I was caught speeding update: Holy shit they were serious about getting a tracker.

"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
05/02/2018 at 13:15 • Filed to: None

Update: Oppo, help me find all the shit you can about car trackers so that I can convince them not to install it in my car... it’s kind of a basic abuse of my privacy?

As ORLG said:

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

Oh, and BTW they lied about catching me, they said that their car has a “max speed” read out but it didn’t and they admitted it, though they did get me to confess I had set the cruise control at 130km.h which is too much for them anyway.

original:

By my parents.

Doing 100mph.

Please let me know when the hole where I shall lay in for the rest of my existence is completed.

DISCUSSION (100)

Maxima Speed > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:42

For once I can believe the “one time in Mexico” :P It will be fine. They’ll get over it.

Textured Soy Protein > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:43

In the US when people talk about street racing they jokingly say they were doing it “in Mexico” because that way they won’t be busted by the authorities.

But you actually are in Mexico. You can’t hide!

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:43

Uh Oh I think the chancletas are gonna come out

MonkeePuzzle > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:44

they have an OBD2 tracker thingy tattling on you

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/23/2018 at 16:47

Or worse.

Kinja'd!!!

Wacko > Textured Soy Protein
03/23/2018 at 16:48

and Trump wont let him in so There’s always Canada.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Textured Soy Protein
03/23/2018 at 16:48

He needs to tell his parents he was in America and it’s not illegal there.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:48

Que en paz descanses, mijito.

Si logras sobrevivir el hijueputa chancletazo, bienvenido estas.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:51

So this one time in high school the local HWY Patrol who was friends with my step dad clocked me at like 85 mph and called my house and told them I was speeding. It would have been better if he had just pulled me over and ticketed me. I think I was grounded for a month.

Spanfeller is a twat > MonkeePuzzle
03/23/2018 at 16:51

Aparently the trip computer on my dad’s jeeo records “top speed”

Caught at 167km/h in the Mexico City to Valle de Bravo highway.

Spanfeller is a twat > Textured Soy Protein
03/23/2018 at 16:52

Yup, no real enforcement of speed to be honest... Except parents!

Spanfeller is a twat > Wacko
03/23/2018 at 16:52

I have proudly had a visa since age 0.9

Spanfeller is a twat > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
03/23/2018 at 16:52

Ya me estoy preparando...

Spanfeller is a twat > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/23/2018 at 16:54

They’re talking about installing lojack in my car...

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:54

Lojack literally ruins cars... It’s like a leach you can never get off of you.

Spanfeller is a twat > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/23/2018 at 16:56

You can’t really talk sense into people angry at you for doing 150% of the speed limit (even 200%! I don’t know where I was doing that, certainly not intended!)

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:56

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

vicali > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:58

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 16:59

As a driver of an ISF... I understand not meaning too. It happens.

Chariotoflove > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:00

You’re saying they trust an FCA product over the word of their own son?

For shame. Dark times indeed.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:02

LOL good by life. You might as well remove you joy of life and put it in a jar on the shelf.

Spanfeller is a twat > Chariotoflove
03/23/2018 at 17:07

Yes.... But I was perhaps abusing this FCA dual sense...

Spanfeller is a twat > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/23/2018 at 17:07

Cars nowadays are made to go way faster than the speed limit...

Nibby > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:13

Kinja'd!!!

dunno what to tell you other than... don’t drive that fast on public roads! really isn’t a reason for that

TahoeSTi > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:15

My first speeding ticket was for 92 mph in a 45 mph zone....i was 17, On top of getting a fat ticket, the cop also called my mom and made her come pick me up and drive the car home. I guess they wanted to make sure my parents new i was speeding and by how much....eventually you’ll get out of the hole, but I recommend laying low for a while and doing what every is needed to help fill in the hole so you can climb out.....might take some time.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:16

So, will your parents ground you forever, or eventually let you have an old French 2CV?

Kinja'd!!!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:19

Speed limits do not account for cars nowadays. Even the most base car on the road is still 5-10 mph safer then the speed limits.

Spanfeller is a twat > Nibby
03/23/2018 at 17:21

I wasn’t doing it on purpose... Probably slipped during a downhill or smt....

Spanfeller is a twat > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/23/2018 at 17:21

Probably emissions...like the old 50mph speed limit in the us.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:22

Oh you’re done for.

Spanfeller is a twat > TahoeSTi
03/23/2018 at 17:23

Recorded speeding? Never been caught... But this technique they used to catch me seems sketchy.... I will lay low... As of now I’m not actively looking for trouble...

Spanfeller is a twat > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
03/23/2018 at 17:23

They want to track my car.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:24

I think its more revenue generation and lack of caring. Much like the laws that are antiquated but continue to stick around because no one want to deal with them.

Spanfeller is a twat > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/23/2018 at 17:24

And my parents think gps trackers are 100% accurate.

So I’m looking at another hole for suddenly doing 500mph in dense traffic.

Spanfeller is a twat > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/23/2018 at 17:25

Maybe... Lets see how 80th percentile start benefiting us in a few years!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:26

When the base Corolla has 160hp and a normal SUV has near or over 300, I think it’ll increase here soon.

TahoeSTi > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:27

Yeah, I as caught by a cop with a radar gun....i guess he heard me coming.....v8 with flowmasters isn’t quite.....I’m not sure i’ve ever actively looked for trouble....but i do seem to find it a lot and tend to dive into instead of running away from it.

UltraLibKinjaGod > Textured Soy Protein
03/23/2018 at 17:27

...huh.

Suddenly all these car posts I read from guys talking about 120mph+ pulls in Mexico make a lot more sense. I guess I just thought there were lots of people in border towns.

Spanfeller is a twat > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/23/2018 at 17:28

The jeep has 365 and it pulls at 140-150km/h happily all day

Spanfeller is a twat > TahoeSTi
03/23/2018 at 17:29

Well, speeding in a 45mph zone is probably dangerous.

I was in a straight highway in the middle of nowhere, like the video from Stylo, Gorillaz.

But I have found myself braking the limit a lot in urban areas too, specially very early in the morning when they’re empty so I’m not claiming moral superiority.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:31

My wife’s RX350 has nearly 300 and my slowest car had 260hp when new nearly 20 years ago.

Spanfeller is a twat > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/23/2018 at 17:33

The oldest car we own, an slk230k, has 190.

I’ve had it at 190km/h at perfect stability.... Only cus I was behind my mom in the diesel be-em.

TahoeSTi > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:34

Yeah, maybe it was a 4 lane divided road with no one in front of me, I got off work early and enjoyed the open stretch of road a bit too much, just a low speed limit because of the stop signs.....I started going to local drag strips after that to stop myself from doing to much stupid stuff on the street.

Spanfeller is a twat > TahoeSTi
03/23/2018 at 17:36

Drag racing?

Attaboy.

That’s how it’s done

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:37

That won’t stop you driving friends’ cars irresponsibly, though. The only real solution may be for them to implant you with a GPS tag directly.

Spanfeller is a twat > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
03/23/2018 at 17:38

Yeah, it was probably the knee jerk response. I hope the effort dies out soon.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 17:41

If it’s as phone that’s one story. If this was on a cars computer with factory wheels, that’s a different story.

Spanfeller is a twat > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/23/2018 at 17:43

Oh.... That could have an influence.

Textured Soy Protein > UltraLibKinjaGod
03/23/2018 at 17:49

Kinja'd!!!

TahoeSTi > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 18:23

I wasn’t drag racing when i got the ticket just going fast for fun i guess.

Spanfeller is a twat > TahoeSTi
03/23/2018 at 19:44

No, i meant that now you go to a closed course.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 19:54

My Fiesta will break 140.. A Fiesta.

Captain of the Enterprise > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 20:20

How did they catch you? Also what was the speed limit where you were doing 100?

Spanfeller is a twat > Captain of the Enterprise
03/23/2018 at 20:24

65 or 75.

Aparently the car has a “fastest speed” setting.

Captain of the Enterprise > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 20:41

I don’t know how I feel about this. Personally I don’t think hitting 100 is that bad if you were safe about it and didn’t get caught. I allegedly hit 100 when I was 16 but only did it briefly just to hit that speed. I’d be more upset if you were to have done what one of my brothers friends did and drive routinely for like a 45-60 minutes at 120 because that’s just reckless and excessive to me.

Spanfeller is a twat > Captain of the Enterprise
03/23/2018 at 21:25

I don’t know... I know I set the cruise at 130km/h maybe in one overtaking of trucks or a downhil.

But if I was in my Kia I’d have no issue going 160-180km/h if the engine wasn’t sweating it. To be fair the most dangerous thing is going significantly faster than the other cars; but I’d only go that fast in an empty highway.

NKato > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2018 at 23:15

If you lived in Washington State, I’d totally want to prank your parents by saying: “I caught your kid doing 300 in downtown, and I had to execute a Pursuit Intervention Technique to stop him.”
And then you’d get out of my Crown Victoria Police Interceptor all muddy and disheveled.

TahoeSTi > Spanfeller is a twat
03/24/2018 at 15:31

Yeah it was sears point raceway back then, they did Wednesday night drags, entry was like $10...was a pretty good way to spend an evening.....now I just enjoy mountain roads. The tracks are hours away from were I live now.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:19

How old are you? Your parents are doing this? They sound almost as strict as mine!

WilliamsSW > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:20

Tracking your car is a great idea! It will be great fun!!

O shit, that’s not what you meant by ‘tracking’. Dammit.

Wacko > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:21

if it’s their car, then yes they should track it. They let you use it, so the least you can do is obey their rules.

If it’s yours and paid by you.... then nope.

Speaking as a Father here, cause that’s how it gonna work once my kids are gonna drive.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Wacko
05/02/2018 at 13:21

Unless he has a reckless driving or alcohol related charge. Then he cannot.

Spanfeller is a twat > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
05/02/2018 at 13:21

They need my technical help, but I still live under their roof (im 20) and latino families have very different relationships with their parents, I’d do it out of respect and the fact that them being upset with me is not good in general.

BahamaTodd > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:21

I think you need to clarify in your original post that you were going 130 kph. I thought you were going 130 mph.

Spanfeller is a twat > BahamaTodd
05/02/2018 at 13:23

Done!

PartyPooper2012 > Captain of the Enterprise
05/02/2018 at 13:24

I think... there is a key term in there somewhere.... KMH!!! NOT MPH!!!

Spanfeller is a twat > Wacko
05/02/2018 at 13:26

“Oh, and BTW they lied about catching me, they said that their car has a “max speed” read out but it didn’t and they admitted it, though they did get me to confess I had set the cruise control at 130km.h which is too much for them anyway.”

I must say this was smart parenting, you could use that technique!

The car in question is the car I use every day which they bought so I understand they have the authority to do it. However, it is still my device of transportation, and while I understand their concern I seriously suspect they will abuse of the capabilities that a system like that would give them, not necessarily for making sure I’m not driving like an idiot or for security, but to snoop on what I’m doing.

Your boy, BJR > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
05/02/2018 at 13:27

First time I was ever pulled over was in my bronco back in HS, I decided to bury the needle (it was an 85mph speedo). Why I did this on Mud Terrain KM2s, I have no idea. Anyway, cop clocked me at 85, I showed him my gold card, and he let me go. Flash forward a week or so and I’m at my grandpas (he gave me the gold card) and he tells me that he heard from a friend of his I got pulled over. I broke immediately and told him the whole story. That’s when he decided to tell me he was just fucking with me, but thanks for sharing the story anyway.

WilliamsSW > Wacko
05/02/2018 at 13:28

Seconded - like it or not, if they own it, it’s their rules. Although a tracker seems harsh to me, it seems pretty common these days.

Spanfeller is a twat > WilliamsSW
05/02/2018 at 13:30

Not common here...

jimz > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:34

edit: nvm, already addressed

Wacko > WilliamsSW
05/02/2018 at 13:34

I would let my kids believe there is a Tracker.

Same principle as the pool water turns red when you pee.

after all they are kids, they may think they know everything, but they don’t.....

Spanfeller is a twat > jimz
05/02/2018 at 13:36

The issue I have is that I don’t think they have a right to snoop on my privacy. They have the right to chew on me as much as they want if I do stupid shit,though.

Stapleface > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:40

Hate to say it, but it’s their car, their rules.

If you don’t like the rules, you can always take a bus.

For the future, you might want to consider unplugging the battery for about 10 minutes and see if it will reset that counter.

Wacko > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:49

parenting 101

let the kids think we caught them, let them incriminate themselves.....

Spanfeller is a twat > Stapleface
05/02/2018 at 13:49

The counter?

I know they have the authority, and part of being responsible is acknowleding it and helping them with the installation. But I feel that it’s missguided because I think I’ve earnt the trust not to have that thing on the car.

I already use my bicycle for most transportation needs anyway....if that helps

crowmolly > Wacko
05/02/2018 at 13:49

Their car, their rules. Case closed in that regard.

Whether or not installing a tracker is good parenting is not really our call. I can see them wanting him to be safe however I can also see it as a lack of trust. Similar to the message sent when you have a fiance sign a pre-nup.

Dark chocolate > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:50

So basically:

1) They pay for the car.

2) You live with them.

3) It’s common for cars to have trackers in your country

3b) It’s common in your country to live with parents

4) They pay for the car

6) you were doing stupid shit (don;t worry everyone does it, you just got caught doing it)

7) They want to put tracker on a car they pay for.

Looks like you can tell them to GTFO and buy your own car and have no issues with your privacy being torn apart.

Spanfeller is a twat > Wacko
05/02/2018 at 13:51

Even if that incrimination is within the margin of error of a radar gun

WilliamsSW > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:52

Yeah, personally I think it’s overkill in your situation. If you can / have demonstrated being trustworthy in general to them, I would hope that they would back off here.

Maybe they’re just trying to send a message?

WilliamsSW > Wacko
05/02/2018 at 13:53

Exactly!

Spanfeller is a twat > Dark chocolate
05/02/2018 at 13:53

Trackers are not common as far as I know.

I get the gist of it, I’m not going to be childish about it, I want to have a conversation with them about trust and respect. But yeah, I should start saving up if these things bother me.

Wacko > WilliamsSW
05/02/2018 at 13:55

send a message before boot in ass is the normal way to go.

AfromanGTO > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 13:57

Most of those trackers like the ones insurance companies used are plugged into the obd2 port. Just unplug it. If it is hardwired good luck with that. Aka onstar.

Spanfeller is a twat > WilliamsSW
05/02/2018 at 13:58

i just want to negotiate with them, if lojack is a system that messes with a car’s electrics and makes it less reliable, or if hacker takes the ignition inhibitor and could lead to me being left out in a dangerous situation they might come around

Spanfeller is a twat > AfromanGTO
05/02/2018 at 14:00

I don’t wanna cheat them... I thought trackers were like electric alarms in the 80s: sketchy and unreliable. But I think a lojack will not mess my car up... So I should perhaps think about a more emotional approach based on respect and trust

Cash Rewards > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:04

As a parent, I can’t imagine you objecting to me having more information about your actions is going to make me trust you more, or believe that you’re being forthcoming with me.

Spanfeller is a twat > Cash Rewards
05/02/2018 at 14:07

That does make a lot of sense...

Stapleface > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:07

By counter, I was referring to the maximum speed readout. I assume it’s a simple thing that isn’t crucial to the car and would be reset, much the same way fuel economy or radio presets are.

Well, that would be if the car actually had a max speed readout. Since it really doesn’t, my advice is quite useless. Carry on.

nerd_racing > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:07

If you got caught speeding you broke that trust...

Herr Quattro - Has a 4-motion > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:15

I’m sure most are installed directly into the OBD spot- simply unplug it and you’re good to go.

If its hardwired, you might be able to pull a fuze or something to deny it power.

Other option, that I have absolutely no idea if this will work, is possibly wrapping the module in aluminum foil like a faraday cage. Signal may escape out the front of the module, but if there’s enough metal in the front, its signal with likely be greatly reduced if not invisible.

Problem is, if you screw around with it at all, and your parents find out, your making a bad situation 10x worse...

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:23

There’s nothing wrong with that, you do what you gotta do. And yeah, I have an El Salvadoran dad and Guyanese mom, grandma, grandpa, and aunt, all born in said countries. It can’t get worse than that lol.

CalzoneGolem > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:28

Personally I think that’s a fucked up thing for a parent to do. I can totally get on board with them for punishing you but the tracker is a step too far imo.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:34

Sorry, but he’s right. Until you’re on your own, they can and should do everything they feel is appropriate. You are their responsibility if your living at home, and/ or on their insurance.

I understand how you feel, and I know I wouldn’t feel great about it if it was me. But seriously you got caught doing something you shouldn’t have been doing. It wasn’t only something your parents told you not to do; it’s the law that tells you not to do it. Action and Consequence.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:36

They could always just take the car away, and then you wouldn’t have to worry about this conversation.

rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:55

Compromise idea - I wonder if there is a system like Ford MyKey they could install that would prevent excess speed while not affecting your privacy.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 14:55

Do they own the car and you borrow it from them? If so, I would take the honorable way out and grin and bear it. You, unfortunately, already admitted to them you were speeding and it’s theirs...

When you get your own car eventually, you’ll be free and clear, but if they own it, it’s their right, no offense intended! I guess I look at it this way...if you don’t own it and you’re speeding (even just a bit), you’re breaking the law in THEIR property that is legally registered in their name.

Not trying to be a jerk or anything, and I would hate if my parents put Lojack on my car when I was younger, but where it doesn’t belong to you, I can see where they are coming from. Also, if you’re not going to be driving anywhere sketchy and have nothing to hide, why would Lojack being on the car be an issue? Not trying to lay blame or anything, and I don’t want to come off as being a jerk....just laying out my own thoughts. Family are police officers, so I tend to fall on that side of arguments! Just my two cents!

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 15:03

Well, I’d never do 130kph anywhere in Mexico, but that’s because I don’t think I could go any distance at that speed without encountering other cars that are untrustworthy there. That said, I once did a run with an average speed of 175kph when I was about 18-19. I won’t tell you my top speed, but it was definitely dangerously fast (I had to get someone to the southwestern outskirts of Heber and be back to Cottonwood Heights in under 1 hour).

The tech didn’t exist to do trackers of this variety back then (aside from rudimentary lo-jack, which wouldn’t have allowed them to see where I had been or any speeds), but I’m sure I would have been in some amount of trouble for it beyond the police, even though I bought the car (the whole living with the parents thing).

I couldn’t imagine being young today. I don’t speed much anymore (spirited driving in specific areas only and for brief periods) because it’s simply too dangerous (police and other drivers being terrible). I was snagged by mobile radar twice within the first few months after they started putting it in police cars (luckily, one was in MT) and that was mostly the end of my speeding. It has been over 10 years since I have received a ticket for it...

Suck it up, let them do it, learn to drive reasonably, then eventually they’ll quit bothering to check on you, if they bother in the first place.

It’s like that one time that I had this really stupid coworker that I hated dealing with (because he was stupid, no other reason) that had some problem and I solved it by collecting some network traffic. I pointed at the packets, showed him what was wrong, showed some content, etc. A day or two later of stewing, he sent a really long paranoid email to the whole company about spying, privacy, that I can look at their network traffic, etc. I responded quoting the handbook that everyone signed that there was zero expectation of privacy on our network. A handful of friends came to me in the following days to ask about it, and I was like, “Please, do you really think I have time to do that regularly in addition to everything else I’m swamped with? I can, but I have no reason to.”.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2018 at 15:09

A very good point...

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Spanfeller is a twat
05/02/2018 at 15:10

You should track your car and keep it reasonable on the streets.