CHP Camaro?

The Deuce · 07-09-2002, 11:44 PM

I was coming down the 5 into Dana Point yesterday, and I saw an all white CHP Camaro!! The car was pulled over and had a full light bar, but no other apparent external mods. Seems like a weird time to see the first one, and I have not been able to find out any info on these.(didn't feel like getting pulled over just to ask the guy about it.

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If anybody else has seen these, what's up with them? Keep an eye out, they are probably pursuit cars for open high speed areas.

StoplightWarrior · 07-09-2002, 11:46 PM

Yeah, they're out so be careful. SS's that will cruise the highways

Crazy Horse GT · 07-10-2002, 12:07 AM

in louisville ky they have , camaro's, mustang's painted any color you can think of, they pull off the highway with the hazard's on , you go flying by, bam your busted, no light bar's, they throw one up in the windsheild, heheh, sneaky b------.

mustangII460 · 07-10-2002, 12:19 AM

They had the Safety Commisioner on the Speed Channel talking about these cars. He said they go 160mph.

They showed police driving instructors doing laps and burning the tires. May have to raise your taxes for more tires.

07-10-2002, 01:38 AM

on vancouver island here in BC the cops were using cars that looked like beaters (painted like crap all mismatched and stuff). and they would bust people all the time cause you couldn't tell till it was way to late.

Coupe Devil · 07-10-2002, 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
in louisville ky they have , camaro's, mustang's painted any color you can think of, they pull off the highway with the hazard's on , you go flying by, bam your busted, no light bar's, they throw one up in the windsheild, heheh, sneaky b------.

Yeah we jsut got a new Z28 here in west ky to. But its solid white, has the small logo on the door, no light bar, DARK WINDOWS, and a little whirly bird under the hood..Thats right.....The KYSP has a blown Z28...

Brad

1969Mach1 · 07-10-2002, 09:07 AM

Wow thats crazy stuff. I know the town I live some of the cruisers have N2O, and downtown on the lakeshore and highway going downtown the have Camaro's I beleive there all Z28's.

Sam.

jj_jonathon · 07-10-2002, 02:30 PM

it was bad enough when they had the 5.0 troupers out...florida highway patrol got about 200 of these brand new Z28 (i believe all states only got z28s) copcars...ive seen two so far...mean syou cant outrun em on the highways unless youre driving something fierce...wish i had something fierce...lol...so lets all hope that they rack up 80,000miles quick and then retire em!

polara7777 · 07-10-2002, 02:58 PM

Wow! I'm glad I don't live any where around any of you! N2O and supers on cop cars...lol. All our cops drive either under cover lincolns or SUV's or slow stock cruisers. We did have a Ferrari for a little while but I think it was more of a for show thing. Haven't seen it in a while so I guess it got sold at some auction.

jj_jonathon · 07-10-2002, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by polara7777
We did have a Ferrari for a little while but I think it was more of a for show thing.

whaa!?! dayum...now thats a reason to be pulled over...i think id speed by him just so i could be seen pulled over by a ferrari cop car...lol...mayeb id be annoying and hed let me "ride" in the thing back to the station....but knowing my luck the cop would prolly just keep me there for the other cops...thatd be no fun...hehe...

PKRWUD · 07-10-2002, 10:50 PM

The last CHP Camaro I saw was 15 years ago! This should be interesting. One of my best buddies works at Hawaii Racing, and one of his best customers is a CHP officer. He hears all the good stuff, but he hasn't said anything about any Camaros yet. He did say a lot about the Volvo's they tried out a couple years ago. They were very strong, but they were front wheel drive, and of the initial 12 that the CHP purchased, 3 were totalled by the officer driving it within the first week. Apparently they just had too much trouble learning how to control a FWD vehicle during high speed pursuits. Go figure.

Take care,
-Chris

The Deuce · 07-11-2002, 12:47 AM

I was more than a little surprised about it too. The last thing I heard was a rumor they were going to try out 5-series BMW's. Almost expected to see one of those around the central coast during my college years. Never did though.

I wish I'd gotten a better look. Can't imagine GM would even do that this close to the end of that cars run. But then they are GM.

PKRWUD · 07-11-2002, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by The Deuce
Can't imagine GM would even do that this close to the end of that cars run. But then they are GM.

LOL! Maybe they're having more trouble than they expected clearing out their inventories!

Take care,
-Chris

OnMy3rdStang · 07-12-2002, 07:02 PM

When you go down south in arkansas Louisana Mississippi etc you can see police camaros. I was like wow. I think in some northern states they use new mustangs now
Canadian Police Mustang

07-12-2002, 07:24 PM

i can remeber seeing police mustangs bring used in BC back in the early 90's. they are some fast ******* cars.

Skyman · 07-12-2002, 07:31 PM

I havn't lost to an LS1 yet, so that means I'm safe right?

07-12-2002, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by Skyman
I havn't lost to an LS1 yet, so that means I'm safe right?

i dunno dude, usually them cop camaros are not very stock and quite powerful

tireburner163 · 07-12-2002, 07:34 PM

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Originally posted by 1969Mach1
Wow thats crazy stuff. I know the town I live some of the cruisers have N2O

I'll believe that when I see it

tireburner163 · 07-12-2002, 07:37 PM

ok....some of you seem to be under the impression that cops are all all ultra fast and will run down anything.....well they're not. 99% of cop cars are stock, if not slower than stock due to the added weight of the light bar, cage that divdes the front and rear seats, exc.

The Deuce · 07-12-2002, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by Skyman
I havn't lost to an LS1 yet, so that means I'm safe right?

Man, your Stang is of the "Can I out run the chopper?" variety from what I've seen. What did you run at Carlsbad last weekend, my crew backed out at the last minute (I mean the guy with the truck)

07-09-2002, 11:44 PM	#1
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	CHP Camaro? I was coming down the 5 into Dana Point yesterday, and I saw an all white CHP Camaro!! The car was pulled over and had a full light bar, but no other apparent external mods. Seems like a weird time to see the first one, and I have not been able to find out any info on these.(didn't feel like getting pulled over just to ask the guy about it. ) If anybody else has seen these, what's up with them? Keep an eye out, they are probably pursuit cars for open high speed areas. __________________ 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

07-09-2002, 11:46 PM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Yeah, they're out so be careful. SS's that will cruise the highways __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

07-10-2002, 12:07 AM	#3
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	in louisville ky they have , camaro's, mustang's painted any color you can think of, they pull off the highway with the hazard's on , you go flying by, bam your busted, no light bar's, they throw one up in the windsheild, heheh, sneaky b------. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

07-10-2002, 09:07 AM	#7
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Wow thats crazy stuff. I know the town I live some of the cruisers have N2O, and downtown on the lakeshore and highway going downtown the have Camaro's I beleive there all Z28's. Sam. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

07-10-2002, 02:30 PM	#8
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	it was bad enough when they had the 5.0 troupers out...florida highway patrol got about 200 of these brand new Z28 (i believe all states only got z28s) copcars...ive seen two so far...mean syou cant outrun em on the highways unless youre driving something fierce...wish i had something fierce...lol...so lets all hope that they rack up 80,000miles quick and then retire em! __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

07-10-2002, 12:19 AM	#4
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	They had the Safety Commisioner on the Speed Channel talking about these cars. He said they go 160mph. They showed police driving instructors doing laps and burning the tires. May have to raise your taxes for more tires.

07-10-2002, 01:38 AM	#5
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	on vancouver island here in BC the cops were using cars that looked like beaters (painted like crap all mismatched and stuff). and they would bust people all the time cause you couldn't tell till it was way to late.

07-10-2002, 02:58 PM	#9
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Wow! I'm glad I don't live any where around any of you! N2O and supers on cop cars...lol. All our cops drive either under cover lincolns or SUV's or slow stock cruisers. We did have a Ferrari for a little while but I think it was more of a for show thing. Haven't seen it in a while so I guess it got sold at some auction. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

07-10-2002, 10:50 PM	#11
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The last CHP Camaro I saw was 15 years ago! This should be interesting. One of my best buddies works at Hawaii Racing, and one of his best customers is a CHP officer. He hears all the good stuff, but he hasn't said anything about any Camaros yet. He did say a lot about the Volvo's they tried out a couple years ago. They were very strong, but they were front wheel drive, and of the initial 12 that the CHP purchased, 3 were totalled by the officer driving it within the first week. Apparently they just had too much trouble learning how to control a FWD vehicle during high speed pursuits. Go figure. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-11-2002, 12:47 AM	#12
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I was more than a little surprised about it too. The last thing I heard was a rumor they were going to try out 5-series BMW's. Almost expected to see one of those around the central coast during my college years. Never did though. I wish I'd gotten a better look. Can't imagine GM would even do that this close to the end of that cars run. But then they are GM. __________________ 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

07-12-2002, 07:02 PM	#14
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	When you go down south in arkansas Louisana Mississippi etc you can see police camaros. I was like wow. I think in some northern states they use new mustangs now Canadian Police Mustang __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

07-12-2002, 07:24 PM	#15
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	i can remeber seeing police mustangs bring used in BC back in the early 90's. they are some fast ******* cars.

07-12-2002, 07:31 PM	#16
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I havn't lost to an LS1 yet, so that means I'm safe right? __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

07-12-2002, 07:37 PM	#19
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	ok....some of you seem to be under the impression that cops are all all ultra fast and will run down anything.....well they're not. 99% of cop cars are stock, if not slower than stock due to the added weight of the light bar, cage that divdes the front and rear seats, exc. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

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