|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
16-05-2010, 12:31 AM | #31 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Gren A Waverrey
Posts: 2,434
|
Quote:
EDIT: Aww...filter spoilt my fun.
__________________
Practicing - Sleeping with a guitar in your hand counts, as long as you don't drop it. Don't snap my undies. |
|||
16-05-2010, 12:36 AM | #32 | |||
71Mach1
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melb
Posts: 465
|
Quote:
Is he from Sri Lanker?
__________________
roses are #FF0000 violets are #0000FF all my base are belong to you |
|||
16-05-2010, 12:36 AM | #33 | ||
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 382
|
1. Having to look both ways 2x at intersections as the light goes green, for that Blind Old Man in a camry, Impatient Soccer Mom or P-plater Commodore Driver storming through the red light just as it turns red.
2. Having to accelerate, brake to 10kmh, accelerate when going straight on the Roundabout for those heroes coming from the left side who fail to give way to their right and try to outrun instead. 3. When driving on the Left Lane of the Highway is faster than driving on the Right Lane. 4. People who honk their horns as your're slowing down to turn into a narrow side street. 5. Subaru WRX, some no-brand import or clapped out V6/V8 commodore driver gunning it at the lights just making a horrible racket, only to get blown away with half throttle from the mighty Falcon. 6. Bus drivers pulling out of a sidestreet, thinking their Bus owns the road. Last edited by barra265t; 16-05-2010 at 12:47 AM. |
||
16-05-2010, 01:10 AM | #34 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Gren A Waverrey
Posts: 2,434
|
Quote:
Never rely on other people on the road. Stupidity is just too prevalent to ignore it. When I was a passenger in the car turning out of Highbury Road onto Springvale Road, we had the green arrow but that didn't matter. A fool went through a red light that had been for seconds already, but he did not want to stop. By looking eiter way, it ensured our safety. That is how it is nowadays. As much as it sucks, some things are beyond our control.
__________________
Practicing - Sleeping with a guitar in your hand counts, as long as you don't drop it. Don't snap my undies. |
|||
16-05-2010, 01:24 AM | #35 | |||
Nutty Professor
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 548
|
Buses. I'm not going to get onto an empty bus and be followed on by a homeless person who then sits next to me an vomit down my sleeve. And I think the rest of Brisbane has figured this out too.
So why is there a need for self righteous bus drivers to drive around empty buses and pull out on people? I am so ************** sick of swerving onto the wrong side of the road in peak hour to avoid a bus that's just randomly decided he wants the exact piece of road that I happen to be occupying at the time. While I'm at it - cyclists. If you are going to defy logic and the very concept of self preservation, can you please for the love of god and all that's holy put some normal pants on. I'm sick of seeing sweaty men wearing pants so tight I can tell what religion they are.
__________________
Quote:
|
|||
16-05-2010, 02:50 AM | #36 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
|
Quote:
|
|||
16-05-2010, 04:12 AM | #37 | ||
The Villan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NSW, SW Sydney
Posts: 1,086
|
P platers (typically girls!) who think sitting on your butt putting lipstick or texting on the phone is appropriate.
When coming up Mt Ously (wollongong nsw) and picton road because the truck infront of them is going 38km not 40km he decides to overtake him when cars are allowed to go 80km. Have to wait a few minutes for him to overtake person infront. Almost caused few accidents. Definetly when people are so urgent to get around you even though your on the speed limit. Doof doof a**holes that turn bass up when at a set of lights so we can hear there s*** music. L platers on highway, nothing against them but 80 km is too slow on a highway. Trucks that overtake you then go back into the left lane then slow down so you have to get around them, its like leap frog. I could go on but I may damage my computer...
__________________
New addition! 2010 FG XR50 Turbo in Lightning Strike The PX Ranger has arrived! XLT Metropolitean Grey Previous Ride - 2007 BF MK II XR6 in Lightning Strike
|
||
16-05-2010, 07:03 AM | #38 | |||
Clutch Cable Killer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Bald Hills, North Brisbane
Posts: 2,270
|
Quote:
What I hate, is '90 sitters' Traveling along the highway, overtake these people, move back into the left hand lane and then about a minute or so later, you slow down to 80 for roadworks. Next minute, you see these same people you just overtook, drive straight past you. Or if the other lane is blocked up, they sit right up in your boot lid. I also hate most of what everyone else has said too, bar trains (they take people off the road) ...and I have only had my P's for 4 months.
__________________
Matthew 1997 Manual EL XR6 in Heritage Green Extractors and 2.5" exhaust- - 16" Tickford Wheels - Full EL XR bodykit - COYO73 Plates HID projectors, lowered on King SL and Koni Shocks. Daily - 2002 AUIII SR Stock as she comes. Coyote's EL XR6 ^^Click Me^^ 15.132@ 91.51 MPH Photos by Me https://www.facebook.com/PhotosByMatthewWylie |
|||
16-05-2010, 07:44 AM | #39 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: S.E Melbourne
Posts: 53
|
Everyone else on the road, It's my road now get out of my way.
But seriously, people who don't use indicators, how hard is it to move stalk up and down. |
||
16-05-2010, 07:50 AM | #40 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 11,412
|
If the police pounded on tail gaiters, the roads would be a better place.
I believe a lot of other dangerous driving develops from that action. Everything else I can live with... |
||
16-05-2010, 08:32 AM | #41 | ||
When in doubt, GAS IT!!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lower Eyre Peninsula, SA
Posts: 3,018
|
There's too much to list but pet hate of the week is the 80-90kph dropkicks on the highway who are oblivious to everyone else around them and won't move over to let the 15 car/truck train they've caused, go by, closely followed by the timid pussy sitting behind said dropkick who hasn't got the stones to pass them when the opportunity is there thus compounding the problem.
Bushbasher
__________________
. HERS- BFIII Wagon Gold, alloys, dual fuel, bullbar, big tow pack, trans cooler, fully rebuilt HD suspension, Clarion, alarmed, full 2 1/2" sports system, mint body MINE- AUII Forte Meteorite, dual fuel but otherwise bog stock. MINE- AUII Fairlane Sportsman Liquid Silver over meteorite,HIDs', Airhog, Eagle Leads, dual fuel, custom rear springs, BA slotted discs + a second one for spares . |
||
16-05-2010, 09:22 AM | #42 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: TAS
Posts: 2,551
|
I don't single out any particular group - I hate them all! It's my road, so get off it!
Seriously, why do social norms fall apart when we get into a metal box with wheels under it. I ride a bike every now and then, and i get stuck behind them too - big deal. I ride a motorbike and split traffic - big deal, you are just jealous i have used less fuel and get there faster. I get stuck behind slow drivers - gives me a chance to open up the throttle and enjoy the rush. I go faster in the left lane because everyone is in the right one trying to overtake. Turn the radio on, sit a comfortable distance behind the car in front, talk to your passenger, and enjoy the trip. It's the most dangerous thing you will do all day, so relax and get there in one piece. It could be your last trip...
__________________
XA coupe 8.8sec @ 150mph http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...coupe+drag+car BA GT-P for the shed Mustang GT for the other half E3 chubsport - fully fat (and slow), sitting there waiting for me to get sick of it and sell it. BA XR6T for a daily NT Pajero for the bush XB 4 door project- swallows a BF xr6 turbo My dad is a generous bloke. He gave away his dead car batteries free of charge.... |
||
16-05-2010, 09:38 AM | #43 | ||
FGX XR8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 702
|
Spending all day on the road i've got a fair list:
-People who don't indicate (both lane changing and merging) -People who don't thank me for letting them out the driveway they're in. -Railway level crossings (Very poor outdated design, Why should i have to wait for the train to pull into the station, passengers embark/disembark and then for the train to finally cross the level crossing several minutes after gates have gone down) -People who can't merge onto a freeway at speed -The type that have to pass that one extra car to svae themselves all of about 2 seconds on their journey -Those that won't allow me to merge when safe because that might mean a further 2 seconds to their journey. -People who haven't figured out how use a roundabout yet. -People going 10-20km/h under the speed limit for no reason whatsoever. -Cyclists who feel they own the road or shared pathway (Note: not all cyclists are bad their are an increasing amount of arrogant self righteous types) -People who don't understand what the big sign that says give-way or stop means. -People that swerve out to left to make a simple right hand turn, conversely they swerve right to make left turns, your not in a truck folks the car will do it easily. -Those that feels it's safe to cut a blind 90 degree turn while i'm coming the other way, then wonder why i gave them a mouthful. -Speed limits dropping everywhere because the governments (local or state) are too lazy or cheap to fix the actual problems. -Left foot brakers, Keep your bloody foot off the brake pedal completely. That's all i got for the moment, i'm sure there's more in the brain somewhere but that'll do. Last edited by g220ba; 16-05-2010 at 09:51 AM. |
||
16-05-2010, 09:47 AM | #44 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Your Place
Posts: 211
|
[QUOTE=Bushbasher]There's too much to list but pet hate of the week is the 80-90kph dropkicks on the highway who are oblivious to everyone else around them and won't move over to let the 15 car/truck train they've caused, go by, closely followed by the timid pussy sitting behind said dropkick who hasn't got the stones to pass them when the opportunity is there thus compounding the problem.
I hate this as well and I wish the Filth (police) would enforce the keep left up here in QLD more in 80kmh zones and above and again this is why GOD invented the horn and it sure does work as long as you don't mind receiving rude gestures as you over take them. Just smile and keep on going. My pet hate is people who cut you off in busy traffic just to get ahead a flys@#t. So my resolve I purchased an $800.00 86 2wd Hilux and just keep driving as they proceed to cut me off they realise I'm not going to stop. There face looks awesome the holy ***t he isn't slowing down eyes like saucers it's excellent. Oh and then the rude gesture its excellent.
__________________
MY BABY:1968 XT Falcon 500 Factory 302 V8 Auto (Cruiseomatic)Wagon. With Palomino Interior. THE TOY:2003 CV8R Monaro 6Spd Manual. |
||
16-05-2010, 10:41 AM | #45 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Utah
Posts: 3,479
|
Quote:
|
|||
16-05-2010, 11:39 AM | #46 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 343
|
Good thread ...
How long can people be patient to ignorant fools on our roads ? I try hard, but have very little tolerance, happens every time you get out & about ... I find the same as many others also ... On a freeway ramp doing 30-40 k's is damn dangerous coming into traffic that are doing around 80 + is an accident waiting to happen time & time again ... No idicators used ... what tools ... omg ... can't read your minds, damn it ! Also being in a car with people who does any of the mentioned in this thread is scary ! I know a few & I'm always happy to drive because I know there bad habbits & I'm always checking the roads myself, so I might as well just drive ... I thought being a passenger was ment to be relaxing ? Hmm not when you know family or friends who do this ... 1 friend was telling me she went for her P's & failed, then again & failed & then tried again, she failed again & she said the person at Vic roads seen she was in tears, fiddled with a few things & then she finally passed ???!!! Omg that's why I NEVER trust getting in any car with her ... going back years now, people only had to drive around a block & got there licence ... And with this friend, it's very clear, this is true !!! She's a shocker & her family never trust her driving either !!! |
||
16-05-2010, 11:44 AM | #47 | |||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 90
|
Quote:
And remember the green light means proceed if safe to do so. It's not a chance to test your reaction time
__________________
'03 BA Futura, 18' -235/40, Kingsprings superlows, Monroe GT Sport, 2.5" Cat and exhaust, K & N, Typhoon CAI, RDA Slotted & Extreme pads. 302 Cleveland being rebuilt, Ebay said 351 liars!!!!! Home found! '01 AU II. Bring on the smoke |
|||
16-05-2010, 11:58 AM | #48 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 56
|
-cyclists who abuse you for no reason
-idiots who merge on the freeway at 60!!!
__________________
_______________________________________________ 1977 XC Fairmont Factory 351 - FOR SALE Sale thread here: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...77#post3722277 |
||
16-05-2010, 12:03 PM | #49 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,458
|
Quote:
|
|||
16-05-2010, 12:13 PM | #51 | |||
Nutty Professor
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 548
|
Giving way to a bus so he can pull out is one thing, but I'm talking about when the bus indicates and pulls out instantly, while I am already beside it on my way past. Get over yourself and read the post properly next time.
"swerving onto the wrong side of the road in peak hour to avoid a bus that's just randomly decided he wants the exact piece of road that I happen to be occupying at the time."
__________________
Quote:
|
|||
16-05-2010, 12:21 PM | #52 | ||
The Vengeful One
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tazzy
Posts: 12,765
|
For me its just the ignorance of alot of other road users, some people act like they are the only ones out there!
__________________
|
||
16-05-2010, 12:24 PM | #53 | ||
XD Sundowner
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: moranbah
Posts: 1,078
|
that as a percentage there must be a fair few drivers on this forum that fit in all these categories , you know it
__________________
something old something blue |
||
16-05-2010, 12:28 PM | #54 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 18,990
|
Bogan's in V6 Crappadore's that alway's want a race.............
|
||
16-05-2010, 12:38 PM | #55 | |||
The Vengeful One
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tazzy
Posts: 12,765
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|||
16-05-2010, 12:54 PM | #56 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,876
|
I actually love tailgaters, I respect a bit of assertiveness on the roads, and if im not going fast il pull over and let them pass, easy.
Busses and taxis pulling out in front of me and cutting me off does not bother me at all. These guys have to spend up to 12 hours a day in crap Australian traffic with crap Australian drivers, they need to be a bit aggressive. I think a lot of things people hate on the road is due to simply their ego or manhood being challenged. |
||
16-05-2010, 01:21 PM | #57 | ||||
Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: S.E Melbourne
Posts: 53
|
Quote:
s Quote:
|
||||
16-05-2010, 02:14 PM | #58 | ||
Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
Posts: 49,815
|
I remember our bus driver at school, he'd never give way to his right at roundabouts and nearly cause accidents, or pulling out in front of cars coming towards us at 100km/h.
|
||
16-05-2010, 02:15 PM | #59 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Utah
Posts: 3,479
|
Quote:
I think Brazen has a point, too many people like to be the police on the road to try to prove their own self-worth or "manhood." Why be so reactive when people make mistakes or simply lack courtesy? Reacting to such people in a negative way. We all need to flash our headlights less, honk our horns less and just chill. And if someone doesn't indicate, let it go. I think road rage often starts with somebody thinking they were in the right, and the other person was in the wrong...and how dare they!!!!!! And in regard to busses, I thought in most places, you have to let the busses pull out? You have to remember the bus drivers and truck drivers are car drivers, they are just at work. They are on a schedule, and driving something bigger, so it's not too hard for me to work around them. |
|||
16-05-2010, 02:19 PM | #60 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: adelaide
Posts: 260
|
110kmh limit on country roads driving a v8
|
||