Help with haters...

[jeffd]

Hello-

I'm new to the forum, and I have a question for you all... I have a 2003 H2, which my wife drives daily. Here in the SF bay area, we are constantly getting flipped off by cyclists (pedal) and the typical hippy-types. I had a guy on a bike in Santa Cruz spit on me through the driver's window (by the way, an H2 WILL do a j-turn on the Santa Cruz wharf), but I lost him in traffic. We've been spray-painted, keyed, you name it. I've taken to 'discussing' the cyclists' issues face to face when I can catch them...
My question: Is there 'standard' response the we, as H2 owners, are giving to these people? Obviously, the Santa Cruz guy needed to go to the hospital, but the other ones, like the 'flip you off' guys?
I see websites dedicated to hating us-do we have anything in response?
Bottom line: we love our H2-nearly 80,000 miles and counting, and some guy on a 15 pound bicycle in a lycra suit who's stupid enough to flip off my PMSing wife certainly is NOT going to change my mind...

[Racer-X]

run them over. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I feel ya, I live here too. Haven't had many problems though.

[deicustoms1]

Originally posted by Racer-X:
run them over.

x2, those idiots don't understand anything but force! Get a nice brush or tree guard first.

Another option you might want to look into is the anti-car jacking flame throwers, would be great to melt their little outfits to the skin.

http://www.neatorama.com/images/2005-11/flamethrower-blaster.jpg

Or..just simply shuve your door open really hard any time you pass a cyclist.

[dochummer]

Train Horn! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[jeffd]

Originally posted by Racer-X:
run them over. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I feel ya, I live here too. Haven't had many problems though.

Believe me...it's been considered. A few years ago, a local woman in her car heard 'voices' that told her to mow down a string of cyclists...I'm starting to hear them too (or is that my wife calling on OnStar?)

It was beyond tempting to roll out of the truck on the wharf and crank off a round or 15 at the spitter dude. He probably saved me from some grief, actually...Santa Cruz had a Critical Mass (Mess?) ride that day, and it terminated at the end of the Wharf.

[dochummer]

You could always convert to ethanol...then you'd be a "green" vehicle...

[OrangeCrush]

Welcome to the forum. Personally, I don't much give a schiet about some azzhat wearing a lycra suit whose opinion means nothing to me.

However, if you have to deal with someone spitting on you, at very least, I would be carrying a paintball gun. That's complete garbage... if they want to flip someone off, that's their choice but when they start a physical altercation (eg. spitting) it's time for some whoop ass.

Personally, I like the driving over them option but that would be realistic. I'm voting for the paintball gun.

Mark

[Ompus]

Here in AZ, and I am sure in most states, spitting is considered an assault. If your assaulted you can defend yourself. And considering the possibility of someone spitting on you that has Aids, I would consider it aggravated assault.

Paintball would be my choice too.

I've only gotten the finger once so far.. Most of the comments have been good. But AZ is not the most "Liberal Friendly" state in the Union.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[jeffd]

Originally posted by Ompus:
Here in AZ, and I am sure in most states, spitting is considered an assault. If your assaulted you can defend yourself. And considering the possibility of someone spitting on you that has Aids, I would consider it aggravated assault.

Paintball would be my choice too.

I've only gotten the finger once so far.. Most of the comments have been good. But AZ is not the most "Liberal Friendly" state in the Union.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Believe me...I know it's an assault, and if I'd caught the guy, his trip to the hospital would have included full screening for bloodborne pathogens.

Regarding the paintball, well...I already carry a Glock...too messy.

[devilsfan]

It's hard to reason with morons, I would move to a more H2-friendly area if you don't want to be messed with. Really - anyplace but Austin, and you'd be safer.

Stacy

[MovinH2]

Originally posted by Racer-X:
run them over. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I feel ya, I live here too. Haven't had many problems though.


X3. I get it all the time here too. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[H2Finally]

Originally posted by jeffd:
My question: Is there 'standard' response the we, as H2 owners, are giving to these people? Bear Spray http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Actually, I'd suggest picking up a couple of those disposable cameras (with flash). It's amazing to watch the light bulb goes off in their little brains, when they realize that their actions will have repurcusions.

[DennisAJC]

Originally posted by H2Finally:
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My question: Is there 'standard' response the we, as H2 owners, are giving to these people? Bear Spray http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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Tis trew. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Nothing worst than driving away "Wishing" you had done something about it. The anger stays inside you for days. In many cases for me, I'm usually in a good mood almost instantly. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[dochummer]

Too bad you don't have pics of your bear spray incident... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Ricco]

Its really to bad you guys have to put up with that crap!! Ihave never had a problem like that.Here every one loves em.Especially kids ,you go through school zones and its like your god.

[JamesT]

MACE!!!!

[Boss Hoss]

Man that sucks....I couldnt imagine having to put up with that on a daily basis.

Cameras are your friend. If you can document their actions and identify the individual you have a foot to stand on.

[rocketw19]

your asss out in sf bro thats were all the tree huggers are. i like the paint ball idea but if you carry a glock i wouldnt want the heat if the cops come unless your aloud to carry it! the flipin off is fine what ever but the spittin is way over board i would of caught that fagg and threw him and his 10 speed over the warf.

[jeffd]

Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
Man that sucks....I couldnt imagine having to put up with that on a daily basis.

Cameras are your friend. If you can document their actions and identify the individual you have a foot to stand on.

Yeah...there's one guy in particular who, every Wednesday when it's not raining, pulls up next to my wife on his bike while she's in the school dropoff line and starts hollering at her. Tomorrow, since it'll be sunny, I'm planning on following her in another car and photgraphing him when he does it. Then, I'm going to follow him to wherever he works and figure out who he is and who he works for...then the fun begins...

[H2Finally]

No, no, no. It's gotta be your wife making a wide-eyed "I fear for my life!" {sob} {sniff} {sob!} kindda report to the police.

After you have an official police report, THEN you can go to where he works -- you know, as justifiably outraged husband n all... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[dochummer]

Ooooooo....keep us updated... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DennisAJC]

Originally posted by Ricco:
Its really to bad you guys have to put up with that crap!! Ihave never had a problem like that.Here every one loves em.Especially kids ,you go through school zones and its like your god.

Kelowna is God's Country. And Jesus drives a Hummer. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Try that here in shythole Vancouver or North Van. The greenies are thick. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I was up there a few weeks back. Goin there next month. Still pretty desolate after the Big Flame huh? Still a damn beautiful place.



Hint: Smiling or laughing and pointing the finger at them only makes things worst. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ricco]

yah its still kida desolate ,but i see it as it opened up a whole new world of wheeling,and quading.I got a lot of salutes last time i was in Van

[4rnRootsH2SUT]

What ever happened with the guy on the bike??? Any updates????

[jeffd]

I dunno...he kinda 'disappeared'...by the way-anybody wanna buy a chipper? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Motohead]

like someone mentioned earlier... a 150+ db train horn would work nicely, make his ears ring for a half hour or so.

I am actually looking forward to my first encounter... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[KenP]

Welcome to the forum, Jeff. Now run them over.

[kalantar]

For the guy who spit on you: Tell your wife to carry a fire extinguisher or pepper spray and spray them next time.

If you hot hit them or runover them you will have criminal and civil liabilities. But if you wife fears for her life she can use the pepper spray and you yourself can use the extinguisher.

I have been flipped off one time with my Hummer, and I followed the girl driving got out in traffic accosted her and made her cry.... ( I am a big intimidating guy).

When someone flips off the hummer they are insulting me. If they hate the car go flip off the dealership not the people who bought it.

SF is the capital of tree huggers and nothing else you can do. BUt I do like the horn idea too http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[GLBLWARMR]

This is what I use.

[Andy C]

Nice - where can I get one of those from, though if the mount adds yet another blind spot I may have to come up with an alternative mount.

[GLBLWARMR]

Originally posted by Andy C:
Nice - where can I get one of those from, though if the mount adds yet another blind spot I may have to come up with an alternative mount.

I am working on a pop up mount that would come up out of my SUT bed. I would instill a negativity sensor on the truck and if someone decides to show negative feelings toward my truck the sensor would lock in on them and fire a couple of rounds up their ass. The best thing is that it will also be active when you set the alarm so the FUH2 supporters get their just deserves.

[La.Swamp Lobster]

MOST OF THOSE CYCLIST DON'T RIDE THERE BIKES FOR THE ENVIR. SAKE, BUT FOR THE SAKE OF HAVING THAT BANNANA SEAT SHOVED IN THERE ASS...IF YOU ASK ME THEY ARE A BUNCH OF FAGGOTS...AND IF A FAG SPITS ON ME, I AM GOING TO BUT A FLASH LIGHT DOWN HIS STINK'N MOUTH.AND A FOOT IN HIS ASS! I HATE THESE LIBR. ASS TYPE OF PPL.

[NewHummerGuy]

Come on Swamp....Dont hold back. Tell us your true feelings... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifOriginally posted by La.Swamp Lobster:
MOST OF THOSE CYCLIST DON'T RIDE THERE BIKES FOR THE ENVIR. SAKE, BUT FOR THE SAKE OF HAVING THAT BANNANA SEAT SHOVED IN THERE ASS...IF YOU ASK ME THEY ARE A BUNCH OF FAGGOTS...AND IF A FAG SPITS ON ME, I AM GOING TO BUT A FLASH LIGHT DOWN HIS STINK'N MOUTH.AND A FOOT IN HIS ASS! I HATE THESE LIBR. ASS TYPE OF PPL.

[La.Swamp Lobster]

lol...i SAY WHAT I FEEL, AND FEEL WHAT i SAY! AND AS LONG AS THIS IS STILL AMERICA i WILL CONT. TO DO SO! i WANT GO DOWN WITH OUT A FIGHT! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif THAT IS THE AMERICAN COMING OUT IN ME! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[MONSTERMATT]

depends on how big ur balls are, spitting is assault and is an arrestable offense, a high pwered air gun with bb's would work good but chances are than ull get pinched, why didnt u put the truck in park and run after him, and give him the beating he would never forget?

[Mr. I - Man]

I completely agree with the 240 Golf salute.

Get those Golf's talking.

And get some!


OOH RAH!!!