Sparktacular 0 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I notice that too. I think it's a psychological thing with people in big cars. They see a little car and they just -know- their car can beat it in any challenge. The adrenalin rush to their head from their cars assumed superiority causes them to speed and tailgate when any little car is in their sights. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Not that I would ever suggest doing this, but a penny flipped out the window that hits their windshield might make them back off. Just need to make sure they can't see you toss it out the window. Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 You're supposed to use spark plugs. Link to post Share on other sites
Gossamer 50 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 "D" cell batteries - gives you something to do with all those old batteries! Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 None of those things are easy to explain, pennies and ball bearings could have flown from anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Again with the double post from me, must be my browser. Edited January 20, 2014 by Greg_E Link to post Share on other sites
NoSprak 17 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) I have noticed that I get tail gated a lot more and receive more agressive behavior in my Focus than my Cherokee. I give LOTS of room with my Cherokee. Those things could barely stop from the factory. Add 14 years, larger tires, tools, heavy bumpers ... Stopping distance isn't what it used to be! Or what it never was? None of those things are easy to explain, pennies and ball bearings could have flown from anywhere. Spark plug is plausible if you drive a Ford ... Whoops! Ejected another spark plug and it just so happened to hit your wind shield! Edited January 20, 2014 by NoSprak Link to post Share on other sites
Riverspark 28 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I saw a spark that was rear ended and they were still driving it around. I have almost been rear ended a few times. When I brake I keep one eye on the rearview mirror just incase. I have run red lights to avoid being hit. I don't know why suv and minivans have to get so close to my spark. For me stop and go traffic on the 401 highway is where I get tailgated the most…..saw this one guy coming up behind me and was thinking, "he's going really fast and we're at a dead stop." Thankfully he braked but I saw the front of his car nose dive and heard his tires squeal. That has been the closest I have got to being almost rear ended in my Spark :( Link to post Share on other sites
austex04 48 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Rear endded means lawsuit! And a new car, lol! I try not to pay much attention to whats behind me unless I'm backing up. Not a good idea to clean the car out while moving, it'll get you into trouble fast around here, up to 500 fine. Those who tailgate will be sorry someday. Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 So I did get another.. Jalapeno like I wanted originally. came from 4 hours away. Woof. I saved everything I bought ($9xx worth of stuff!) except stripes and some $20 door edge guard. Could have been worse I guess... Link to post Share on other sites
weetsj 39 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 whoa, good to know she is ok! The Spark is very safe Link to post Share on other sites
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