Skyline Cop Magnet

[phrensta]

Im jaded after getting defected on Saturday night and pinged with a DECC inspection

I wasn't speeding, but i did change gears right about the time i saw the cops hit the lights, so they probably heard the valve. <-- which is getting removed asap. (came with car)

But the funny thing was, while being escorted by two bike cops to the checking station, one speeds off and chases down another skyline, then brings him back to line up behind me, and off me the other line and two bike cops go to the inspection station. That skyline was just cruising past, i didnt even hear it with my window down, plus we passed heaps of other cars that could have been pulled over. Lines are obviously more of a target then some other vehicles,

So skylines cop magnets, probably not, but something that cops will notice more then other cars, yeah sorry but they are eye and ear catchers.

[Silvia GTR]

To a degree all imports are somewhat targets, I mean if your car screams 'look at me' your going to have a higher chance of being stopped for no reason than anyone else or if you drive like a spastic.

I usually only see tards stopped in imports by police

[MSTRshenanigans]

In all the years I've owned import cars I've been pulled over once in my 180sx... never in the Skyline. Heaps in the falcon. I nana around mostly though =P

[13-DFT]

i drive very well on the steet, no silly buggers, but it is falcodore heaven up here so i kinda stand out i guess

[DanR33GTST]

You are more likely to get pulled up in a crappy looking old falcon or commodore than a nice looking skyline.

Or in an import that was once a good looking car that has had a teenager loose on it for a few days with loads of crappy bolt on bits with aftermarket bumpers that havent been fitted properly/made for that car.

If your car looks 'cared' for then your less likely to get pulled up in it unless a cop has a special dislike for moddified cars

[DanR33GTST]

and the 'attitude test' is applied by most cops, if you act like an arsehole then expect to be treated like one

Edited November 13, 2009 by DanR33GTST

[Angus Smart]

drove a r32 gtr with massive wing, roll cage, semi slicks, 400+hp on the road for 3 years without only bieng pulled once for missing my p plates....

and one breath test station outside a school one morning along with other cars..

[Puppey]

Just keep it simple at least from outside to at least make it less appealing for them to check it. i own mine for more than a year and not once got pulled over (touch wood, fingers crossed!!!!)

i got breath tested a few times and each time my car got stared at.. i didn't notice but my wife said to me afterward the guy was constantly looking at your car but lucky never got checked .. but i won't be afraid if they check it .. i will happily open the bonnet for them .. it's stock standard

But hey.. it's import.. what do you expect.. they can defect you for anything they want.

so don't hold your expectation high

and yes .. it is a cop magnet .. it has been proven from time to time

[Kinks]

I have been driving skylines for over 6 years and have never been hassled "for driving a skyline". My R31 even had a loud exhaust on it, aftermarket wheels and a front mount (not to mention the 5 puck clutch and locked diff).

MYTH BUSTED.

[GTR-N1]

Funny tho' how a copper...

1) might look at a Skyline 3X...

2) and a Ferrari only 2X

for totally different reasons of course

[snappy_]

I'd say it all depends on the area, where you live whether in the city or bush, in the city, your more likely to get pulled over as there will be a fair bit of cops, but in the bush, most cops there couldn't be bothered.

[Silvia GTR]

I'd say it all depends on the area, where you live whether in the city or bush, in the city, your more likely to get pulled over as there will be a fair bit of cops, but in the bush, most cops there couldn't be bothered.

Yeah I was gonna say location will play a big part in it

[Spunky Munky]

Let me put it this way...yes, if you drive a Sports Car you will attract a little more attention from everyone...but if you drive like a total dick, then the Cops will give you special attention too...does this answer your question.

Just drive it decently and avoid dick-like behavior and you should be right. If wanna squirt it, do it on a track...the roads are for normal travels not street racing. Done.

[MSTRshenanigans]

Got pulled up for the first time in my Skyline at Pacific Fair on Saturday...

Was driving through the bus area and a cop steps in front of me to inspect my vehicle.

Guess they thought I was a schoolie or something cause I said to the chick cop I never expected them in a shopping centre driveway. She said, "This is the last place I wanted to be on a Saturday." They were puling over every 2nd car though.