Is it really that hard to grasp? My bet is that he's out doing his underground campaign in his street clothes outfit (the one with the shades) and sticking it to small time thugs to try and put his powers to use. He may get the full on suit prior to Ben's death, but that's not really the point. The point of Ben dying is to teach Peter the lesson of responsibility with great power. He could be Spider-Man and still be completely reckless with his abilities. Pete saying that perhaps Spidey is doing something the police can't and getting in Captain Stacey's face about it suggests he might be trying to prove something to the police instead of actually working with them. His irresponsibility, in the end, is going to be Ben's demise since we know the car thief he encounters is the one who kills Ben.
Thanks, man.
t:t:t: I thought it was pretty funny how he was talking to the car thief and did that coll web snap things to him against the wall. I think that it is great for Webb to be taking the right direction with this movie talking, about Peter's parents and having Gwen in first. I also really like Dr. Connor's character. Webb also seem to explore Peter's intellect as it look like Peter helps him "complete" his regeneration formula that eventually turns him into the monstrous and deadly lizard. 
I love the closer look at the web shooter:
It really does look like he constructed them using old watches. You can see all the gears and the button next to his index finger looks like it belongs on a watch. Cool idea. They're easily concealable and lightweight. I love the sound effect they gave them.
I've been wanting to ask you this....what did the VIP tickets get you?
