On average, how much over the limit do you drive?
I usually go 10-20 over depending on where I am... on highways where the limit's 100, I'm usually around 120-140.
And what's the fastest you've ever driven?
-231 in S550... 225 in Intrepid, 215 in Touareg, 189 in Grand Caravan :rockon:
^^ Before you all assume I'm a lunatic, I only hit these speeds once to test out the cars after we got them...on Highway 407 [always empty] around 5:30-6:00am.
So what are your habits CarSpin?
Usually 5-15 mph over in good conditions, generally within 5 of the limit in the rain.
It depends upon conditions.
I stay at or near the speed limit in residential areas, usually 25-30 mph.
On main roads in commercial areas, I usually go 35-50 mph, depending upon the traffic and weather conditions.
On the highway, my typical speed, assuming conditions allow, is 80 mph. I don't push much past 85 mph under any circumstances, though in extreme cases, I might hit 90 mph. But under normal circumstances, I hover around 80 mph, and I take it down to 70 mph or so in heavier traffic.
Of course, if the weather is bad, all bets are off. I try to never go faster than is safe for conditions, regardless of the speed limit.
In sum, I go the speed that seems safe, whether it's higher or lower than the speed limit (though of course, 90% of the time, it's higher than the speed limit).
10 under the limit, if my bike is in a good mood. no matter how i hold the throttle, it will always settle at 50-55 km/h.
on the same road, my dad goes 130-140km/h in the car speed limit being 60km/h
Quote from: touareg208 on November 12, 2006, 09:56:39 AM
On average, how much over the limit do you drive?
I usually go 10-20 over depending on where I am... on highways where the limit's 100, I'm usually around 120-140.
And what's the fastest you've ever driven?
-231 in S550... 225 in Intrepid, 215 in Touareg, 189 in Grand Caravan :rockon:
^^ Before you all assume I'm a lunatic, I only hit these speeds once to test out the cars after we got them...on Highway 407 [always empty] around 5:30-6:00am.
So what are your habits CarSpin?
yeah okay there *pointlessly rolls eyes*
Yeah, 140mph in an Intrepid. I believe it. What's even more believable is 117 in a Grand Caravan.
Quote from: Raza on November 12, 2006, 11:23:46 AM
Yeah, 140mph in an Intrepid. I believe it. What's even more believable is 117 in a Grand Caravan.
THANK YOU Raza! :cheers:
Quote from: Raza on November 12, 2006, 11:23:46 AM
Yeah, 140mph in an Intrepid. I believe it. What's even more believable is 117 in a Grand Caravan.
It's electronically limited to 227;) (The Intrepid)...just so you know. The van was maxed out at that speed. Try searching for what the speed limiters are.
Right now no more than 5 over. But, once I get my car paid off I will probably revert to my Neon days of 10-15 over.
BTW Raza, C&D rated the 2001 Grand Caravan with the 3.8 with a top speed governed at 115, and it had a horsepower boost from 200 to 205 in 2004...so my 2006 that isn't any heavier (same design) with the 3.8L 205-hp engine is able to hit 117. The speed in the van was measured with the GPS on the Magellan RoadMate 800. It can't be off by more than 1.
Also, I did a quick Google and in KILOMETRES, the Intrepid 3.5 HO should be limited to 227.
At least 20 over. In Montana, I was nabbed for 95 in a 60 (In a Hyundai Sonata V6!!! :lol:). Luckily, I got caught after I hit 115 :devil:
But, yeah, I have maxed out the TL (151-155 mph.) in an open road smack in the middle of the Arizona desert. It shook, and fidgeted like hell. I kept that speed for about 3 minutes, before i reverted back to my cruising speed of 110. I generally am a VERY fast driver, but I'm not a dumbass about it. I use the bluetooth in the TL, and don't talk too much on the cell when driving.
One thing I'll miss about the TL is the Bluetooth. I didn't want to pay for it in the Audi, so I'll need to buy a headset.
Quote from: Raza on November 12, 2006, 11:23:46 AM
Yeah, 140mph in an Intrepid.? I believe it.? What's even more believable is 117 in a Grand Caravan.
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. I had no idea how that Dawn dish soap got into the crankcase. :huh:
When I still had my vette (for all of a few weeks) I usually drove uhhh above the limit. Now that I'm back in ole Fred I'm about 5 under the limit. siggghhhh. Oh well it's worth it.
Quote from: rohan on November 12, 2006, 12:22:42 PM
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. I had no idea how that Dawn dish soap got into the crankcase. :huh:
The civilian Intrepid had the same 3.5HO in certain ES and all SXT models. Same engine...same output.
I didn't know they put it in the Intrepid I thought it just went in the 300m or that fancy Chrysler car.? but it won't do 140 I can tell you that cuz I tried several times. :lol:
edit; but there is the chance your speedo was off.? If you are going 136 adn yo speedo is off by 3-4 you might see 140.? My radar told me a different story and that can't be off by more than the maximum of 3 and if it was at 3 we sent them in for testing at michigan state university to Dr. Lee who did all our testing for all radars in the state of michigan.
And unless your intrepid datona had mods it came from the factory with 239 horse not 267. Not calling you a liar by any means just setting that info straight.
Quote from: rohan on November 12, 2006, 12:24:48 PM
When I still had my vette (for all of a few weeks) I usually drove uhhh above the limit.? Now that I'm back in ole Fred I'm about 5 under the limit.? siggghhhh.? Oh well it's worth it.
I would like to substitue the words "back IN ole Fred" with "back DRIVING ole Fred"
:(
Thank you.
Quote from: rohan on November 12, 2006, 12:33:06 PM
I would like to substitue the words "back IN ole Fred" with "back DRIVING ole Fred"
:(
Thank you.
:lol:
You just hit edit.
Quote from: rohan on November 12, 2006, 12:27:01 PM
I didn't know they put it in the Intrepid I thought it just went in the 300m or that fancy Chrysler car.? but it won't do 140 I can tell you that cuz I tried several times. :lol:
edit; but there is the chance your speedo was off.? If you are going 136 adn yo speedo is off by 3-4 you might see 140.? My radar told me a different story and that can't be off by more than the maximum of 3 and if it was at 3 we sent them in for testing at michigan state university to Dr. Lee who did all our testing for all radars in the state of michigan.
And unless your intrepid datona had mods it came from the factory with 239 horse not 267. Not calling you a liar by any means just setting that info straight.
Intrepid came from factory with 250, same as 300M. The Daytona had a dealer-installed exhaust and an engine chip that gave it 267.
Actually my Intrepid speedo only goes up to 220. The Magellan RoadMate 800's "Locate" button gets your current vehicle speed along with Lat/Lon info which said I was doing 224km/h. I rounded to 225.
Quote from: touareg208 on November 12, 2006, 12:36:37 PM
Intrepid came from factory with 250, same as 300M. The Daytona had a dealer-installed exhaust and an engine chip that gave it 267.
Actually my Intrepid speedo only goes up to 220. The Magellan RoadMate 800's "Locate" button gets your current vehicle speed along with Lat/Lon info which said I was doing 224km/h. I rounded to 225.
Well actually after looking it up it was 247.? And I gotta say i've driven them and I still don't buy the 140-at least from stock- sorry.? But please don't take it as me calling you out as a liar.? I just don't believe it without seeing it.?
Plus seeing that it's illegal for dealers to alter car emissions I have a hard time believing the daytona thing because I also can't find that anywhere.? Again- not calling you a liar I just can't find any info on it and I've never heard of a Intrepid Daytona.?
No more than 5 over. Sometimes 10 over if I'm actually in a hurry...which is very very rare.
30 MPH in 25 zones, 60 in 55 zones, 50 in 45 zones, etc.
Quote from: Raza on November 12, 2006, 12:35:02 PM
:lol:
You just hit edit.
I was being comically dramatic. if there is such a thing. :lol:
Quote from: touareg208 on November 12, 2006, 12:36:37 PM
The Daytona had a dealer-installed exhaust and an engine chip that gave it 267.
Why do you keep spewing this BS?
Quote from: touareg208 on November 12, 2006, 09:56:39 AM
On average, how much over the limit do you drive?
I usually go 10-20 over depending on where I am... on highways where the limit's 100, I'm usually around 120-140.
And what's the fastest you've ever driven?
-231 in S550... 225 in Intrepid, 215 in Touareg, 189 in Grand Caravan :rockon:
^^ Before you all assume I'm a lunatic, I only hit these speeds once to test out the cars after we got them...on Highway 407 [always empty] around 5:30-6:00am.
So what are your habits CarSpin?
HAHAHA Hwy 407, I use it rarely but still keep the transmitter. Whenever I drive on that road, I tend to go at 140-150KM/HR: and there's still some cars
blasting past me still :rolleyes: But I've reduced that speed at least to 130 lately.
But daily driving, I tend to drive at 130KM/HR on the freeway (if it isn't busy of course) and 5-20KM over the speed limit on
normal roads (if not busy of course).
How do you guys drive so fast?
I go 76 in a 70 and I'm passing 70% of the people I come across in Michigan.
I actually think my speedometer might be a little slow.
Hmmm, I usually stay within 10 over on residential roads, sometimes under. On the highway I'm usually 10-20 over depending on the road. For some reason MA can't decide between 55 and 65 on the highways.
On 65 mph highways I run 70-75 mph. Otherwise I typically run 5 over the limit.
10 over on major and arterial roads. 15-20 over on freeways, sometimes. 10-40 over on highways.
Depends on the weather of course. Crap weather and I might be doing 5-10 under.
I'm always doing 10-20 under on residential roads. Anyone who goes down, for instance my street, at anything more than 40 km/h (even though the limit is legally 50) is an idiot who will someday end up killing a kid.
Quote from: touareg208 on November 12, 2006, 12:36:37 PM
The Daytona had a dealer-installed exhaust and an engine chip that gave it 267.
The Daytona package was purely aesthetic. There were no performance upgrades included in that package.
Residential areas, I'm usually around 20-25 mph. Things just happen too fast to react to if you are going faster. On county roads I usually go 5 to 9 mph over.
If I'm on the highway in perfect weather and low traffic, I will go 10-15 mph over. Crappy weather or congestion, I just keep up with the flow of traffic.
Quote from: dazzleman on November 12, 2006, 10:09:19 AM
It depends upon conditions.
I stay at or near the speed limit in residential areas, usually 25-30 mph.
On main roads in commercial areas, I usually go 35-50 mph, depending upon the traffic and weather conditions.
On the highway, my typical speed, assuming conditions allow, is 80 mph. I don't push much past 85 mph under any circumstances, though in extreme cases, I might hit 90 mph. But under normal circumstances, I hover around 80 mph, and I take it down to 70 mph or so in heavier traffic.
Of course, if the weather is bad, all bets are off. I try to never go faster than is safe for conditions, regardless of the speed limit.
In sum, I go the speed that seems safe, whether it's higher or lower than the speed limit (though of course, 90% of the time, it's higher than the speed limit).
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It depends where I am. If i know i'm in an area where cops patrol i'll only do 4-5 over but on back roads ill do as much as 30-40 over.
The fastest ive ever gone was 150 but it was windy and i was outrunning my headlights so i slowed down.
Quote from: JYoDeR240 on November 12, 2006, 09:28:43 PM
It depends where I am. If i know i'm in an area where cops patrol i'll only do 4-5 over but on back roads ill do as much as 30-40 over.
The fastest ive ever gone was 150 but it was windy and i was outrunning my headlights so i slowed down.
Highway code says you always outrun your headlights. Take a bus, hippy!
:ohyeah:
Wow, over 300,000 m/s is cruising right along.
Quote from: Raza on November 12, 2006, 09:44:30 PM
Highway code says you always outrun your headlights.? Take a bus, hippy!
:ohyeah:
What?? :confused: :huh:
I keep it pegged at all times. They say 130 is unsafe in parking lots, but what do they know? People react fast. They can jump out of the way.
Completely depends on mood/conditions/situation. On the way out to school, I didn't exceed 62. Of course, I was towing a boat on a sketchy trailer with a small car. On my last trip back, I went nearly 4 hours without letting my speed drop below 80. I maxed the vehicle out (at 98 mph limited) a couple of times trying to hang with my 'rabbit' at the time.
At the speed limit or no more than 5 over on regular roads, 5-10 over on highways.
It all depends on the thing I'm driving... Troopers don't like to cruise higher than 80 mph or so, so that's what I usually do in them. The Volvo didn't like to accelerate, but I managed 70-75 in it daily for a month. The old Jeep didn't get to see the highway, but the Miata would cruise from 70-90 + when on the highway. I usually try to keep it within 15 or so of the limit...
Quote from: Raghavan on November 12, 2006, 11:33:23 PM
At the speed limit or no more than 5 over on regular roads, 5-10 over on highways.
on a bicycle?
I think he's allowed to drive under the supervision of an adult; he's got a permit.
On my bike, though, I used to be able to do the 25 on flat ground no problem. Now I don't have a speedometer or really fast gears (heh, or any gears), but I can mostly keep up on flat ground, and pass traffic downtown (which is on a hill).
Quote from: Psilos on November 13, 2006, 02:01:56 AM
I think he's allowed to drive under the supervision of an adult; he's got a permit.
On my bike, though, I used to be able to do the 25 on flat ground no problem. Now I don't have a speedometer or really fast gears (heh, or any gears), but I can mostly keep up on flat ground, and pass traffic downtown (which is on a hill).
i can keep 20-25 with some effort, but above that i'd be pushing myself.
Quote from: Psilos on November 13, 2006, 02:01:56 AM
I think he's allowed to drive under the supervision of an adult; he's got a permit.
when my parents are riding with me, they constantly nag about me going too slow.
The speed limit, because I'd be crucified in Victoria for going 3km/h over the limit, and hung out for public humiliation for 6km/h or so over in South Oz.
The fastest speed at which I've personally driven is about 130km/h, and only when overtaking. I've been a passenger in a 1984 Mazda 626 that almost shook itself to pieces one night at 150km\h on Lonsdale Highway, and also broke the old ton (100mph) in a '65 Mustang down the Southern Expressway. Now that was glorious - such a beautiful noise.
Quote from: Psilos on November 13, 2006, 02:01:56 AM
I think he's allowed to drive under the supervision of an adult; he's got a permit.
On my bike, though, I used to be able to do the 25 on flat ground no problem. Now I don't have a speedometer or really fast gears (heh, or any gears), but I can mostly keep up on flat ground, and pass traffic downtown (which is on a hill).
I have my license you know.
:rolleyes:
Depends on the situation and the road. Typically 5-15 over.
I've gone fast enough to know what a lazy (or nonexistant) speed limiter is. Only did it once, though, on an empty stretch of I-65 at night. Run-Flats don't cooperate very well.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on November 12, 2006, 03:18:42 PM
How do you guys drive so fast?
I go 76 in a 70 and I'm passing 70% of the people I come across in Michigan.
:confused:
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.
Chicago does have the reputation for crazy driving...
Quote from: Raghavan on November 13, 2006, 10:14:00 PM
I have my license you know.
:rolleyes:
I did not know that. :lol:
Quote from: heelntoe on November 13, 2006, 02:43:29 AM
i can keep 20-25 with some effort, but above that i'd be pushing myself.
I recall that before I was riding with racers, I did a 33 mph sprint on my road bike, but I'm pretty sure I could match that now on a bike that could go that fast. Sadly, I never got past 44 mph on a downhill, but I can blame the low gears on my 1970s road bike and its somewhat rickety condition at the time.
Quote from: 850CSi on November 14, 2006, 12:27:05 AM
:confused:
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.
Nobody has encounted bad drivers until they come across Massholes :devil:
Quote from: heelntoe on November 13, 2006, 02:47:09 AM
when my parents are riding with me, they constantly nag about me going too slow.
When my mom's in the car with me... she nags me for going too fast. My dad just plain doesn't care and doesn't backseat drive.
Quote from: touareg208 on November 14, 2006, 06:44:46 AM
When my mom's in the car with me... she nags me for going too fast. My dad just plain doesn't care and doesn't backseat drive.
i go at around 50km/h on most roads, they complain that the road never seems to end(translation: speed up or let me drive)
Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on November 14, 2006, 06:21:59 AM
Nobody has encounted bad drivers until they come across Massholes :devil:
This is true. I've driven in both Manhattan and Boston, I would rather drive in Manhattan any day.
Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on November 14, 2006, 06:21:59 AM
Nobody has encounted bad drivers until they come across Massholes :devil:
that's the truth!
Quote from: The Pirate on November 14, 2006, 09:39:08 AM
This is true. I've driven in both Manhattan and Boston, I would rather drive in Manhattan any day.
I'd rather do almost anything in Manhattan. But I don't drive there either.
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.
Quote from: Psilos on November 14, 2006, 01:47:32 AM
I did not know that. :lol:
His license.....to
ill!
*Rag starts break dancing*
Quote from: sandertheshark on November 14, 2006, 11:37:07 AM
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.
I always remember that 100kph is 62.5mph.
Quote from: Raza on November 12, 2006, 10:08:07 PM
They say 130 is unsafe in parking lots, but what do they know?
Nice. I would put that in my sig, but I'm not the type.
Quote from: 850CSi on November 14, 2006, 12:27:05 AM
:confused:
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.
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
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.? :ohyeah:
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.? :cheers:
Quote from: M_power on November 14, 2006, 10:26:47 PM
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?
Quote from: mazda6er on November 14, 2006, 12:17:57 PM
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.
:lol:
Quote from: rohan on November 12, 2006, 12:22:42 PM
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?
:lol:
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. :devil:
Quote from: L. ed foote on November 16, 2006, 12:39:22 PM
Doors didn't work?
:lol:
lol= solid! :lol:
How abouit I got assigned to one for 3 months. Better? :cheers:
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.
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. :lol:
Top speed ever was probably about 100 last week when I was following my friend on the expressway... :rolleyes: :lol: Turned out a lot like the Matrix, but without explosions.
Set a new personal record yesterday actually. 135 in an '06 A4 2.0
Quote from: 850CSi on November 14, 2006, 12:27:05 AM
:confused:
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!
Quote from: J86 on November 19, 2006, 09:41:12 PM
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! :lol:
(I've never taken mine over 110 actually.? I save my flat out runs for the Autobahn where I get roughed and cuffed. :pullover: 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?)
ha, my dad calls rhode island the accelerator state. you floor it once and by the time you stop, youre in the next state. :lol:
Quote from: saxonyron on November 20, 2006, 06:35:54 AM
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! :lol:
(I've never taken mine over 110 actually.? I save my flat out runs for the Autobahn where I get roughed and cuffed.? :pullover: 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 :lol: 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... :lol:
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.
Quote from: J86 on November 20, 2006, 07:37:23 AM
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... :lol:
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.
Quote from: J86 on November 20, 2006, 07:37:23 AM
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... :lol:
Not that it matters, because nobody freaking signals anymore...
Quote from: The Pirate on November 20, 2006, 11:58:01 AM
Not that it matters, because nobody freaking signals anymore...
Except old ladies who leave the blinker
on forever...
Quote from: J86 on November 19, 2006, 09:41:12 PM
Set a new personal record yesterday actually. 135 in an '06 A4 2.0
:rockon:
Quote from: J86 on November 20, 2006, 07:37:23 AM
Ron- you've got a real nice ride :lol: 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... :lol:
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! :pullover:
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.
Quote from: touareg208 on November 20, 2006, 08:20:46 AM
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.
Quote from: J86 on November 20, 2006, 07:37:23 AM
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... :lol:
I just noticed yesterday on my way home that my car has it.
Quote from: sandertheshark on November 14, 2006, 11:37:07 AM
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.
Quote from: GoCougs on November 21, 2006, 02:21:10 PM
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.
Quote from: sandertheshark on November 21, 2006, 04:00:33 PM
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.)
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.
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.
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.
Quote from: touareg208 on November 15, 2006, 06:37:50 AM
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
Quote from: GoCougs on November 21, 2006, 06:06:43 PM
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.)
Bump...
Quote from: GoCougs on November 21, 2006, 06:06:43 PM
Just curious as the tweaks and the track (read: type of racing - drag, road, etc.).
Sorry, didn't see that before.
CJ has a rebuilt 428 Cobra Jet with custom-fabricated aluminum pistons and heads, ram-air fed Edelbrock carbs, custom-fabricated exhaust manifold, rebuilt 4mt with a 6" Titan Speed clutch, and an LSD. Koni shocks on both ends, Eibach Coil-over springs in front and stiffened leafs in the back. I can't remember exactly how the brake system got put together. My uncle did all the work there. I think it was basically ripped from a '96 Mustang with upgraded calipers and rotors. It works great though.
I've raced her in a lot of drag timed laps and timed autocross. And yes, if I change the gearing and take out the back seat and go flat out she pushes 180mph. That's obvioulsy a little bit of work. Not that I mind - I love playing with it - but it's sort of a hassle because I don't have my own garage and workspace. Normally I can't get much past 160.
Quote(And no, it takes much, much more than a few tweaks, and none could do it stock.)
Yeah a few tweaks. It's just a matter of gearing, really. And I'd have to check but I'm pretty sure a few of the top-end muscle cars from back in the day could get into that territiry. I know a 1969 Yenko Super Camaro could do 185mph, but that's obviously not stock.
Quote from: sandertheshark on November 28, 2006, 01:48:27 PM
Sorry, didn't see that before.
CJ has a rebuilt 428 Cobra Jet with custom-fabricated aluminum pistons and heads, ram-air fed Edelbrock carbs, custom-fabricated exhaust manifold, rebuilt 4mt with a 6" Titan Speed clutch, and an LSD.? Koni shocks on both ends, Eibach Coil-over springs in front and stiffened leafs in the back.? I can't remember exactly how the brake system got put together.? My uncle did all the work there.? I think it was basically ripped from a '96 Mustang with upgraded calipers and rotors.? It works great though.
I've raced her in a lot of drag timed laps and timed autocross.? And yes, if I change the gearing and take out the back seat and go flat out she pushes 180mph.? That's obvioulsy a little bit of work.? Not that I mind - I love playing with it - but it's sort of a hassle because I don't have my own garage and workspace.? Normally I can't get much past 160.
Yeah a few tweaks.? It's just a matter of gearing, really.? And I'd have to check but I'm pretty sure a few of the top-end muscle cars from back in the day could get into that territiry.? I know a 1969 Yenko Super Camaro could do 185mph, but that's obviously not stock.
The fastest muscle cars of the day without question were the winged Mopars (Super Bird, Daytona). Even with the most advantageous tall gearing and the most-powerful-of-its-day 426 Hemi option, those cars were good for up to about 160 mph. (To this 160 mph club I would add the 427 Cobra, but calling it a muscle car is stretch.) The next bracket down were the big block Corvettes. They could approach 150 mph, but again, only with the tallest of gearing. And when I mean tall gearing, I mean gearing that makes solid-lifter, high RPM cars of this flavor fairly gutless on the bottom-end, and to get pasted by most moderately-powered muscle cars of the day in the 1/4 mile.
The last picture I saw of your Fairlane showed a nice resto but with stock body work, 14" Cragar SSTs and a
single carb on what appeared to be a run-of-the-mill FE (352/390) with stock exhaust manifolds. Just as a frame of reference for cars with a mid/late '60s Cd, stock cars of the 1960s, with 600hp to the street and mildly improved Cd versus their production counterparts, managed into the 180s. Only with the most powerful engine and profoundly more Cd-friendly body work did the winged Mopars move well into the 190s and finally hit 200mph. Forgetting the profound body, chassis, suspension and brake upgrades necessary to make such a vehicle as a '68 Fairlane even remotely safe at those speeds, you'd need to be putting about 600hp to the street to hit 182mph. Without the simply addition of the substantial downforce-producing body work (front air dam, small rear spoiler), even with 600hp and 2.73 gears, there's virtually zero chance a stock-bodied Fairlane would hold the road long enough to hit 182 mph.
if you say so.
I asume you're talking about this picture:
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid204/pe2f13254ed3af6febabb60e61108c2ef/ef85ce62.jpg)
I'm not sure when this was taken. I know it was before we (my uncle and I) put the CJ in it. That was in 1998. I thought that was the 302 in there but we had put a lot of spare parts into the engine to get into running order. I suppose it might have actually been a 352, to be honest I don't remember. I wasn't doing too much engine work at that point but I'm pretty sure it was originally a 352. I suppose its possible that my uncle just dropped something else in there and I either forgot or he didn't tell me.
Anyway I don't know how much experience you have with modifiying and racing classic muscle cars but I politely suggest you put down the graphing calculator and get behind the wheel of something scary like my monster.
Minimum of 5 over provided it's not terrible weather, and then depending on traffic, there's not a real limit to how much over I'll go (I generally go with the flow of the quickest traffic).
Quote from: thewizard16 on November 29, 2006, 01:57:38 PM
Minimum of 5 over provided it's not terrible weather, and then depending on traffic, there's not a real limit to how much over I'll go (I generally go with the flow of the quickest traffic).
You've got a dangerous mentality, my friend. I know, because I have the same one.
Residential I do 25-28mph even though it pissed people off for going so slow. Sorry but little kids are more important than their convenience.
City streets no faster that 5mph. Too congested to open up.
Interstate I'll go with the flow of traffic in the particular lane I'm in and if I don't want to drive that fast, I'll move right to let faster traffic go by.
Open roads...especially ones I know are rarely travelled...as fast as I can just on the brink of loosing traction or until my tires melt...140+ on interstantes/hwys between cities with no traffic or mountain roads...30+ over...but that's only once a month or so.
Hit 90 in the Audi today. I can't wait until 1001 miles.
I'm at 170 right now :(
Hit 192 in the Accord today.
That new turbo works great!
:praise:
Quote from: ro51092 on December 06, 2006, 09:04:48 PM
Hit 90 in the Audi today. I can't wait until 1001 miles.
I'm at 170 right now :(
Break in period is such a bittersweet time! All the excitement of getting a new performance car tempered by the reality of driving like a old fart. :banghead: :lol:
I was cruising on Rt 3 in Catman's town this afternoon at a sort of high speed when what to my wondering eyes did appear but a County Sheriff Expedition with markings and full light bar merging in front of me. It seems to take forever to haul your car down from ooohhhhh, say 100 mph when you're closing in fast on an LEO! I'm pretty sure Sheriffs don't ticket, but I'm also pretty sure I don't want to find out! Damn A4 throttle keeps getting sucked to the floor - I'm gonna have to get that checked out.
Quote from: saxonyron on December 06, 2006, 10:00:26 PM
Break in period is such a bittersweet time! All the excitement of getting a new performance car tempered by the reality of driving like a old fart. :banghead: :lol:
I was cruising on Rt 3 in Catman's town this afternoon at a sort of high speed when what to my wondering eyes did appear but a County Sheriff Expedition with markings and full light bar merging in front of me. It seems to take forever to haul your car down from ooohhhhh, say 100 mph when you're closing in fast on an LEO! I'm pretty sure Sheriffs don't ticket, but I'm also pretty sure I don't want to find out! Damn A4 throttle keeps getting sucked to the floor - I'm gonna have to get that checked out.
:devil: :lol: :lol: :cheers:
Quote from: sandertheshark on November 28, 2006, 04:08:15 PM
if you say so.
I asume you're talking about this picture:
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid204/pe2f13254ed3af6febabb60e61108c2ef/ef85ce62.jpg)
I'm not sure when this was taken.? I know it was before we (my uncle and I) put the CJ in it.? That was in 1998.? I thought that was the 302 in there but we had put a lot of spare parts into the engine to get into running order.? I suppose it might have actually been a 352, to be honest I don't remember.? I wasn't doing too much engine work at that point but I'm pretty sure it was originally a 352.? I suppose its possible that my uncle just dropped something else in there and I either forgot or he didn't tell me.
Anyway I don't know how much experience you have with modifiying and racing classic muscle cars but I politely suggest you put down the graphing calculator and get behind the wheel of something scary like my monster.
I've had two somewhat fast muscle cars. The first was a '79 Camaro with a fairly hot 350/TH400 combo. The second was a '72 Dodge Demon (picture a '72 Duster with some front-to-rear black stripes, a black hood, and various cartoon demon decals) with a mild 360 (tarted up like a 340)/TF727 combo. Were they as scary as a big-block powered intermediate Ford? Probably not. But of course owning such vehicles gives passage to a community in which others own such vehicles so riding and driving in like animals isn't uncommon; I remember built 5L Fox body Mustangs, a Dodge Dart 340, a Nova or two; and as luck would have it I went to school with a guy who had a '70 Mach1 with a 428CJ (original, too). Those days are about 10 years past, though...
Whist I do my best to put down my HP 48SX, I'd be interested in seeing the at-present configuration with the 428CJ, aluminum heads, ram-air fed Edelbrock carbs, and custom fabricated exhaust manifold. I'm also interested as to how a 302 and 352 can be confused as they are 100% different animals; from engine block, to bellhousing, to crank, to pistions, to heads, to intake and exhaust manifolds, to engine mounts, and just about everything else that would need to replaced/rebuilt to get such a thing in running order. And not to mention, size. The FE block is substantially larger.
And I have to admit, a 6" clutch sounds small for a V8-powered vehicle; especially one with 480hp.
Quote from: Raghavan on December 06, 2006, 09:24:26 PM
Hit 192 in the Accord today.
That new turbo works great!
:praise:
192KM right?
Quote from: Confuzzled on December 07, 2006, 06:27:26 AM
192KM right?
No. 192mph... but he's being sarcastic :cheers:
Cougs: check pm.
Sander : Troll 335i :devil:
:cheers: ;)
I don't have much experience with Illinois drivers, but Minnesotans are pretty horrible ( though, in all fairness, it's likely that a lot of bad drivers with Minnesota plates that I encounter are native Omaha transplants visiting the old folks).
When I used to drive my kid up to Iowa State, the damn Minnesotans would pass me on the shoulder of I-35, despite my doing the limit in the slow lane and their having an open left lane to safely pass me in. They would then cut me off short and slow way down, presumably to "teach me a lesson" somehow.
If you're really in so much of a hurry that you'd do a dangerous illegal pass, do you have time to "teach" the passee a "lesson"? What I learned was that any asshole with the license fee can get a Minnesota license.
Minnesotans are terrible in the Black Hills on vacation. They want to take Arrmored Personnel Carrier-sized SUVs up gravel roads marked "oversized vehicles prohibited"--and want to do so with pedal as close to the metal as possible.
On touristy paved roads like Needles Highway they ride your bumper and flip you off for enjoying the scenery as the roads' designers intended you do.
Minnesotans should just stay home and watch Tourism Department videos of the Black Hills.
They expect I-35 straight from Rapid to Rushmore and are damned pissed when they don't get it.
Quote from: saxonyron on December 06, 2006, 10:00:26 PM
Break in period is such a bittersweet time!? All the excitement of getting a new performance car tempered by the reality of driving like a old fart.? :banghead:? :lol:
I was cruising on Rt 3 in Catman's town this afternoon at a sort of high speed when what to my wondering eyes did appear but a County Sheriff Expedition with markings and full light bar merging in front of me.? It seems to take forever to haul your car down from ooohhhhh, say 100 mph when you're closing in fast on an LEO!? I'm pretty sure Sheriffs don't ticket, but I'm also pretty sure I don't want to find out! Damn A4 throttle keeps getting sucked to the floor - I'm gonna have to get that checked out.
Ron, I think you need to get a medical checkup instead. You have a sure case of disorderus rightus footus. I don't think there's a surgical cure for it, other than amputation of the right foot, which is undesirable in all but the most extreme cases. But the good news is that it can be controlled with medication.... :lol:
Sheriffs around here only serve warrants and do bomb squad duty. I met alot of them at an '04 Bush rally I worked at where Jenna and Barbara were the guests. The bomb-sniffing dog spent most of the time licking me, however. :lol:
They seemed pretty cool. I suppose if you're tearing it up, they will radio to the regular PD, though.
Quote from: dazzleman on December 07, 2006, 07:17:08 PM
Ron, I think you need to get a medical checkup instead. You have a sure case of disorderus rightus footus. I don't think there's a surgical cure for it, other than amputation of the right foot, which is undesirable in all but the most extreme cases. But the good news is that it can be controlled with medication.... :lol:
Hmmmm. Sounds like it may be related to my other disorder, Bendius Elbownius - a situation where I can't walk past a nice cold Warsteiner without emptying it. Fortunately, I never mix the two disorders! :ohyeah: :lol:
As a general rule, I find it is not a good idea to go any faster than the person directly in front of you for any length of time.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 07, 2006, 10:19:41 PM
As a general rule, I find it is not a good idea to go any faster than the person directly in front of you for any length of time.
Well, not if they're directly in front of you...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 07, 2006, 10:19:41 PM
As a general rule, I find it is not a good idea to go any faster than the person directly in front of you for any length of time.
That's common sense right ? :confused: If you go faster than him..you're obviously going to run INTO him... and that Deville will turn into Soup ;)
My record on the DC beltway is 85mph (zoned 55, usually bad traffic) and that was in the '99.
Generally I don't do more than 5mph over on residential/rural roads and 10mph on highways.
A few pages back talking about minivans, my '92 isn't limited but the speedo stops at 100mph. It still has quite a bit more than that. :ohyeah:
A friend with a 97ish Dodge minivan maxed it in Germany but when the limiter kicks in it doesn't allow fuel flow again until you're down to 100mph or so. Scary when traffic is right behind you and you think you had a breakdown... :nono:
My wife had a speed limit of 90mph in the SHO, if she wasn't in the car I'd drive 120-125mph in the no speed limit zones. I hit the end of the speedo (140mph) a few times, just to do it. Wastes gas though. :devil:
GODDAMNIT, BREAK-IN PERIOD SUCKS. I WANT TO HIT REDLINE DAMNIT. I NEED TO HIT THE LIMITER!!!!!
Quote from: ro51092 on December 08, 2006, 10:31:57 PM
GODDAMNIT, BREAK-IN PERIOD SUCKS. I WANT TO HIT REDLINE DAMNIT. I NEED TO HIT THE LIMITER!!!!!
LOL
Buy used. You don't have to worry about the first dent, either. :lol:
Quote from: ro51092 on December 08, 2006, 10:31:57 PM
GODDAMNIT, BREAK-IN PERIOD SUCKS. I WANT TO HIT REDLINE DAMNIT. I NEED TO HIT THE LIMITER!!!!!
Rev that bitch up!
Maybe it will help seat the rings.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 09, 2006, 11:39:35 AM
Rev that bitch up!
Maybe it will help seat the rings.
Wasn't there a HUGE C&D debacle over this one about a year ago??
Seems airplane engine break-in is the opposite what the car manufacturers recommend but someone was comparing them and so the thread was just totally :confused:
On my way home from training last night at about 12:30am I was on I-94 with light traffic and I let her rip.? I was at about 135 when I heard a "BOL for a red coupe taveling well in excess of 100mph" with my exact location over my portable.? :pullover: :pullover: So I let off and took the next exit.? ?:rage:? ?Oh well I know it goes about 135 anyway.
Otherwise I usually don't go that fast maybe 8 over whatever the limit is about 25-40% of the time the rest of the time I go about the limit.
Quote from: rohan on December 11, 2006, 11:21:10 AM
On my way home from training last night at about 12:30am I was on I-94 with light traffic and I let her rip.? I was at about 135 when I heard a "BOL for a red coupe taveling well in excess of 100mph" with my exact location over my portable.? :pullover: :pullover: So I let off and took the next exit.? ?:rage:? ?Oh well I know it goes about 135 anyway.
Nice. A police scanner sounds like a good investment.
Quote from: JYODER240 on December 11, 2006, 11:23:11 AM
Nice. A police scanner sounds like a good investment.
You can have them in cars in Michigan now without permits- brilliant decision by the Michigan State Police. :banghead: Nothing like giving bad guys complete LEGAL knowledge of how long they have before you get there. But mine wasn't a scanner it was the real thing from work- supervisors have take homes now and we're supposed to be equipped 24/7 due to GO's.
Quote from: rohan on December 11, 2006, 11:27:30 AM
You can have them in cars in Michigan now without permits- brilliant decision by the Michigan State Police. :banghead:? Nothing like giving bad guys complete LEGAL knowledge of how long they have before you get there.? But mine wasn't a scanner it was the real thing from work- supervisors have take homes now and we're supposed to be equipped 24/7 due to GO's.
I think if the bad guys wanted them they'd have them regardless of a permit.
Quote from: JYODER240 on December 11, 2006, 11:36:07 AM
I think if the bad guys wanted them they'd have them regardless of a permit.
Right but if we stopped you in possession of one before and we knew crime was afoot and didn't have enough evidence on the actual crime- we could hold you based on teh scanner and "use of an electronic listening devise designed to operate with established police frequencies during the commission of a crime."? Now we just have one less crime fighting tool to protect our citizenry.? And its hurting anti-crime efforts across the state.? Bank robbers ARE using them and so are the smash and grab guys hitting gas stations and stores all over the state.? And it's legal for them to do it.? Before using one during a crime was a felony and they didn't because it was jsut one more felony to add on.
I work for the student paper, and we have one, but it's not allowed to leave the building.
Rohan, would you even get in trouble for that? I mean,you ARE a cop. :lol:
Quote from: 850CSi on December 11, 2006, 12:52:35 PM
I work for the student paper, and we have one, but it's not allowed to leave the building.
Rohan, would you even get in trouble for that? I mean,you ARE a cop.? :lol:
Speeding? If someone wanted to be a dick and write me a ticket yeah I could still get one. Most won't though but I could get in trouble with my department for violating the law so badly we have GO's that cover living to a higher statndard. Plus it's just so stinkin embarrassing to get stopped especially if it's someone you might know stopping you and more so if it's a guy in your department who's under you in rank! Big red face time!
We used to have a police scanner when I was a kid. I think my grandmother actually won it at a boardwalk "spin the wheel" game and gave it to us. I think we had it on once before it went to its eternal rest in the attic. Were they illegal in general or just to use in a car?
I think Radio Shack sells handhelds around here.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on December 11, 2006, 11:16:10 AM
Wasn't there a HUGE C&D debacle over this one about a year ago??
Seems airplane engine break-in is the opposite what the car manufacturers recommend but someone was comparing them and so the thread was just totally :confused:
Boat engines too. You don't keep it at redline (in a boat, known as "WOT," for "wide open throttle"), but you occasionally have to go up to about 6K RPMs to seat the rings properly.
Quote from: TurboDan on December 11, 2006, 02:55:16 PM
We used to have a police scanner when I was a kid.? I think my grandmother actually won it at a boardwalk "spin the wheel" game and gave it to us.? I think we had it on once before it went to its eternal rest in the attic.? Were they illegal in general or just to use in a car?
I think it varies from state to state. I know that supposedly we're only allowed to have it because we have media credentials.
Quote from: saxonyron on December 06, 2006, 10:00:26 PM
Break in period is such a bittersweet time!? All the excitement of getting a new performance car tempered by the reality of driving like a old fart.? :banghead:? :lol:
I was cruising on Rt 3 in Catman's town this afternoon at a sort of high speed when what to my wondering eyes did appear but a County Sheriff Expedition with markings and full light bar merging in front of me.? It seems to take forever to haul your car down from ooohhhhh, say 100 mph when you're closing in fast on an LEO!? I'm pretty sure Sheriffs don't ticket, but I'm also pretty sure I don't want to find out! Damn A4 throttle keeps getting sucked to the floor - I'm gonna have to get that checked out.
Oh great. Once 60 minutes gets a hold of this post, your car's resale value is done. Damn unintended acceleration ;)
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on December 11, 2006, 04:21:26 PM
Oh great. Once 60 minutes gets a hold of this post, your car's resale value is done. Damn unintended acceleration ;)
:lol:
What frequencies do the polive use? Ive got about a bajilion VHFs
I used to have a police scanner in my house but nothing happens in my town so it got pretty boring to listen too.
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on December 11, 2006, 04:21:26 PM
Oh great. Once 60 minutes gets a hold of this post, your car's resale value is done. Damn unintended acceleration ;)
:lol: :lol:
If I play my cards right, I can be the victim here and blame the true perpetrator - those damn Audi engineers. Hey, you've got to get a little creative when it comes to getting out of fat tickets! :ohyeah:
Quote from: J86 on December 11, 2006, 05:07:37 PM
What frequencies do the polive use?? Ive got about a bajilion VHFs
We;ve got 800 megahertz. Don't know what frequencies they are but they are on a 22 band trunking system so if you wanna scan in my county your gonna have to spend something like $600-1000 bucks for a scanner.
Quote from: rohan on December 11, 2006, 11:30:06 PM
We;ve got 800 megahertz.? Don't know what frequencies they are but they are on a 22 band trunking system so if you wanna scan in my county your gonna have to spend something like $600-1000 bucks for a scanner.
I don't care that much! :lol:
At least I can listen to the coasties.
Sorta off topic, but I redlined the beast below for the first time in its life this christmas break. Previously, I'd only brought it to 5500, but I took it to 6250 on a stretch of empty, country road through first, second, and almost all the way in third. It was fun, but not something I'm going to do very often.
On topic, I usually drive 5-10 over in Wyoming, 10-20 over in PHX, and occasionaly just let it fly. To do that, the set of given circumstances must be very good.
What speed does the Aveo max out at?
The speedo goes to 120, but it's a little fast. I'm around 80 maxed in third, so 120 doesn't seem too unreasonable, especially since 5th is an overdrive. It would take me a hell of a long time to get there (although it's supposed to be a slippery car). Right now I still have the tires that came with the car, and I have no confidence in them. They're called "Optimo H420." I've hit 100 a few times in 4th and 5th just to hit it, but I've always backed off quickly afterwards. Once I put real tires on I might consider a high-speed run. Hopefully the car won't have already shaken herself loose by then.