I just got a new WRX and I'm fackin stoked

**grizzle6** · 10-07-2004, 12:56 PM

Don't mean to gloat, but just want some maggots to join in my stoke. 04 WRX with 14,000 mi. My wife says if I get 2 tickets we're selling it. How's that for "balls in a vice"? That's like having 3 ft. of fresh and only being able to ride the lift up. Anybody got any advice on radar detectors?

**Superstar Punani** · 10-07-2004, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by grizzle6

My wife says if I get 2 tickets we're selling it. How's that for "balls in a vice"?

This is the part where you reclaim your pants, then tell her to go in the kitchen and make you a sandwich.

**grizzle6** · 10-07-2004, 01:00 PM

I think I left my pants in my old car that we sold.

**Buzzworthy** · 10-07-2004, 01:05 PM

My Solo (cordless) has been ticket free for 5 years since I have had it.

This is the only way to go!

http://www.escortradar.com/

edit: Pops has the Passport 8500 and now mom does too.

In my Sub Outback, the dash on the left side is PERFECT to just sit the detector there and I can corner at high speeds and it does not move. Plus cops cant see it and can be conveinently (sp) moved under the seat if you get the lights behind you.

Get lasered and you are plain screwed though. The detector should say when you are lasered, "Stupid facker, your wallet just got lighter".

Edit2: Noticed you are in SLC. GET ONE. My Solo alerts so far ahead on 15 that I think the cop is gone and then a mile down the road he is there. Other speeders set off his radar, my detector goes off, I slow for a few miles and then good to go.

Oh, and come to the MINI summit in Dec!!

**AntiSoCalSkier** · 10-07-2004, 01:09 PM

Congratulations!

Have fun with your new new toy (I've sure had fun with mine)

**slippy** · 10-07-2004, 01:12 PM

Switch out the tires immeadiately for something stickier, and concentrate more on cornering (doubling the posted turn speed)/accelerating than just hitting cruise control at 90 on the interstate. Put some clear coat rock shield on the lower half of the doors and then take it sideways on gravel, that's what the car meant for. And that's how you could enjoy the car and not get tickets. Congrats on the car.

**Below Zero** · 10-07-2004, 01:26 PM

You cocksucker!

Nice pick up. I miss my Subie!

Is it a wagon or a Sedan? Color?

Let's see a pic!

**dubu** · 10-07-2004, 01:32 PM

Valentine 1 by far the best radar detector

**Buzzworthy** · 10-07-2004, 01:48 PM

Just talked with my Bro in Philly. He works for a company that sells many radar devices for the popo (and my Bro has a WRX as well

). I asked him if he has heard any beta on what works best. My bro tested his 8500 (now apparently I am the only one in the family without this model) with some cops and it worked TOO well.

He gets paid big bucks to play with toys to keep us out of trouble.

Ding Ding:

Number one most cops feel the best is Escorts Passport 8500.
Number 2 is the Valentine 1
Numner 3 is Escorts Solo 2

**dipstik** · 10-07-2004, 02:28 PM

they have more than one kind of radar detector?

https://store.valentine1.com/store/products/20015.gif

**grizzle6** · 10-07-2004, 02:29 PM

Thanks for all the info on the radar detectors. I need one of those like a whino needs crack. Here's some pics! Heading to Sun Valley this weekend. Anbody ever fished the Big Wood or Silver Creek. Please pass on any morsels of wisdom.

**Mcwop** · 10-07-2004, 02:32 PM

Welcome to the club.
http://www.wrxsticlub.orcon.net.nz/p...ctures0007.jpg

**sandytheskier** · 10-07-2004, 02:33 PM

I owned one of those... FOR SEVEN MONTHS!!! Bought it march 04, brand new, sold it a few weeks ago. Hey, maybe you bought mine.

It got me into loads of trouble. The turbo is great, but one can't really enjoy it without breaking the law. I am now the proud owner of a '96 4runner.

note: Stop joking yourself, you did mean to gloat.

Mine was red too.

**Below Zero** · 10-07-2004, 02:33 PM

The wagon! nice!

I like the interior with the chrome (I think it's chrome) stick shift knob! You should get that. It makes the interior look fast!

The red is not bad. I like the blue ones!

**grizzle6** · 10-07-2004, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mcwop

Welcome to the club.
http://www.wrxsticlub.orcon.net.nz/p...ctures0007.jpg

Where do I get the women in the spandex? Or maybe just the spandex?

**sandytheskier** · 10-07-2004, 02:39 PM

Actually, $5 says you did buy mine.

**basom** · 10-07-2004, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by sandytheskier

Actually, $5 says you did buy mine.

thats not much of a bet. up the ante with a spandex suit http://tetongravity.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif

**Foggy_Goggles** · 10-07-2004, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by sandytheskier

Actually, $5 says you did buy mine.

You prolly don't want to know what he paid and he prolly don't want to know what you got in trade.

**sandytheskier** · 10-07-2004, 02:51 PM

No, just curious. I had a couple things upgraded on mine that the dealer might not have known but the buyer might like no know.

Ok, ok, a spandex suite is also on the table.

(anyone have a spandex suite I can borrow)

**Mcwop** · 10-07-2004, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by grizzle6

Where do I get the women in the spandex? Or maybe just the spandex?

You mean your WRX did not come with them? You got gypped.

**grizzle6** · 10-07-2004, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by sandytheskier

Actually, $5 says you did buy mine.

Red. Sweet-ass sweet. Fast as shit. Black Interior. Turbo gauge doo-wop. 14,000 miles. Midget-porn under the driver's seat. Sound like yours?

**Cornholio** · 10-07-2004, 03:28 PM

If you're serious about speeding, get a laser jammer. Not a passive one, get one that actively transmits on the right frequency. $300-$400 bones.

If you're really serious, get a stealthy install on a laser jammer-- you can get 'em installed all sneaky-like in your dash so that they don't look like a detector/jammer at all.

Here in Ohio, the state troopers all use laser, rendering my 8500 useless out of town. Trust me.

**sandytheskier** · 10-07-2004, 03:29 PM

Um, all wrx's have black interiors.
What is midget porn?
I left my yakima roof rack on. I don't know if it was kept on by the dealer though.

**grizzle6** · 10-07-2004, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by sandytheskier

Um, all wrx's have black interiors.
What is midget porn?
I left my yakima roof rack on. I don't know if it was kept on by the dealer though.

I think it must be yours. Woo-hoo! I just put the Yakima rack on it today--on which I'll be hauling my bike up to Sun Valley this evening. Very cool that it used to be yours. Thanks for the rack--saved me a bunch. I've already got a Thule box in the mail. Should go nicely with it.

**Buzzworthy** · 10-07-2004, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by grizzle6

I think it must be yours. Woo-hoo! I just put the Yakima rack on it today--on which I'll be hauling my bike up to Sun Valley this evening. Very cool that it used to be yours. Thanks for the rack--saved me a bunch. I've already got a Thule box in the mail. Should go nicely with it.

Just watch out for them bugars under the seat. Cmon, you KNOW what I am talkin about.

Someone owes Sandy $5 and it is not me.

So what was the REAL reason for getting rid of it, that is a nice freakin ride!!