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Souped up vehicles on Green Lanes

Has anyone else noticed that recently there have been quite a few cars and motorbikes on GL that have had something done to them to make them really, really loud. I know nothing about motors but it seems to be that when they increase speed the engine/exhaust/whatever roars. And it often seems to be done approaching a crossing. I don't think it's a mechanical fault as most of the vehicles look rather expensive. Is this actually legal and can I make a citizen's arrest because it scares the hell out of me every time it happens?

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Permalink Reply by John D on July 7, 2015 at 16:16

It's a fashion thing. The usual procedure is to fit a big-bore aftermarket silencer. It doesn't do a lot for the performance but is designed to resonate, sound louder and enlarge the penis.

What is silly is motorbikes sitting at lights blipping the throttle. If they can't keep the engine running without doing that they should get it tuned up

Permalink Reply by Philip on July 7, 2015 at 17:01

I agree John. However as a former biker, I think most of the blipping is done by Harley Davidson owners as their crap bikes can't idle....unlike me

Permalink Reply by Martin (Woodside) on July 7, 2015 at 17:45

These cars seem to be driven by fashion stereotypes, they parade along the High Road in the evenings as they get echo under the Shopping City.

One thing that I have noticed is some have blue LEDs on the front which is illegal, I have even seen and heard one with a 'surpressed' siren harrassing a learner car. 

Permalink Reply by Gordon T on July 7, 2015 at 21:55

Yes, it's "look at me". Another regular manifestation is high-pitched motorbikes using Endymion Road as a test track (or should that be audio session?). And yes, the abrupt throttle-revving strikes me as a deliberately aggressive act given the volume they attain.

There is a Highway Code section about not revving an engine when stationary in front of pedestrians but I doubt there's more than single-figure prosecutions for it per year.

Permalink Reply by Richard Woods on July 13, 2015 at 19:23

Its is indeed fashion and it is illegal if it exceeds a set decibel level. But saying that, Green Lanes was a super street for late night bikers in the late 50s... straight but full of risk; known often as chicken runs. Who needed to go to The Ace on the A406....

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