I understand your frustration (a bonehead in a Buick pushed their license screws into the rear bumper of my then, two day old Lexus).

But I've found a great way to satisfy my need for revenge without causing damage. It works great with people who take up two parking spots too...

I jot a note saying something like "So sorry for the scratch, I guess the rivets on my jeans stick out farther than I think. I'd leave my phone number, but selfish people like you probably don't have time to follow up."

It can be quite satisfying to watch from a distance as they pore over their vehicle looking for the non-existant scratch.

 

Lemme get this str8, you would have possibly keyed this guys car if there was ANY damage to yours? Turns out there way so you wanted to key it, yet?

Way to go...way to go, real mature. Typtical road rage and retaliation that gets us nowhere.

Ever heard of insurance or writing down tag #'s?

BfB

[This message has been edited by BfB (edited 06-25-2001).]

 

Well I guess I could have waited for the guy to return and kicked his ***, but I was in a hurry.

 

Yeah, you make a lot of sense.

 

gravyhead - thats a great idea

ATIDominator - you get in more trouble for keying a car not a good idea. Best thing to do is call the cops have them witness so either him or his insurance will pay for repair job.

 

What if it was a GORGEOUS single blonde with big chalungas and she said "it was the closest I could come to kissing you and touching my bumpers to yours."

Then, what would you have done? Next time, leave a note and take the plate number.


Spike

 

Yeah, I guess I should have left a note or something. It's just that I didn't know there was any damage at the time so I just let it go. It just really pisses me off that people have so little respect for others property. Makes me just want take an "eye for an eye". I am sure this person will do the same thing again as they didn't even take enough time to back up off my bumper when they hit me, they just parked against me.

I know this is the wrong way to look at things, but I just wanted to keep my truck perfect for a while and that didn't last for more than two weeks.

 

Forget that, everyone has their ways to deal with these situations. I really don't think I'll ever end up winning in court, so it's revenge for me. That's why a can of paint striper is such a neat toy.

And for all you do-gooders: yes, I'm vengefull. It's so hard to balance that whole eye for an eye issue...

 

I just hope that we never cross paths and you do something like that to me.

People make mistakes, even when it looks intentional.

BfB

 

If we were always rational and mature, I'd be driving some 80 mpg glorified lawn mower. We do form some unreasonable attachment to our possessions, and cars may be foremost among them. I would not have keyed the Mustang regardless, but I would have been pretty steamed. Insurance sounds good, except for deductibles, and it may be pretty easy to wipe out any evidence of fault unintentionally, ie. by the time you pull out to check for damage, you already disturbed the scene. You could've gotten the tag number, somehow track down the phone number and give the guy (or a girl) a call, and all you may get is "so what, eat me" for a reply which will probably raise your blood pressure and tick you off again.

So sometimes, a good old fashion vengeful retribution sounds pretty good. It's the satisfaction you get when you have discipline and maturity to walk away from such an easy retaliatory strike that may be the only positive in that situation.

Besides, it may not be the Mustang's fault. I remember in high school, I was accused by a guy of keying his car because he parked in "my" parking space. I customarily parked in a certain spot, and I sometimes kicked people out of the spot and figured it was the usual benefit due to a 3 sport varsity letterman. (yeah, I was real mature ) I ejected this underclassman only days before, and I guess he figured must have keyed his car. Next thing I know, I'm called to the vice principal's office to answer the charge. I didn't do it, and they didn't find out who did it, but happily for me, I'd built up sufficient credibility with the teachers to have the matter dropped right there and then on my words. I didn't like being falsely accused, and that underclassman ducked me til I graduated, so neithre of us came out very happy.

 

TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT!


BUT IT SURE AS HELL MAKES IT EVEN!

BTW I have found it extremely fun to "push" people away from my truck when they park too close. Gotta love a brushguard!




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AirRaid FIPK
2001 L Tails
2001 L 3rd Brake Light
2001 L Corners
Pioneer DEH8000
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Custom Amp Rack
Rockford Fosgate Punch 160
Rockford Fosgate 10" SUB
Keypad Mod
Polar Bear Brushguard
2 160 Watt K.C.'s, Duraliner Bed Liner
AVS hood deflector
AVS Vent Visors

 

A 6cyl mustang huh? there's a 90% chance this should be titled "THAT BITCH HIT ME"
and if thats the worst thing a lady does to you, your gonna be ok

 

Since i've taken possession of my truck (Oct. 2000), i've been able to keep it flawless by following these simple rules:

1. Under no circumstances do i let the wife drive it.

2. I park as far back in the parking lot as possible.

3. I never park in the city. If I have to drive into the city for anything, I wait until my wife's Maxima is available.

4. The truck has it's own bedroom. (garage)

This is the longest i've had a vehicle last without a ding or screws in the bumber. It's also the first time i've adhered to all these rules so religiously too. Maybe there's a connection? lol.

 

That's is soooooo funny to read because years ago, I had an 85 F250HD 4x4 with a modified 460 and T19 gearbox. I backed into an available space in front of a bank in Glendale. There was no space in front of me, just a driveway. As I was leaving the bank and getting back in the truck, a peewee truck backed right up to my front bumper, parked and yelled at me "sorry dude! I'm in a real rush!!!" and ran into the bank! It had a lift on it so my front bumper lined right up to his rear.

Close by was a security guard and he stated "looks like you're blocked in, unless..." I asked him if he wouldn't mind looking the other way while I lock my front hubs.

To make a long story short, this guy ends up running out of the bank, loosing his place in line, yelling and screaming at me while I shoved him forward enough so I could get out! His face as he heard the tires screeching was priceless.

My response: "Sorry, but I too am in a rush."

Spike

 

I agree with ILL SVT i also use these 4 rules to help keep my L out of harms way.