patrol car on the freeway.

And when i'm off-duty, pisses the hell outa me too. But in regards to safety, sometimes its just better to be mad for a few minutes and move over rather than a few hours with a confrontation and possible damage to your car, yourself, etc.

DrDurt · 08-17-2010, 10:05 AM

I just shake my car like crazy giving them the impression im a crazy person. i call it shakin' em' off my ass....works everytime.

DrDurt · 08-17-2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cisf0rcalvin

just be careful when you do this...i heard stories of gangs doing stupid things for people to flash their high beams which equals their next target...

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

Urban legend

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp

No its not, I have a quadriplegic patient because of that "urban legend"

08-16-2010, 10:52 AM	#45
1ForAll Colonel 148 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 OSS Designs 335 [9.16] 2007 BMW 335i [9.28] 2007 BMW 335i [7.60]	keep a zip lock back of shit in your car.... In all seriousness, living in Miami, I have had my fair share of idiot drivers. The problem with doing something about their shitty driving, at least in this city, is that they are more likely to cause more harm to you or your car. I once had some guys trying to sell speakers to me out of their truck at a light. Every light we came to they kept harassing me to buy the speakers. I eventually got pissed and flicked them off as the light was turning green. For the next 5 or 10 minutes I had them following me, trying to run me off the road and throwing shit at my car. I ended up with 2 big gulp slurpees thrown through my sunroof. That was a bitch to clean.... The only thing I did was slow down to get their tag and reported them to the FHP. Ended up having a sticky car and dents all over my car just because I showed them they were number 1. Moral of the story keep a 9mm in the glove box
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08-16-2010, 11:07 AM	#46
wren57 Roll Tide 605 Rep 2,363 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St Louis iTrader: (10)	Some of you are seriously immature and need to chill on the road rage. Driving is not a game, and just because someone else is acting a jackass doesn't mean it's ok for you to do it. As for tailgaters on a 2-lane road, either speed up, wait for them to pass, wiper method, brake check, or if it really bugs you then pull over on the shoulder or into the next gas station/etc. Not too complicated. Or go for something like this: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...-NJHMQ&cad=rja
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08-16-2010, 01:27 PM	#47
Noxious_ Banned 29 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (4)	just keep your ashtray full of old screws and when you get a tailgater just chuck a handful out your window
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08-16-2010, 06:52 PM	#48
E92-Lighting 877 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	nice mod, i am not too pleased when i get tailgated myself
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08-16-2010, 06:58 PM	#49
Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 430 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	iBrakecheck. Seriously, if im doing 80, and your riding me like a prom date, im slamming on my breaks and getting an m3. the brake check is the best, and most efficient option. Rear fogs just let them know its coming.
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08-17-2010, 03:26 AM	#51
PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1080 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	Anyone know the rear fog bulb code? I'm going to try this.
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08-17-2010, 03:39 AM	#52
IBoosted IBimmer Enlisted Member 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: crazy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (0)	You need to modify the switch http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51749
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08-17-2010, 07:18 AM	#54
cisf0rcalvin First Lieutenant 33 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nevada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [8.50]	just be careful when you do this...i heard stories of gangs doing stupid things for people to flash their high beams which equals their next target...
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08-17-2010, 09:37 AM	#56
Hedges Major General 122 Rep 5,176 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	Move over to the next lane and let him pass...... or go faster? lol no need to go violent!
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08-17-2010, 09:55 AM	#57
ChiDiddy 50 20 Rep 230 Posts Drives: pop smoke Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	As a LEO, i too hate aggressive drivers and esp ppl who follow too closely. i never hesitate to write that citation whenever i see it. Its so hard to enforce it too bc u never see it whenever theres a patrol car on the freeway. And when i'm off-duty, pisses the hell outa me too. But in regards to safety, sometimes its just better to be mad for a few minutes and move over rather than a few hours with a confrontation and possible damage to your car, yourself, etc.
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08-17-2010, 10:05 AM	#58
DrDurt Lieutenant 30 Rep 519 Posts Drives: e90 325xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: BaskingRidge, NJ iTrader: (3)	I just shake my car like crazy giving them the impression im a crazy person. i call it shakin' em' off my ass....works everytime.
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