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  • B
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    B C
    wrote on last edited by
    #4824

    Be advised 

    http://www.wisn.com/article/heads-up-state-patrol-to-use-planes-to-catch-interstate-speeders/20266238

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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
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      #4825

      snap said:

      Be advised 

      http://www.wisn.com/article/heads-up-state-patrol-to-use-planes-to-catch-interstate-speeders/20266238

      Sounds like an awesome use of resources

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      • Ryan...R
        Ryan...R
        Ryan...
        wrote on last edited by
        #4826

        It's actually not expensive for them to use the aircraft. Spoke to a Trooper buddy of mine and the pilots they use volunteered their time (and used their own money) to get certified, the planes are borrowed from regular citizens in most cases, so they're really only out the cost of fuel.

        Also, it works better as a deterrent when they plaster the warnings all over that there's a big mean airplane in the sky watching them. Even if they go out and pound  traffic for 2 hours with the plane, word gets around that the planes are out and people slow down. For them it's a win-win.

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        • D
          D
          Daggerty
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          #4827

          They have some advantages over helicopters, one being flight time and a slightly higher speed but in the end it doesn't have the ability to get right in the meat of her. Are there really that many accidents on the interstate?

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          • YoungCRY
            YoungCRY
            YoungCR
            wrote on last edited by
            #4828

            Last time summer when they sky patrolled the beltline in Madison the average speed was something like 72mph of people puller over in a 55 lol.

            Chris Young
            BMWCCA #458972
            1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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            • patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1
              wrote on last edited by
              #4829

              YoungCR said:

              Last time summer when they sky patrolled the beltline in Madison the average speed was something like 72mph of people puller over in a 55 lol. 

              Man, if you're doing the speed limit on the belt line though you're getting passed left and right!  Doesn't mean it's right but following the flow of traffic is a lot safer than being the slow one trying to merge or switch lanes.

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              • YoungCRY
                YoungCRY
                YoungCR
                wrote on last edited by
                #4830

                patsbimmer1 said:

                Man, if you're doing the speed limit on the belt line though you're getting passed left and right!  Doesn't mean it's right but following the flow of traffic is a lot safer than being the slow one trying to merge or switch lanes.

                Agreed but 10+ is still excessive. They were trapping during non peak hours too so hence the higher speeds.

                Chris Young
                BMWCCA #458972
                1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                • patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #4831

                  I ran out of gas for my first time ever this week and it wasn't in my thirsty s65!  I found out my company car (2018 Subaru Legacy) can go about 555 miles on a tank AND when it says you have 30 miles left you really have about 15.  It died on 39/90 south just outside of Edgerton.  I got to meet an acquaintance of @Ryan... though and he was really nice!  Safety truck showed up 30 minutes later, gave me some free gas and I was on my way.  As a car guy this was very embarrassing to have to continue to explain that yes, I ran out of gas.

                  2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                  07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                  97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                  95 325is *sold*
                  93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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                  AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                  "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                  • Ryan...R
                    Ryan...R
                    Ryan...
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #4832

                    ^^ Always a terrible day lol

                    2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                    2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                    • patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #4833

                      I forgot to mention, the trooper that waited with me had just recently purchased an X3 and was really pumped on BMW's!  It certianly sucked because it caused me a small heart attack trying to figure out who was going to pick up my son since I didn't think I'd make it in time.  Overall it was a negative that was turned into a positive experience thanks to the trooper and the safety truck driver.

                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                      95 325is *sold*
                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                      BMWCCA #473306

                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                      • Ryan...R
                        Ryan...R
                        Ryan...
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #4834

                        patsbimmer1 said:

                        I forgot to mention, the trooper that waited with me had just recently purchased an X3 and was really pumped on BMW's!  It certianly sucked because it caused me a small heart attack trying to figure out who was going to pick up my son since I didn't think I'd make it in time.  Overall it was a negative that was turned into a positive experience thanks to the trooper and the safety truck driver.

                        Sounds like you got kind of lucky there, I know a couple Troopers in that neck of the woods and they're mostly idiots.. It wasn't Trooper Zink, was it? 
                        First Trooper to ever stop me actually ended up becoming my coworker 1 year later, but he and I talked about Subarus on our traffic stop lol

                        2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                        2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                        • patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #4835

                          Ryan... said:

                          Sounds like you got kind of lucky there, I know a couple Troopers in that neck of the woods and they're mostly idiots.. It wasn't Trooper Zink, was it? 
                          First Trooper to ever stop me actually ended up becoming my coworker 1 year later, but he and I talked about Subarus on our traffic stop lol

                          Trooper Johanning.  He was a nice guy.  I had my Farm and Fleet stuff on and he talked about how much he loves Farm and Fleet.  I asked him if he happen to know you and he said yea so I had mentioned that I knew you through a BMW group and we started talking about his new X3 and how much him and his wife love it and so on.

                          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                          95 325is *sold*
                          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                          BMWCCA #473306

                          Instagram @patsbimmer1

                          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                          • Ryan...R
                            Ryan...R
                            Ryan...
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #4836

                            patsbimmer1 said:

                            Trooper Johanning.  He was a nice guy.  I had my Farm and Fleet stuff on and he talked about how much he loves Farm and Fleet.  I asked him if he happen to know you and he said yea so I had mentioned that I knew you through a BMW group and we started talking about his new X3 and how much him and his wife love it and so on.  

                            That's Cowboy!   He's awesome :D

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                            2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

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                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #4837

                              Ryan... said:

                              That's Cowboy!   He's awesome :D

                              From last year:

                              .79a5ef7ca2eabbad2a4175acec036de8.jpg

                              That's hilarious!  The nickname suits him.  We talked about farming for awhile so I get it!

                              2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                              07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                              97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                              95 325is *sold*
                              93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                              BMWCCA #473306

                              Instagram @patsbimmer1

                              AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                              "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                              • Ryan...R
                                Ryan...R
                                Ryan...
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #4838

                                patsbimmer1 said:

                                That's hilarious!  The nickname suits him.  We talked about farming for awhile so I get it!

                                He and his wife are both really into horse riding, I think they both do roping competitions and such.

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                                2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                                  B
                                  B C
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #4839

                                  The co-worker on the other side of my lovely cubicle wall listens to the radio during the day. Its usually Oldies stuff or 60's/70's rock. 
                                  Im going to get an FM car transmitter and hijack his radio soon. Should I:
                                   

                                  A) play a song that fits his genre on repeat until he goes insane or gets confused (akin to John Mulaney's What's New Pussycat story)

                                  B )play a selection of songs that dont fit his chosen radio station, such as some real twangy western or some vulgar rap music and keep matching the station he picks as he searches for a good station that isnt playing garbage

                                  C) Something else

                                  song ideas are welcomed

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                                  • GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGrey
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #4840

                                    snap said:

                                    The co-worker on the other side of my lovely cubicle wall listens to the radio during the day. Its usually Oldies stuff or 60's/70's rock. 
                                    Im going to get an FM car transmitter and hijack his radio soon. Should I:
                                     

                                    A) play a song that fits his genre on repeat until he goes insane or gets confused (akin to John Mulaney's What's New Pussycat story)

                                    B )play a selection of songs that dont fit his chosen radio station, such as some real twangy western or some vulgar rap music and keep matching the station he picks as he searches for a good station that isnt playing garbage

                                    C) Something else

                                    song ideas are welcomed

                                    I think if you can time it correctly (right when you know a song is about to start you override) this would be the most amusing and least suspecting option.

                                    ...

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                                    • straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwr
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #4841

                                      although timing anything perfectly will be impossible with the radio,  stick in fake ads / spoof commercials that are ridiculous. like the ones they do on snl.

                                      rick roll?

                                      hilariously timed censor beeps like in this video:

                                      Dan
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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #4842

                                        This reminds me, I had a 5 song EP of weird Christmas rock music playing for over 2 hours in the car one time before my wife noticed.  I could hardly keep from laughing every time the CD started over

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                                        • HipMFH
                                          HipMFH
                                          HipMF
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #4843

                                          Option 1, but Surfin' Bird.

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