Impounded GT-P, Wheel Clamp too small.

620hp_gt · 21-02-2010, 01:28 PM

Had my GT-P impounded last night, alleged 80meter excessive wheel spin.

Cant believe it really! Fitted New High-stall converter, replaced and strengthed all the Diff mounts and thought i would test drive it on a back road out of town.

As I'm going sideways down the road with a cloud smoke, the law drives past.

Anyway, after an hour interveiw I'm told to take my car home and they will be around in half hour to clamp it.

When they came with clamp, it was only designed for stock rims and not the 19's. Couldn't clamp it thank-FPV.

So now its impounded in my shed with no clamp. Not funny, not proud... But the cops were shattered leaving with there expensive useless Clamp.

InfernoSR · 21-02-2010, 01:38 PM

Although what you did was wrong... its still funny about their clamp problem!... hehe

DBourne · 21-02-2010, 01:45 PM

On a positive note, sounds like the stallie and diff mounts work fine?

Franco Cozzo · 21-02-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 620hp_gt

Had my GT-P impounded last night, alleged 80meter excessive wheel spin.

Cant believe it really! Fitted New High-stall converter, replaced and strengthed all the Diff mounts and thought i would test drive it on a back road out of town.

As I'm going sideways down the road with a cloud smoke, the law drives past.

Anyway, after an hour interveiw I'm told to take my car home and they will be around in half hour to clamp it.

When they came with clamp, it was only designed for stock rims and not the 19's. Couldn't clamp it thank-FPV.

So now its impounded in my shed with no clamp. Not funny, not proud... But the cops were shattered leaving with there expensive useless Clamp.

Strike 1, only 48 hours like in Vic?

620hp_gt · 21-02-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

On a positive note, sounds like the stallie and diff mounts work fine?

It was all good, The converter works a treat. Locks up and drives normal, even at 60km's p/h.

Then the big test, Stalled up to 3200rpms, let the brake off and straight on the limiter, into second gear and did it go..

Wrong place wrong time, but like the cop said...Your too old for this!!

I have no problem with them doing their job, I was clearly at fault!

620hp_gt · 21-02-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

Strike 1, only 48 hours like in Vic?

7days, too the minute. And not before i was told.

imugli · 21-02-2010, 02:09 PM

Not good that you got busted :-( but have to say it's refreshing to read someone actually admit they were at fault, that the cops were only doing their job and take it on the chin.

Hurrah! to you, sir.

PS. Sounds like one awesome Falc you have there :-)

Streets · 21-02-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 620hp_gt

Had my GT-P impounded last night, alleged 80meter excessive wheel spin.

Cant believe it really! Fitted New High-stall converter, replaced and strengthed all the Diff mounts and thought i would test drive it on a back road out of town.

As I'm going sideways down the road with a cloud smoke, the law drives past.

Anyway, after an hour interveiw I'm told to take my car home and they will be around in half hour to clamp it.

When they came with clamp, it was only designed for stock rims and not the 19's. Couldn't clamp it thank-FPV.

So now its impounded in my shed with no clamp. Not funny, not proud... But the cops were shattered leaving with there expensive useless Clamp.

You're a complete idiot and you don't deserve to drive.

ratter · 21-02-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 620hp_gt

I have no problem with them doing their job, I was clearly at fault!

I'm in shock.......someboby taking responsibility for their actions !

Well done for being mature,
Bad luck about the impound

620hp_gt · 21-02-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Streets

You're a complete idiot and you don't deserve to drive.

Unfortunately too true, But were in SA can you test a car like this...

Never once have i said i haven't done wrong....

Like i told my partner, been DRILLED by them... Dont you start!!!

**Dave R** · 21-02-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Streets

You're a complete idiot and you don't deserve to drive.

It doesn't take long for grandma's army of do-gooders to storm in with their wisdom. Leave the bloke alone, he already admitted what he did was silly!

J.C. · 21-02-2010, 02:30 PM

620hp gt. disappointing to hear but as you admitted, you were at fault and have accepted responsibility. Step 1 in the leasons of life.

Just be prepared for all the do-gooders on here to bag you out ......... they seem to forget about their own glass houses.

Hope you get it back in good condition and, like many of us here, have learnt a little something from your misfortune (wrong place at the wrong time).

620hp_gt · 21-02-2010, 02:32 PM

I also cant believe they took me to the station for over an hour, and NO beath test.

If i was a cop, i would think you've been drinking or on drugs!!

I hadn't been drinking but I did have 3 stiff jim beams waiting for them..

kezzer · 21-02-2010, 02:34 PM

whilst it was abit silly, im sure it was well worth it haha, sucks in SA you have no where to test out your cars.

620hp_gt · 21-02-2010, 02:34 PM

Its in my shed.. Which i respect as well. I wouldn't sleep for a week and ask to be impounded as well..lol

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Originally Posted by J.C.

620hp gt. disappointing to hear but as you admitted, you were at fault and have accepted responsibility. Step 1 in the leasons of life.

Just be prepared for all the do-gooders on here to bag you out ......... they seem to forget about their own glass houses.

Hope you get it back in good condition and, like many of us here, have learnt a little something from your misfortune (wrong place at the wrong time).

onfire · 21-02-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

It doesn't take long for grandma's army of do-gooders to storm in with their wisdom. Leave the bloke alone, he already admitted what he did was silly!

If he knew what he was doing was wrong and silly, then why do it?

Franco Cozzo · 21-02-2010, 02:38 PM

Thats weird, here in Vic they tow it to the impound, then charge you all the fees.

||| · 21-02-2010, 02:39 PM

sounds like an awesome car & awesome skid. pity your fun ended early. doesnt sound like you were hurting anyone. lol about the clamp

ea90gl · 21-02-2010, 02:46 PM

If it was out in the sticks on a back road and he knew what he was doing good luck to him, only person that can get affected by any actions are himself on the other hand in a built up area with surrounding houses different story. Some people belong behind the desk at ACA reporting on a a bit of useless info in regards to some guy who got caught doing 50kn/m over the limit

gtfpv · 21-02-2010, 02:53 PM

double post .

gtfpv · 21-02-2010, 02:54 PM

great post . i'm giving you points for it mate . F the do gooders and trolls in thier glass houses . mature post well done . i'm glad your car is where it should be . at home . the law has a job to do and sounds like atleast they are letting you keep your own pride and joy off the road in safe keeping for a while . ( they could've let y

ou off with a warning) however this will be an appropriate lesson . not over the top . the plus side is . NO RIM damage from a clamp.

Falcman0o7 · 21-02-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Streets

You're a complete idiot and you don't deserve to drive.

He admitted it and he went out of town to do what he did ya turkey.
It aint your problem. :evil3:

bangm001 · 21-02-2010, 03:06 PM

I think you are very lucky to have it still in the shed.. A friend of mine had his impounded for 7 days for a second gear bit a sideways acceleration in his SS. Came back to find all of his stainless rear mufflers squashed somehow too..

**TUF_302** · 21-02-2010, 03:06 PM

He did the wrong thing and he was mature to admit it, i say good on him!, its good to no some people still understand that if you do the wrong thing and get caught you have to live with the punishment

620hp_gt · 21-02-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by |||

sounds like an awesome car & awesome skid. pity your fun ended early. doesnt sound like you were hurting anyone. lol about the clamp

I have read heaps of mods people have done, for me the Y/Terra twin Plenum, 100cell cats, and now this converter have all worked well and gained the best results.. 286rw/kw's.

**Dave R** · 21-02-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by onfire

If he knew what he was doing was wrong and silly, then why do it?

"Fitted New High-stall converter, replaced and strengthed all the Diff mounts and thought i would test drive it on a back road out of town."

To be honest I don't even think it was that silly - he did it on a back road out of town, it's just sour luck that a copper was nearby. Some people react as if he did it at 3:00pm in a school zone with kids in the car over a zebra crossing whilst text messaging with a stubby in the cup holder..

**Falcon Coupe** · 21-02-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

It doesn't take long for grandma's army of do-gooders to storm in with their wisdom. Leave the bloke alone, he already admitted what he did was silly!

Threads like this are akin to a tree falling in a Forrest, if no one sees it did it really happen ?

If one posts something controversial on a forum viewed by the public they leave them self open to scrutiny.

mrbaxr6t · 21-02-2010, 03:38 PM

I find it fan effing tastic that their crumby bane of existence fag clamp wouldn't fit that is the best thing that I see about this thread everything else is sad I feel sorry for you but am glad that the cops let you have your car @ home WHERE IT BELONGS. Nobody can look after your car like you can.

zdcol71 · 21-02-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

It doesn't take long for grandma's army of do-gooders to storm in with their wisdom. Leave the bloke alone, he already admitted what he did was silly!

so the guy admits he's a "hoon" but he's ok 'cause he admitted what he did was wrong, if he hadn't been pulled by the cops ,hence no story , what does that make him,??? any less a hoon??

GTP370 · 21-02-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by onfire

If he knew what he was doing was wrong and silly, then why do it?

Because he's a human being. Sometimes people make mistakes.