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Old 27 July 2011, 07:49 AM
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Just come back from dropping the missus from work and noticed a guy behind me in a '52 Blue Mondeo get a camera out and hold it above the wheel, didn't think anything of it at first (thought he might be an enthusiast or something) but a photo wouldn't take as long as he was holding the camera for! I moved into the slow lane and let him go on. But further up and he was there again behind us. Again didn't think too much of it until I was indicating to come off, he done the same. Cut a long story short lane changes and a round about later low and behold still there. so I just went round and round at the next one and he turned off! If it was someone on here then fair enough, but if not keep an eye out guys... bit weird!
Old 27 July 2011, 08:23 AM
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Think i'd have pulled over
Old 27 July 2011, 08:50 AM
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That is a little weird O.o
Old 27 July 2011, 09:02 AM
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Hopefully just someone admiring your car, you have to be careful out there, so many undesirables around that think they can help themselves to other peoples property
Old 27 July 2011, 09:32 AM
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Wasn't even a small camera! So was blatently obvious.
Old 27 July 2011, 10:13 AM
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You were in a high performance car he was in a mundano. surely you could have him in the twisties.
Old 27 July 2011, 10:37 AM
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You can't help but think it might be an undercover copper tailing you so you have to be careful.
Old 27 July 2011, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CREWJ
You can't help but think it might be an undercover copper tailing you so you have to be careful.


Much rather that than some potential tea-leaf, but yeah he could have been a copper.
Old 27 July 2011, 01:05 PM
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I have been i the very situation they soon lit up but once i explained WHY i spiritly disaapeared round a roundabout they were fine.
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Originally Posted by AWG_STi
. . . . . noticed a guy behind me in a '52 Blue Mondeo get a camera out and hold it above the wheel
So long as it wasn't this sort of camera



Someone on here local to the A13, I will let them post if they want, was pulled by an unmarked car for "weaving about". In fact they were overtaking then moving back to the inside lane then driving along a bit before overtaking the next vehicle. Just as it tells you to in the Highway Code. Go figure.
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^ Who could that be excessive speed FTW

I got pulled by two PC's younger than my favourite pair of socks in a 52 plate blue focus. They will follow you and then if they don't like the look of you they will call a traffic car in to chase you lol

Apparently in my fully taxed insured and Mot'd scoob I looked like a tug flight risk

"Is this your car sir", aye one of three actually

They cruise the A130/13 bored off their **** saving lives
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Time you got some new socks mate. Mind you ALL coppers look young to me now.
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Wish I'd taken note of the reg...!
Old 27 July 2011, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
I have been i the very situation they soon lit up but once i explained WHY i spiritly disaapeared round a roundabout they were fine.
You were lucky mate as they are not always so forgiviging. They are not called black rats for nothing.
Old 28 July 2011, 07:18 PM
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Well keep a look out for this loon anyway!
Old 28 July 2011, 09:26 PM
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Just pray you don't run into their "undercover" car.

More stealthy than a stealthy thing.



Someone mention Black Rats?

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Originally Posted by FLAT ERIC

That black wagon would look good on the posers cruise. Have you been before Mark if not check out the posers thread it tells you where we meet it`d be good to see you there Mark it`s been a while.
Old 29 July 2011, 10:33 AM
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You never know Si. I will have to have a look at the thread.

Posers thread was it?

I hear tell Black is this seasons colour of choice.

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Originally Posted by FLAT ERIC

I hear tell Black is this seasons colour of choice.
That`s right proper scoobs only come in black don`t they?
















Sit`s back opens popcorn LOL
Old 29 July 2011, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Arkwright
Sit`s back opens popcorn


Not keen on pop corn.
Old 29 July 2011, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Arkwright
That`s right proper scoobs only come in black don`t they?
Car's with tin-tops are sooo last year
Old 29 July 2011, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Milamber
Car's with tin-tops are sooo last year
You armchair poser. Big wheels aswell.
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You mean "standard for all performance cars" size
Old 29 July 2011, 02:08 PM
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could of been someone wanting to film your driving to see if you drive like an idiot speeding etc etc then popping it on youtube then reporting it
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I was followed for quite abit on the a13 lastnight (so close i couldnt even see the number plate in my rear screen). Then i finally worked out it was a black evo just looking for some fun. A mini blip later i allowed him to pass giving a little wave and returned to my natural cruising more aware than usual that i may be "watched" from then on.

No focus's or mondeos though.
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hmm possibly someone out shopping for someone else and quick follow to find out where you live an the next morning no car on the drive, happens a fair bit.

I caught a guy in our local cinema car park in the day with a camera walking around the car park, he approached me and asked how much i would sell my car for then walked to the end of the car park and then back past me, as i was driving out the complex he was doing the same in travel lodge car park.

Cameras have the ability to upload direct to the net now so there is a good chance i caught someone scoping for cars to rob for someone else
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This guy was definatley up to no good! Just keep a look incase you see a weirdo in a blue Mondey thinking he is Steven Spielburg !
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