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      06-05-2014, 02:35 PM   #23
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I was stuck in slow moving traffic once -- it was only a few days after I got my M235i. In my rearview mirror, I could see this guy busy texting (or perhaps playing a game on his phone). At least on a few occasions, I could clearly see him get startled that he got too close to my car and them brake in haste. He just got too close once. I stopped my car, put it on parking lights, went out to his car and politely told him that I has been looking at him constantly using his phone while driving (illegal in Washington) and get too close to rear ending my car on at least a few occasions. I asked him to put his phone away. He did.
This is so unwise. You should never approach a vehicle without advance notice such as being in a accident already. You could very easily get shot or run over and the driver could get away with it in court. WA is a liberal place, sure, but you never know who you are dealing with. I would never do that.
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      06-05-2014, 03:23 PM   #24
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Agreed.. a lot of crazy people out there..
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      06-08-2014, 07:18 AM   #26
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Amazing how people don't do this very often in states with concealed carry laws. Must be one of those weird coincidences, like how all the mass shootings take place in liberal states with gun free zones.
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      06-08-2014, 08:37 AM   #27
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I am sorry I had to ask a question like this, but it was really pain in my ass.

I live in NY/NJ city area, reputedly for retards and assholes. Yesterday when I stopped my 235 by a red light, a mustang approached to me from rear and it was super close to my car.

I was not feeling comfortable, turned my head back and stared at him. He shaken his shoulders and moved even closer. As I didn't feel get hit from rear, I just moved forward after traffic light turned to green.

After I got home, rear bumper got a little scratch on it. I was regret that I didn't get out of the car and calling a cop.

What you guys would do when someone saw a rare car and trying to irritate you? I dont wanna just buy a bumper amor/cushion stuff to avoid things like this.

YOu didn't feel him hit you..?

Nothing you can do now, next time just put the car in park and get out and look... in the middle of the intersection, and/or take his license down. (100% legal)

End of story, you don't have to get involved with the other driver.
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      06-08-2014, 08:49 AM   #28
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I have thought about getting a dash and rear camera for these situations. because the scratch is so small i could just see the person saying he didn't bump you and the cop believing it or thinking whats the bid deal "its only a small scratch". With the camera you have proof and its the only way sometimes. Or at least makes it easier. Its very unfortunate it has come to these things but might as well use technology to your benefit.
There doesn't have to be ANY damage to your car.
It is illegal for a driver not to be in control his/her vehicle, or from touching other motorist's vehicles..



I had a lady bump into my trailer hitch, at a red light.
2 days later the cop sent her a ticket for moving violation and fleeing the scene. Even though I had zero dmg and Her front fascia was hanging.

She was putting on lipstick.. and received 6 points for it because she didn't understand that she is DRIVING.
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      06-09-2014, 08:47 AM   #29
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      06-09-2014, 09:00 AM   #30
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OP, Why not try clear bra the bumper. Still looks nice and will protect from minor bumps and scratches. I have had someone bump the front of my car in a parking lot. It marred the clear bra but did no damage to the paint. I was able to buff the mar out enough that it wasn't noticeable unless up really close.
Even had someone tear the clear bra and it saved the paint. Don't know how they did it but i had a quarter size tear. Had to replace the clear bra but its cheaper then a respray.
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I used to have an RSX type S with a rear facing washer. Could aim it up with a paperclip. Thing was the best for squirting tailgaters.
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      06-12-2014, 03:59 PM   #32
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i don't know if you have a rear camera or not. I would turn on my rear camera, take a picture of him scratching your car or being so close to it and along with his license plate and report the damage to insurance. My insurance will cover it and report him without costing me a cent nor having my insurance rise.
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      06-15-2014, 06:30 PM   #33
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I park on the street ,thats life in the big city i just choose to suck it up and drive...
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Amazing how people don't do this very often in states with concealed carry laws. Must be one of those weird coincidences, like how all the mass shootings take place in liberal states with gun free zones.
I find that when someone makes an "all" statement it's because they either have no data to back it up, or they think hyperbole will somehow make their comment seem correct.

You trying to steer this bus off a cliff?
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      06-15-2014, 07:44 PM   #35
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Guns laws are working real good in Chicago right. You need a better community organizer.
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