Tailgating

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

I think the LB has better acceleration then sedan from the times I drive my wifes car

That's odd since the LB weighs more than the sedan and uses the same everything. Are both cars manual trannies and same wheel and tire combos? If not, then that may be why.

[bankrobber]

Not sure if I should really say this but, aim the windshield washer to shoot slightly over roof. Put in something like cat urine and only try at night. Back in high school I had a guy park so close to my drivers door he had to fold in the mirrors. We were not the best of friends to say the least. I got pissed and took a quart of oil and splashed it onto his passenger window. I would not advise doing anything like that anymore.

[JumpmanYaris]

Originally Posted by bankrobber

Not sure if I should really say this but, aim the windshield washer to shoot slightly over roof. Put in something like cat urine and only try at night. Back in high school I had a guy park so close to my drivers door he had to fold in the mirrors. We were not the best of friends to say the least. I got pissed and took a quart of oil and splashed it onto his passenger window. I would not advise doing anything like that anymore.

and ur saying this because???

[JumpmanYaris]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

That's odd since the LB weighs more than the sedan and uses the same everything. Are both cars manual trannies and same wheel and tire combos? If not, then that may be why.

Both cars are AT and hers has my 18s on right now my has the 17s that been said i would think hers would be much slower, dont ya?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

Both cars are AT and hers has my 18s on right now my has the 17s that been said i would think hers would be much slower, dont ya?

What are the overall weights of the rims and tires? Also, does your sedan have a sound system? Not sure why your sedan would be slower, even with the 20lb difference in weight, both the LB and the sedan should have identical times to 60. Oil and fuel should also be factored in.

[JumpmanYaris]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

What are the overall weights of the rims and tires? Also, does your sedan have a sound system? Not sure why your sedan would be slower, even with the 20lb difference in weight, both the LB and the sedan should have identical times to 60. Oil and fuel should also be factored in.

Yeah I got a box with 2 12" subs

[TRDMarty]

Yesterday a co-worker of mine had to drive his fathers Yaris LB for just one day and he stated that everyone was riding on his A$$!!!!! I said, yep, happens everyday. I replied to just give the infamous finger gesture and they all of a sudden disappear like magic.

[Idahotom]

Interesting thread. Maybe I'm not paying attention, or it's different here in Idaho, but I havn't noticed any increase in tailgating while driving my Yaris.

It may happen, but I drive ALL my rigs slightly slower then the norm (like the speed limit or close to it, as opposed to 10 or 20 over it), so I probably experience a constant state of tailgating and have gotten immune to it!

I always like to look around while I'm getting fuel, and watch the grimaces on the faces of the SUV and pickup truck drivers....and they are usually there when I pull up, and still there, still pumping, as I leave. Payback!

[bkndacn]

^ hahahahah I love the surprised look I get when I pull up to the pump and the SUVs are like WTF when I casually put 25 $ in my tank and drive off with a full tank! :)

[tk1971]

Originally Posted by bkndacn

^ hahahahah I love the surprised look I get when I pull up to the pump and the SUVs are like WTF when I casually put 25 $ in my tank and drive off with a full tank! :)

No joke. I put in $31 plus change this morning for 9.8 gallons, which lasts for a whole week. With my Expedition, I would get gas every 2-3 days (2 to 3 times a week) and that sucker would easily cost $100 per fill up.

[KrazyDawg]

Could it be because it's a liftback it feels like more people are tailgating since you don't have a rear end that sticks out?

[tk1971]

Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

Could it be because it's a liftback it feels like more people are tailgating since you don't have a rear end that sticks out?

Makes perfect sense. I notice people are closer than I'd like when I ride motorcycles too (I don't split lanes).

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by tk1971

Makes perfect sense. I notice people are closer than I'd like when I ride motorcycles too (I don't split lanes).

agreed. especially when stopped at intersections. feels like their bumper is against my rear tire at times.

[john21031]

Originally Posted by MaineYaris12

same here except if there is a clueless moron in the left lane riding in a blind spot of a rig,thinking that he/she has the right to be there and not actually passing anyone. passing lane is for passing not cruisin

Not if he is already going the speed limit.

Passing lane is not for speeding! And those who speed have no excuse. I would take away their licenses and send to the fields for free labor for 3 months to have a chance to get them back.

People who speed intentionally and find excuses for it, should not have the privilege to drive!

[Freedan]

Originally Posted by john21031

People who speed intentionally and find excuses for it, should not have the privilege to drive!

I completely agree. That's why I never make any excuses while I'm speeding. If 90ish HP can make a Yaris move like that, I can only imagine what another 50HP would do to a Yaris.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by frownonfun

agreed. especially when stopped at intersections. feels like their bumper is against my rear tire at times.

I always keep an eye in one of my mirrors, and the very moment that I see someone approaching the bike to quickly and pulling up too close, I give it a nice loud rev. That always snaps them right out of whatever trance they're in, or whatever pissing contest they think they're onto.

Just one of the very gratifying aspects of riding a harley with straight pipes :)

Of course by that time I have my foot on the shifter and the clutch in and I always leave enough space in front of me to get out of there if I need to.

Honestly, what scares me the most on the bike is people who pull out into traffic without paying attention ... I really hate testing my brakes on that thing ... or the attention of the person behind me.

[tk1971]

Originally Posted by PK198105

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the recent trend here in Montreal and maybe elsewhere is to go bumper to bumper in the passing lane while the middle and right are completely empty.

Not here in SoCal. My commute (thankfully) involves me going the opposite direction of traffic from LA County to the Inland Empire.

What I mean by "opposite direction of traffic" easily qualifies as heavy congestion in other less populated areas.

Trust me, when there's no one in front of me (beyond the range of the 2 second rule, that is...), I always move over to a slower lane, even if it's congested.

Other commuters obviously don't appreciate me observing a modest 1-2 seconds worth of space in front of me, in my little econo-box. I also suggested that there might be a snob-factor in effect, because I don't feel as much hostility towards me while driving more "worthy" cars (like a 13+ sec 1/4 mile stock EVO, or my modded VF22 equipped WRX).

New revelation: Strange enough, I felt the kind of hostility when I used to drive the first year IS300.

Maybe it's a Toyota thing?

[p123456789]

Originally Posted by john21031

Not if he is already going the speed limit.

Passing lane is not for speeding! And those who speed have no excuse. I would take away their licenses and send to the fields for free labor for 3 months to have a chance to get them back.

People who speed intentionally and find excuses for it, should not have the privilege to drive!

It's the passing lane for a reason if you're not passing someone get into the right lane. There are signs everwhere here slower traffic keep right.