What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[m3incorp]

They most likely used a precut kit and didn't wrap the edges.

Actually, looks better than Xpel on parts of mine. The shop I took it to were nice guys and did great work, but now 1.5yrs later it seems the edges are peeling and catching some dirt and makes them visible.

Is that normal, or does that suggest they didn't wrap the panels properly?

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[Bit_the_Bullitt]

They most likely used a precut kit and didn't wrap the edges.

They did, I saw them wrapped, in most places, but yes, was precut for sure.

 

[Bit_the_Bullitt]

80 in a 55. VA laws makes that a mandatory court appearance. :/

I mean. That's a lot

 

[kiksbutt]

80 in a 55. VA laws makes that a mandatory court appearance. :/

Anything over 20 in VA is almost always reckless driving. I'd get a lawyer to reduce it. It's well worth the $$
Which county did they get you in?

 

[m3incorp]

I have certain panels that I can see they didn't wrap also.

They did, I saw them wrapped, in most places, but yes, was precut for sure.

 

[07S281E]

https://www.theticketclinic.com/

 

[JohnnyGT]

That sucks...hopefully they let you plea it down to a lesser charge.

I hope so. I'll be honest with the judge and just say that I recently got the car back and was out enjoying the nice weather. I was passing a pickup when I crested the hill and saw him, then immediately pulled over.

Did you also get reckless driving along with that? I know some states it's added when above 20 mph over posted.

Yes. in VA anything 20 over the posted limit, or anything over 85. The trooper could have reduced it on the spot but was by the book the whole time. He did say that the judge in that county generally reduces reckless tickets down based on the conditions and driving record. And as I said before, its been nearly 12 years since I was last pulled over.

I mean. That's a lot

Certainly wasn't a little. Completely my fault, and I'll accept the consequences.

Anything over 20 in VA is almost always reckless driving. I'd get a lawyer to reduce it. It's well worth the $$
Which county did they get you in?

Rappahannock County.

 

[2016S550]

Take a Certified Driving Improvement course before court. Take that certificate along with your DMV record assuming its a +5. And like you already have take responsibility, its a rare trait.

Or hire an attorney and take their advice.

 

[EmCel]

Take a Certified Driving Improvement course before court. Take that certificate along with your DMV record assuming its a +5. And like you already have take responsibility, its a rare trait.

Or hire an attorney and take their advice.

He can do that too. I have +5 points too and I’ve gotten my reckless reduced to defective equipment. Didn’t need a lawyer nothing. I was just honest and asked for it to be reduced & … those points help a lot around here. Had a good Just women looking out for each other… (kidding)

Slow down peeps. Today was my last day speeding.

 

[James1980]

Installed Vland clear tail lights. Ordered them from Vland-official on Friday afternoon and they were on my doorstep today. Can't beat that. Fitment isn't the best, but you have to be up close to notice it. I'll see if there is any adjustment in them tomorrow. I ran out of daylight

And for those wondering, yes they're DOT approved

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Take a Certified Driving Improvement course before court. Take that certificate along with your DMV record assuming its a +5. And like you already have take responsibility, its a rare trait.

Or hire an attorney and take their advice.

What's a DMV record?

 

[EmCel]

What's a DMV record?

Driving
Manual
Vehicle

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Driving
Manual
Vehicle

I knew what DMV stands for but am not familiar with a document/record I could get from them to show someone.

 

[JohnnyGT]

Take a Certified Driving Improvement course before court. Take that certificate along with your DMV record assuming its a +5. And like you already have take responsibility, its a rare trait.

Or hire an attorney and take their advice.

I can't remember if he said it was +5 or -5, but it was either one.

Last ticket was in March 2011. Coincidently also a reckless for going 81 in a 70. Back in the days where the reckless threshold was 80mph here in VA. I just went to court, pled no contest and it was reduced to a some minor thing and the fine was suspended.

No need to get into it, but I have too many similar stories from the early dumber years. Just being honest with the officer; then the judge, goes a long way from my experience.

I was driving illegally. I got caught. I'll own it. Let's see what happens.

 

[JohnnyGT]

Installed Vland clear tail lights. Ordered them from Vland-official on Friday afternoon and they were on my doorstep today. Can't beat that. Fitment isn't the best, but you have to be up close to notice it. I'll see if there is any adjustment in them tomorrow. I ran out of daylight

And for those wondering, yes they're DOT approved

What are the fitment problems? My aftermarket ones messes up the lines to the deckled. There's a thread about adding spacer grommets to fix that. I still need to do.

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