105 in a 60
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I also try to stay in the center lanes so the "speediots" can go around me. Every once in awhile I'll get a speediot on my bumper and I'll just flip up my rear view mirror (my version of giving him the bird). When they get the message that Im not budging, they'll go around me. Even though my cruise control is set at 70 and I'll have Malibu's flying past me. Premium gasoline is at a premium here in Illinois and I dont see anyone chipping in to help pay for my gas. Keeping a "lighter" foot on my gas pedal allows me more "smiles" to the gallon.
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I'm feeling like this car is too crazy for me.
I'll put a For Sale sign on it at the Coffee and Cars and see how people respond.
Might end up with another Miata. I wasn't getting into trouble with that car and was making friends in the area.
The ticket should be in the system by Monday. I'll contact the lawyers and let you know what they say.
If I spend $1000 and a driving safety course, It'll be better than high insurance and points on my license.
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I'll put a For Sale sign on it at the Coffee and Cars and see how people respond.
Might end up with another Miata. I wasn't getting into trouble with that car and was making friends in the area.
The ticket should be in the system by Monday. I'll contact the lawyers and let you know what they say.
If I spend $1000 and a driving safety course, It'll be better than high insurance and points on my license.
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Re: 105 in a 60
I'm feeling like this car is too crazy for me.
I'll put a For Sale sign on it at the Coffee and Cars and see how people respond.
Might end up with another Miata. I wasn't getting into trouble with that car and was making friends in the area.
The ticket should be in the system by Monday. I'll contact the lawyers and let you know what they say.
If I spend $1000 and a driving safety course, It'll be better than high insurance and points on my license.
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I'll put a For Sale sign on it at the Coffee and Cars and see how people respond.
Might end up with another Miata. I wasn't getting into trouble with that car and was making friends in the area.
The ticket should be in the system by Monday. I'll contact the lawyers and let you know what they say.
If I spend $1000 and a driving safety course, It'll be better than high insurance and points on my license.
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I'm with Doc on this one.. You and I both know after having a Miata and then getting in a crossfire.. Much less a 6 .. your not going to be happy over it at all. Hell pay the fine.. "if" the insurance catches up with you.. then see will progressive or whoever has the OBD port police will work with you..
And do the math.. Lawyer fee's with whatever the court deals out vrs how much of a possible premium increase...
And do the math.. Lawyer fee's with whatever the court deals out vrs how much of a possible premium increase...
Last edited by Mrmiata; 05-30-2013 at 09:24 PM.
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I was going to say "105..top end".. but bypassed..till your thread Doc.. thank God for Turnpikes in Oklahoma.. other roads..nope.. but 120 bursts are 'safe" and doable there. Yes i'm an irresponsible fool that could wipe out and make several people late for work while they clean the mess off the highway.. there.. saves a response..
But I plan on sliding in sideways when done here on earth and yelling "that's been one hell of a ride!"
But I plan on sliding in sideways when done here on earth and yelling "that's been one hell of a ride!"
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The big problem up here is deer - on those lonely stretches in Texas, oledoc, at 105 miles per hour, did you ever think about hitting an armadillo or racoon? That could be a life ending proposition... I know it's something we would all like to do - find out how fast we can go, but it's just not worth it. You being an ex-cop, I'm sure you've seen stuff that you can't even try to explain....simply not worth it....
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Sure Mrmiata, just don't take anyone out with you. If you hit something on the road at 105 miles per hour it could cause you to go across the center median, and hit someone else....I'm sure Oledoc can tell you plenty of stories. Again, 105 miles per hour or more is great on the track - not on our roads. God, I'm sounding old....
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Sure Mrmiata, just don't take anyone out with you. If you hit something on the road at 105 miles per hour it could cause you to go across the center median, and hit someone else....I'm sure Oledoc can tell you plenty of stories. Again, 105 miles per hour or more is great on the track - not on our roads. God, I'm sounding old....
Last edited by oledoc2u; 05-30-2013 at 10:51 PM.
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Sure Mrmiata, just don't take anyone out with you. If you hit something on the road at 105 miles per hour it could cause you to go across the center median, and hit someone else....I'm sure Oledoc can tell you plenty of stories. Again, 105 miles per hour or more is great on the track - not on our roads. God, I'm sounding old....
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why are you on a car forum? The judges are there because they can weigh judgement. If he takes this to court, and the atty representing him isn't a "buddy" looking for a better word, the judge isn't going to care. That speed is reckless. I know it, you know it. But you want to make a point to rub it in his face. When the majority of those who own sports cars have pushed their cars. I have caught people doing just that. And wrote citations for it. Not because of the speed per se, but where they chose to do the speed. It is a judgement we all make when playing with a car capable of such speeds. Using good judgement when or when not too. But you, being the perfect driver who obviously has never been over the speed limit want to make a point here. What is that point? We all know he was wrong, he knows he was wrong and got caught. What is your point? I have never met a perfect driver, and doubt if you are either. My own sign borrowed from a trooper buddy of mine is "Sometimes you get the Bear, and sometimes the Bear get YOU!".... That is just how it is out there....he could have ran that speed a 100 times and never get caught, but that one time....an unmarked plain Camaro....he gets caught...pay the fine and move on...doesn't make the guy a criminal...go buy a Buick and get on the Buick forum, and talk about holding up traffic because you can...geeezzzz....
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Now you are on to something, don't let the laptop hit you in the ***....