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Originally Posted by tr3nt
The point im trying to put out is that I'd say three quarters or more of the modified cars out there are well maintained, and are actually quite safe, yet under close inspection have one or two things wrong with them (most the time not life threatening).
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That would be the main reason why police target modified cars. For the occasional one or two cars that DO have defects. And remember, a defect is a defect, there is no such thing as a "safe" defect.
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de·fec·tive ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-fktv) adj.
Having a defect; faulty: a defective appliance.
Marked by subnormal structure, function, intelligence, or behavior: defective speech.
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I feel for you man, I really do. I was young once as well. And believe me, as a 34 year old car enthusiast (and father of 4)I get picked on too from time to time in my VN SS.
I know why I am getting picked on though, and it's all my own fault. My window tint is actualy Sunblock 5% house tint. I knew it was illegal when I put it on there, I knew if I got pulled over the police would do me for it, but I went ahead anyway because it looks so damn sexy. A defect.
I also have fluffy dice hanging from the rear view mirror. Why? Once again, I like them, they look cool. Gives it a 60's feel. A defect.
I also have a large sticker that runs the length of the bottom edge of the windscreen. I like the sticker. A defect.
Not having a go at you mate, just re-itterating what I said before. A defect is a defect, and defective cars need to be put off the road until said defect is fixed.
Just think. If your car (or anyone elses for that matter) was genuinely 100% defect free, you wouldn't be worried about being pulled over.
[By the way. For people concerned that I am a father and have a defective vehicle, this is MY car, NOT the family car. The family car is a very sedate and VERY stock Commodore wagon, and this is the only car I would cart my kids around in. That or a taxi.]