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Old 04-06-2004, 04:15 PM
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I just need to vent.

I've had the S8 for a couple of months now. Everythings been great and have gotten about 1000 miles on it (through some REALLY fun canyons too!).

So, last week, I'm on my way home from the gym, and as I pass through the intersection of a yellow light, I notice LA's finest on a bike coming at me. Sure enough, he flips a U and I get cited for running a red. He also mentions that he thought I was going a little fast. I may dispute it. Not sure yet.

Then, last weekend, I pick up some friends at LAX when ANOTHER bike cop pulls us over (wifey's driving). Boy, was she not too happy that one could actually get a ticket for not having a front license plate (looks really good though!).

TWICE IN ONE WEEK!! I haven't been pegged in years and I even had a Boxster S for a number of years.

Thanks for listening. I hate LA.
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So much for stealthyness. Is your S8 Silver?
Old 04-06-2004, 04:31 PM
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'01 Silver/Black

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Uh oh, although 3 miles a month should keep me out of plain sight! LOL
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Mebby fit a black car cover and cut holes for the windows and doors?
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Thank you greenie for finding me and showing me the way home! Was lost in Audi-Zine land! :-)
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Zine land? Isnt that in South Jersey?
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...car yet. And yes, I am driving without a front license plate!
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Near Vineland. Almost nobody but you, me and BMWho know of it...


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