How fast do you go?

[rohan]

Is that why you guys in surrounding states calls us "FIBs" [Fucking Illinois Bastards]? Supposedly we have a reputation for crazy driving; I never encountered the term until I came here.

But still, in the 70 zones in Indiana, speed of traffic is 80 or above, I'll cruise between 85 and 95, occasional stints into the triple digits.

Honestly?
It has more to do with the superior than thou attitude than it does with driving.  By the way Ill people are FIP's with a P -  for Pricks. 
People from Indiana get the FIB's mark.  Sorry but most people from Chicago are arrogant asses who can't drive for shit.  During the summer almost all the wrecks we take on I-94 where I work have something to do with someone from Ill.  Not a personal slam just the way it is.  I think it has something to do with that attitude and only driving slowly most of the time in the entire chicagoland area.

[SVT_Power]

On a 60km/h road, I won't do more than 80km/h. So usually at 70km/h and higher if traffic allows. I personally don't really enjoy weaving through traffic and my parents hate it so I try not to. Highways, I've been 50km/h over the limit when driving to PEI during the summer. Highways were practically empty

[saxonyron]

Residential/urban areas, speed limit or less.? Country roads with little or no chance of pedestrians or LEO's, I'll cruise along at a good clip, which could be 20 or so over.? Those are the best driving moments - a chance to excercize the gears and have a little fun.?

Hiways in the past 10 years have become completely different.? When all cars generally sucked, 80 mph was considered a felonious and wild speed.? I remember driving my sister's brand new "sporty" 1986 T-Bird.? With it's pathetic engine and covered wagon suspension, I pegged the speedo at 85 a few times, but the car literally felt ready to either disintergrate or fly off the road.? Now, when lowly Corolla's and Saturns can easily cruise at 80, I find myself cruising in fairly heavy traffic at 80 -? 85, just keeping up with the left lane crowd.? I have a few favorite runs where I can readily pop up to 100 for a few glorious seconds.

And I think New Yorkers (at least in NYC) beat out Massholes for sociopath behavior on the road.? I find most NYC drivers exhibit a killer instinct and a nihilistic attitude regarding other humans.? Boston drivers are just stupid.?

[TheIntrepid]

On a 60km/h road, I won't do more than 80km/h. So usually at 70km/h and higher if traffic allows. I personally don't really enjoy weaving through traffic and my parents hate it so I try not to. Highways, I've been 50km/h over the limit when driving to PEI during the summer. Highways were practically empty

YOU drove to PEI? On a G1?

[850CSi]

Nice. I would put that in my sig, but I'm not the type.

I would do it, but I already have something cool in my sig.

[L. ed foote]

I don't know about the civilian intrepid but the police version witht eh 3.5H.O. would go about 136 so he's not that far off.  I know cuz I got stuck in one for about 3 months when it suddenly stopped running and the engine seaized.

Doors didn't work?

[sandertheshark]

I set a new personal record getting to work this morning.  I made the 72 mile trip from Hoboken to McGuire - which Google maps will tell you is suppose to take an hour and a half - in 53 minutes. 

[rohan]

Doors didn't work?

lol= solid! 
How abouit I got assigned to one for 3 months.  Better?

[Eye of the Tiger]

I've done 130 in my SRT-4, 120 in my Civic, and nearly 120 on my GS750, but I generally try to keep it within 20mph of the limit to avoid that reckless driving charge should I get pulled over. And at night, I'm really just afraid of the deer, of which I've had numerous close calls.

[mazda6er]

Anywhere from 0 - 25 mph over on a normal day, depending on weather, I guess. If I'm tired, I'll probably hover closer to the limit. Also depends on what's on the radio. 

Top speed ever was probably about 100 last week when I was following my friend on the expressway... Turned out a lot like the Matrix, but without explosions.

[J86]

Set a new personal record yesterday actually.  135 in an '06 A4 2.0

[280Z Turbo]

Is that why you guys in surrounding states calls us "FIBs" [Fucking Illinois Bastards]? Supposedly we have a reputation for crazy driving; I never encountered the term until I came here.

But still, in the 70 zones in Indiana, speed of traffic is 80 or above, I'll cruise between 85 and 95, occasional stints into the triple digits.

Maybe my perception is skewed, but if I went 90 I would never be able to stay in the right lane for more than 30 seconds at a time!

[saxonyron]

Set a new personal record yesterday actually. 135 in an '06 A4 2.0

Nice!? Well, that would explain why my gas gauge was down so much last night.? That's it, Josh - I'm not leaving my keys in the car anymore, dammit!

(I've never taken mine over 110 actually.? I save my flat out runs for the Autobahn where I get roughed and cuffed.  Without incriminating yourself, where did you do this?? Rhode Island is so small, you go that fast you'll land in Narragansett Bay, won't you?)

[heelntoe]

ha, my dad calls rhode island the accelerator state. you floor it once and by the time you stop, youre in the next state.

[J86]

Nice!? Well, that would explain why my gas gauge was down so much last night.? That's it, Josh - I'm not leaving my keys in the car anymore, dammit!

(I've never taken mine over 110 actually.? I save my flat out runs for the Autobahn where I get roughed and cuffed.? Without incriminating yourself, where did you do this?? Rhode Island is so small, you go that fast you'll land in Narragansett Bay, won't you?)

Ron- you've got a real nice ride   I'm not back in Rhody yet (tomorrow!!!!!!!), I did this out on the Thruway.  A friend of mine got the car in May, I'd driven it around town but never put too many miles on it.  Got to drive all the way to Buffalo and back, about a hundred miles each way.  Cars like that remind me why I need to be successful...  I'm not used to driving such a fine piece of machinery; 135 sounds fast but in all honesty the car wasn't even remotely breathing hard.  It took virtually no time to reach that speed, and the brakes are so good it hauled back down very quickly.

One cool little feature, I don't know if this is common on luxury cars now?  When signalling to change lanes, just tapping the stalk makes the blinker flash three times, without needing to hold it down.  Cute...

I think there are about 4 roads where you can safely do 135 in the entire state of RI.


Heelintoe- not too far from the truth.  From my house, I can be anywhere in the state inside of an hour.

[TheIntrepid]

One cool little feature, I don't know if this is common on luxury cars now? When signalling to change lanes, just tapping the stalk makes the blinker flash three times, without needing to hold it down. Cute...

Our Touareg has this. I think it's a VW/Audi AG thing. I've been inside a bunch of other luxury cars that DON'T have this, but even my 2006 Grand Caravan SXT has this feature, as do Charger, Magnum, 300C.

[The Pirate]

One cool little feature, I don't know if this is common on luxury cars now?  When signalling to change lanes, just tapping the stalk makes the blinker flash three times, without needing to hold it down.  Cute...

Not that it matters, because nobody freaking signals anymore...

[sandertheshark]

Not that it matters, because nobody freaking signals anymore...

Except old ladies who leave the blinker on forever...

[ro51092]

Set a new personal record yesterday actually.  135 in an '06 A4 2.0

[saxonyron]

Ron- you've got a real nice ride I'm not back in Rhody yet (tomorrow!!!!!!!), I did this out on the Thruway. A friend of mine got the car in May, I'd driven it around town but never put too many miles on it. Got to drive all the way to Buffalo and back, about a hundred miles each way. Cars like that remind me why I need to be successful... I'm not used to driving such a fine piece of machinery; 135 sounds fast but in all honesty the car wasn't even remotely breathing hard. It took virtually no time to reach that speed, and the brakes are so good it hauled back down very quickly.

One cool little feature, I don't know if this is common on luxury cars now? When signalling to change lanes, just tapping the stalk makes the blinker flash three times, without needing to hold it down. Cute...

I think there are about 4 roads where you can safely do 135 in the entire state of RI.


Heelintoe- not too far from the truth. From my house, I can be anywhere in the state inside of an hour.

Thanks!  You're right about the high speed abilities.  I hit 100 mph during my first test drive, and I thought I was only doing 80!   

I'm addicted to the blinker feature.  Only problem is that when I drive my Expedition, I tap the stalk and nothing happens, making me look like one of those clueless drivers. 

[Raza]

Our Touareg has this. I think it's a VW/Audi AG thing. I've been inside a bunch of other luxury cars that DON'T have this, but even my 2006 Grand Caravan SXT has this feature, as do Charger, Magnum, 300C.

Many new luxury cars do this; our S500 has it.

It's fucking annoying. 

[850CSi]

One cool little feature, I don't know if this is common on luxury cars now?? When signalling to change lanes, just tapping the stalk makes the blinker flash three times, without needing to hold it down.? Cute...

I just noticed yesterday on my way home that my car has it.

[GoCougs]

My psersonal theory is that the speed limits should be adjusted by 20% for skilled drivers.? I follow the adjusted limit accordingly.

The fastest I've gone on the street in my Fairlane is somewhere north of 150mph (240kmh) and she's been clocked at 182.47mph (295kmh) on the track.? ?My Buell XB12S has reached its 140mph (225kmh) top speed on both the street and track.? My old Buell X1 also reached its top end on the street, IIRC that was about 135mph.? I also used to have a BMW 528xi but the fastest I've gone in that is only 110mph (176kmh)

BTW for anyone who has trouble converting units in their head just remember 1mph = 1.6kmh and 1kmh = 0.6mph, approximately.

182mph in a '68 Fairlane? This I've got to hear more of.

[sandertheshark]

182mph in a '68 Fairlane? This I've got to hear more of.

182mph in heavily modified '68 Fairlane.  Why not?  You can make just about any old muscle car and get it up that fast with a few tweaks.  Some could do it stock.

[GoCougs]

182mph in heavily modified '68 Fairlane.? Why not?? You can make just about any old muscle car and get it up that fast with a few tweaks.? Some could do it stock.

Just curious as the tweaks and the track (read: type of racing - drag, road, etc.).

(And no, it takes much, much more than a few tweaks, and none could do it stock.)

[SaltyDog]

I keep it nice and slow on local roads; I'm not trying to run over any kiddies.  On intermediate roads I'll go 5-10 over.  On clear highways I'll cruise at 75.  Any more, and the Buick's steering looses any weight it once had and starts to shake a little.  An unexpected, slight curve at that speed will send me into a brief panic, and there goes a year off my life.  I did have it over 100 once or twice, but the speedo cuts off there so I don't know the exact speed.  Probably around 110.

[nickdrinkwater]

Except for on the motorway (where I do about 80-85 - limit is 70mph here), I stick to the limit.

No tickets or bans or retaking my test, thanks.  You can still enjoy yourself without speeding.

[3.0L V6]

How fast do I drive?

Whatever is reasonable and prudent, given the conditions. So, in town I observe the limit, but on the open highway, during daytime and good weather, I drive somewhat faster than the posted limit.

[SVT_Power]

YOU drove to PEI? On a G1?

I did most of the driving, but my mom drove as well. My dad wasn't around so I ended up with most of the driving

[GoCougs]

Just curious as the tweaks and the track (read: type of racing - drag, road, etc.).

(And no, it takes much, much more than a few tweaks, and none could do it stock.)

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