ATTN Cali Mustangers!

Rebel79 · 09-03-2002, 04:17 PM

In case you have not heard, the CHP has purchased over 70 new Camaros for their taskforce. I heard heard alot about them, including the new LED lightbar which is small and hard to see in the rearview mirror. This weekend I was at a MotoX Freestyle event in San Francisco and they had one of the new CHP Camaros there. Thought you may want to study the pictures so you won't get caught.

The tiny LED lightbar.

The specs:

What you will see if one pulls behind you....

mustangman65_79 · 09-03-2002, 04:42 PM

Just what we need, more chp

. Hopefully most of them are going south. Sorry Chris, but I don't them around here.

The Sandman · 09-03-2002, 04:46 PM

Off topic, but the LS1 is a 346, not a 350.

PKRWUD · 09-03-2002, 04:46 PM

That thing is just plain evil looking. I heard that "officially" those are going to be for semi patrol, meaning their main purpose in life will be to target tractor trailers. I don't understand why they need such a car for such a purpose, but that's what it said on the paperwork that the Governor signed. Of course we all know they will be used to bust anything and anyone they can, but we're supposed to feel a little better knowing that they will see the majority of their service life on highways that are common truck routes.

mustangman65_79 · 09-03-2002, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Sandman
Off topic, but the LS1 is a 346, not a 350.

Any chance that they are using the older motors?

The Deuce · 09-03-2002, 06:03 PM

That's all fine and good Chris, but the 'main truck routes' are generally long straight high speed areas. Seems like its Davis' way of backdooring these cars into high speed catchers.

Of course, there is an all white one based in San Jaun Capistrano (which we will drive through to C-bad) and I've seen it with 18 wheelers twice, nothing else.

Maybe they figure it will help confuse them, since the average Joe doesn't look that hard for the Crown Vic's.

Expect to see at least one on the 101 at or north of you too.

PKRWUD · 09-03-2002, 08:54 PM

I got my info on a news special, and they really emphasized that these were to be used on semi's. They also referred to several state highways, most in central and northern Ca, that are almost exclusively used by truckers, mostly going east west. I had never heard of the highways they mentioned, but i'm not really concerned. Got a hunch that's gonna change in a couple weeks.

Take care,
~Chris

mustangman65_79 · 09-04-2002, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
I got my info on a news special, and they really emphasized that these were to be used on semi's. They also referred to several state highways, most in central and northern Ca, that are almost exclusively used by truckers, mostly going east west. I had never heard of the highways they mentioned, but i'm not really concerned. Got a hunch that's gonna change in a couple weeks.

Take care,
~Chris

They may say that they are for semi's, but u don't need a car that can go 159 to get a semi, I know that they are going to use them to get us too.

Errant · 09-04-2002, 06:43 PM

I just saw one of these about two weeks ago, nearly had a heart attack! The one I saw was all white though, in San Jose.

Be Careful!

-
Errant

blue00gt · 09-05-2002, 01:51 PM

I just saw an all white one out here on Hwy. 12 the other day. The only markings it had were the badges on the doors and it had a light bar inside the car. Luckily I always let folks get next to me before I try to race them, otherwise it would be hard to tell they are CHP Camaros.

The Deuce · 09-05-2002, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blue00gt
I just saw an all white one out here on Hwy. 12 the other day. The only markings it had were the badges on the doors and it had a light bar inside the car. Luckily I always let folks get next to me before I try to race them, otherwise it would be hard to tell they are CHP Camaros.

Something tells me that even if you had won you'd still have lost.

09-03-2002, 04:17 PM	#1
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	ATTN Cali Mustangers! In case you have not heard, the CHP has purchased over 70 new Camaros for their taskforce. I heard heard alot about them, including the new LED lightbar which is small and hard to see in the rearview mirror. This weekend I was at a MotoX Freestyle event in San Francisco and they had one of the new CHP Camaros there. Thought you may want to study the pictures so you won't get caught. The tiny LED lightbar. The specs: What you will see if one pulls behind you.... __________________ Scott Halihan, News Editor The MustangWorks Magazine 1994 Supercharged Mustang Cobra Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

09-03-2002, 04:42 PM	#2
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09-03-2002, 04:46 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	That thing is just plain evil looking. I heard that "officially" those are going to be for semi patrol, meaning their main purpose in life will be to target tractor trailers. I don't understand why they need such a car for such a purpose, but that's what it said on the paperwork that the Governor signed. Of course we all know they will be used to bust anything and anyone they can, but we're supposed to feel a little better knowing that they will see the majority of their service life on highways that are common truck routes. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

09-03-2002, 06:03 PM	#6
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	That's all fine and good Chris, but the 'main truck routes' are generally long straight high speed areas. Seems like its Davis' way of backdooring these cars into high speed catchers. Of course, there is an all white one based in San Jaun Capistrano (which we will drive through to C-bad) and I've seen it with 18 wheelers twice, nothing else. Maybe they figure it will help confuse them, since the average Joe doesn't look that hard for the Crown Vic's. Expect to see at least one on the 101 at or north of you too. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-03-2002, 08:54 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I got my info on a news special, and they really emphasized that these were to be used on semi's. They also referred to several state highways, most in central and northern Ca, that are almost exclusively used by truckers, mostly going east west. I had never heard of the highways they mentioned, but i'm not really concerned. Got a hunch that's gonna change in a couple weeks. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

09-04-2002, 06:43 PM	#9
Errant Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 10	I just saw one of these about two weeks ago, nearly had a heart attack! The one I saw was all white though, in San Jose. Be Careful! - Errant __________________ 2002 Silver GT Convertible. Photos in User's Rides

09-05-2002, 01:51 PM	#10
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I just saw an all white one out here on Hwy. 12 the other day. The only markings it had were the badges on the doors and it had a light bar inside the car. Luckily I always let folks get next to me before I try to race them, otherwise it would be hard to tell they are CHP Camaros. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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