Funked, like my new paint job?

[Ripsnort]

[nuchpatrick]

Oh geezz just what you need shinny sunglasses to go with the head    

:::runs and hides:::


I think this one looks better though

[Syzygyone]

What ever happened to Buy American legislation Rip?

[Mini D]

Originally posted by Syzygyone
What ever happened to Buy American legislation Rip?

The drug dealers they sieze the cars from don't adhere to the same standards.

Besides... the basic requirements for police cruisers:

4 doors
rear wheel drive

Interceptors:

2 doors
rear wheel drive

Chevy does not make a car that meets the cruiser requirement and the Corvette is the only car they make that meets the interceptor requirement.  The Blazer is the only vehicle that Chevy makes that meets these standards, but its handling leaves a bit to be desired.  They also have the stigma of being veiwed more as urban assault vehicles too.

Ford makes the Crown Victoria that is rear wheel drive, but has a tendancy towards bursting into flames.  The police are starting to shy away from them.  Ford also makes the Mustang to fit into the interceptors category, but most police agencies are still bittered by bad experiences with mustangs and control problems in the late 80s.

Right now, the BMW and Mercedes are some of the few car companies that can meet the needs in both categories.  The only problem is that no agency is going to fork over the $$$ for them.

MiniD

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Syzygyone
What ever happened to Buy American legislation Rip?

When the over-paid unions starting asking too much for their poor workmanship...THATS what happened to the Buy American Legislation.

[Syzygyone]

Originally posted by Mini D
The drug dealers they sieze the cars from don't adhere to the same standards.

Besides... the basic requirements for police cruisers:

4 doors
rear wheel drive

Interceptors:

2 doors
rear wheel drive

Chevy does not make a car that meets the cruiser requirement and the Corvette is the only car they make that meets the interceptor requirement.  The Blazer is the only vehicle that Chevy makes that meets these standards, but its handling leaves a bit to be desired.  They also have the stigma of being veiwed more as urban assault vehicles too.

Ford makes the Crown Victoria that is rear wheel drive, but has a tendancy towards bursting into flames.  The police are starting to shy away from them.  Ford also makes the Mustang to fit into the interceptors category, but most police agencies are still bittered by bad experiences with mustangs and control problems in the late 80s.

Right now, the BMW and Mercedes are some of the few car companies that can meet the needs in both categories.  The only problem is that no agency is going to fork over the $$$ for them.

MiniD

LOL I was just kidding, but your post was actually quite informative.  Thanks!

But, I hate that bursting into flames part.

[LePaul]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
When the over-paid unions starting asking too much for their poor workmanship...THATS what happened to the Buy American Legislation.

Had I not seen it first hand at UPS, I wouldn't have agreed.  Now, I have to say..spot on

[Syzygyone]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
When the over-paid unions starting asking too much for their poor workmanship...THATS what happened to the Buy American Legislation.

I was just kidding.
What's the make of the second one posted by Nuchpatrick?

[funkedup]

Hey Rip at least I can feel safe knowing I can outrun the fuzz.  

Syz, the car in Nuch's picture is a Matsuda.

[nuchpatrick]

Hahahah Funk.. Its a 1993 Mazda Miata, its used by the FHP as a special events car


Mini D, Patrol cars no longer have to fit the rear drive platform.

Dodge has now got it's foot in the door with this Interceptor Intrepid



Heres a litt clip about the car
Now, after years of speculation, Dodge has returned to patrolling the streets with the 2002 Dodge Intrepid police car package. Available for police departments only, the package is based on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid R/T, and includes its 3.5-liter, 242 hp (at 6,400 rpm) V-6 engine. The 3.5's 248 lb.-ft. of torque (at 3,950 rpm) will help in good standing starts, while a high-performance suspension, heavy-duty four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, purpose-built lighting, and severe-duty powertrain cooling system will help longevity and make pursuit safer. (Many would say that brakes and handling can be more important when pulling over a 90 mph speeder - with their tendency to slam on their brakes and quickly change lanes - than the engine itself.)

[swoopy]

Cosworths, scoobies and T5's what we use. Found this pic tho one lucky copper:)

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by funkedup
Hey Rip at least I can feel safe knowing I can outrun the fuzz.  

Syz, the car in Nuch's picture is a Matsuda.

333 hp M3? Okaaaaaay...';)

[Monk]

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[Furball]

Originally posted by swoopy
Cosworths, scoobies and T5's what we use. Found this pic tho one lucky copper:)

 ....... i wanna be a policeman!

[Mini D]

When push comes to shove.. they do still have to fit the rear wheel drive category.  Dodge will discover that soon enough.

Front wheel drive is considedered by most police agencies to be less intuitive to drive than rear wheel drive cars... especially in agressive situations.  They retest FWD vs RWD every few years, but always come to the same conclusions.  I doubt that will change on any relevant scale.

MiniD