Had a road rage incident on my way to class. Majorly pissed.

"Big Bubba Ray" (eganward01)
04/29/2014 at 10:17 • Filed to: None

On my way to class on the highway I was doing about 75 in the passing lane (passing people, not hogging!). Some jackass in a Sebring decides last minute that he wants to get in my lane so I back off and let him in, even though I didn't have to. The lane is wide open ahead of him and as soon as he gets in front of me, he brake checks me.

I'm annoyed, but let it go because there are bigger things to worry about in the world. I switch into a different lane when I realize he is just going under the speed limit and he immediately pulls in front of me and brake checks me again . Now I'm getting more annoyed because it's obviously intentional, so I slow way down (to 60) in hopes of him speeding off. He matches my speed and does it a third time.

I realized that slowing down wasn't going to keep him away from me so I shifted to 4th gear and tried to rocket off. My humble Subaru isn't very fast, but when called upon, it can giddy up. Pedal to the floor approaching 80 and the guy is in the lane next to me. He floors it too and shoots in front of me for a fourth time to brake check me once more. I switched lanes to avoid him and got off at the nearest exit.

He followed me all the way to campus (where I assume he too is a student) and turned into campus at a different light than I did. I so badly wanted to find this guy's car and kick the door in but that would be a massive dick move. I have a short fuse but I can't let my temper get the best of me.

Sorry for the long rant, how was your morning commute?

Have an i8 for your time.

DISCUSSION (71)

deekster_caddy > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:20

Last time something similar happened to me, it turned out it was an unmarked cruiser. That was a few years ago.

What was the speed limit when you were doing 75? 65? 55? 50? Might have had an impact on the guys decision. (not saying he's right, I'm totally against what he did... just trying to get inside his thought process)

Big Bubba Ray > deekster_caddy
04/29/2014 at 10:21

A cop did that to you?? Unbelievable.

Speed limit was 60. I don't usually go that fast, unless on a road trip, but I was late for class haha

Milky > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:21

DickBag sebring drive is a dickbag …. I've never understand why people feel compelled to think they are road police and luckily I've had never had to deal with a situation like that.

Go let the air out of his tires, no real damage done, just really annoying.

Big Bubba Ray > Milky
04/29/2014 at 10:22

Haha I forgot about the air-letting option. If I'm still salty later, he might come back to discover a deflated tire.

dinobot666 > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:24

Maybe he was a scammer and was trying to get you to run into him so he could sue you or some crazy nonsense. Maybe it's time to invest in a cheap dash cam.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Milky
04/29/2014 at 10:25

that or take a dump on his hood.

Big Bubba Ray > dinobot666
04/29/2014 at 10:26

That's what I'm thinking at this point. I'd love to get a dash cam, but I need to save every penny for my next car.

thebigbossyboss > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:26

That sucks. I actually had a similar experience just recently with the same type of car, (I think Stratus though). The speed limit on the highway is 62 mph and I am doing 70 in the fast lane PASSING cars, (probably about a 7 second pass per vehicle). At first there was noone behind me (well there was like 1/2 mile back) so I wasn't moving over, but then I'm passing a car, and I see some guy in the stratus gain pretty quick and get in the lane behind me, I'm like "Ok I'm gonna pass this car I am currently passing, and then let him by".....by the time i complete the pass (and we had probably about 6mph speed differential so it didn't take very long) he is RIGHT behind me I couldn't even see his grill!!

I was startled at first, (because I wasn't expecting him to get right behind me like that) but I completed my pass and got over, then he gives me one of those "looks" floors it and takes off changes three lanes to the right to go around some other cars gets back in the left hand lane and goes out of sight.

I'm not going to hold you up if you want to go fast but when you get behind someone who is clearly passing someone, give them a bloody second to do it!

deekster_caddy > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:26

If you really want to screw with someone, carry a valve core tool. Remove cap, unscrew valve core about 1 turn, put cap back on. They will be plagued with a slow leak for weeks or more until they figure out what happened. Can do on more than one tire, different amounts...

edit - I do NOT condone this and have never actually done it.

PardonMyFlemish16 > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:26

If anything happens to his car he will know it was you. Not really worth it. Get a faster car

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Milky
04/29/2014 at 10:26

I carry a valve core remover

deekster_caddy > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:28

I think the guy was off-duty. But he was also pissed at me for some reason. Well... I don't drive like that anymore anyway!

Big Bubba Ray > deekster_caddy
04/29/2014 at 10:28

Haha I don't want to destroy his tires, just let some air out!

Big Bubba Ray > PardonMyFlemish16
04/29/2014 at 10:28

Currently in the process of saving for a faster car haha

thebigbossyboss > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:29

My friend complained about a cop doing this once and I asked him how fast he was going he said 87 mph. The speed limit is 62. I was like "man, you have no right to complain, you WERE speeding more than a little" but he would have none of it. Personally I'll take that over the $400 fine.

deekster_caddy > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:29

If he has TPMS it won't destroy his tires. Just annoy him for weeks until he figures it out. You can tell if it's TMPS because the valve stem looks like a large bolt.

Lekker > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:29

Came here for anger inducing story, got one.

What the fuck is wrong with that dick-gobbling-nut-gargling asshat? I've only had people do that to me once, which is enough for me to switch to the right most lane and speed away or box them in. I applaud you for handling it that well, seriously man. I seriously believe you shouldn't do anything to the car. ESPECIALLY while parked on school property. If you want to get nasty with it, just remember where you saw him on the freeway and keep it in mind next time you're driving down and a Sebring pulls up behind you. Karma is a bitch, but we don't have to be. I learned that the hard way

Big Bubba Ray > Lekker
04/29/2014 at 10:31

Trying my best not to let the air out of his tires haha

Probably won't do it cause I don't condone fucking with people's cars.

Big Bubba Ray > thebigbossyboss
04/29/2014 at 10:33

Haha ya I'd take a quick brake check from a cop over a massive ticket any day.

Milky > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 10:34

The most "fuck you" thing you can possibly do.

OPPOsaurus WRX > PardonMyFlemish16
04/29/2014 at 10:37

getting a faster car made me a better driver. When i get into crap like that i just brush it off and think 'i can leave you here if i so desire.'

CalzoneGolem > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:43

Also you were out accelerated by a Sebring. That's gotta sting.

cazzyodo > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:45

Haven't had anyone brake check me but with my short fuse and heavy foot I would probably think it best to get away quickly.

Well done, though. Handled it well overall.

cazzyodo > dinobot666
04/29/2014 at 10:46

Sebring...probably a scammer. Haha

SonorousSpeedJoe > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:46

Sounds like a dashcam (whether or not you get a proper one or improvise with a smartphone and mount) would be a good idea. I take it you didn't get his plate number since you were trying to evade him?

My morning commute sucked, too. There's a merge at one point on a two-lane road that tends to get backed-up early in the morning (either because of stubborn drivers or construction), but today was the worst it's ever been because two cars collided in the rain and delayed me for about 45 minutes. It must have happened just minutes before I got there, because I had to yield to a couple of cop cars who were directing traffic by the time I got to the scene of the accident.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 10:50

after the 2nd brake check i'd be on the phone with the cops.

1-2 you're a dick

3 and above you're trying to kill someone

Guy Meurice > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 10:52

This happened to a friend of mine a few years ago. He came back to his car to find someone had shat on his car. There seemed to be absolutely no reason for it, he's not the type to road rage or anything like that. I think it was just completely random, but he has a suspicion that it was one of our group of friends. It's slowly eating him up inside.

Big Bubba Ray > CalzoneGolem
04/29/2014 at 10:59

Haha don't rub it in! N/A subarus are absolute dogs.

Big Bubba Ray > SonorousSpeedJoe
04/29/2014 at 11:02

Unfortunately no plate number. Wanted to get it but was too focused on not wrecking.

Your commute sounds awful, too. Here's to a better commute tomorrow morning!

CalzoneGolem > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 11:13

You'll always remember this when someone is mocking a Sebring.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Milky
04/29/2014 at 11:15

no, taking a shit on the cowl where the HVAC gets its fresh air supply is a bigger fuck you.

bonus points for a nasty runny dump

OPPOsaurus WRX > cazzyodo
04/29/2014 at 11:18

u have the Focus ST right?

cazzyodo > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 11:21

Yup.

Milky > Clown Shoe Pilot
04/29/2014 at 11:24

Thats the most diabolical thing I've ever heard.

Kinja'd!!!

Big Bubba Ray > SonorousSpeedJoe
04/29/2014 at 11:31

Unfortunately no plate number. Wanted to get it but was too focused on not wrecking.

Your commute sounds awful, too. Here's to a better commute tomorrow morning!

Big Bubba Ray > CalzoneGolem
04/29/2014 at 11:37

You've just gotta keep pouring salt in my wound, don't you haha

CalzoneGolem > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 11:41

I'm done now.

Deven > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 11:49

Kinja'd!!!

Or a truck. Trucks work great in this instance especially with a grill guard like my old one. I imagine he'd think twice before break checking this thing at 75-80 mph. Plus you could always pull alongside him and toss your leftover fast food drink at him I've found that to be pretty effective.

OPPOsaurus WRX > cazzyodo
04/29/2014 at 11:51

i was thinkin we should do a WRX vs ST thing for OPPO if you'd be interested

cazzyodo > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 11:55

Yeah, could be fun.

Deven > dinobot666
04/29/2014 at 11:55

Dash cams are life savers. I had someone try to do the whole jump on the front of a car and act like you were hit scam, to the front of my new truck. Showed the responding officer the video on my phone and watched at the officer turned around and promptly arrest that scamming little shit before he could do it to someone else. Sometimes victory is so sweet it makes your whole week better.

daveIT > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 12:06

That sucks. My FJ60 has "0-60...Eventually" and "Tailgate for a free airbag test" stickers on it. 4" lift, 33s and gigantic bumpers. I haven't had anyone that wanted a free test yet.

All Motor Is Best Motor > Clown Shoe Pilot
04/29/2014 at 12:06

I lmao at that, thankyou!

Big Bubba Ray > daveIT
04/29/2014 at 12:09

Anyone would be a fool for trying to test your airbags. They'd get run over haha

davedave1111 > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 12:14

Tempting as it might be, make sure you let all the air out of a tyre if you're going to deflate it at all. Otherwise if the driver's an idiot and doesn't notice the low pressures, then has an accident as a result, you can face serious criminal charges - up to and including manslaughter, if someone dies as a result.

unpredictable_swerve > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 12:40

i have wheel weights in my car for that reason. A cleverly placed wheel weight won't be noticed below 35, but above it, well... Let's just say its fairly noticeable.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Big Bubba Ray
04/29/2014 at 12:57

St. Louis drivers, I swear.

Some dickhead in a Malibu decided to try and play race car driver with me while I was in my mom's Saturn. He cuts me off them promptly slams on the brakes. I change lanes to blow around him and he tries to keep up. His wimpy little 4-cylinder couldn't!

PardonMyFlemish16 > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 12:59

Sometimes you meet your match, and it hurts. I was recently disciplined in my Z by an Avalon.

OPPOsaurus WRX > cazzyodo
04/29/2014 at 13:03

any ideas on how this could go? how long have you been driving stick?

cazzyodo > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 13:10

Well, we could see if anyone else is around us as well. Recent purchases have been posted like crazy and I haven't tracked them really. If just us we would have to come up with some areas of comparison. Side by sides of exterior cues, interior cues, comfort, finish, space, efficiency, sound, feel. It'll be subjective, for sure. We could have a couple people with us to gather more opinions as well.

I bought the ST the last week of June last year...that's when I started driving stick.

OPPOsaurus WRX > cazzyodo
04/29/2014 at 13:16

I was thinking one of the things would be a dragrace 0-60 and/or 1/4 mile comparison test but i think just based on experience i'd get toasted

cazzyodo > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 13:33

I was trying to figure out the where for something like that haha.

OPPOsaurus WRX > cazzyodo
04/29/2014 at 13:38

south shore naval base was the first thing that came to mind for 0-60 and such, but i dont know what accessing that would entail besides a lot of flashing lights. Chickatawbut would be a fun road to cruise down for comfort/handling analysis, Myles Standish is pretty open with long roads, not used very often.

cazzyodo > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/29/2014 at 13:40

I had Chickatawbut in mind for cruising and such...fun drive. Could be an interesting comparison test.

daveIT > daveIT
04/29/2014 at 13:48

Kinja'd!!!

It wouldn't be my airbags they were testing...

Converse > unpredictable_swerve
04/29/2014 at 13:49

Wheel weights on a driveshaft are fairly noticeable as well I hear.

daveIT > daveIT
04/29/2014 at 13:49

Kinja'd!!!

You don't want to hit that...

Converse > deekster_caddy
04/29/2014 at 13:50

Yup, I've had an unmarked brake check me before. I called him in because he was endangering the public's well being. Come to find out, the jurisdiction I was in does not have any vehicles matching that description (which I knew already). They acted like it was no big deal to me, but I hope against hope that the asshole was officially reprimanded.

unpredictable_swerve > Converse
04/29/2014 at 18:36

harder to put on, especially on a FWD car. But good if you can.

unpredictable_swerve > deekster_caddy
04/29/2014 at 18:42

same thing I told the op. Wheel weights. Especially if it only sees highway occasionally. Revenge is best served cold, 2grams at a time.

unpredictable_swerve > daveIT
04/29/2014 at 18:44

i would hit a trail with that any day.

DoubleDragon > Big Bubba Ray
04/30/2014 at 12:50

Kick his ass Billy. Kick his ass goood!

No no seriously, just talk to him and tell him in a controlled but stern manner that what he is doing in dangerous. Ask him what he is trying to achieve.

Estomuck > Milky
04/30/2014 at 17:20

I did that to someone once. I was parked at the curb a few streets away from the train station and once when i got home, some asshat decided to park in front of me even though there was a hyrdrant (parking around the Bart station was very limited). I could also tell he tapped my front bumper by the dirt marks. So I took a small rock and stuffed it into his valve cap and screwed it in, hopefully he had a nice ride home.

threap > Clown Shoe Pilot
04/30/2014 at 17:30

Nastiest thing I ever heard of in this line - get an old laser printer/toner cartridge. Open it up (carefully, while wearing gloves). Bag up some of the toner powder. Sprinkle it on or near a car's HVAC intake vents.

Best done during cold weather. Owner turns on heating, toner gets drawn in over heater matrix, sticky toner gets deposited all over upholstery and bonds to it. Bonus points for cream/gray leather.

Think I read this in a "how to be a complete jerk"-type list on Usenet years ago, so I can't claim credit.

As someone said elsewhere in this thread, doing this to someone who's just annoyed you is foolish, because you'll be the #1 suspect. Remember the aphorism about justice being best served cold. Actually, doing this at all is a bad idea, I have never done it, wouldn't condone it, and so forth.

Clown Shoe Pilot > threap
04/30/2014 at 17:44

Even easier now - just grab the waste toner box from the color laser copier at the office - no need to figure out how to break open a cartridge

tommyscooter > Big Bubba Ray
04/30/2014 at 17:58

I once drove a large Hino box truck for work. It had a top speed of 72MPH and one day a jack ass in a Volvo passed me and slowed to 65, I passed him, he passed me and on and on it went until I found a car doing 54mph while he was behind me. I pulled into left lane and stayed beside that car for the next 8 miles. After that the fuckhead finally passed for real and hauled ass away. Its really frustrating while being so dependent on momentum

Scooty Puff Sr. > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/30/2014 at 21:39

Agreed. BBOOOOOOOSSSTTT!

Lalkidu > Big Bubba Ray
05/01/2014 at 05:15

spoken like a true Jalop! I am saving too... for my first Porsche... will be a long time :-(

Big Bubba Ray > Lalkidu
05/01/2014 at 09:28

Keep saving, it will be worth it!! I'm working toward a Datsun. Hope to have one in my garage by the end of the year. What Porsche are you trying to pick up?

George McNally > Big Bubba Ray
05/02/2014 at 19:04

PITT maneuver.

Lalkidu > Big Bubba Ray
05/03/2014 at 09:01

991 carrera2S. Drove it and got smitten.