We all know about the old bootlegger's cars that evolved into Nascar Stockers. But let's say that they made Alcohol illegal again and we had to transport it illegally today. What modern car with some subtle mods could haul a few gallons of hooch in a secret compartment and outrun the ATF? Remember, they are probably driving these:
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civic hatch on coilovers with lots of boost, and turn-off-able taillights.
this time, the answer is NOT miata.
id also consider an 80's solid front axle dodge ram with a big block sittting on 35's. cant chase you if they cant clear the obsticles.....
Beige Toyota Camry, completely stock appearance, good tires, lots of boost.
Same car the cops are using.
Grand Marquis. Unless you are in a hypercar or crotch rocket you probably aren't going to outrun the cops but the cops won't take a second look at a Grand Marquis.
Sky_Render wrote:
Winner. Then add the Hennessy package if the feds start to catch up.
Big pickup with dual tanks...
Replace one of the tanks with a new and cleaned one.
If you get pulled over.. flex fuel?
93EXCivic wrote: Grand Marquis. Unless you are in a hypercar or crotch rocket you probably aren't going to outrun the cops but the cops won't take a second look at a Grand Marquis.
The cops are pretty easy to outrun in rural areas....most of those guys don't have choppers and are understaffed. At least that seems to be the case here in West/Middle TN.
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Cotton wrote:93EXCivic wrote: Grand Marquis. Unless you are in a hypercar or crotch rocket you probably aren't going to outrun the cops but the cops won't take a second look at a Grand Marquis.The cops are pretty easy to outrun in rural areas....most of those guys don't have choppers and are understaffed. At least that seems to be the case here in West/Middle TN.
Yeah after I thought about I posted it, I thought about the cops in my hometown.... So I am changing my vote to
In reply to 93EXCivic:
Agreed. Or STi. Essentially, a rally car. Something designed to be driven across a variety of surfaces and types of corners under varying conditions very, very fast.
Cotton wrote:93EXCivic wrote: Grand Marquis. Unless you are in a hypercar or crotch rocket you probably aren't going to outrun the cops but the cops won't take a second look at a Grand Marquis.The cops are pretty easy to outrun in rural areas....most of those guys don't have choppers and are understaffed. At least that seems to be the case here in West/Middle TN.
Yeah... but they have radios.
I also vote for something mind-numbingly boring and invisible.
Same as the "dream grassroots build" you just posted, GC with latest STi powertrain. Put the plain-jane bodykit options on it and it won't stand out too much. I'd also put a variable exhaust on it to change the sound and throw the cops off. Quiet on the back roads, ricey in town.
+1 on the stealth switch too.
Here's another idea: Plasti-dip over the original paint so you can change the color easily and non-destructively every now and then. And if the cops are coming to raid your operation you can peel it off in a hurry.
Ian F wrote:Cotton wrote:Yeah... but they have radios. I also vote for something mind-numbingly boring and invisible.93EXCivic wrote: Grand Marquis. Unless you are in a hypercar or crotch rocket you probably aren't going to outrun the cops but the cops won't take a second look at a Grand Marquis.The cops are pretty easy to outrun in rural areas....most of those guys don't have choppers and are understaffed. At least that seems to be the case here in West/Middle TN.
Which is why I also said understaffed. It doesn't matter how many radios you have if there are only a couple of county cops on shift (if even that)....and forget the Troopers...they used to be everywhere and now you hardly see them.
The ideal rig would be transporting the alcohol in the back of a cop car. Just pay the cops off... 
local law enforcement isn't what you'll need to run from......its the federales.
I vote for a TL type-s + comptech s/c swapped honda odyssey
Just put all your shine in a small tanker truck labeled "Bills Septic Service"
GameboyRMH wrote: Here's another idea: Plasti-dip over the original paint so you can change the color easily and non-destructively every now and then. And if the cops are coming to raid your operation you can peel it off in a hurry.
Didn't James bond do that once? Peel the paint off his car to reveal another color underneath?
In reply to Gearheadotaku:
With a split-level reservoir: Stinky stuff on top, where the "inlet" port is, and shine below, where the outlet port is. That way when they stop you and check your contents, you look legit from where they'll check.
GameboyRMH wrote: Here's another idea: Plasti-dip over the original paint so you can change the color easily and non-destructively every now and then. And if the cops are coming to raid your operation you can peel it off in a hurry.
Vinyl peels faster but you have the right plan.
Sky_Render wrote:GameboyRMH wrote: Here's another idea: Plasti-dip over the original paint so you can change the color easily and non-destructively every now and then. And if the cops are coming to raid your operation you can peel it off in a hurry.Didn't James bond do that once? Peel the paint off his car to reveal another color underneath?
It was the Lambo in Cannonball Run
I need a utility trailer to haul my strongman equipment with which includes Atlas Stones, huge Tractor tire annnnd, several beer kegs filled (with various things) for loading etc. Kegs (mbe not filled with 'Shine) are an integral part of a strongman contest. I've hauled my stuff to parks before I had a big yard. It was a normal thing to have several kegs, sleds, farmers walk handles and weight plates in my pickup at all times.
I am reminded of the fun talk my buddy and I used to have regarding being a successful criminal. We always thought the best way to be super OBVIOUS. As in breaking into a place wearing uniforms, turning on all the lights, pulling up the shades and use mops and brooms while a third guy similarly dressed would be robbing the place blind.
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