New car, woohoo perfect platform.

[pjtnascar]

There is nothing wrong with driving a police car. It gets whacker when the owner puts police consoles and tints on the windows. Arguing whether or not the car looks whackerish on this forum is like arguing whether or not hams/scanner guys are dorks on RR. It is what it is, based on what people see. If I were this guy's neighbor, or a cop pulling him over, my first impression would be "cop wannabe."

But as I said before, nice set up. Looks like just like an undercover police car. It's a compliment not a critique.

 

[N8OHU]

Totally a whacker-mobile. The OP seems to have a history of going out of his way of picking up used police vehicles (all those crown vics he mentioned). Definitely wants people in traffic around him to perceive him as an officer. Pathetic really. Take the spot light off, what does that have to do with your hobby?

Or maybe he simply likes having room to mount his radios, like others have said. As for the spotlight, why is him having one any different than someone with a chopped and channeled custom car having a pair of them (either functional or not)? Is it simply because it's a vehicle that was intended by the manufacturer to be an example of what that model car would look like as a police cruiser?

It this illegal? No. Are you going to be harassed by both private citizens and REAL police officers? YES. But perhaps you like that.

Harassment is illegal, you know, whether it's a civilian or an LEO; most folks just aren't aware that cops don't have any more right to do it (under the guise of enforcing the law) than anyone else does. Doesn't matter if he "likes" it or not.

 

[MisterK33]

I think a more "whacker mobile" is a 1986 Honda Civic with racing stripes, Japanese-language decals, a huge unnecessary wing on the truck, and an obnoxiously loud muffler.

To the OP, nice job with your vehicle!

 

[pjtnascar]

Same idea but different kind of whacked

 

[NS8N]

Or maybe he simply likes having room to mount his radios, like others have said. As for the spotlight, why is him having one any different than someone with a chopped and channeled custom car having a pair of them (either functional or not)? Is it simply because it's a vehicle that was intended by the manufacturer to be an example of what that model car would look like as a police cruiser?



Harassment is illegal, you know, whether it's a civilian or an LEO; most folks just aren't aware that cops don't have any more right to do it (under the guise of enforcing the law) than anyone else does. Doesn't matter if he "likes" it or not.

Nah, there is no justifying it. Plenty of other roomy cars and many different console configurations for them. It is the same kind of people who carry things like this:

 

[pjtnascar]

Now THAT'S hamsexy.

 

[Jimru]

Nah, there is no justifying it. Plenty of other roomy cars and many different console configurations for them. It is the same kind of people who carry things like this:

Nice boat anchor rigs on that Hamsexy badge!

 

[bill4long]

Look. It's HamSEXY or it's not. I say YES.

 

[Porkins]

Nice ride.

 

[bill4long]

That's SOOPER DOOPER HamSexy! Lights! Sirens! Wowsa!!

 

[NS8N]

That's SOOPER DOOPER HamSexy! Lights! Sirens! Wowsa!!

Since I posted that badge, I predict these search-terms on google has recently gone up by 500%:

'callsign badge'
'police ham radio badge'
'real badge amateur radio'
'amateur radio badge real metal'

The depravity is intense with some of these folks. This can be a fascinating hobby....not so much with some of the people involved. Go out and make contacts, Ham Radio is about experimenting and contacting fellow hams. You are not important for having antennas on a left-over police cruiser.

 

[pjtnascar]

That badge does go very well with a tactical vest and matching police package vehicle. You must me ready to show your credentials "when all else fails."

I couldn't resist searching This site will help complete the installation
www.maxsell.com

 

[bill4long]

You must me ready to show your credentials "when all else fails"

Bwahaha

 

[WX4EMT]

Looks like I have some competition in the installation department and nicely done I might add.

The whacker debate never ends and is always amusing. As for having emergency lights and response equipment in an official looking vehicle I advise keeping all of the appropriate paperwork, ID's, permits, letters of authorization handy at all times. When an official inquires about my vehicle I produce a 3 ring binder with registration, insurance, permits, paperwork and even my medical protocol. We usually wind up in a lively discussion and making new friends.

 

[Jimru]

That badge does go very well with a tactical vest and matching police package vehicle. You must me ready to show your credentials "when all else fails."

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Their "Anti Riot Suit" might come in handy at the Dayton flea markets!!

http://www.maxsell.com/agent-gear/body-armor/maxsell-anti-riot-suit-with-baton-shield.html

 

[twjr80]

Sigh

Personally, I'd love to get a vehicle that was specifically designed or altered to accomodate radios and equipment. The many many many hours spent in my vehicle trying to figure out where to mount this, where to mount that, where to put this, and where to put that have driven me insane.

The term "whacker" really has taken a life of it's own. Sometimes, it's used where it should be while other times, it get's thrown around carelessly.

The OP has a vehicle made for law enforcement, but that does not make him/her a "whacker". There seems to be varying definitions of what a "whacker" really is. To me, a "whacker" is one who goes well out of their way to imitate a LEO/EMS/Firefighter by dressing up their vehicle to look as such or even dressing up in uniform.

Just merely owning a vehicle as the OP has, putting some antennas and using a radio/equipment console does not constitute them as a "whacker".

It's a very nice car and radio/equipment setup.

 

[w2txb]

Now THAT is a Wacker Light! :lol:

Seriously, The whole thing about buying and driving a car that lends itself well to radio installations is not that far-fetched. Many cars and trucks are a PITA to install radios in, and most of the Mopar stuff seems well suited for this.

I guess I am not one to hastily paint with a broad brush. As one posted noted, the difference is in the wiring, the cooling systems, and column mounted shifter. In some cases, the seats are less prone to absorption and stains. Do they really go faster? most likely not, although they give the impression that they go faster. Heck, there used to be a county Sheriff whose "company car" was an Imperial, but it was wired and set up for the radios, cooling, etc. I don't recall it ever being used to transport anybody, though.

Fortunately, we are still able to choose what we want to drive. If a new LEO is offended by that then he/she needs to grow into the job a bit more. Most of the older ones know better, and sometimes teach the younger ones to do better.