Non-M cars trying to step to me

[kyrix1st]

It's the same as M3 owners trying to race Lambos and Ferraris when they are minding their own business.

[arashir]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

What do you mean?

haha well looks like there are many valid interpretations

It's mostly speculation since of course you don't get to interview drivers who act like a total dick to you unprovoked, but I never had this issue when I didn't drive a car this nice, and being hyper aware that I drive a nice car I do my best to avoid doing anything that would be interpreted as aggression.

Since I don't have any evidence for a better explanation my guess is that the car is a very obvious display of wealth and excess, and generally speaking people who are struggling day to day don't like to see the comparison right in front of their face.

And if you're wondering if I must have done something I'm unaware of, i'm talking about things like the time I was stopped at a red light and a car making a protected left turn flips me the bird. I mean if it helps them feel better to flip birds or race to block me from merging I'm happy for them to think I'm that asshole to them all day long.

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by arashir

haha well looks like there are many valid interpretations

It's mostly speculation since of course you don't get to interview drivers who act like a total dick to you unprovoked, but I never had this issue when I didn't drive a car this nice, and being hyper aware that I drive a nice car I do my best to avoid doing anything that would be interpreted as aggression.

Since I don't have any evidence for a better explanation my guess is that the car is a very obvious display of wealth and excess, and generally speaking people who are struggling day to day don't like to see the comparison right in front of their face.

And if you're wondering if I must have done something I'm unaware of, i'm talking about things like the time I was stopped at a red light and a car making a protected left turn flips me the bird. I mean if it helps them feel better to flip birds or race to block me from merging I'm happy for them to think I'm that asshole to them all day long.

Understood! Hope that guy has a better day

[triple_m]

Originally Posted by Mike.

don't even take the bait, just smile and give a thumbs up

Exactly! Did this very thing a few weeks ago, when a kid in an E92 335i stopped (on the opposing side of the street!) to rev his engine at me 😅

[uncle ben]

I remember when I had a 2002 civic si, and it was late at night and me and a yellow e46 m3 ended up at the same red light. I went for it, got a car length jump, and then was quickly destroyed as he walked away from me like I was standing still. Sure it was a waste of his time, but I appreciated that he went for it. I got to see in person the difference between a 130hp Honda and a 330hp bmw. Made we want an m3, and now I have one

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by uncle ben

I remember when I had a 2002 civic si, and it was late at night and me and a yellow e46 m3 ended up at the same red light. I went for it, got a car length jump, and then was quickly destroyed as he walked away from me like I was standing still. Sure it was a waste of his time, but I appreciated that he went for it. I got to see in person the difference between a 130hp Honda and a 330hp bmw. Made we want an m3, and now I have one

This is what I love about it, and why I don't mind it much

[deeldoo]

I usually take them to gapplestan.

I don't care who you are, if you remotely try to race me i am flooring it and putting a gap on your dumb ass.

I will almost always engage, i don't want anyone feeling high and mighty. I like to make people sad especially ricers.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by deeldoo

I usually take them to gapplestan.

I don't care who you are, if you remotely try to race me i am flooring it and putting a gap on your dumb ass.

I will almost always engage, i don't want anyone feeling high and mighty. I like to make people sad especially ricers.

That's bold, especially in Canada with their insane racing laws. Bout to get impounded real quick.

[deeldoo]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

That's bold, especially in Canada with their insane racing laws. Bout to get impounded real quick.

It actually isn't that bad, just don't speed with police around.

Also canadian highways are pretty narrow and you could see a cop ahead from so far away.

[bsmf8x]

Originally Posted by 1stockf80

I’m not saying to race them but there are a lot of 3series and 4 series making a lot of power out here. This kid in my area has a 800 hp 340 and his whole team walks worked m3 and m4’s. They made it their goal to take out m cars

1stockgang in NY lol

[///M4ster Yoda]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

That's bold, especially in Canada with their insane racing laws. Bout to get impounded real quick.

Insane racing laws?

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Insane racing laws?

Use the Google. Police have wide discretion on saying you are racing if you go above a certain speed and can impound your car, slap you with a huge fine, and suspend your license even on the first offense.

[///M4ster Yoda]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

Use the Google. Police have wide discretion on saying you are racing if you go above a certain speed and can impound your car, slap you with a huge fine, and suspend your license even on the first offense.

Of course I could have used google but I figured you had some additional insight etc etc....

Doesn't sound much different then what could happen in the states obviously depending on the state. POs have pretty wide "latitude" with traffic infractions in the US.

"I could give you a reckless driving ticket but I'll just give you 10mph above the limit" etc etc etc........Some states will/can take your license and impound your car depending on circumstances.

No need to be snarky

[deeldoo]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

Use the Google. Police have wide discretion on saying you are racing if you go above a certain speed and can impound your car, slap you with a huge fine, and suspend your license even on the first offense.

Good luck having an officer catch you railing up to 120 mph and back down to 60.

I can do all that in under 10 seconds.

Unless you are an absolute idiot who is literally accelerating with a cop behind him or are not looking to see an officer posted by the side of the road ahead you are not getting caught.

If you are over 100 mph for extended periods of time cruising sure then ya you have a moderate chance of being caught, especially if you happen to pass a cop ahead while you aren't paying attention.

I think doing pulls is fairly harm free, don't weave in and out of traffic, don't attract attention. Speed is hard to gauge and by the time a police might have taken notice you are already back to legal speeds.

You don't understand the amount of times friends of mine have gotten tickets for doing like 130 kmh in a 100 on the highway just cruising. These are such fairly common tickets because you are doing it for extended periods of time and eventually you will run by a cop as you aren't paying attention.

I am with the policy if you are going to get up to high speeding ticket territory you must make it worth your while. I am either on the highway doing 20 over just enough to cruise comfortably but not attract attention or im hauling ass.

I don't want to get a red strike for some stupidity like that, i would be so pissed.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Of course I could have used google but I figured you had some additional insight etc etc....

Doesn't sound much different then what could happen in the states obviously depending on the state. POs have pretty wide "latitude" with traffic infractions in the US.

"I could give you a reckless driving ticket but I'll just give you 10mph above the limit" etc etc etc........Some states will/can take your license and impound your car depending on circumstances.

No need to be snarky

Sorry wasn't trying to be snarky, my bad lol. I forget that things like this sometimes aren't common knowledge. I feel like every Canadian youtuber, car reviewer, car enthusiasts speaks about these laws being ridiculous and enforced much more stringently than in the US all the time, so assume everyone knows what I was talking about.

Point being while the states have similar laws, they aren't as strictly enforced as in Canada. There is a great vice news YouTube clip on Canadian street racing and they talk about these laws and the penalties in there. Worth a look when you have a free moment

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by deeldoo

Good luck having an officer catch you railing up to 120 mph and back down to 60.

I can do all that in under 10 seconds.

Unless you are an absolute idiot who is literally accelerating with a cop behind him or are not looking to see an officer posted by the side of the road ahead you are not getting caught.

If you are over 100 mph for extended periods of time cruising sure then ya you have a moderate chance of being caught, especially if you happen to pass a cop ahead while you aren't paying attention.

I think doing pulls is fairly harm free, don't weave in and out of traffic, don't attract attention. Speed is hard to gauge and by the time a police might have taken notice you are already back to legal speeds.

You don't understand the amount of times friends of mine have gotten tickets for doing like 130 kmh in a 100 on the highway just cruising. These are such fairly common tickets because you are doing it for extended periods of time and eventually you will run by a cop as you aren't paying attention.

I am with the policy if you are going to get up to high speeding ticket territory you must make it worth your while. I am either on the highway doing 20 over just enough to cruise comfortably but not attract attention or im hauling ass.

I don't want to get a red strike for some stupidity like that, i would be so pissed.

Yeah, listen. I'm not attacking you or making you justify why you speed in Canada. You're a grown ass man and you do you. I was just commenting that it is bold given local laws. If you are good with the risk and super confident in your ability to avoid tickets, then that's.... nice, I guess? No skin off my back, as it's not my risk to take.

Then again, I also don't race any grandma in a civic who attempts to try to pass me at speed limit while they are on cruise control texting, so there's that. Different strokes for different folks I guess, literally.

[///M4ster Yoda]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

Sorry wasn't trying to be snarky, my bad lol. I forget that things like this sometimes aren't common knowledge. I feel like every Canadian youtuber, car reviewer, car enthusiasts speaks about these laws being ridiculous and enforced much more stringently than in the US all the time, so assume everyone knows what I was talking about.

Point being while the states have similar laws, they aren't as strictly enforced as in Canada. There is a great vice news YouTube clip on Canadian street racing and they talk about these laws and the penalties in there. Worth a look when you have a free moment

No worries. Sometimes things on the interwebs come across in a weird way. I don't know you to be snarky. Thought you were having a bad day. Lol

I had no idea the Canucks were so stringent on their traffic enforcement laws. Come to think of it I've never driven in Canada. Only been as a teenager before driving age.

I do watch throttle house sometimes on YouTube but don't remember them mentioning this "issue".

This convo really has me missing ED and driving in Germany to be honest. I know your a fan also. It sucks BMW cancelled it on us.

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[six75LT]

Originally Posted by six75LT

8 months into ownership and yet to have anyone try and race

never mind guys, it finally happened. popped my street racing cherry last night

[DDD31]

Wow 4 pages of people feeling better about their manhood by taking it to those inferior "non-M" cars.

[Slowphiveo]

Originally Posted by DDD31

Wow 4 pages of people feeling better about their manhood by taking it to those inferior "non-M" cars.

I think street racing in general is a stupid idea...but you could probably look on any car enthusiast forum from Honda to Lamborghini and you will find men bragging about beating up on inferior cars. I'm sure there's a thread somewhere on the Ferrari forum about pitiful M cars attempting to go with them.

[thisisMikeNa]

Originally Posted by deeldoo

I usually take them to gapplestan.

I don't care who you are, if you remotely try to race me i am flooring it and putting a gap on your dumb ass.

I will almost always engage, i don't want anyone feeling high and mighty. I like to make people sad especially ricers.

that's the spirit

[masab321]

Just to keep this post growing... lol I had a subaru WRX trying to mess with me tonight. The moment he saw my car he wanted to race with me....