
SWEDISH POLICE ARE ANGRY WITH DDE & THREATEN... ft: Tavarish
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The speaker, along with friends Habibi, Robin, and Tavarish, arrived in Sweden for a custom motor show. Tavarish flew his car to Sweden to join them. The event promised driving and various activities, with much of the excitement happening after the official show hours. The group noted that Sweden generally seemed quiet and chill, a contrast to the loud cars present at the event, like Eric's SV. They also observed that the car culture they were witnessing, with highly modified vehicles, didn't seem to align with the typical Swedish demeanor they had encountered.
Driving a loud A12 Superfast with a straight-pipe exhaust through the town, the speaker anticipated being pulled over quickly. They encountered numerous police officers and were even filmed by the police for holding an electrical device while driving, though the speaker claimed their camera was old-school and didn't run on electricity. The police were described as being "everywhere," and the event itself was noted to be on a muddy field, with some cars even having mud inside.
The event was described as a large festival, with many people excited to meet them. Damon and the speaker expressed their desire to experience car culture globally, and this Swedish festival, allegedly attracting 100,000 people, was a prime example. They met up with Under from Select Cars, who had a booth at the show and had brought them there. Under had also made improvements to the Revolt, including a reinforced carbon fiber front lip and a carbon scoop, to make it more durable.
The speaker and Tavarish discussed their first impressions of Sweden. Tavarish noted that unlike places like Florida, Swedes are generally mellow, shy, and reserved. They don't typically rev their engines or drive loudly, and most cars are a single color. He contrasted this with American culture, where people are more openly complimentary and expressive. The conversation also touched upon the "love language" of words of affirmation.
Later, the police were reported to be looking for the speaker because of their car, specifically for revving it in town. The speaker admitted to "ripping through the grass" with the Ferrari. The laws regarding noise were described as strict, with potential consequences like jail or license confiscation. The speaker initially tried to deflect blame, suggesting Damon was the driver, and even considered leaving the booth to avoid the police.
During the event, the speaker admired various cars, including a clean R34 GT-R with ceramic-looking brakes (which were actually painted steel) and a 1997 BMW 7 Series with a "dictator-level" comfort package, including a whiskey bar and cigar holder. This 7 Series, with its luxurious and functional features, highlighted the personality cars used to have.
The police continued to be a recurring theme, with reports that they were actively looking for the owner of the "grail car" (the A12). The speaker eventually offered to let Tavarish drive the A12 back to avoid further trouble, especially since Tavarish was less likely to draw police attention. Tavarish, despite initially being hesitant about drifting lessons, agreed to drive the A12.
As night fell, the atmosphere in Sweden transformed. The town became "rowdy," with loud music, people drinking publicly, smashing bottles, revving engines, and even jumping on car roofs. Despite the chaos, the police were surprisingly patient and did not shut down the event. It was revealed that rally lights on cars were functional in Sweden, used during the long, dark winters. The speaker also encountered a fan who had been watching their videos for ten years, emphasizing their long-standing presence on YouTube. The event highlighted a wild and unexpected side of Swedish car culture, a stark contrast to the initial calm observed.