Geo Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 So driving back from work today, and i see loads of Traffic Police. Got me thinking, how well tuned are the cars they drive, are they stock or what?? G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I always wondered this too.... Mr Class One? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 It used to be that they were modified for more power, but I thought that some of this was because they had to carry a lot of gear too....(ie just maintaining the power to weight ratio..)?? I wonder if they bother any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 There V70 estates do about 150-160 i think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I don't think performance mods are really done any more, but certainly suspension etc. is. Humberside Police many years ago used to have an Escort Cosworth that had been played with quite a bit though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I read somewhere not that long ago that some forces had gotten hold of evo 8's, but only the 260 version. Suppose be quick enough no the tight streets of a city centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I read somewhere not that long ago that some forces had gotten hold of evo 8's, but only the 260 version. Suppose be quick enough no the tight streets of a city centre. Humberside Police had a couple of unmarked ones 2 years ago, may still have as far as I'm aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRZ Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 In my village just outside of Nottingham Mondeo V8 Twin Turbo but built by ford espically for the notts police force no aftermarket stuff even the turbo timer has ford written on it. And i know there is a unmarked Black Civic type R as he has pulled me twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'm not sure they do play with them anymore. Main mod i can think of is uprated batteries to cope with all the lights. Ford Specialist Vehicles did used to tweak the motorway cars though. I know South Yorkshire's finest used to run Sierra's with the Coworth powerplant back in the day. They also uprated suspension to allow them to get over the speed bumps better and had sump guards on to aid pursuits but i'm not convinced they still bother. Most pursuit cars are BMW or Merc now and i don't know if they offer the same service. 5t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 i would love to be a traffic officer in america some of them have corvetts !! that would be nice...."here's your new squad car" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I think the big volvos are tuned, but to what extent we shall never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickeh Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 They have 1.8 turbo skoda's tuned by custom code. It means they'd be around 230bhp with their stock KO3s turbos. Not that that would worry a TT supra anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivingTheDream Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 They definitely have suspension and brakes upgraded as my mates Dad worked at Volvo. He mentioned that they had loads of new bits and bobs for them that were taken off as soon as they got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 These were intended for the south african police force back in 1986 but for some reason never used and orderd to be scrapped hence only 3 left world wide. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=98942&highlight=333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I ve seen a few scoobies here and heard of a FQ400 somewhere in St albans!!! never seen it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 With the Met it's generally a suspension and brake set up specifically for purpose for their traffic cars, area cars and ARV's. Engines are pretty much stock (especially with the size of our fleet ) Some of the county forces may well tinker with their motors, but cost is always a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I wonder if the Italian police car is tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Beefier altenator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 One of my Dads mates was a policeman, when i asked him this he told me they mod the susspension on some of them as they have to carry extra weight but thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 One of my Dads mates was a policeman, when i asked him this he told me they mod the susspension on some of them as they have to carry extra weight but thats it. is that because the people who drive them are all overweight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I hear that the Skoda Octavia VRSs (rapid response vehicles) are chipped around this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Beefier altenator. Two batteries as well.With all the extra kit they're operating: radios warning equipment, on board computer stuff, ANPR drains the battery a bit,. is that because the people who drive them are all overweight Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Don't even think about it mate. Seen their garages, it's awesome + their training is second to none. Don't believe they don't chip'em The budget covers everything. They don't do engine changes but done up by Hampshire, and therefore all major forces, a V70 T5 will kill you. After all if you have g.ment backing how much is a chip, induction kit etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 a V70 T5 will kill you. In a modded Supra? Took them a while to catch the Top Secret car Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StevenSheen Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Saw 2 Evo 8 police cars today...in canvey island of all places... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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