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Hey Guys, I wouldnt normally post this, and If the mods dont like it they can delete it, but

Driving home from Eastern Creek yesterday, a Maroon R33 GTR with the plates JET 26L was cutting in and out of traffic, driving like an absolute Dickhead, obviously speeding.

Narrowly missed me as he cut me off, as well as many other cars. All while cracking (external) gate.

Now time and a place for everything. This was 6pm along a busy Cowpasture road.

My only hope is that someone that knows the owner, will read this and tell them to pull there head in.

Its no wonder imports are targeted. FFS.

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Tell me about it... Driving to Brisbane Sunday morning from the goldcoast I was sitting behind a nice looking black NA R34.. All of a sudden a 33 flys past doing well over 150ks.. Then the 34 infront of me decides to put the foot down and follow him weaving through traffic....

My skyline isn't on the road yet.. And this pisses me off so much.

Ruining for all car enthusiasts..

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Why would you post this?

There are a lot more drivers who actually don't own imports and act like dicks on public roads, yet do you single them out everytime you see them do something wrong? No.

Is it because they don't own a Skyline and this somehow makes it less of an issue?

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It's pointed out because people like this on the road is what gives the enthusiast community a bad name, and hopefully with a bit of name-and-shame, these people will pull their heads in.

Sure, there's other bad drivers out there, but when we're trying to change the public's opinion of us, having people driving like this just isn't helping.

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I disagree Owen.

The driver isn't suddenly going to change their attitude even if by the small-chance they stumble upon this thread.

By always bringing attention to when someone does something wrong, it simply makes things worse.

You don't see ACA running stories of car enthusiasts on good behaviour during a cruise, you only see them run hooning stories and so on, which distorts how people generalise about people who own imports.

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This isn't a helpful thread. I drive past more wankers in non sports cars than sports cars. Should I name and shame every single car which hoons?

I'm pretty sure every sports car owner has had a spirited run on the road at once point in their life. Hell even police have admitted to this in their "younger days".

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It's pointed out because people like this on the road is what gives the enthusiast community a bad name, and hopefully with a bit of name-and-shame, these people will pull their heads in.

Sure, there's other bad drivers out there, but when we're trying to change the public's opinion of us, having people driving like this just isn't helping.

My point exactly
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Granted i have at a younger age pushed the pedal a little more than needed at the lights or left it creep up a couple of km over but there is a difference in being cheeky once in a while and doing absolutely idiotic things on the road. i agree name and shame. if they just left the lights and revved the engine a bit then hey they acting like a kid but if they endanger others and make a bad name for us as well as increase the insurance costs following accidents due to they're stupidity then by all means give them a kick up the proverbial a$$

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"Code of Conduct" on the Membership Application indicates how we as Members are to behave.
CEF33Y & cpd are correct in trying to teach the Skyline speedster a 'lesson' before either a) the cops do, or b) a tragedy occurs

Not only that, if ACA/TT were to sensationalise a hoon story, we at least as a club can demonstrate how responsible our attitude really is!

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"Code of Conduct" on the Membership Application indicates how we as Members are to behave.

CEF33Y & cpd are correct in trying to teach the Skyline speedster a 'lesson' before either a) the cops do, or b) a tragedy occurs

Not only that, if ACA/TT were to sensationalise a hoon story, we at least as a club can demonstrate how responsible our attitude really is!

Agree. If somehow we can deter this behaviour from occurring then it will be better for us.

Also agree though you do see many other people in "non" sports cars showing the same behaviour.

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Terry, a lot of those who own an import do the right thing and act sensibly on the roads. I am just not sure publicly shaming that R33 driver is the best approach, as I highly doubt the owner of the vehicle will even come across this thread.

I do think the original post should have been worded a lot more carefully.....as media have a very good way of twisting things to suit...and I am not sure the club would have a chance to show we are sensible enthusiasts if they were to sensationalise a story.

For example, the following situation could arise...

Scenario

A concerned internet user documented his concerns on an online forum after an encounter with a souped up Nissan Skyline, fearing for not only his own safety, but the safety of other road users....

Then a snippet of the post is shown...

"Driving home from Eastern Creek yesterday, a Maroon R33 GTR with the plates JET 26L was cutting in and out of traffic, driving like an absolute Dickhead, obviously speeding. Narrowly missed me as he cut me off, as well as many other cars. All while cracking (external) gate".

^ Something such as the above scenario is my concern.


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why act all rightous??? i drive like a normal road user 99% of the time but from time to time i do give it a little bit with in reason and not normally on a busy road!

if you can say you drive at the limit and acelate like a prirus driver everwhere you go maybe you should'nt own a performace car!!!

naming and shaming will only start fights!

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Asses the situation

- road conditions, number and distance of other vehicles, time of day, public opinion, potential police presence, your vehicle's and own capability, your speed and braking distances, state of mind (attitude), occupants of the vehicle, no drugs/alcohol, other drivers and your own maturity. If you have another person in your car then don't even ......

The track is for racing not public roads.

- I have no issue with solo spirited driving within reason on public roads (highways, freeways, winding roads outside city limits, NOT in built up areas - country). 110-140kmph fluctuating.

I get pleasure from driving my Skyline. If I drove it pedestrian 100% of the time I'd sell them and get a prius.

Consider what you will say to the Police, Magistrate, Mates mum or the parents/children when your involved in an accident. You yourself is inconsequential - except to your Family.

Just my immediate thoughts

there will always be tossers on the road unfortunately

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why act all rightous??? i drive like a normal road user 99% of the time but from time to time i do give it a little bit with in reason and not normally on a busy road!

if you can say you drive at the limit and acelate like a prirus driver everwhere you go maybe you should'nt own a performace car!!!

naming and shaming will only start fights!

I have 2 cars for this reason cause most if the time I drive my quiet smooth car that does everything I want it to. If I want to thrash the Gtr I go to a texi or hill climb.

And I'm sick of being called a hoon because I own a car similar to one that hit a tree doing 140km/h in a 60 zone

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Correct Brett.

CAMs wanted in 2010 for all Car Clubs to have a Code of Conduct.

SAU.NSW had our Code 6 months before their instruction to.

What on earth would you write up that's different from our own?

And whilst we have a good Code of Ethics, do you think we should abide by it; or just pretend that we do?

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There are definitely some very valid points being brought up.

I just have to add this as this happened last night driving home from work ...

A Rav4 overtook me while driving down a road:

1. On a single lane road

2. Crossing double lines

3. Speeding

4. No indicator used

5. With oncoming traffic (a TRUCK!) coming the other way

Now I was not driving my "sports" car (Skyline) yesterday. Nor was I doing anything other than driving normally from a long day at work. But I saw this car speeding up in my rear view mirror and I honestly didn't expect to see what happened afterwards. This was more than just illegal, it was dangerous in the circumstances.

Just felt like adding this after reading this thread.

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There are definitely some very valid points being brought up.

I just have to add this as this happened last night driving home from work ...

A Rav4 overtook me while driving down a road:

1. On a single lane road

2. Crossing double lines

3. Speeding

4. No indicator used

5. With oncoming traffic (a TRUCK!) coming the other way

Now I was not driving my "sports" car (Skyline) yesterday. Nor was I doing anything other than driving normally from a long day at work. But I saw this car speeding up in my rear view mirror and I honestly didn't expect to see what happened afterwards. This was more than just illegal, it was dangerous in the circumstances.

Just felt like adding this after reading this thread.

please post number plate, as they may stumble across this thread.
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There are definitely some very valid points being brought up.

I just have to add this as this happened last night driving home from work ...

A Rav4 overtook me while driving down a road:

1. On a single lane road

2. Crossing double lines

3. Speeding

4. No indicator used

5. With oncoming traffic (a TRUCK!) coming the other way

Now I was not driving my "sports" car (Skyline) yesterday. Nor was I doing anything other than driving normally from a long day at work. But I saw this car speeding up in my rear view mirror and I honestly didn't expect to see what happened afterwards. This was more than just illegal, it was dangerous in the circumstances.

Just felt like adding this after reading this thread.

I drive a Rav4 :sneaky:

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