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Originally Posted by MI Roadster
And now I know where he got the idea to take the picture! He's always on some forum or another! The things people come up with are VERY INTERESTING!
Just wish I knew who they were when I am on the road so I can make sure to stay away from them.
Oh yea, have a Pleasurable, but "safe" holiday weekend
Just wish I knew who they were when I am on the road so I can make sure to stay away from them.
Oh yea, have a Pleasurable, but "safe" holiday weekend
yes, speed is a whole lot of fun but if you don't show it the proper respect then things go very bad - very fast.
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From: Seattle Washington
Originally Posted by leebea
Originally Posted by Dan Root
I don't really care for high speeds I would rather hit acorner a little hard or go from 60-0 in 100ft or less.
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From: Chicago, IL
Originally Posted by MEXICANCROSSFIRE
I drove mine up to 250 KM/HR (155 MPH) and it was definetely stable, it's not like driving it at 60 MPH, but it's still very easy to drive with one hand.
Now that I have the Powerchip installed the speed limiter is supossed to be gone, I hope I can get to 165 MPH and take a pic there.
Now that I have the Powerchip installed the speed limiter is supossed to be gone, I hope I can get to 165 MPH and take a pic there.
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From: Texas
We're all adults in this forum and if some old farts think we're gonna start competing who will have the highest speed, then, they're all wrong. We are all aware that it's a dangerous and expensive stunt to do. It's just somebody else' testimony and either you like it or not he got what he wanted. Now, if you wanna do it, that's your choice, WE don't decide for you just because you belong in this forum.
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From: Perth, Australia
I got a couple of pictures in my album of 85 and 110. I tried taking one at 130+, but I couldn't hold the camera steady for long enough, hence the picture of my jeans.
XF is very stable at 135, but uneven surface makes it difficult to take pictures. Solution - use passenger to take pictures, if you can find a willing participant.
Also, when considering what speed is safe you need to include the weather conditions, the density of traffic, and the location (i.e. in town centres vs motorway or autobahn), capability of the driver etc.. Its interesting to note that the Germans don't have many accidents on their unrestricted motorways, although when they do, they tend to be major.
Incidentally in 1992, I survived losing control (yes my fault) at 100ish spinning car round and somersaulting backwards end over end 3-4 times. Taught me a valuable lesson about mortality and driving carefully (not slowly). And fortunately, only I got injured. I will not be doing that again.
XF is very stable at 135, but uneven surface makes it difficult to take pictures. Solution - use passenger to take pictures, if you can find a willing participant.
Also, when considering what speed is safe you need to include the weather conditions, the density of traffic, and the location (i.e. in town centres vs motorway or autobahn), capability of the driver etc.. Its interesting to note that the Germans don't have many accidents on their unrestricted motorways, although when they do, they tend to be major.
Incidentally in 1992, I survived losing control (yes my fault) at 100ish spinning car round and somersaulting backwards end over end 3-4 times. Taught me a valuable lesson about mortality and driving carefully (not slowly). And fortunately, only I got injured. I will not be doing that again.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Originally Posted by pelked1
Originally Posted by Dan Root
You all can kiss the A.. in my album !
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From: Seattle Washington
Originally Posted by VegasCrossfire
Originally Posted by pelked1
Originally Posted by Dan Root
You all can kiss the A.. in my album !
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From: port hueneme ca.
News in L.A. Sat.night to guys racing thru LA streets around 2-3 am one in a new 350Z hit a street pole speeding over 100mph and split the car in half FRONT to BACK it look like two cars.Both in car 22&21years old guys killed.The other racer left.
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That stuff happens in the Detroit area all the time. A while back there were some street races and the cops were sitting the parking lot watching. One of the cars went out of control and killed a pedestrian. That one got press. Not all of them do. I don't remember what happened with the cops. Last I remember they got paid leave while the incident was under investigation.