I get no respect! - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

detroiter · 10-20-2010, 04:13 PM

I get no respect because I'm driving a Toyota in Detroit lol

fnkngrv · 10-20-2010, 04:13 PM

BTW, take a look at my avatar....I have that as a vinyl sticker on my rear window. I say that the SUV was one of the worst inventions. It isn't just because of the piss poor gas mileage. They can come out with tech that will allow SUVs to get 40mpg. That still doesn't fix the problem of how they create massive blind spots on the roadways, in parking lots, etc.

swidd · 10-20-2010, 05:05 PM

How to get respect in Yaris: keep it shiny and waxed. Shave your head so you look buff. Wear clothing that show off your biceps and shredded abs. Keep a shotgun visible in the rear window. Drive aggressively, run red lights, roll over the line and rev while waiting. Also shake the neighborhood with your subwoofer.

*tomato* · 10-21-2010, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

How to get respect in Yaris: keep it shiny and waxed. Shave your head so you look buff. Wear clothing that show off your biceps and shredded abs. Keep a shotgun visible in the rear window. Drive aggressively, run red lights, roll over the line and rev while waiting. Also shake the neighborhood with your subwoofer.

hahahaha

However, in my neighborhood, all of the above might just get you arrested!

RedRide · 10-20-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

just because you are small you have to assert yourself on the road, doing it safely and using your head. and first thing to do is take your ego out of the equation (ie dont look at it as a loss of respect ) and get a dual tone horn , the OEM one is just dinky. There is a way of driving safely and still make sure others will respect the rules.

I agree.
When I fist got my Yaris and was driving a bit slowly etc to get used to it for a few days, I did get cut off frequently.
However, when I started driving normally which for me is slightly agressive (in a safety-oriented way), all the disrespect stopped for the most part.

Installing better horns took care of things in that respect.

why? · 10-20-2010, 05:50 PM

Just drive slower. I've had a few people try and tailgate me, and I slow down. Or I brake check them. That is fun, I did that to a motorcycle who was literally 2" off my rear bumper, that was funny.

If you want people to stop get a bumper sticker that says you have a gun in the car. People will not be stupid to you at all.

p123456789 · 10-20-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

Just drive slower. I've had a few people try and tailgate me, and I slow down. Or I brake check them. That is fun, I did that to a motorcycle who was literally 2" off my rear bumper, that was funny.

If you want people to stop get a bumper sticker that says you have a gun in the car. People will not be stupid to you at all.

If the guy on the motorcycle had rearended you when you brake checked him and someone witnessed it you would be at fault and get a huge ticket. I know exactly what you mean by people on motorcycles thinking they are invisble and following you too close and halfway in the other lane like almost beside you but its not worth it just slow down and they will pass you.

nemelek · 10-20-2010, 05:54 PM

A few have mentioned getting more respect while driving a truck or SUV. I have found that this is not alwasy true. Especially while pullling a trailer. Keeping a longer stopping distance between myself the in front of me, people take advantage of that all the time.

KCALB SIRAY · 10-20-2010, 05:54 PM

chrisj · 10-20-2010, 07:02 PM

The worst vehicles are those ginormous SUVs like the Excursion and Suburban and now the Sequoia. Ridiculous height on those things, but they say women love the height and being up above traffic. From our car we are level with their bumpers.

Oh, and BTW, I have everyone beat for getting no respect. Due to my inability to walk well, we have a handicap PLATE on the back of our car. Not a hang tag...a plate. Talk about having targets on your back!

detroiter · 10-21-2010, 12:55 AM

^^

And you wouldn't get the ticket because the person behind you shouldn't be that close in the first place. Here in Michigan, 10 out of 10 times the person who rear ends the other, is the one at fault and takes the hit.

krolos · 10-21-2010, 01:26 AM

Lots of Rednecks around here, ya alot of them like to tailgate you
because you drive small car, they think your are a communist or
something.
After the last gas crunch when gas prices fell there has been an
unbelievable increase in full size pick ups jacked up and oversize tires
there are more Tonka Toys on the road now than back in the day
when gas was a buck a gallon, everyday seems more and more.
Well it wont last the Rednecks around here are to poor to
keep that up when gas goes up again this time for real
no dropping back down again, supply and demand Think China.
If it safe to do so I just pull over and let the small dicks pass me.

chrisj · 10-21-2010, 01:56 AM

The thing that makes me forget all those idiots with their Escalades is when I pass by them as they fill that behemouth up with gas. Now THAT is satisfaction. Believe me, they will be crying one day, just as we saw all those Hummers on car lots by the dozens when gas got up so high. People have such short memories, but not me. That's the whole reason I bought the Yaris...to head off the inevitable rise in gas prices again...and to save money while I wait for it. ;)

ddongbap · 10-21-2010, 12:18 PM

Respect is earned. Go jack-knife some of those semis, and see what kinda respect you'll gain.

*Astroman* · 10-21-2010, 02:48 PM

The no respect started immediately on my first drive home, from a guy in a chevy pickup. Since it's been lowered with stripes, wheels, and the hood it's gotten better, but only mildly.

I'm half tempted to pull the horn off my '71 Galaxie500. Now that gets respect!

chrisj · 10-21-2010, 03:50 PM

Any way we can hook up an air horn like big rigs use? I think it would be cool to startle someone with that sucker. Especially out of a tiny Yari.

krolos · 10-21-2010, 09:15 PM

Maybe put some NRA stickers and one of those Confederate sticker
on the rear, that might get us some respect from the local Tonka Toy
driving Rednecks

and maybe some of those deer hunting stickers to

firemachine69 · 10-21-2010, 04:35 PM

I rarely get tailgated.

But then again, I rarely severely impede traffic, or drive like a jack-ass.

Just sayin'...

10-20-2010, 04:13 PM	#1
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I get no respect because I'm driving a Toyota in Detroit lol __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

10-20-2010, 04:13 PM	#2
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	BTW, take a look at my avatar....I have that as a vinyl sticker on my rear window. I say that the SUV was one of the worst inventions. It isn't just because of the piss poor gas mileage. They can come out with tech that will allow SUVs to get 40mpg. That still doesn't fix the problem of how they create massive blind spots on the roadways, in parking lots, etc. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-20-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Just drive slower. I've had a few people try and tailgate me, and I slow down. Or I brake check them. That is fun, I did that to a motorcycle who was literally 2" off my rear bumper, that was funny. If you want people to stop get a bumper sticker that says you have a gun in the car. People will not be stupid to you at all. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-20-2010, 05:54 PM	#8
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	A few have mentioned getting more respect while driving a truck or SUV. I have found that this is not alwasy true. Especially while pullling a trailer. Keeping a longer stopping distance between myself the in front of me, people take advantage of that all the time. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

10-20-2010, 07:02 PM	#10
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	The worst vehicles are those ginormous SUVs like the Excursion and Suburban and now the Sequoia. Ridiculous height on those things, but they say women love the height and being up above traffic. From our car we are level with their bumpers. Oh, and BTW, I have everyone beat for getting no respect. Due to my inability to walk well, we have a handicap PLATE on the back of our car. Not a hang tag...a plate. Talk about having targets on your back! __________________

10-20-2010, 05:05 PM	#3
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	How to get respect in Yaris: keep it shiny and waxed. Shave your head so you look buff. Wear clothing that show off your biceps and shredded abs. Keep a shotgun visible in the rear window. Drive aggressively, run red lights, roll over the line and rev while waiting. Also shake the neighborhood with your subwoofer.

10-20-2010, 05:54 PM	#9
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894

10-21-2010, 12:55 AM	#11
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	^^ And you wouldn't get the ticket because the person behind you shouldn't be that close in the first place. Here in Michigan, 10 out of 10 times the person who rear ends the other, is the one at fault and takes the hit. __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

10-21-2010, 01:26 AM	#12
krolos Drives: 2008 yaris sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: wa state Posts: 90	Lots of Rednecks around here, ya alot of them like to tailgate you because you drive small car, they think your are a communist or something. After the last gas crunch when gas prices fell there has been an unbelievable increase in full size pick ups jacked up and oversize tires there are more Tonka Toys on the road now than back in the day when gas was a buck a gallon, everyday seems more and more. Well it wont last the Rednecks around here are to poor to keep that up when gas goes up again this time for real no dropping back down again, supply and demand Think China. If it safe to do so I just pull over and let the small dicks pass me.

10-21-2010, 01:56 AM	#13
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	The thing that makes me forget all those idiots with their Escalades is when I pass by them as they fill that behemouth up with gas. Now THAT is satisfaction. Believe me, they will be crying one day, just as we saw all those Hummers on car lots by the dozens when gas got up so high. People have such short memories, but not me. That's the whole reason I bought the Yaris...to head off the inevitable rise in gas prices again...and to save money while I wait for it. ;) __________________

10-21-2010, 12:18 PM	#14
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Respect is earned. Go jack-knife some of those semis, and see what kinda respect you'll gain.

10-21-2010, 02:48 PM	#15
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	The no respect started immediately on my first drive home, from a guy in a chevy pickup. Since it's been lowered with stripes, wheels, and the hood it's gotten better, but only mildly. I'm half tempted to pull the horn off my '71 Galaxie500. Now that gets respect! __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-21-2010, 03:50 PM	#16
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Any way we can hook up an air horn like big rigs use? I think it would be cool to startle someone with that sucker. Especially out of a tiny Yari. __________________

10-21-2010, 09:15 PM	#17
krolos Drives: 2008 yaris sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: wa state Posts: 90	Maybe put some NRA stickers and one of those Confederate sticker on the rear, that might get us some respect from the local Tonka Toy driving Rednecks and maybe some of those deer hunting stickers to

10-21-2010, 04:35 PM	#18
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	I rarely get tailgated. But then again, I rarely severely impede traffic, or drive like a jack-ass. Just sayin'...

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