Titan Fixation ?

bestatchess · 06-01-2004, 03:43 PM

I have seen several posts about people running into Titans, and we have discussed the concept of "target fixation" with respect to these incidents. I have been somewhat skeptical, but now I am beginning to wonder if there is not a "Titan Fixation Syndrome" going around.

On my way to lunch, I was stopped at a stop sign waiting for a long line of traffic to pass on a 30 MPH cross road that goes around a 90 degree bend right after the intersection. A guy on a Harley passes by going fairly slow on the cross road while staring intently at my truck, forgets to make the curve, and dumps his bike. Fortunately he was not injured, and a cop following in a police car helped him pick up his bike. A case of TFS? The only other explanation I can think of is heat stroke as it was about 85 and he had full leathers.

SarkaZm · 06-01-2004, 03:53 PM

There's a new sticker we could use for ourselves - "TFS"

TrojanDan · 06-01-2004, 04:45 PM

My girlfriend lives about 40 miles away. Drove back and forth 3 times this weekend. Found myself scanning both sides of the freeway during each journey and, upon catching a glimpse of a Titan, would experience an un-natural joy every time. Only saw about 5, and all happened to be on the other side of the freeway so my time w/them was quite limited. I know that is very dangerous, but I couldn't help myself. Oh, how I long for a Titan to call my own...

mtbendo · 06-01-2004, 07:56 PM

Maybe it's the tail lights. I haven't noticed many trucks with clear lens (the reflector inside is baffled instead of the lens). Not sure if its better or worse yet.

Bayou Titan · 06-01-2004, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bestatchess

I have seen several posts about people running into Titans, and we have discussed the concept of "target fixation" with respect to these incidents. I have been somewhat skeptical, but now I am beginning to wonder if there is not a "Titan Fixation Syndrome" going around.

On my way to lunch, I was stopped at a stop sign waiting for a long line of traffic to pass on a 30 MPH cross road that goes around a 90 degree bend right after the intersection. A guy on a Harley passes by going fairly slow on the cross road while staring intently at my truck, forgets to make the curve, and dumps his bike. Fortunately he was not injured, and a cop following in a police car helped him pick up his bike. A case of TFS? The only other explanation I can think of is heat stroke as it was about 85 and he had full leathers.

I believe you are "right on" concerning your theory about "target fixation". The week I got my Titan way back in the winter, I told my wife that driving a Titan gives me the feeling of being looked at like I'm a woman with big t$ts. My wife rolled her eyes and gave me "that" look when I told her this (you guys know what look I'm talking about"). A week later she started noticing everyone's fixation on our Titan and conceded "now I know what you mean".

SUBTITAN · 06-01-2004, 08:25 PM

I was and still am guilty of this disease called Titan Fixation Sydrome or TFS. Before I bought one I wanted to see what they looked like on the road, but there wasn't very many so I had to keep up to get a good long look. Now I just like seening what others are doing with their Titans. Most of the people looking are probably in the market for a new truck and the Tiatan is on the top of their list.

pagerdaddy · 06-01-2004, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bestatchess

A guy on a Harley passes by going fairly slow on the cross road while staring intently at my truck, forgets to make the curve, and dumps his bike.

Is it possible he may have recognized you as his ex's attorney?

Steve

bestatchess · 06-02-2004, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pagerdaddy

Is it possible he may have recognized you as his ex's attorney?

Steve

Funny, but nah, I have always stayed strictly away from that kinda law practice from fear of lead poisoning.

http://www.ggfamilylaw.com/PDF/Taking%20Divorce.pdf