Ok, so why is everyone getting so work up over my number plates?

[lockieoc]

So I consider myself to be very lucky to have a company car at the age of 20. I drive a fully optioned FG XR6 Ute. My boss recently approached me about putting some number plates on the car that he has had in storage at the RTA. The number plates are V8UTES, we had them from when we had a replica V8 Race Ute. Being that he is the boss and he pays my wages I agreed to put them on the car.

I must say I was not expecting the backlash I have received from other motorists. I constantly get over taken at full noise by V8 Commodores and the odd Falcon trying to illustrate the point that their car is a V8 and mine isn't. I've also seen a few times now of people taking photos of my plates whilst sitting in traffic. I also get people who fly up beside me and just stare at me.

So my question is why all the hate? Why do people fell the need to go out of there way to make their point? Not as though I'm trying to pass it off as being an XR8, all the badges are on there, haven't done anything to deceive anyone.... besides the plates

I don't really let it get to me just having a little rant.

[superfly]

Not sure but you could whack on a V8 bonnet and then they won't know

[39ClevoUte]

Put a sticker next to the plate "are shxt", then the fun will start :**

[charlie200]

Just ignore everyone...if it gets you worked so much just remember thaT you are lucky to have a company ute and if it means every now and then someone will stare...just give them a wave.

[tex]

Hate?

What did you think commy drivers would do when they spot a xr6 with v8utes plates on it?

And they Stare at you?

get your windows tinted if you don't like them looking at who put the plates on, or remove the plates

[39ClevoUte]

Goes to show you really how completely stuffed some people are. Letters on a number plate upset them???? I'm happy to wake up in the morning.
Man, just smile and completely ignore them, there stuffed in the head.

[TS50AU]

What, you think you are an orphan?
Try driving around in a T3 or a BF Cobra (or any other in-your-face car) for a week. At least they only buzz you after they read the plates.
And - It doesn't stop at commy drivers....

[39ClevoUte]

Small car or penxs syndrome? Mines bigger/better than yours. Like who cares, I like mine and I know how to use it and I do.

[lockieoc]

I also drive one of these, so I can never seem to escape the constant onslaught from the brain dead Commodore drives...

[Peuty]

Chev badges on a Commodore syndrome anyone?

[icer]

may as well put FPV on a ford fiesta IMO

[grandpa_spec_F6]

Lol what a pack of 'anchors'. Agreed with 54Ghia, put that on the tailgate and watch the angry people come out of the woodwork!

Commodore drivers usually look at me, then the badge, then slowly crawl off the lights. No one wants to even try

[Shonky.]

I would just assume you have an association with the v8 utes series or something.

Just try to remember you need tossers in the world to appreciate decent folk

[lockieoc]

Originally Posted by shonkymofo

I would just assume you have an association with the v8 utes series or something.

Yes, you would assume correctly.

[Itsme]

Don't worry about it, just brain dead morons showing their mentality....
I have personalized plates and get this all the time.

[XR6T0Y]

Can't wait to get mine and see if anyone trys anything

[csv8]

Make sure you put one way screws on them !!!

[Silver Ghia]

Originally Posted by shonkymofo

I would just assume you have an association with the v8 utes series or something.

Maybe you just need to put the business name on the doors or somewhere to explain?
The bonnet bulge sounds a good idea as well, along with tint.

[gtxb67]

i don't see the problem
if they want to race you, just drive normally and it won't matter how far down the road they are (or aren't)
if they hate the fact your number plate has v8 on it when the car is just a six - who cares. there are too many morons that think they should have a say in what you have on your car - don't worry about them, they make less sense than chev badges on commode dores or my family stickers or fpv badges on fords or . . . . . .

[coupxb]

hang on you drive a turbo charged car when your 20 years old. I smell a liar.

[lockieoc]

Originally Posted by coupxb

hang on you drive a turbo charged car when your 20 years old. I smell a liar.

Ummm, I live in NSW, you get your full license when your 20....

[mike_nofx]

Checked commodore forums for a post like "check out this 6 cylinder fords numberplates"? Maybe as a revenge attack on the Ford people who insult commodores with chev badges.

Even though your plates would seem lame to anyone who doesn't know why you have them, it's still not as bad as having Holden T-shirts, Holden underwear, Holden bed sheets, Holden beach towel..... But Chev badges on your Commodore.

[DoreSlamR]

There is a clear solution here.

Get a V8 ute.

Just drop a few hints within ear shot of the boss...

"Gee a falcon V8 sounds great! would compliment the number plate so much more"

"Have you seen those V6 commodores with chev badges on them? terrible I say!"

"Some guy threw a molotov cocktail at the ute, said something about not being a V8"

[Chrisosicko]

I wouldnt worry about what some holden douchebag thinks, they probs got chevy badges anyway

[XR6T0Y]

Originally Posted by lockieoc

Ummm, I live in NSW, you get your full license when your 20....

Still too long. Got another 7 months of p's
Can't wait for blacks so I can start finally doing some real things to mine

Back on topic

[Vincenzo]

Originally Posted by trublu

I have personalized plates and get this all the time.

I've had personalized plates for 18 years. Apart from the secnd day of use back in 1994 when a guy followed us home and offered us $10,000 for them, it just goes over most peoples head.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by Vincenzo

I've had personalized plates for 18 years. Apart from the secnd day of use back in 1994 when a guy followed us home and offered us $10,000 for them, it just goes over most peoples head.

I think it depends on what your logo is for your car as some seem to attract a lot of attention......unfortunately I get a lot of P platers wanting to prove them selves

[Nikked]

If we still had the "epic fail" thread (and the car was a SV6 with the said plate) there would be pics of it and everyone laughing...


Just sayin'

[red_hotxr6]

Like you said, dont let it worry you, its there problem..nice ute by the way...go ford...

[Shonky.]

Originally Posted by Nikked

If we still had the "epic fail" thread (and the car was a SV6 with the said plate) there would be pics of it and everyone laughing...


Just sayin'

........and a post from Nikked saying "if it was a Ford we'd all be supporting him"