Whew! Got the first 1,000 miles on it coming back from Columbus, Ohio to Indy, right past the Dayton, Ohio Exits on I-70. With the Top stowed and the Eagles screaming ".........Your Lyin' Eyes,.....", I switched on the ECT, and put the pedal to the metal. I was amazed how it handled at 120 mph! After dusting off a BMW 325, and a reluctant AUDI A-4, I watched for Ohio's Finest with the Phantom II Radar Detector / Scrambler perched inside the winshield, right under the mirror. Riding the Eagles into the setting Sun, the outside Air dropped to 38 Degrees, and I decided to pull into a Rest Stop for hot coffee, a "Pit Stop", and put the Top back up.

When I returned to the car, I noticed one of the Ohio State Patrol Cars driving very slowly past my car, looking it all over, and talking into the Mike. "Probably means Nothing, Mr. Obvious!", I whispered under my breath, and made a dash for my car as soon as he drove out of sight. This was it. The moment that I was waiting for, for more than a 1,000 miles now - let these 300 Wild Horses have their way, and see if it'll really do 156 mph!

After rechecking the Phantom II, getting out my Driver's License, Registration, and Proof of Insurance Card and placing them on the passenger seat, I drove off. Cautiously I brought her up over 85, than past 100, onto 125, and finally 142 mph, before I noticed a strange feeling like the Tires had turned to "Mush" or something, and then it happened................the Warning Light Came on, indicating that the Tire Pressure was lower than specified, just like the Owner's Manual describes on Pages #47, and #302: "If you drive over 112 mph with the Tires not inflated at the designated pressure for High-Speed Driving (add 12 psi to the standard 33 psi for Routine Every-Day Driving up to the Maximum for the [Dunlop] Run Flats of 45 psi), the Warning Light may turn on."

I had just blown by the Big Steel Arch separating Ohio from Indiana on I-70, and across the State Line back home again in Indiana at 142 ++ mph, when the Warning Light came on in the Dash, the Tires turned to "Mush", and my stomach turned to Jelly, as I saw the Flashing "Red & Blues" in my rear view mirrors!

Downshifting as quickly as possible without exceeding the Red Line, I had her back down to less than 80 mph when he pulled right up behind me. Putting on the Flashers, turning on all of the Interior Lights, and rolling down the Windows, I pulled over onto the Road Shoulder and brought her to a full stop, adjusted my new Black Lexus Base Ball Cap with the Gold "L" on the front smartly on my head, and sat there waiting to see what would happen.

As he approached in view of my driver's mirror, he looked Ten Feet Tall, and still had those menacing Dark Chrome Reflective Lenses on so you can't see their eyes. He reminded me of an early Clint Eastwood as he bent down and peered in the car at me.

My heart and imagination were still racing at more than 140 mph, as I momentarily thought that I heard him ask me "Well Punk, does that "L" on your Cap mean that this peice of Crap you're driving is a LEXUS, or you're just feeling "LUCKY" today? Well, which is it now, Punk?")

As the Eagles belted out their "Lyin' Eyes" song, I imagined hearing myself saying, as I handed him my Driver's License and Registration: ("Well Officer, are you going to believe what I'm about to tell you, or are you going to believe my Lyin' Eyes?")

Just then, I snapped back to reality when he asked: " Good Evening Sir, may I see your License and Registration?" I handed him a wad of papers as I fumbled with the CD Player's Volume Control ****, and feebly answered: "Yes Sir - Right Here they are!"

He took the Papers from me and at the same time, seemed to lean a little further into the car as he looked in the direction of my New Phantom "Fuzz Buster" and asked: "Say, is that one of those new Phantom II Radar Detectors that just came out?"

"Why, yes Officer, I believe that might be. It's not really mine of course, I'm just breaking it in for a friend.", I replied, not noticing that he had already left to return to his car.

After what seemed to be like "Forever", I watched him leave his car, put back on his black felt hat, and slowly get "Larger than Life" again, as he approached my Driver's Side Mirror.

"Here are your Papers Mr. Solomon", he said. "I'm letting you off with a Warning today for exceeding the Speed Limit. Do you happen to know how fast you were traveling when you passed our Patrol Station a few miles back in Ohio?"

"No Officer, I'm afraid that I was listening to the Car's Stereo and my mind may have driffted.", I answered rather sheepishly.

"Well, I had to travel at speeds in excess of 145 mph to try and catch up with you before you crossed the Indiana Line, but according to my Radar, you were only traveling at 38 mph! Care to explain that?" he asked.

"No Sir, I can't. Maybe it's just that "Fuzzy New Math" that the President warned us about. I really don't understand it either, Sir."

"Next time your travels bring you through Ohio, I'd be careful if I were you Sir, if you're driving this same car. We'll keep an eye out for you over there. Do I make myself clear?"

Before I could respond, I saw him turn and leave, and leaned back in the Saddle Seat and breathed a Big sigh of relief! That's when he suddenly returned and spoke softly in my ear and said: "Be sure to tell your friend that his Radar Scrambler is working just fine, and probably saved your rear end back there Buddy!"

The "Low Pressure Warning Light" never came on the rest of the trip home from the Ohio Border, and the engine almost seemed Cool to the touch when I parked her in the garage, and raised the hood to let her breath........................


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LOL.. Solo you are one crazy dude.. No way i'd be running my SC that hard even after just a 1000 miles but its your car and you have brass *****..

Great story though.. I enjoyed it alot!

BTW how does that radar detector / scrambler hold up to Laser Radar?? Just curious since any detector/scrambler is illegal here in the Ontario, Canada..

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 2SAVVY
[B]LOL.. Solo you are one crazy dude.. No way i'd be running my SC that hard even after just a 1000 miles but its your car and you have brass *****..

Great story though.. I enjoyed it alot!

BTW how does that radar detector / scrambler hold up to Laser Radar?? Just curious since any detector/scrambler is illegal here in the Ontario, Canada.


2SV - Hey Dude, after a 1,000 SLOW miles at 55 - 65 mph, and no "Jack Rabbit Starts", I believe in stretching it's legs a little bit. Nothing over 5,000 RPM, and only for a short period of time. I figure that all of the filings and stuff will be knocked off by now, and I'll change the Oil / Filter next week for the First Service. Plan on filling it up with MOBILE-1 Synthetic. Service Manager says it's the only 100% Synthetic, vs Castrol that's apparently a Blend, even though BMW, AUDI, MB, and Porche all currently ship their new Cars over here with it already in the cars.

The PHANTOM II RADAR AND LASER DETECTOR / SCRAMBLER is Not Legal here in California, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Virginia, and Washington, D. C. It is LEGAL in Canada and many other "Foreign" Countries "WHERE DETECTORS ARE ALLOWED."

They will reimburse you the price of the Speeding Ticket on Fines that do not exceed 15 mph or 30% over the Posted Speed Limit, whichever is less, up to and including 80 mph, for one full year from date of purchase, but does Not apply where DWI or DUI is involved, or in School or Construction Zones.

Check 'em out at: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADAR
6469 Diniphan Drive
El Paso, Texas 79932
Bus: (915) 587-0307
Fax: (915) 587-6408

Their Product is also available on various Web Sites, and is sometimes less expensive on High Volume Distributors than the actual Manufacturer.

 

Hi

loved that little story - brightened up my afternoon before I leave for home (from work).

Like the sound of the cop and his attitude. Where it is safe to do so, and with the right machine on the outside of you (SC430) you should be allowed to stretch your legs occassionally.

Here in the UK you would have had you licence revoked immediately for minimum 1 year + huge fine. (Automatic penalty for exceeding 100mph (even on the motorway).

I wonder whether Jeremy Clarckson would like to read your piece ?

Thanks for sharing.

 

[QUOTE] Originally posted by LIGHTYEAR
Hi - Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for your kind words, and sharing with me that you enjoyed the story. I appreciate knowing that it brought a few light moments of the First Day of the Week.

In reflecting back, Two thoughts come to mind:

(1) Prehaps the "L" on my Black LEXUS Ball Cap really does
stand for "MR. LUCKY";

(2) Perhaps it's good that I had the forsight to Order the new
SC with the "Brown" Saddle Interior, as it's "Earth Tones"
have now been further "enhanced", after my traumatic
episode with the Ohio State Patrolman. (With these Run
Flats, I now longer need to carry a Spare Tire in the Trunk,
so perhaps I should consider carrying a few "Spare"
changes of Boxer Shorts instead!)

Hey, when it comes down to it..... "If You Can't Run With The "Big Dogs" - Stay Home On The Porch!"

Sign me: "FORTUNATE IN FISHERS!"

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A great story. Hope you write more Tony