Hotfuzz

SLED: I'm not sure whats happened in the past but based on your subtle brand of hostility I won't respond to your posts. I'd simply hoped you'd appreciate some unbiased opinion from the other side of the fence for a change

Hello boys and girls, I'd hoped to put my 2c in before this thread turned sour, but I might be a bit late. Anyway I'm going to attempt to reply to the above for you. I've shopped up your quote lunacys13 to keep to the point and keep to the things I can offer advice on: RBT/Drug testing stations exist at all major sporting (including motorsport) events in the state as well as other major events. Why? And why do Police seem to be out in force? Because it's funded federally. They provide the funding because their statistics indicate that it works. The defects that are found on the site are roadworthy issues or breach of ADR's. Police don't actively set out to only find defects at these stations but we have eyes and its our job to action the things we find. Yes, there can be a Police targetting of imports. Just as there can be a targetting of holdens, fords or old bombs. You may be suprised to learn that the majority of cars that some through the station aren't imports on their way to regency. They're usually Holdens with bald tyres, blown lights, seatbelts etc. At least, they are where I work. You may also be suprised to learn that attention towards imports isn't always unwarranted. The amount of imports I see flogging their cars around on the street and/or racing far outweighs anything else (except and RCK cruise of course!). Skylines are, as you all know, an increasingly popular weapon of choice for car theives so Police need to be vigilant in detecting these guys. And as long as I have cars baiting me into chasing them (like a certain black Stagea while on the way to a priority A job - I have a long memory buddy), sorry but my spidey senses tingle slightly whenever one's around. You can try all you like and I'll wish you well but the fact of the matter is, the state Government do not want missiles on the road. They also believe that with the corruption etc that exists in the eastern states, that the roadworthy inspection system doesn't work. Apart from Regency, which is obviously more expensive, I think everyone should agree that $24.50 is hardly "revenue raising" when it forces a car owner to address some often basic safety issues with their car. And finally, I know how it feels. Especially when your cars the biggest part of your life. I know because until recently, when petrol prices forced me out of turbo ownership (for now) I was just like you. The biggest tip I can give is KISS - and keep it classy. If you want to polish your intercooler pipes, paint your bonnet black, have some stupid offset wheels, a ridiculously loud exhaust with no cat, and a atmo-bov, you may as well book your regency appointment now. If you don't want an all expenses paid date with regency (where you foot the bill), build a performance car that looks neat, goes hard and doesn't attract attention. See you on the streets