Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
On 4/26/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've also seen Harley Davidson and Kawasaki police cars, much less room in those than in a Saturn SL. German vehicle content: The Oregon and Washington highway patrols just retired all their Kawasaki bikes and replaced them with BMWs. It's a real treat to hear that boxer-twin flat out as one rockets past you to intercept some speeding juvenile delinquent in his souped-up Civic. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
Mitch Haley wrote: John W. Reames III wrote: I've seen tag-teams working where the spotter ran with traffic in a cavalier (the giveaway was the windshield mounted transponder and you could see the blinky-dinks if you looked closely) and the pursuit car was elsewhere. Sounds like VASCAR without the airplane. Could also be pacing with a certified speedometer, but I somehow doubt you could order a Cavalier with one.
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They use white circles about a yard (meter) in diameter here -- I think they got the idea from crop circles ;-) Sounds like VASCAR without the airplane. With VASCAR, a guy in an airplane with a stopwatch times your progress between two marks on the pavement that define a measured distance. The markings I saw on I-57 a few years ago were white paint about 2-3 feet wide. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
David Brodbeck wrote: Could also be pacing with a certified speedometer, but I somehow doubt you could order a Cavalier with one. Late model Cavis were electronic, you could adjust them with the dealer's computer device. I don't know how you'd ever trace it to a certified standard though.
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Back when the CHP had some (Fast!) Mustangs and Camaros, I asked a friend of mine what he did about transporting 'Perps'. George (a CHP Sergeant, at the time) said he cuffed them to a nearby tree, using a length of chain from the trunk, until one of the Victorias came available. Jerry
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
In a message dated 4/26/2006 10:59:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Back when the CHP had some (Fast!) Mustangs and Camaros, I asked a friend of mine what he did about transporting 'Perps'. George (a CHP Sergeant, at the time) said he cuffed them to a nearby tree, using a length of chain from the trunk, until one of the Victorias came available. WHAT!!! oh you REALLY want to see some sh!t collins 1985 500 sec
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
you see a lot of the impalas here in georgia. originally, the cops were very negative on them, but they seem to have gotten used to them here it's really not a bad car. not sure that the old view of cop/taxi cars having to be full size and body on frame is particularly valid On 4/26/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: chief had his economy cop cars a month or two later. Saturn used it as an example of why they were a different sort of car company, but why can't it be that way at every car maker? If I were a cop I would be reluctant to to be seen in a Saturn police car. A contradiction in terms if I ever heard of one. And if a Crown Vic with a cage barely has enough room for one drunk, just imagine getting one in a Saturn.. What's next, an Echo? Or a Prius as a pursuit car? Or a 240D? Pittsburgh uses Impalas. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
chief had his economy cop cars a month or two later. Saturn used it as an example of why they were a different sort of car company, but why can't it be that way at every car maker? If I were a cop I would be reluctant to to be seen in a Saturn police car. A contradiction in terms if I ever heard of one. And if a Crown Vic with a cage barely has enough room for one drunk, just imagine getting one in a Saturn.. What's next, an Echo? Or a Prius as a pursuit car? Or a 240D? RLE
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
If I were a cop I would be reluctant to to be seen in a Saturn police car. A contradiction in terms if I ever heard of one. I once saw a sheriff's K-9 unit in a Taurus sedan. Why it wasn't a wagon I have no idea. In the case of the guy who bought the Saturns, he said there was only one road leading out of towm so he had no need for pursuit capability. Probably didn't use a cage either. I've also seen Harley Davidson and Kawasaki police cars, much less room in those than in a Saturn SL.
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
Mitch Haley wrote: If I were a cop I would be reluctant to to be seen in a Saturn police car. A contradiction in terms if I ever heard of one. I once saw a sheriff's K-9 unit in a Taurus sedan. Why it wasn't a wagon I have no idea. In the case of the guy who bought the Saturns, he said there was only one road leading out of towm so he had no need for pursuit capability. Probably didn't use a cage either. I've also seen Harley Davidson and Kawasaki police cars, much less room in those than in a Saturn SL. Dodge Intrepids seem to be popular in some jurisdictions, too, probably because of their superior fuel economy compared to the usual Crown Vics. I think all-out speed has gotten less important than it used to be -- you can't outrun a Motorola, and it's pretty tough to shake a Bell JetRanger. David Brodbeck '83 300D Turbo
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We have Toyota Prius taxis around here now. They aren't slouches at the lights so far as I can see. My F150 is no hotrod but the Prius taxi certainly ran as fast as I did from a light the other night ( I was in the right lane and wanted to get ahead of him and move over another lane - I had to get in behind him and follow him until he turned off ) and he appeared to be fully loaded with people. I was surprised at how quick he was. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars? chief had his economy cop cars a month or two later. Saturn used it as an example of why they were a different sort of car company, but why can't it be that way at every car maker? If I were a cop I would be reluctant to to be seen in a Saturn police car. A contradiction in terms if I ever heard of one. And if a Crown Vic with a cage barely has enough room for one drunk, just imagine getting one in a Saturn.. What's next, an Echo? Or a Prius as a pursuit car? Or a 240D? RLE ___
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: chief had his economy cop cars a month or two later. Saturn used it as an example of why they were a different sort of car company, but why can't it be that way at every car maker? If I were a cop I would be reluctant to to be seen in a Saturn police car. A contradiction in terms if I ever heard of one. And if a Crown Vic with a cage barely has enough room for one drunk, just imagine getting one in a Saturn.. What's next, an Echo? Or a Prius as a pursuit car? Or a 240D? Pittsburgh uses Impalas. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I were a cop I would be reluctant to to be seen in a Saturn police car. A contradiction in terms if I ever heard of one. And if a Crown Vic with a cage barely has enough room for one drunk, just imagine getting one in a Saturn.. What's next, an Echo? Or a Prius as a pursuit car? Or a 240D? I've seen tag-teams working where the spotter ran with traffic in a cavalier (the giveaway was the windshield mounted transponder and you could see the blinky-dinks if you looked closely) and the pursuit car was elsewhere. -j.
Re: [MBZ] Saturn cop cars?
In my city they are starting to get Dodge Chargers to replace the aging fleet. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
