Civic hatchback used for street racing crushed live on Fox News, part II

guitarlix · 06-20-2007, 04:05 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/launch...ch%20Page&News

I love these old Civic hatches and I'm sure this one was souped up real good. It's a pity they're just crushing them in this manner. What a waste.

**GMCSonoma** · 06-20-2007, 04:15 PM

too bad, I say...no matter the car...

If you are gonna do the crime, be prepared to pay the price!

sgfootball2006 · 06-20-2007, 04:21 PM

That roof held up surisingly good for a while! I take all of my racing to the track. I have only been down the 1/4 a couple of times though. See my Avatar <<<

guitarlix · 06-20-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GMCSonoma

too bad, I say...no matter the car...

If you are gonna do the crime, be prepared to pay the price!

Oh I agree you have to pay the price. I believe their car should be taken away as well. But I don't agree with crushing them. I'm not into street racing at all but I'd love to own some of these cars.

Smaart Aas Saabr · 06-20-2007, 04:26 PM

I don't know what this is supposed to accomplish. To scare the person? The media is hyperbolizing the whole "street racing" problem as usual and causing all kinds of judicial overraction as a result. Almost as bad as the paedophiles. Remember parents, don't let your kids out of your site and NEVER outside of the house, chain them to the PS3's for chrissake or the PAEDOPHILES will EAT THEIR BRAINS. Clearly the glorious Western society that our forefathers built upon tenets of freedom is in its death throws as we speak. Soon Nero will burn Rome.

BrickTamland · 06-20-2007, 04:27 PM

That is such a waste. They could be donated to Volunteers of America or sold or parted out to help fund the police department. Can they even destroy the cars? Is it some sort of new law in there? I thought impounded cars were kept until the owner pays to get them out or they are auctioned off.

rmodys · 06-20-2007, 04:40 PM

PWN'D

But seriously, that's just incredibly wasteful. They should at least auction the cars off and put the money towards policing of street racing or something to that degree, not just crushing the cars.

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Originally Posted by BrickTamland

Can they even destroy the cars? Is it some sort of new law in there? I thought impounded cars were kept until the owner pays to get them out or they are auctioned off.

Yeah I think it's a law. There was a big controversy about it a while back.

Smaart Aas Saabr · 06-20-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rmodys

PWN'D

But seriously, that's just incredibly wasteful. They should at least auction the cars off and put the money towards policing of street racing or something to that degree, not just crushing the cars.

As I said our society is degenerating... we have already passed the apex

I'm moving to Australia or something.

Stéphane Dumas · 06-20-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmodys

PWN'D

But seriously, that's just incredibly wasteful. They should at least auction the cars off and put the money towards policing of street racing or something to that degree, not just crushing the cars.

Yeah I think it's a law. There was a big controversy about it a while back.

Or they could give them to some Hollywood producers who wants to produce a good "car chase scene", so they could be crushed during various stunts

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 06-20-2007, 04:47 PM

I believe Street Racing is a ticket beyond a Reckless if I'm not mistaken. Reckless can wind you up in jail, with a suspended license. I believe a conviction for racing is even more severe. In part because you put others at risk.

darndot · 06-20-2007, 05:01 PM

Street racing used to happen in the 50's and 60's nothing new here. That was why the NHRA was created.

I hope your car doesn't get crushed on the first offense.

rmodys · 06-20-2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smaart Aas Saabr

As I said our society is degenerating... we have already passed the apex

I'm moving to Australia or something.

Haha, I wanna work for Holden.. NOBODY hates Australia so it all works out in the end.

...But I'd have to be able to import my SS and be able to drive it there.

**GMCSonoma** · 06-20-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarlix

Oh I agree you have to pay the price. I believe their car should be taken away as well. But I don't agree with crushing them. I'm not into street racing at all but I'd love to own some of these cars.

Not me, especially an import!

FordFan · 06-20-2007, 06:03 PM

Another dead ricer mobile! Thank you America!

Old Dood · 06-20-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smaart Aas Saabr

I don't know what this is supposed to accomplish. To scare the person? The media is hyperbolizing the whole "street racing" problem as usual and causing all kinds of judicial overraction as a result. Almost as bad as the paedophiles. Remember parents, don't let your kids out of your site and NEVER outside of the house, chain them to the PS3's for chrissake or the PAEDOPHILES will EAT THEIR BRAINS. Clearly the glorious Western society that our forefathers built upon tenets of freedom is in its death throws as we speak. Soon Nero will burn Rome.

No kidding....Feed the Fear & Hate.

06-20-2007, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
guitarlix 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,265	Civic hatchback used for street racing crushed live on Fox News, part II http://www.foxnews.com/video2/launch...ch%20Page&News I love these old Civic hatches and I'm sure this one was souped up real good. It's a pity they're just crushing them in this manner. What a waste.

06-20-2007, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,053	Re: Civic hatchback used for streetracing crushed live on Fox News, part II too bad, I say...no matter the car... If you are gonna do the crime, be prepared to pay the price! __________________ GM dealer parts manager...for a lot of years! *Please post all tech questions to the GMI Tech Forum, not my message box! Thanks*!

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sgfootball2006 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Drives: 99 2-Door Tahoe Posts: 1,206	Re: Civic hatchback used for streetracing crushed live on Fox News, part II That roof held up surisingly good for a while! I take all of my racing to the track. I have only been down the 1/4 a couple of times though. See my Avatar <<< __________________

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Smaart Aas Saabr Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montréal, Québec Posts: 11,171	Re: Civic hatchback used for streetracing crushed live on Fox News, part II I don't know what this is supposed to accomplish. To scare the person? The media is hyperbolizing the whole "street racing" problem as usual and causing all kinds of judicial overraction as a result. Almost as bad as the paedophiles. Remember parents, don't let your kids out of your site and NEVER outside of the house, chain them to the PS3's for chrissake or the PAEDOPHILES will EAT THEIR BRAINS. Clearly the glorious Western society that our forefathers built upon tenets of freedom is in its death throws as we speak. Soon Nero will burn Rome.

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BrickTamland 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2007 Mazda 3 s Posts: 6,100	Re: Civic hatchback used for streetracing crushed live on Fox News, part II That is such a waste. They could be donated to Volunteers of America or sold or parted out to help fund the police department. Can they even destroy the cars? Is it some sort of new law in there? I thought impounded cars were kept until the owner pays to get them out or they are auctioned off. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Galaxy Gray 2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Former: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

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