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Posted: 6/18/2012 4:47:51 AM EST
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My state police has every kind of car under the sun. From the pursuit HSV commodores, 325kW - which i think is like the Pontiac G8's you guys are talking about.
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Posted: 6/18/2012 8:36:17 AM EST
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Posted: 6/18/2012 11:42:46 AM EST
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And the standard stuff for the SCHP: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp4.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp7.jpg No spotlight on any of them... Interdasting...
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Posted: 6/18/2012 11:53:50 AM EST
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Because arrogance could never, ever come from anyone driving an ancient "restored" classic car. 
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Posted: 6/18/2012 1:58:41 PM EST
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And the standard stuff for the SCHP: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp4.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp7.jpg No spotlight on any of them... Interdasting...
Generally see them above the driver side mirror. They're locating them up in the light bar now. You no longer have the ability to aim the light, but it provides a lot of general area illumination. |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 1:59:23 PM EST
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Quoted: My state police has every kind of car under the sun. From the pursuit HSV commodores, 325kW - which i think is like the Pontiac G8's you guys are talking about. http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hsv-qld-police-3-625x416.jpg Pretty much stock Falcons: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Trapped_woman_on_a_car_roof_during_flash_flooding_in_Toowoomba_1.jpg/770px-Trapped_woman_on_a_car_roof_during_flash_flooding_in_Toowoomba_1.jpg to the good old Hilux paddy wagon: http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u307/auntys_eyes/NewCam121.jpg Also how is you law enforcement structured? Local/City Police County State ?
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Posted: 6/18/2012 2:00:34 PM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: And the standard stuff for the SCHP: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp4.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp7.jpg No spotlight on any of them... Interdasting... Generally see them above the driver side mirror. They're locating them up in the light bar now. You no longer have the ability to aim the light, but it provides a lot of general area illumination. |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 2:03:49 PM EST
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And the standard stuff for the SCHP: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp4.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp7.jpg No spotlight on any of them... Interdasting...
Generally see them above the driver side mirror. They're locating them up in the light bar now. You no longer have the ability to aim the light, but it provides a lot of general area illumination. We have them too, its called 'takedown lights'. I prefer the spotlight as its more direct on their rear view mirror. |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 2:30:06 PM EST
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The V8 is fast, real fast. Yeah, I drove one, and had it quickly up to 130 MPH before I backed off. Plenty of accelerator left to go. As far as I know, they are not available to the public. However, they are likely to be sought after on the secondary market. They are going to pull big bucks at Govt. auctions, just like the LS1 Caprice did back in the 90's. Fed. auctions should offer some really clean cars. They were available to the public. Pontiac G8 GT. And they will hual ass. Over 150 allegedly  Looks like they did make the trunk bigger than the G8. I don't have a pic of the trunk though.
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Posted: 6/18/2012 2:55:37 PM EST
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I will miss the CV  , I have ridden in one for 19 years. New generation police vehicles suck. I can tell there are no longer minimum height requirnments to be employed. Now you have to be 5'8 or less to actually fit in the so called full size sedan to actually be comfortable. Ah the good old days..................Don't know what kind of Miata you're getting in and out of, but the new Chevy PPV's have room to spare for our 6'4 variety officers... |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 3:08:27 PM EST
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Quoted: Actually, the point is proven the other way around.I would think police departments would prefer AWD cars for their poor weather handling ability. Police cars have to be out in the rain, snow, and rough road conditions. Rear wheel drive isn't ideal for that. Maybe Subaru should develop a police car based on the Legacy GT? http://icarsproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2013-Subaru-legacy-GT2.jpg Simple, solid rear axle, rear wheel drive works well enough in the hands of competent drivers that any improvement in performance of awd is out weighed by the durability and lower maintenance requirements of traditional police cars. |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 3:15:27 PM EST
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I will miss the CV , I have ridden in one for 19 years. New generation police vehicles suck. I can tell there are no longer minimum height requirnments to be employed. Now you have to be 5'8 or less to actually fit in the so called full size sedan to actually be comfortable. Ah the good old days..................Don't know what kind of Miata you're getting in and out of, but the new Chevy PPV's have room to spare for our 6'4 variety officers... http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj31/sammyphsyco/poleasekar.jpg 
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Posted: 6/18/2012 3:21:29 PM EST
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FWIW, I wonder if GM is going to move in on the Taxi market with this car as well seems ripe for the picking. What cars are they buying now?
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Posted: 6/18/2012 3:22:36 PM EST
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FWIW, I wonder if GM is going to move in on the Taxi market with this car as well seems ripe for the picking. What cars are they buying now? I see a lot of minivans now. |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 4:31:30 PM EST
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And the standard stuff for the SCHP: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp4.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp7.jpg No spotlight on any of them... Interdasting...
Generally see them above the driver side mirror. They're locating them up in the light bar now. You no longer have the ability to aim the light, but it provides a lot of general area illumination. We have them too, its called 'takedown lights'. I prefer the spotlight as its more direct on their rear view mirror. I only comment on what I see out there. I've used the spotlight on the airport response vehicle (former PD Ford Escape  ) to evaluate a 737 and 757 collision to see if the planes were safe to move.
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Posted: 6/18/2012 4:38:33 PM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: FWIW, I wonder if GM is going to move in on the Taxi market with this car as well seems ripe for the picking. What cars are they buying now? I see a lot of minivans now. from what i saw in vegas almost all mini vans and malibus Crown Vics were still around though |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 4:52:05 PM EST
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Quoted: Alabama http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q139/DAL2750/alabama_Javelin-1.jpg http://www.sspcentral.com/features/alabama_javelin.shtml I think the Montgomery PD's chargers are badass, but I can't find any pictures of them online. Oh well Like A Boss. |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 6:40:18 PM EST
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And the standard stuff for the SCHP: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp4.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp7.jpg No spotlight on any of them... Interdasting...
Generally see them above the driver side mirror. The two I left quoted still have them on the driver's side. 
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Posted: 6/18/2012 6:43:17 PM EST
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Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Some of the dumbest shit I have ever read. Thanks. |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 6:48:50 PM EST
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FAIL Dodge Charger Police package FTW. I'm a firm believer that cops should drive badass cars. 
http://www.allpar.com/photos/dodge/charger/police/charger.jpg http://www.allpar.com/photos/dodge/charger/police/2012.jpg Try these on for size. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/415197_10150575008672216_114238542215_11179239_1282250339_o.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/gofast11/MSP/Chargerreflection.jpg I'm a Ford guy btw. These guys just can't get away from the gumball. That's the same light setup they were rocking 30 years ago. It's like Police Squad 2012. "Oh sheet, eh? We got da Charger wit da big red light behind us, bettter pull over...We are done for fer sure!" |
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Posted: 6/18/2012 6:59:08 PM EST
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Quoted: Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Good lord. Because maintaining 30-60 year old vehicles with very limited parts availability would not be costly.
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Posted: 6/19/2012 3:57:34 AM EST
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Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). 
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Posted: 6/19/2012 4:24:26 AM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Good lord. Because maintaining 30-60 year old vehicles with very limited parts availability would not be costly. |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 4:36:52 AM EST
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Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Good lord. Because maintaining 30-60 year old vehicles with very limited parts availability would not be costly. while we're at it let's put firemen back in open cab pumpers and hanging off the back bumper wearing leather gear instead of nomex and EMS back in hearses! fuck technology and progress, they all need to EARN SOME RESPECT by using outdated vehicles and equipment! |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 5:41:36 AM EST
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I think these cars look bad ass with this stripe package:
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Posted: 6/19/2012 5:57:05 AM EST
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Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Good lord. Because maintaining 30-60 year old vehicles with very limited parts availability would not be costly. while we're at it let's put firemen back in open cab pumpers and hanging off the back bumper wearing leather gear instead of nomex and EMS back in hearses! fuck technology and progress, they all need to EARN SOME RESPECT by using outdated vehicles and equipment! And while we're at it, let's ditch these new-fangled computers! Let's all just meet down at the corner diner and bitch about flintlock rifles! |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 6:45:58 AM EST
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Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Some of the dumbest shit I have ever read. Thanks. Dude, recalibrate your sarcasm meter and read it again. |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 6:53:52 AM EST
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Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Some of the dumbest shit I have ever read. Thanks. Dude, recalibrate your sarcasm meter and read it again. Considering some on here believe the above, its not easy to tell if some people are serious or not... |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 11:24:08 AM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Police should be issued old restored cars. Why? The police should be about EARNING respect instead of oozing arrogance. Plus, not only would people respect officers they saw driving nicely restored 57 chevys, the police would treat their cars better instead of using them like disposable battering rams and getting into chases at the drop of a cat. Plus, the taxpayer wouldn't be royally hosed for new cars every other year. Some occasional body work, paint, and occasional new engines is all the taxpayer would have to pay for. THIS is part of the reason it would EARN respect (buying super expensive vehicles using tax money, i.e. stolen money, is a form of bragging and only causes the police to be hated and disrespected). Good lord. Because maintaining 30-60 year old vehicles with very limited parts availability would not be costly. while we're at it let's put firemen back in open cab pumpers and hanging off the back bumper wearing leather gear instead of nomex and EMS back in hearses! fuck technology and progress, they all need to EARN SOME RESPECT by using outdated vehicles and equipment! I'd be cool with riding the back bumper. I always wanted to since I was a little kid but it's a big no no today. Even for parades it's not allowed including the rear seats on the one open cab we still have. To be fair some FDs run some old eqiupment. My first dept still had a 44 Dodge Power Wagon for a brush truck when I started in 05. They sold it to another dept when they got the new one and it's still in service today. |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 11:27:48 AM EST
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Quoted: I think these cars look bad ass with this stripe package:  More subdued for me personally... |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 11:43:05 AM EST
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while we're at it let's put firemen back in open cab pumpers and hanging off the back bumper wearing leather gear instead of nomex and EMS back in hearses! fuck technology and progress, they all need to EARN SOME RESPECT by using outdated vehicles and equipment![/div] I'd be cool with riding the back bumper. I always wanted to since I was a little kid but it's a big no no today. Even for parades it's not allowed including the rear seats on the one open cab we still have. To be fair some FDs run some old eqiupment. My first dept still had a 44 Dodge Power Wagon for a brush truck when I started in 05. They sold it to another dept when they got the new one and it's still in service today. [/div] Fire is completely volunteer where I live and in most of the surrounding counties. There's very little new equipment among them. It takes a lot of Bingo games and Fish Fries to afford a new engine, but we're also talking about vehicles that have less than 5k, some of them under 1k miles a year put on them. The suggestion that we put cops in 60 year old vehicles or that it would somehow garner more respect from the public was completely asinine, as was the notion that the cops are initiating pursuits just for fun. What the fuck are you supposed to do when they don't stop? Tip your hat and tell them to have a nice day? |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 11:45:54 AM EST
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And the standard stuff for the SCHP: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp4.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/nasty96/schp7.jpg No spotlight on any of them... Interdasting...
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Posted: 6/19/2012 1:12:15 PM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: while we're at it let's put firemen back in open cab pumpers and hanging off the back bumper wearing leather gear instead of nomex and EMS back in hearses! fuck technology and progress, they all need to EARN SOME RESPECT by using outdated vehicles and equipment![/div] I'd be cool with riding the back bumper. I always wanted to since I was a little kid but it's a big no no today. Even for parades it's not allowed including the rear seats on the one open cab we still have. To be fair some FDs run some old eqiupment. My first dept still had a 44 Dodge Power Wagon for a brush truck when I started in 05. They sold it to another dept when they got the new one and it's still in service today. [/div] Fire is completely volunteer where I live and in most of the surrounding counties. There's very little new equipment among them. It takes a lot of Bingo games and Fish Fries to afford a new engine, but we're also talking about vehicles that have less than 5k, some of them under 1k miles a year put on them. The suggestion that we put cops in 60 year old vehicles or that it would somehow garner more respect from the public was completely asinine, as was the notion that the cops are initiating pursuits just for fun. What the fuck are you supposed to do when they don't stop? Tip your hat and tell them to have a nice day? Easy there. I don't disagree with you at all. The idea was a stupid one beyond belief. |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 1:18:36 PM EST
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while we're at it let's put firemen back in open cab pumpers and hanging off the back bumper wearing leather gear instead of nomex and EMS back in hearses! fuck technology and progress, they all need to EARN SOME RESPECT by using outdated vehicles and equipment![/div] I'd be cool with riding the back bumper. I always wanted to since I was a little kid but it's a big no no today. Even for parades it's not allowed including the rear seats on the one open cab we still have. To be fair some FDs run some old eqiupment. My first dept still had a 44 Dodge Power Wagon for a brush truck when I started in 05. They sold it to another dept when they got the new one and it's still in service today. [/div] Fire is completely volunteer where I live and in most of the surrounding counties. There's very little new equipment among them. It takes a lot of Bingo games and Fish Fries to afford a new engine, but we're also talking about vehicles that have less than 5k, some of them under 1k miles a year put on them. The suggestion that we put cops in 60 year old vehicles or that it would somehow garner more respect from the public was completely asinine, as was the notion that the cops are initiating pursuits just for fun. What the fuck are you supposed to do when they don't stop? Tip your hat and tell them to have a nice day? Easy there. I don't disagree with you at all. The idea was a stupid one beyond belief. 
on a lighter note, I used to know a guy who bought one of those old open cab pumpers when it went out of service...if he's still got it I'll see if I can get you a ride in it if you're ever over this way
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Posted: 6/19/2012 2:23:14 PM EST
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FWIW, I wonder if GM is going to move in on the Taxi market with this car as well seems ripe for the picking. What cars are they buying now? I see a lot of minivans now. from what i saw in vegas almost all mini vans and malibus Crown Vics were still around though As crown vics slowly fall out of use, taxi services will move towards minivans and MPVs for easier wheelchair access. Most companies will probably copy NYC Taxi and use the Nissan NV200 and the Ford Transit Connect. |
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Posted: 6/19/2012 2:32:38 PM EST
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The V8 is fast, real fast. Yeah, I drove one, and had it quickly up to 130 MPH before I backed off. Plenty of accelerator left to go. As far as I know, they are not available to the public. However, they are likely to be sought after on the secondary market. They are going to pull big bucks at Govt. auctions, just like the LS1 Caprice did back in the 90's. Fed. auctions should offer some really clean cars. They were available to the public. Pontiac G8 GT. And they will hual ass. Over 150 allegedly Looks like they did make the trunk bigger than the G8. I don't have a pic of the trunk though.
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt333/meistermash/IMG_0036.jpg the g8 was on the smaller platform. This is off of the statesman which is a large wheel base vehicle. Still 6.0 chevy V8, 6 speed auto trans, IRS. The car is amazing! I had a G8 GT prior to getting my camaro. The caprice out performs the charger every day of the week. Side note: there was a dealership that found a loop hole in the contract about selling to LE's only. a few were sold to the public before the contract was revised. |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 11:15:20 AM EST
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