Jack_is_Back Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Oh dear, I've only had the car one week and already had two incidents with other drivers that appear to have seen the GTI badge as a challenge to a duel. I had a Civic Type R (after I defended them - never again) who got so upset that I went past him (at only 80) on a DC that he felt the need to undertake me and cut infront nearly taking my bumper off. Then a Golf TDI this morning sat 3mm off my rear bumper for 2 miles until I turned off. I hope this isn't typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Never experienced that myself..... I would tend to just pull over and let the idiots go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 This sort of behaviour happens occasionally whatever you drive. I don't think it's the GTI badge in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 It happens mate, but (and you haven't) don't rise to their bait! I drive very defensively and at the end of the day I want to keep my car and much more importantly my life intact, so I ignore them. Although I do like a play from time to time, but there's a difference between two car fans having a quick drive and someone deliberately cutting you up or tailgating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Never experienced that myself..... I would tend to just pull over and let the idiots go.... [/ QUOTE ]Being a sensible old (well, over 30!) chap I do not rise to it, still very annoying getting this kind of reaction with no provocation whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yeah, sadly there are a lot of idiots on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Same condition as Floyd Landis - excess Testosterone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalex Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I had a Civic Type R (after I defended them - never again) who got so upset that I went past him (at only 80) on a DC that he felt the need to undertake me and cut infront nearly taking my bumper off. [/ QUOTE ] Don't generalise. My last car was a Type-R, but I wouldn't drive like that in a million years. Just because one tosser cut you up, don't blame it on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Re: GTI = W*nker Magnet??? Yes it was back in the day (the reason my mk1 was badged as a GLS for many years in the 90s) and is today too. Its to the point were like my mate Mike i may remove the rear GTI badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Don't generalise. My last car was a Type-R, but I wouldn't drive like that in a million years. Just because one tosser cut you up, don't blame it on the car. [/ QUOTE ] lol. You obviously don't know I used to own a CTR too. I used to spend ages on various car forums defending them, saying exactly the same thing as you, but to no avail. Guess it kinda stung when one pulled this manoeuvre on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 he could have been checking out your Lunch Pack option... sorry I was only kidding mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 The simple solution is to change the "GTI" on your year to "Golf" and "FSI", which is strictly correct and will stop the tailgate w@nkers....... A new GTI badge come resale time is less than £15, so for not much hassle and defensive driving purposes this will reduce your problems significantly if you are living in a part of the country where the "culture" displayed is prevalent. This swap will by parking forwards in Council car parks reduce your incidence of keying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Something I've learnt, having had a number of Imprezas, is how onderful it is to drive something completely stealthy. The idiot boy racers will always be attracted by a sporty car - GTI, Impreza, M3, VXR, whatever - with the idea that the driver must want to race if he's driving "something like that". They haven't a feckin clue what the Legacy is, which makes it all the easier to get past and on with my journey when they get in my way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventyseven Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Have had some of this myself,tho' you can imagine that as I'm driving a p-reg 8valve mk3 with a mere 181k on the clock,it's kids in hopped up novas etc that generally want a go. There's no badge on the back so they're usually happy to follow at the same speed,but several times I've had tailgating once they've seen the front badge as I (BARELY!)overtake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon79f Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I Agree with most of the comments. Whilst I have only had the car a few weeks, and am not particularly bothered by idiots in their K-mart modded rice rockets, unfortunately my poor partner had the unfortunate circumstance of someone in a old banger WRX tailgate her all the way up the motorway, for around 5kms. She was doing about 10 over the 100km limit, and this driver would not go around her. There were few other cars on the road as it was quite late, so she did not want to pull over. There has been a lot of bumpjacks (where someone runs into your car, and then when you get out to exchange details steals your car) involving WRX's in Sydney lately, and she was shitscared. Was only the 3rd or 4th time she had driven the car, and she prefers not to drive it now. Despite loving the car, she does not want the experience to happen again. Makes me pretty cranky to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I'm driving a p-reg 8valve mk3 [/ QUOTE ] I may be in the minority here, but i loved that car. Thought it was a rocket of the line too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I've posted before on this and said I've found the easiest way of dealing with it is to let them go - and smile or laugh. There is nothing like a little giggle at them to make them feel as large as the dustcaps on their tyres. Especially if their girlfriend is with them - that's total humiliation for them. If it's your wife/partner/girlfriend driving on her own and getting harassed then I think the easiest thing is to tell her to use a mobile phone and be seen to be ringing someone - and the way to do this is for her to hold it to her left ear so it's more visible to the car behind. It usually makes them think twice, especially if she keeps glancing in the rear view mirror and gives the impression of getting their number... I've shot out in my car before to go to the aid of my wife being harassed by an arsehole, after she called me from her mobile. Luckily another driver had spotted it too and came to her aid as well (and almost got knocked of the road by the arsehole in the other car), and the b*stard managed to get away - but I'll know him if ever I see his car again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I've posted before on this and said I've found the easiest way of dealing with it is to let them go - and smile or laugh. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly, it's the safest way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGTI Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 This goes to prove that there a Wa%K#rs and idiots everywhere. I've had a few try to race - rice rockets- you're right- WRX's, Sylvia's and Skylines (not the Godzilla type but the lesser GT's). The kind of guys who wind down their windows and shout -- GTIIIIIII, MATEEEEEEEEE, bet it GOOOOOOOOOEs. Give me a break. They get the message I'm not interested pretty quickly. Not a nice situation for your partner though. Driving should be a pleasure - too often its not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 There may be a lot of idiots around, but it is always nice when people actually admire your car. I was sat at traffic lights near home the other week with the windows down on a glorious day (and the car was sparkly clean) and a bloke crossed the road in front of me and shouted "Nice car mate!". Made me smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGTI Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 To be fair that reaction is far more common than the idiots who want to race. I've had lots, and lots of people come up and adnire the car and want to know about it - especially about the DSG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I've had more looks in my GTI than any other car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I think I got more admiring glances in my Mini Cooper S. I got it just after they were launched and it was red with white roof, white mirrors and white wheels. Got the best looks when we came out of the cinema and drove off in it after seeing "The Italian Job". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I've posted before on this and said I've found the easiest way of dealing with it is to let them go - and smile or laugh. There is nothing like a little giggle at them to make them feel as large as the dustcaps on their tyres. Especially if their girlfriend is with them - that's total humiliation for them. If it's your wife/partner/girlfriend driving on her own and getting harassed then I think the easiest thing is to tell her to use a mobile phone and be seen to be ringing someone - and the way to do this is for her to hold it to her left ear so it's more visible to the car behind. It usually makes them think twice, especially if she keeps glancing in the rear view mirror and gives the impression of getting their number... I've shot out in my car before to go to the aid of my wife being harassed by an arsehole, after she called me from her mobile. Luckily another driver had spotted it too and came to her aid as well (and almost got knocked of the road by the arsehole in the other car), and the b*stard managed to get away - but I'll know him if ever I see his car again. [/ QUOTE ] Just a note but Sometimes at night i have found in the newcastle area its often the police tailgating with incorrect adjusted headlights i guess its to make you break the law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I/we rarely drive at night, only in winter when the early nights set in anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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