Texas Sheriff Using “Ghost” Chevy Camaros To Catch Speeders - Page 2

Envious_Ivy1LE · 06-13-2021, 04:05 PM

they are definitely doing more to blend in. I've seen a couple of truck coos now. Usually silver/white with the silver/white lettering. I think the last one I saw was a Dodge Ram.

I've never picked up a radar detector because most cops here are stationary and use laser. I'm also infrequently just flat out full throttle speeding. I get to a spot I like and go the speed necessary to keep my own little bubble

Envious_Ivy1LE · 06-13-2021, 04:11 PM

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These so called Ghost Camaros here in Harris County Houston have been around for a decade now.

Texan Football player Mario Williams donated the 1st ones in 2011 and a couple of them even went to Hennessey for superchargers.

2010 (from video) - 218 fatal wrecks
https://www.fibichlaw.com/personal-i...nt-statistics/. 2018 - 368 fatal crashes resulting in 391 fatalities

least it wasn't tax payer money I guess

2SS Capt · 06-13-2021, 05:26 PM

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my guess would be stripped down special edition LT1. Similar to the new caprice which was a stripped down Chevy SS

That is definitely an SS front end so most like 1SS's...

arpad_m · 06-13-2021, 08:06 PM

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oh man, here we go...

...but do they have catch cans installed? And are they using 5W-30 or 0W-40 oil?

CamaroSSStlfan · 06-13-2021, 08:30 PM

I live in Southwest FL. On I75 I usually drive 90mph in the left lane with radar detector. Sometimes up to 94 if hardly any traffic. Most drive 85 mph on I75 except in the morning when old people are out.

Heat Magnet · 06-13-2021, 08:53 PM

I heard about these cars a while back. Pretty nifty if you ask me. And on the subject of questionable driving in each state, my dad and I used to joke that in some parts of NorCal, that a red light means "X number of cars okay to go". This was because that after a red light on a left turn from the opposite direction, there would be some cars that still went through, so we would still have to wait a few moments after we got our green light. Sometimes it was 3 cars, other times it'd be up to 6-7 cars.

*mlee* · 06-13-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Envious_Ivy1LE

2010 (from video) - 218 fatal wrecks
https://www.fibichlaw.com/personal-i...nt-statistics/. 2018 - 368 fatal crashes resulting in 391 fatalities

least it wasn't tax payer money I guess

Not sure what you mean but the cars that Mario donated were definitely 2011 SS models

Aragorn · 06-13-2021, 09:01 PM

Near where I live there a yellow stang that will ride your bumper then when you speed up it pulls you over. Recently I also saw a beat up white f150 with massive paint damage pull over a speeding motorcycle.

beedo · 06-13-2021, 09:02 PM

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Also seems a lot of those Katrina refugees from New Orleans as well who settled in Texas causing issues too.

Jesus, amen to that.

Envious_Ivy1LE · 06-13-2021, 09:07 PM

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And on the subject of questionable driving in each state, my dad and I used to joke that in some parts of NorCal, that a red light means "X number of cars okay to go". This was because that after a red light on a left turn from the opposite direction, there would be some cars that still went through

I had a room full of Michiganders tell me that it was okay to roll into the intersection specifically because "you're allowed to just go on red if you're already in the intersection"... so yeah wouldn't surprise me

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Not sure what you mean but the cars that Mario donated were definitely 2011 SS models

I was just saying that the number of fatal crashes in Harris county have been increasing despite them saying this will keep the street safer in that video. so I'm glad the tax payers didn't waste money on the cars (in that particular video you sent).

I actually don't care what engine is in it/model it is. unless you're running around with fake plates they don't need to be able to run you down on the road, they'll catch up to you eventually.

*mlee* · 06-13-2021, 09:13 PM

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I was just saying that the number of fatal crashes in Harris county have been increasing despite them saying this will keep the street safer in that video. so I'm glad the tax payers didn't waste money on the cars (in that particular video you sent).

I actually don't care what engine is in it/model it is. unless you're running around with fake plates they don't need to be able to run you down on the road, they'll catch up to you eventually.

Those cars hardly even hit the streets back then. They were reported sitting most of the time for one reason or another.

In that article they said I45 was the second most dangerous road in America and I drive it every day 37 miles one way to downtown Houston and then back during rush hour traffic so I can confirm that stat. It's crazy and that's why I daily drive a big ass Silverado

CamaroSSStlfan · 06-15-2021, 01:17 AM

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Those cars hardly even hit the streets back then. They were reported sitting most of the time for one reason or another.

In that article they said I45 was the second most dangerous road in America and I drive it every day 37 miles one way to downtown Houston and then back during rush hour traffic so I can confirm that stat. It's crazy and that's why I daily drive a big ass Silverado

Which is shocking because the traffic from footage I've seen it looks like you can't go more than 30mph with all that traffic in Houston.

Down here our accidents happen with people spinning out into ditches when it rains hard on the highway and going too fast or big trucks crashing on the highway into guard rails.

In this area I75, especially out of season and the weekends due to lack of traffic the people drive fast. I drive about 90-93mph on I75 even though the speed limit is 70. Most drive at least 80.

But in the summer thunderstorms it gets quite scary. Rain so hard you literally can't see 30 feet in front of you.

Last Sunday I had a Concast (Comcast) truck run me off the road on I75. Just started drifting into my lane. Honk the horn and he doesn't stop and I end up partially on the curb and median. Must have been falling asleep and didn't hear me. I almost wanted to go after him.

I'm literally paranoid driving my SS right now lol because of the shortages if I had to replace it. It's like a collectors muscle car right now to me LOL.

I can't imagine what it's like for you people that have a old COPO Camaro or a 427 Stingray driving it out in this crazy traffic and the paranoia.

06-13-2021, 08:53 PM	#20
Heat Magnet Drives: 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: CA Posts: 59 View My Garage	I heard about these cars a while back. Pretty nifty if you ask me. And on the subject of questionable driving in each state, my dad and I used to joke that in some parts of NorCal, that a red light means "X number of cars okay to go". This was because that after a red light on a left turn from the opposite direction, there would be some cars that still went through, so we would still have to wait a few moments after we got our green light. Sometimes it was 3 cars, other times it'd be up to 6-7 cars. __________________ Cars I own/drive: *2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan* Ultra Silver Metallic, gold painted wheel covers, 4T45 transmission *2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Coupe* Black, Redline Edition, 1LE Suspension Package, 10L80 transmission, NPP, Body color high wing spoiler, Ground effects kit, 48-state legal Brembo brakes

06-13-2021, 04:05 PM	#15
Envious_Ivy1LE Drives: Krypton Green V6 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: DFW Posts: 178	they are definitely doing more to blend in. I've seen a couple of truck coos now. Usually silver/white with the silver/white lettering. I think the last one I saw was a Dodge Ram. I've never picked up a radar detector because most cops here are stationary and use laser. I'm also infrequently just flat out full throttle speeding. I get to a spot I like and go the speed necessary to keep my own little bubble

06-13-2021, 08:30 PM	#19
CamaroSSStlfan Account Suspended Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Posts: 1,129	I live in Southwest FL. On I75 I usually drive 90mph in the left lane with radar detector. Sometimes up to 94 if hardly any traffic. Most drive 85 mph on I75 except in the morning when old people are out.

06-13-2021, 09:01 PM	#22
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Near where I live there a yellow stang that will ride your bumper then when you speed up it pulls you over. Recently I also saw a beat up white f150 with massive paint damage pull over a speeding motorcycle.

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