I am going to get a TON of speeding tickets in this car because.....
09-18-2006, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Oh, shut up.
The laws are designed to be punitive. That is why the speed limits are set 30% below the engineering limits set for vehicles designed in the 1960's. The laws are about taxes, not morality.
Cruising at 90 on the highway is not street racing. Get over it.
The laws are designed to be punitive. That is why the speed limits are set 30% below the engineering limits set for vehicles designed in the 1960's. The laws are about taxes, not morality.
Cruising at 90 on the highway is not street racing. Get over it.
09-18-2006, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Huskyfan23
So you're saying you always do the limit? 25 in a 25? Unless you're 85 years old, 99% of the population goes faster than the speed limit, even if it is backroads.
And I'm saying that I don't mean to go 90, it just happens due to a different feel of the car other than the Eclipse I used to own.
And I'm saying that I don't mean to go 90, it just happens due to a different feel of the car other than the Eclipse I used to own.
09-18-2006, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Huskyfan23
80 mph feels like 50. Seriously, like 50. I was driving the other day, just cruising along, I think I'm going the speed limit and I'm at 90 mph. The person who was with me couldn't believe it either.
Who would think, with the engine working at 4500 RPM, it would be so smooth? My last car (Mitsubishi Eclipse) at 90 MPH would shake violently and you would know how fast you were going. In the RX8 it's like gliding on air.
I gotta buy a Radar detector, and quick! I slowed down to 65 MPH and it felt almost like I was moving backward. In this car, I gotta do at least 80.
Anyone else notice this?
Who would think, with the engine working at 4500 RPM, it would be so smooth? My last car (Mitsubishi Eclipse) at 90 MPH would shake violently and you would know how fast you were going. In the RX8 it's like gliding on air.
I gotta buy a Radar detector, and quick! I slowed down to 65 MPH and it felt almost like I was moving backward. In this car, I gotta do at least 80.
Anyone else notice this?
09-18-2006, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
On public streets, you better believe it.
Then what's the point of getting a practical sports car? To take it to the track once every 6 months? I bought the car to have fun, not to drive at 25 mph backroads. I actually hate it when people do 25 backroads....holds up traffic. 35 is completely safe.
May I ask how old you are? I've never heard of a young person say "only do the speed limit". Gotta be around 80 years old to be that much of a prude(although even my gradmother doesn't drive that slow).
09-18-2006, 08:46 PM
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Ha, once every six months. I went to the track every couple weeks this summer.
And, since I just saw it, much like most of what Rootski says, his comment earlier in this thread makes no sense.
And, since I just saw it, much like most of what Rootski says, his comment earlier in this thread makes no sense.
09-18-2006, 09:12 PM
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Like you said Husky, you need to figure out a way to keep he speed down.
Worst thing that can happen to ya is to get a ticket to or fro work.
It's much better to get a ticket when your having fun with the car.
Worst thing that can happen to ya is to get a ticket to or fro work.
It's much better to get a ticket when your having fun with the car.
09-18-2006, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Like you said Husky, you need to figure out a way to keep he speed down.
Worst thing that can happen to ya is to get a ticket to or fro work.
It's much better to get a ticket when your having fun with the car.
Worst thing that can happen to ya is to get a ticket to or fro work.
It's much better to get a ticket when your having fun with the car.
09-18-2006, 09:39 PM
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I have 3 speeding tickets in my eight... (5 over... really strange, he said he pulled me over for drag racing a bmw (it was a miata) and he pulled 5 over out of no where).. 10 over (turned into a one lane and squaked through second while getting over... didn't say anything about that).. and a 60 in a 30 (said i was weaving through traffic and my tires were on fire after i took a corner and ran through the first three gears.. slowed down by the time he locked on thanks to my 8500) Got that last one dropped to 55 in a 30. If insurance rates didn't go up when you got a ticket i could really care less... i sort of consider tickets a speeding tax.. you just sort of have to pay a little every now and then to have fun everytime you drive.
09-18-2006, 09:48 PM
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I don't undrestand how it can be so hard to keep from speeding on the highway. I mean, if i could I would go faster but we can't because Johny Law won't allow it. I'm not saying that I don't speed because I do drive 6 over the speed limit all the time but usually no more.
I feel that radar detectors are just a false sense of security that doesn't do crap. If anything it makes you speed more and be more wreckless. The best way to avoid a speeding ticket on the highway is by using cruise-control....sure it's boring but so is all highway driving (unless if you're on an off-ramp or an on-ramp
).
This car is meant to be driven fast in corners and that's usually the only fun i can get out of my car. It's feeling the lateral Gs that brings a smile to my face and not cruising at 90mph where you don't feel jack other than the paranoia of cops hiding under the next bridge.
But if you want to the best radar detector out there go with the Valentine 1. I live in cincinnati where the Valentine 1 is made and I've met the owner and if you really want to give him the 400 dollars so that he can buy himself another Porsche GT then go ahead. He won't mind but you'll still get a ticket.
I feel that radar detectors are just a false sense of security that doesn't do crap. If anything it makes you speed more and be more wreckless. The best way to avoid a speeding ticket on the highway is by using cruise-control....sure it's boring but so is all highway driving (unless if you're on an off-ramp or an on-ramp
). This car is meant to be driven fast in corners and that's usually the only fun i can get out of my car. It's feeling the lateral Gs that brings a smile to my face and not cruising at 90mph where you don't feel jack other than the paranoia of cops hiding under the next bridge.
But if you want to the best radar detector out there go with the Valentine 1. I live in cincinnati where the Valentine 1 is made and I've met the owner and if you really want to give him the 400 dollars so that he can buy himself another Porsche GT then go ahead. He won't mind but you'll still get a ticket.
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09-18-2006, 10:05 PM
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Was curious when this thread would turn into "You shouldnt be speeding in the first place you immature blah blah blah blah" bitch fest hahaha.. We all speed here and there just not all the time get over it folks.
Save for me I do 50mph through that school zone and aim for the lil kiddies and mommies.. WHOOHOOO!!!! Then when I get through the center of town, I barrel through the town square and aim for the senior citzens and their walkers and lil doggies to!! When/if a police officer pulls me over and asks "do you know why I pulled you over?" I just replie "..because I missed one?"
Save for me I do 50mph through that school zone and aim for the lil kiddies and mommies.. WHOOHOOO!!!! Then when I get through the center of town, I barrel through the town square and aim for the senior citzens and their walkers and lil doggies to!! When/if a police officer pulls me over and asks "do you know why I pulled you over?" I just replie "..because I missed one?"
09-18-2006, 10:14 PM
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The posted speed limit (for curves atleast) does not include friction as a variable but there will always be friction on the road surface hence it is technically safe to go above the speed limit to a certain point. Unless the road is icy then it is wise to obey the speed limit.
09-18-2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Huskyfan23
Then what's the point of getting a practical sports car? To take it to the track once every 6 months? I bought the car to have fun, not to drive at 25 mph backroads. I actually hate it when people do 25 backroads....holds up traffic. 35 is completely safe.
May I ask how old you are? I've never heard of a young person say "only do the speed limit". Gotta be around 80 years old to be that much of a prude(although even my gradmother doesn't drive that slow).
May I ask how old you are? I've never heard of a young person say "only do the speed limit". Gotta be around 80 years old to be that much of a prude(although even my gradmother doesn't drive that slow).
Even when I lived in Houston I always drove the speed limit. Even on 610 and I-10 in the spots where the limit is ridiculously low.I really do enjoy the car though. Riding with the windows and sunroof down, accellerating fast and cruising the curvy roads. I enjoy the comments and looks I get from other people. Someone I know pulled up to me in traffic yesterday. He came up to me later and told me he said to himself, "wow, that's a sexy car!". Then he pulled up to me and said to himself, "wow, I know that guy!"
You don't have to exceed the legal speed limit to have fun. In fact, occasionally it can be disturbingly satisfying to see the impatient drivers pull up real close to try and intimidate me even when I'm in the right lane on the highway
But that's not why I drive the speed limit. For one thing, it's the law, and who am I to decide which laws I must follow and which I get to ignore? Additionally, there's no point in risking my life or the lives of others on the public roads. One more thing -- believe it or not, it's actually very stress relieving to actually drive the speed limit instead of being in such a hurry all the time.
09-18-2006, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Clavius
Was curious when this thread would turn into "You shouldnt be speeding in the first place you immature blah blah blah blah" bitch fest hahaha.. We all speed here and there just not all the time get over it folks.
Save for me I do 50mph through that school zone and aim for the lil kiddies and mommies.. WHOOHOOO!!!! Then when I get through the center of town, I barrel through the town square and aim for the senior citzens and their walkers and lil doggies to!! When/if a police officer pulls me over and asks "do you know why I pulled you over?" I just replie "..because I missed one?"
Save for me I do 50mph through that school zone and aim for the lil kiddies and mommies.. WHOOHOOO!!!! Then when I get through the center of town, I barrel through the town square and aim for the senior citzens and their walkers and lil doggies to!! When/if a police officer pulls me over and asks "do you know why I pulled you over?" I just replie "..because I missed one?"
09-18-2006, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gummyAvenger
I'm 24 and very strict about speed limits. In fact, my girlfriend thinks its funny that out of all the cars to get I bought a sports car. Never been pulled over for speeding though Even when I lived in Houston I always drove the speed limit. Even on 610 and I-10 in the spots where the limit is ridiculously low.
I really do enjoy the car though. Riding with the windows and sunroof down, accellerating fast and cruising the curvy roads. I enjoy the comments and looks I get from other people. Someone I know pulled up to me in traffic yesterday. He came up to me later and told me he said to himself, "wow, that's a sexy car!". Then he pulled up to me and said to himself, "wow, I know that guy!"
You don't have to exceed the legal speed limit to have fun. In fact, occasionally it can be disturbingly satisfying to see the impatient drivers pull up real close to try and intimidate me even when I'm in the right lane on the highway
But that's not why I drive the speed limit. For one thing, it's the law, and who am I to decide which laws I must follow and which I get to ignore? Additionally, there's no point in risking my life or the lives of others on the public roads. One more thing -- believe it or not, it's actually very stress relieving to actually drive the speed limit instead of being in such a hurry all the time.
Even when I lived in Houston I always drove the speed limit. Even on 610 and I-10 in the spots where the limit is ridiculously low.I really do enjoy the car though. Riding with the windows and sunroof down, accellerating fast and cruising the curvy roads. I enjoy the comments and looks I get from other people. Someone I know pulled up to me in traffic yesterday. He came up to me later and told me he said to himself, "wow, that's a sexy car!". Then he pulled up to me and said to himself, "wow, I know that guy!"
You don't have to exceed the legal speed limit to have fun. In fact, occasionally it can be disturbingly satisfying to see the impatient drivers pull up real close to try and intimidate me even when I'm in the right lane on the highway
But that's not why I drive the speed limit. For one thing, it's the law, and who am I to decide which laws I must follow and which I get to ignore? Additionally, there's no point in risking my life or the lives of others on the public roads. One more thing -- believe it or not, it's actually very stress relieving to actually drive the speed limit instead of being in such a hurry all the time.
dude all i can tell you is that youre an accident waiting to happen .. watch your mirrors and stay in the right lanes
09-19-2006, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by gummyAvenger
For one thing, it's the law, and who am I to decide which laws I must follow and which I get to ignore?
Enjoy your "freedom".
09-19-2006, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Its attitudes like that which have left this sorry, soft, subservient country in the servile gutter it is wallowing in.
Enjoy your "freedom".
Enjoy your "freedom".
Regarding whether to get a radar detector... I just got mine in silver.
09-19-2006, 12:39 AM
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Back on topic - a radar detector is merely a tool and it helps you be a more aware and conscientious driver.
If anything, it will keep you from blindly speeding - it will give any supra-legal excursions some boundaries and protect you from being victimized by tax collectors.
I think it is a necessary accessory for anyone that that drives in any extended way on public roads.
The Escort/Passport units are great. The V1 has its advantages and the Bell and Cobra units test well. Used correctly, any of these will help you stay in control and check you when you find yourself blissfully drifting into higher speed ranges.
If anything, it will keep you from blindly speeding - it will give any supra-legal excursions some boundaries and protect you from being victimized by tax collectors.
I think it is a necessary accessory for anyone that that drives in any extended way on public roads.
The Escort/Passport units are great. The V1 has its advantages and the Bell and Cobra units test well. Used correctly, any of these will help you stay in control and check you when you find yourself blissfully drifting into higher speed ranges.
09-19-2006, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Its attitudes like that which have left this sorry, soft, subservient country in the servile gutter it is wallowing in.
Enjoy your "freedom".
Enjoy your "freedom".
Thumbs up to MM. We think alike.
09-19-2006, 06:15 AM
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i like the smoother drive because i dont feel like im stressing my engine or something. with my other car it would shake and when i would downshift it would really shake. omg it was scary...so i think if the speedometers dont help, then....jes watch the car in front of you..hehe, ok, laters
09-19-2006, 07:21 AM
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Man, I thought that we in Greece have the stupidiest speed limits EVER, but it turns out you have some ridiculous speed limits in the US as well. 35mph ? 25mph ?!?!?!? 
09-19-2006, 07:24 AM
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Man, I thought that we in Greece have the stupidiest speed limits EVER, but it turns out you have some ridiculous speed limits in the US as well. 35mph ? 25mph ?!?!?!?