Are some 350Z colors cop magnets?
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I have a cop friend who says that its an urban legend that policeman pull over cars of a certain color (red, etc.). Do you think that's true? What's your experience with this? My Z is silver and I still feel self conscious when I see a cop, even thought I am obeying the speed limit. Never been pulled over but I'm 70 so maybe that helps.
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Bob thats impresive especially if you drive stick. Im sure with the Z it does not matter what color it is its a magnet either way. I dont think cops look especially for red cars i just think they stand out more and are easily seen and more attention grabbing though. So cops pay more attention to the color.
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LMS definitely draws attention. I've been followed by cops several times, like they were waiting for me to make a mistake. And was even provked 1 time...a couple months ago. He was in the next lane over and kept speeding up/ slowing down/ pulling in front of me/ going behind me. Couldn't believe it. We were the only cars on the road.
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heres my Theory. Your looking at cars from a distance you see the Yellow Z, you look just a little bit longer to see what sports car it is to identify it. Yet if it was white you probably woudlnt even notice it.
Im saying you dont see white comeing until its up on you. While the other colors get identifyed faster.
Im also saying you can avoid the ***** factor, the cop who is probably pist off you have a Z and thinks you was driveing a little to fast cuz your Red, while he probably didnt even notice me in white.
this is all my theorys and no proof obviously.
Im saying you dont see white comeing until its up on you. While the other colors get identifyed faster.
Im also saying you can avoid the ***** factor, the cop who is probably pist off you have a Z and thinks you was driveing a little to fast cuz your Red, while he probably didnt even notice me in white.
this is all my theorys and no proof obviously.
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I have 3 state troopers for neighbors. They have all made it very clear that they consider ANY 350Z a "cop magnet". (2 of them volunteered to "test drive" it to see if it really is capable of 156.
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My previous ride was a black Miata with silver stripes, but they told me they really don't pay any attention to Miatas.
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My previous ride was a black Miata with silver stripes, but they told me they really don't pay any attention to Miatas.
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Originally Posted by Forrest80
heres my Theory. Your looking at cars from a distance you see the Yellow Z, you look just a little bit longer to see what sports car it is to identify it. Yet if it was white you probably woudlnt even notice it.
Im saying you dont see white comeing until its up on you. While the other colors get identifyed faster.
Im also saying you can avoid the ***** factor, the cop who is probably pist off you have a Z and thinks you was driveing a little to fast cuz your Red, while he probably didnt even notice me in white.
this is all my theorys and no proof obviously.
Im saying you dont see white comeing until its up on you. While the other colors get identifyed faster.
Im also saying you can avoid the ***** factor, the cop who is probably pist off you have a Z and thinks you was driveing a little to fast cuz your Red, while he probably didnt even notice me in white.
this is all my theorys and no proof obviously.
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I thought that being 70 gives you the right to do whatever you want
Cops probably unconsciously do stereotyping/profiling all the time. Besides, it's common knowledge that Red is faster than Silver.
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Cops probably unconsciously do stereotyping/profiling all the time. Besides, it's common knowledge that Red is faster than Silver.
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70 years old and driving a Z... way cool! It only gets better if you drive a Z with a MT.
Back to your question. I doubt color makes any difference. It's the car. Cops profile the car. I have a 2003 Performance redline Z, and I've never been stopped by the police in this car. My other vehicle (a 1990 Mitsubishi Montero military-style-square vehicle equipped with 15" black wheels and 32" tires, ARB front "kangaroo-killer" black powder-coated bumper, long range driving lights, fog lamps, and a major-big roof rack) is a different story. This vehicle screams "look at me," and I've been stopped numerous times in the Montero (for anything from "bumper too high" to "too much window tint"). But, I never got a ticket on any of these stops. I was stopped because the vehicle was very different and attracted the cop's attention. Incidently, the Montero's body color is beige (a very inconspicuous tan color).
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Back to your question. I doubt color makes any difference. It's the car. Cops profile the car. I have a 2003 Performance redline Z, and I've never been stopped by the police in this car. My other vehicle (a 1990 Mitsubishi Montero military-style-square vehicle equipped with 15" black wheels and 32" tires, ARB front "kangaroo-killer" black powder-coated bumper, long range driving lights, fog lamps, and a major-big roof rack) is a different story. This vehicle screams "look at me," and I've been stopped numerous times in the Montero (for anything from "bumper too high" to "too much window tint"). But, I never got a ticket on any of these stops. I was stopped because the vehicle was very different and attracted the cop's attention. Incidently, the Montero's body color is beige (a very inconspicuous tan color).
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Originally Posted by bailey bill
I have 3 state troopers for neighbors. They have all made it very clear that they consider ANY 350Z a "cop magnet". (2 of them volunteered to "test drive" it to see if it really is capable of 156.
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My previous ride was a black Miata with silver stripes, but they told me they really don't pay any attention to Miatas.
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My previous ride was a black Miata with silver stripes, but they told me they really don't pay any attention to Miatas.
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Originally Posted by enth05
Do they have any reason to pay attention to them? ![Stick Out Tongue](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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I agree, I think the color thing is an urban myth, the car is what matters. Drive any color ferrari and I bet you'll get pulled over.
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Wouldn't be suprised. Not trying to be the stereotypical jackass who hates cops for no good reason, but the cops I have dealt with so far have all been big useless bags of ****. Maybe its just here, but the cops around here are ****in ridiculous.
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Originally Posted by NGZ
I thought that being 70 gives you the right to do whatever you want
Cops probably unconsciously do stereotyping/profiling all the time. Besides, it's common knowledge that Red is faster than Silver.
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Cops probably unconsciously do stereotyping/profiling all the time. Besides, it's common knowledge that Red is faster than Silver.
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I've actually met/heard of some cool cops. Guy I know was riding his 'busa passed a cop going 137 in a 55 and he pulled over. Cop was like 24, walks up to him and says "DUDE! Do you know what I clocked you at? 137, that awsome man!"
Still got a ticket, but for 97 in a 55 instead.
Still got a ticket, but for 97 in a 55 instead.
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Originally Posted by Guy the Larry
statistics say 'white'.
only because the majority of cars are white.
only because the majority of cars are white.
Luxury 2006 2005 2004 2003
1. White/White Pearl 25% 18% 29% 31%
2. Black 22 16 12 11
3. Silver 16 20 26 41
Sport/Compact 2006 2005 2004 2003
1. Silver 18% 20% 20% 20%
2. Black 15 14 13 14
3. Gray 15 17 8 12
4. Red 15 9 17 16
5. Blue 13 16 13 14
6. White/White Pearl 10 10 9 9
Full/Intermediate 2006 2005 2004 2003
1. Silver 25% 21% 24% 25%
2. Blue 13 11 6 6
3. Gray 12 14 11 13
4. White/White Pearl 12 11 13 12
SUV/Truck/Van 2006 2005 2004 2003
1. White/White Pearl 26% 21% 20% 22%
2. Silver 16 16 16 17
Overall, Silver has been the most popular in total numbers. (http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story....=&aff=usatoday)
"Each year, DuPont Automotive releases its Color Popularity Report, a study analyzing and predicting color trends by model type and world region. In 2006, silver was the most popular color in North America, making up 19 percent of all vehicles. White, gray, black and blue rounded out the top five."