Chevy Caprice

[68_427]

My gf and I got pulled over by crazy sexy female cops in Caprices last night.

[Raza]

My gf and I got pulled over by crazy sexy female cops in Caprices last night.

Did you take pictures of them? 

Two female cops pulled over a driver in front of my house today.  They were not hot.  But they were wearing vests.  I saw some other cops pulling someone over a few minutes later and they weren't wearing vests.  I guess it's a personal choice? 

[68_427]

No.  I think she was kinda hitting on me though. 

Then right before she let me go she asked "Do you have a female housemate?"

"It's my girlfriend's parent's house"

"Was your girlfriend wearing a cute black and white tank top?"

"Yes she was (confused face)"

"My partner just pulled her over a few minutes ago"



I was like fuuuu because her license was suspended.  Didn't say that though.

[bing_oh]

Did you take pictures of them? 

Two female cops pulled over a driver in front of my house today.  They were not hot.  But they were wearing vests.  I saw some other cops pulling someone over a few minutes later and they weren't wearing vests.  I guess it's a personal choice?

Not usually. Most departments have a policy that you have to wear it if it's issued to you.

How do you know if they were wearing vests or not? Did you frisk them? It's not always obvious, depending on the officer's build and the cut of the uniform.

[dazzleman]

No.  I think she was kinda hitting on me though. 

Then right before she let me go she asked "Do you have a female housemate?"

"It's my girlfriend's parent's house"

"Was your girlfriend wearing a cute black and white tank top?"

"Yes she was (confused face)"

"My partner just pulled her over a few minutes ago"



I was like fuuuu because her license was suspended.  Didn't say that though.

Nice work.   Did she give you a blow job while you were pulled over?

[bing_oh]

Nice work.   Did she give you a blow job while you were pulled over?

Thinking somebody's been watching too many bad 70's pornos...

[dazzleman]

Thinking somebody's been watching too many bad 70's pornos...

[Catman]

Nothing but issues with these cars. Two engine replacements, two wiper motors and a shifter replacements and a third starting to burn oil.

We won't be buying anymore sedans at this point. Most likely just Explorers or Tahoes.  I am done dealing with the packaging issues with these sedans as well. Having a two man car is near impossible if just very uncomfortable.

[cawimmer430]

Nothing but issues with these cars. Two engine replacements, two wiper motors and a shifter replacements and a third starting to burn oil.

We won't be buying anymore sedans at this point. Most likely just Explorers or Tahoes.  I am done dealing with the packaging issues with these sedans as well. Having a two man car is near impossible if just very uncomfortable.

Bring back the Ford Crown Victoria.

Looks better on TV shows as well. 

[dazzleman]

Nothing but issues with these cars. Two engine replacements, two wiper motors and a shifter replacements and a third starting to burn oil.

We won't be buying anymore sedans at this point. Most likely just Explorers or Tahoes.  I am done dealing with the packaging issues with these sedans as well. Having a two man car is near impossible if just very uncomfortable.

Would the Interceptor be better?  I remember you saying that they suck too.  They're what my local PD bought.

The State Police here have some Chargers.  I wonder how they're working out.

[Raza]

Not usually. Most departments have a policy that you have to wear it if it's issued to you.

How do you know if they were wearing vests or not? Did you frisk them? It's not always obvious, depending on the officer's build and the cut of the uniform.

The female officers were wearing them over their shirts. But I suppose you're right, they could have been wearing them under.

[Catman]

Would the Interceptor be better?  I remember you saying that they suck too.  They're what my local PD bought.

The State Police here have some Chargers.  I wonder how they're working out.

The Interceptor were more reliable but they weren't a better car per se.

Curiously, a 2WD Tahoe is around the same price as a Caprice.

[bing_oh]

The female officers were wearing them over their shirts. But I suppose you're right, they could have been wearing them under.

My department is a mix of external and internal (concealed) vest carriers. It's officer choice. I won't go back to an internal carrier unless forced to...the external is so much more comfortable.

[bing_oh]

Would the Interceptor be better?  I remember you saying that they suck too.  They're what my local PD bought.

The State Police here have some Chargers.  I wonder how they're working out.

The CVPI's are outdated platforms. Ford simply didn't keep up with the times with them.

I just got a 2014 Charger. I really like it so far. Comfortable ride, very quick and agile, great turning radius. My only complaint so far is trunk space. I know a few of the guys complain about them in snow/ice conditions.

[dazzleman]

The CVPI's are outdated platforms. Ford simply didn't keep up with the times with them.

I just got a 2014 Charger. I really like it so far. Comfortable ride, very quick and agile, great turning radius. My only complaint so far is trunk space. I know a few of the guys complain about them in snow/ice conditions.

I guess you'll find out how they do in the snow/ice this winter.  That is a badass set of wheels.  Enjoy it, man.

[68_427]

I see more Chargers stuck in the snow than anything else.

[bing_oh]

I see more Chargers stuck in the snow than anything else.

I can't imagine that they're dramatically worse than the CVPI in the snow and ice. They're both full-sized RWD sedans...they behave a certain way in those kinds of conditions. The only two differences I can think of are tires and ground clearance (the Chargers definitely have less ground clearance than the CVPI's did).

[280Z Turbo]

And then the only advantage that the Tahoe has is ground clearance...

Is the Explorer AWD or FWD?

[bing_oh]

And then the only advantage that the Tahoe has is ground clearance...

Is the Explorer AWD or FWD?

Eh, Tahoe also comes in 4WD, giving it a legitimate advantage. There's also the issue of the massive interior storage space.

The Explorers are AWD. They do moderately well in snow and ice (better than RWD), but they're not true 4WD. I was going places in our 4WD Expedition last winter that the guy driving our Explorer would have gotten stuck.

[MX793]

I can't imagine that they're dramatically worse than the CVPI in the snow and ice. They're both full-sized RWD sedans...they behave a certain way in those kinds of conditions. The only two differences I can think of are tires and ground clearance (the Chargers definitely have less ground clearance than the CVPI's did).

I assume the CVPIs had limited slips, do the Chargers?

[68_427]

I know you need the Road and Track package for the civilian car...

[bing_oh]

I assume the CVPIs had limited slips, do the Chargers?

There's a computerized traction control system in the Chargers. I couldn't tell you the technical details of the system.

[MX793]

There's a computerized traction control system in the Chargers. I couldn't tell you the technical details of the system.

TCS just applies the brake on whatever wheel is spinning to transfer power to the wheel that isn't, as well as cutting power via the electronic throttle.  It's better than nothing, but not especially effective in ultra slick conditions.  A lot of owners manuals say to shut the system off in some conditions, like ice, because it ultimately works against you.  A true limited slip will give you better forward drive.

[280Z Turbo]

TCS just applies the brake on whatever wheel is spinning to transfer power to the wheel that isn't, as well as cutting power via the electronic throttle.  It's better than nothing, but not especially effective in ultra slick conditions.  A lot of owners manuals say to shut the system off in some conditions, like ice, because it ultimately works against you.  A true limited slip will give you better forward drive.

And the breakaway torque will be way too high for slippery conditions, converting your limited slip into a welded diff.

[MX793]

And the breakaway torque will be way too high for slippery conditions, converting your limited slip into a welded diff.

Which is something of a downside of a limited slip, as it makes for some twitchy handling in the slick.

[Soup DeVille]

And the breakaway torque will be way too high for slippery conditions, converting your limited slip into a welded diff.

Not been a problem with mine last winter, had more difficulty getting it to lock up in the first place.

[Raza]

My department is a mix of external and internal (concealed) vest carriers. It's officer choice. I won't go back to an internal carrier unless forced to...the external is so much more comfortable.

Seems like under the shirt would be really uncomfortable. Why would someone choose go under the shirt?

[bing_oh]

Seems like under the shirt would be really uncomfortable. Why would someone choose go under the shirt?

There's no such thing as particularly comfortable with it comes to bullet-resistant vests. Under the shirt (concealed) vests are generally a bit hotter, as they don't permit quite the same air flow as exterior carriers. Some departments, however, don't like the look of external carriers. There are also various arguments regarding tactical safety.

[280Z Turbo]

Seems like under the shirt would be really uncomfortable. Why would someone choose go under the shirt?

So the bad guys aim for the chest instead of the head?

[Soup DeVille]

So the bad guys aim for the chest instead of the head?

As fat as I can tell, they don't aim at all; but yes, that's the idea.