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Title: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: prodigyrf on December 11, 2014, 08:59:16 PM
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-toughest-police-car-in-australia-exclusive-30382?utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=theguide&utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign= (http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-toughest-police-car-in-australia-exclusive-30382?utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=theguide&utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=)

They'll be targetting EGR blank plates and DPF straight-thrus in notorious hotspots like the Gibb River Rd, the Simpson and the Cape real soon  :police:
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Snow on December 11, 2014, 09:05:02 PM
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-toughest-police-car-in-australia-exclusive-30382?utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=theguide&utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign= (http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-toughest-police-car-in-australia-exclusive-30382?utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=theguide&utm_source=cg&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=)

They'll be targetting EGR blank plates and DPF straight-thrus in notorious hotspots like the Gibb River Rd, the Simpson and the Cape real soon  :police:

Haha, a little out of their jurisdiction maybe but, I bet they would be itching to give it a thrash on the dirt.  ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: oldmate on December 11, 2014, 09:08:19 PM
Nice way to blow a bit of tax payers dollars
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: edz on December 11, 2014, 09:13:57 PM
Should start a poll  for how long it will be before theres pics of it  bogged and needing recovering.. ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: gronk on December 11, 2014, 09:47:09 PM
Should start a poll  for how long it will be before theres pics of it  bogged and needing recovering.. ;D

Not a chance....it will be lucky to see a dirt road, let alone offroad.....show vehicle only.

Not sure if it's a loan vehicle or whether WE pay for it ??
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: GU Rich on December 11, 2014, 10:00:13 PM
Nice way to blow a bit of tax payers dollars

I think it would have been donated.
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: alnjan on December 11, 2014, 10:15:34 PM
Funded by the NSW Centre For Road Safety.  So, yeah, paid for by our taxes.
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: McTavish on December 11, 2014, 10:45:41 PM
"The vast majority of motoring enthusiasts are safe drivers who do the right thing … but once more people realise how much technology we have to detect dangerous drivers, hopefully they'll be less inclined to break the law," said Assistant Commissioner Hartley.

This is paraphrase for - OUR BOYS IN BLUE WANT TO SEE WHAT SHE'LL DO !!!
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: WilSurf on December 12, 2014, 09:35:43 AM
Go on a narrow winding track with trees and that F150 can't follow you.
We had a F150 in our club and he came on one trip with that car and he went nowhere. He couldn't get the turn around a tree, too large.
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Steffo1 on December 12, 2014, 09:48:00 AM
Someone's been watching too, too much Yank tele, methinks ;D
Have to agree with WilSurf on the off road ability of that thing. The ramp over would be very limiting.
Steve
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: GUEY on December 12, 2014, 11:19:45 AM
I don't get it. The police already have the toughest cars.>:D

Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: alnjan on December 12, 2014, 11:41:45 AM
They want something to tow with
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: WilSurf on December 12, 2014, 01:31:18 PM
GUEY, I can't see it. There is a ugly car in front of it.
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: lino6 on December 12, 2014, 01:47:54 PM
Funded by the NSW Centre For Road Safety.  So, yeah, paid for by our taxes.

Maybe funded by traffic fines! The NSW cops/RTA seem to know how to generate income!

Though to be fair to  :police: they wouldn't have to issue fines if people didn't exceed the speed limit.... (maybe that statement needed to go into the how to start an argument thread.... :-* )
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: GUEY on December 12, 2014, 02:03:14 PM
They want something to tow with


GUEY, I can't see it. There is a ugly car in front of it.

Lol.
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: speewa158 on December 13, 2014, 06:02:42 AM
Just hit the road & drive till it runs out of juice that 6.something V8 would suck it dry as you watch  >:D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: dales133 on December 13, 2014, 06:06:02 AM
Bet those coppers riding pushies around the CBD are pissed off someone got that gig
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: speewa158 on December 13, 2014, 06:10:14 AM
I don't get it. The police already have the toughest cars.>:D


lts only Tuff cause its got the Blue Squares on it  , peel them off & its just another ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,( insert your own word ) :cheers:
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: dales133 on December 13, 2014, 06:15:53 AM
Lol spewa
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: achjimmy on December 13, 2014, 07:11:10 AM
Ramp over sucks but there jump ability is awesome thanks.

Funny thing is those raptors use thread adjustable coil over shock absorbers.   

Not street legal in NSW !!!!
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: GUEY on December 13, 2014, 07:15:51 AM
I don't get it. The police already have the toughest cars.>:D


lts only Tuff cause its got the Blue Squares on it  , peel them off & its just another ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,( insert your own word ) :cheers:

Immensely capable yet refined vehicle would be the words your looking for.... ;D
Title: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: dazzler on December 17, 2014, 07:13:58 AM
It's used to break down barriers between police and drivers that normally wouldn't interact.

We used to have a genuine stock XBGT Falcon highway patrol car that we would take to car shows and other events and it was a fantastic ice breaker.

Not sure if it really achieve anything but that the idea behind it.
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: oldmate on December 17, 2014, 07:21:46 AM
It's used to break down barriers between police and drivers that normally wouldn't interact.

We used to have a genuine stock XBGT Falcon highway patrol car that we would take to car shows and other events and it was a fantastic ice breaker.

Not sure if it really achieve anything but that the idea behind it.

Same as the vic police running drag cars years ago, same idea. Not sure if they still do it
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: dazzler on December 17, 2014, 07:23:06 AM
Here it is.

Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Tim - Stratford on December 17, 2014, 06:22:52 PM
This is one Victoria Police had a while back...knew I had the photo somewhere... ;D

(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/Elmer_5mf/hummer2.jpg) (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Elmer_5mf/media/hummer2.jpg.html)



Tim
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Tim - Stratford on December 17, 2014, 06:25:59 PM
I don't get it. The police already have the toughest cars.>:D


....That get stuck....  8)

(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/Elmer_5mf/DomDomSearch.jpg) (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Elmer_5mf/media/DomDomSearch.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: oldmate on December 17, 2014, 07:14:13 PM
Pmsl :cup: :cup:

Cmon mate, what were you thinking, yep I can get through that  :D ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: lino6 on December 17, 2014, 07:24:17 PM
This is one Victoria Police had a while back...knew I had the photo somewhere... ;D

(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/Elmer_5mf/hummer2.jpg) (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Elmer_5mf/media/hummer2.jpg.html)



Tim


Did you get a drive?
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Bird on December 17, 2014, 07:27:23 PM
(http://www.boostedfalcon.net/falconfacts/pics/tv1.jpg)
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Tim - Stratford on December 17, 2014, 07:52:41 PM
Pmsl :cup: :cup:

Cmon mate, what were you thinking, yep I can get through that  :D ;D

Not me! He was looking for a missing person and took a short cut  >:D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Tim - Stratford on December 17, 2014, 07:53:53 PM
Did you get a drive?

Nope, could have given it a proper test drive around here too  ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Bird on December 17, 2014, 08:01:26 PM
Pmsl :cup: :cup:

Cmon mate, what were you thinking, yep I can get through that  :D ;D
I'd have loved th look on his face when you handed him the end of the snatch strap to attach to his bar... :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: GUEY on December 18, 2014, 01:57:12 PM
....That get stuck....  8)

(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/Elmer_5mf/DomDomSearch.jpg) (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Elmer_5mf/media/DomDomSearch.jpg.html)


Lol, not your typical police call for backup situation  ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: oldmate on December 22, 2014, 08:39:58 AM
I'd have loved th look on his face when you handed him the end of the snatch strap to attach to his bar... :D :D :D :D :D :D


 ;D ;D ;D :cup:
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Jasjul on December 22, 2014, 09:05:58 AM
A couple more "Hi Performance" promo vehicles!!
(http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/jchamxr6/Hyundaii30Frankston_zps59896786.jpg) (http://s654.photobucket.com/user/jchamxr6/media/Hyundaii30Frankston_zps59896786.jpg.html)
(http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/jchamxr6/SuzukiSwiftSale1_zpsc4bef176.jpg) (http://s654.photobucket.com/user/jchamxr6/media/SuzukiSwiftSale1_zpsc4bef176.jpg.html)

 ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: speewa158 on December 22, 2014, 04:08:43 PM
Tim That's a big bus to deliver Police Drugs with  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Tim - Stratford on December 22, 2014, 04:29:19 PM
Don't start with the Viagra jokes Jamie!  ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: lino6 on December 22, 2014, 04:33:26 PM
Don't start with the Viagra jokes Jamie!  ;D

He'd only be able to start, he just couldn't keep it up.....  ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Mace on December 22, 2014, 04:37:04 PM
Vicpol seem to like Chrysler.
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Mace on December 22, 2014, 04:41:04 PM
Taspol has an assortment, hyundais, ford, holden, And this once!
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: berlitza on December 22, 2014, 05:22:31 PM
wow I remember as a kid all the  :police: drove then were decked out pov packs but i guess the $$$ raised from cameras has to be spent somehow
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: gronk on December 22, 2014, 06:56:16 PM
Ramp over sucks but there jump ability is awesome thanks.

Funny thing is those raptors use thread adjustable coil over shock absorbers.   

Not street legal in NSW !!!!

Maybe a bit like wheel spacers.....Porsche used to use them, but if they come out with the car as standard, then they would be legal as they would be complied with them..

Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: Claws on December 22, 2014, 09:34:52 PM
Here it is.

That looks like a police pack XB Falcon with bonnet hold down bolts to stop it from popping up during a high speed chase.... Definitely not an XB GT though.  ;D
Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: oldmate on December 22, 2014, 09:45:29 PM
....

Title: Re: Plod has got you covered Swaggers
Post by: KingBilly on December 22, 2014, 10:09:25 PM
but i guess the $$$ raised from cameras has to be spent somehow

Not sure how it works down in Mexico, but in Queensland the Transport Department collects all revenue from police issued tickets. You can't even pay a ticket at a police station.  The cops don't see any of the ticket revenue, it goes staight into government coffers.  Police are allocated a budget, just like any other government department, by their political masters.  The police budget is not based upon number of tickets issued or any other such rubbish.

I think you will find the Victorian state government, like all other states, would be broke without speed ticket revenue.  But I don't care, cause I don't speed.  More than happy for others to prop up the government on my behalf  ;D

KB