View Poll Results: Speed limited cars

Voters
23. You may not vote on this poll
  • Yes. The planet is dying

    2 8.70%
  • Yes. You can’t have any fun

    1 4.35%
  • Yes. For saaaaaftey

    2 8.70%
  • Fuck no. ‘Merica and freedoms and shit

    19 82.61%
Multiple Choice Poll.
Page 4 of 6 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 6 LastLast
Results 76 to 100 of 134
  1. #76
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    In a van... down by the river
    Posts
    13,532
    Quote Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn View Post
    Idaho?


    Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums
    And Utah.

  2. #77
    Join Date
    Jan 2022
    Posts
    1,608
    Driving in the left lane exclusively means I don’t have to make lane changes or deal with merging traffic so it’s safer.

  3. #78
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Posts
    2,100
    ^This is why I drive 75mph on the left shoulder.

  4. #79
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    closer
    Posts
    5,642
    Quote Originally Posted by mcphee View Post
    ^This is why I drive 75mph on the left shoulder.
    When do you accelerate with your M5??
    It's a war of the mind and we're armed to the teeth.

  5. #80
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Posts
    2,100
    Never, I’m disciplined.

  6. #81
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Ogden
    Posts
    9,081
    Quote Originally Posted by leroy jenkins View Post
    then floor it while you actually make the swerve to increase traction.
    I’m just catching up, so I’m not sure if this has been addressed, but I’m pretty sure physics doesn’t work this way.

  7. #82
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    I can still smell Poutine.
    Posts
    24,392
    Quote Originally Posted by zion zig zag View Post
    I’m just catching up, so I’m not sure if this has been addressed, but I’m pretty sure physics doesn’t work this way.
    You've never played around with accelerating in a corner?

  8. #83
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    closer
    Posts
    5,642
    Quote Originally Posted by zion zig zag View Post
    I’m just catching up, so I’m not sure if this has been addressed, but I’m pretty sure physics doesn’t work this way.
    You're creating a physicsman to harass leroy!
    It's a war of the mind and we're armed to the teeth.

  9. #84
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    sandy, sl,ut
    Posts
    9,281
    Quote Originally Posted by zion zig zag View Post
    I’m just catching up, so I’m not sure if this has been addressed, but I’m pretty sure physics doesn’t work this way.
    Well, I'm pretty sure you're wrong.

    I mean, the 'floor it' part works better in a quick swerve, in a long tightening turn you'l build up too much speed, it also depends on how much power you have, but most people aren't driving supercars that will lose traction if you apply too much power. For typical passenger vehicles traction in a turn is increased if you apply some power. Braking while swerving will change the weigthing of the vechiles to the front inner wheel making it more likely to roll.

    I thought everyone knew this? The swedish chick I was seeing for a bit years ago who was none too bright knew far more about driving physics than most Americans due to better driver training.

    Aren't you a cop? I'm not talking shit but I figured they'd teach you guys this stuff so you wouldn't have to say pretty sure you'd be saying 'acording to my skid/track training....'


    If you want to catch up, you better drive faster
    __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________
    "We don't need predator control, we need whiner control. Anyone who complains that "the gummint oughta do sumpin" about the wolves and coyotes should be darted, caged, and released in a more suitable habitat for them, like the middle of Manhattan." - Spats

    "I'm constantly doing things I can't do. Thats how I get to do them." - Pablo Picasso

    Cisco and his wife are fragile idiots who breed morons.

  10. #85
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    sandy, sl,ut
    Posts
    9,281
    Quote Originally Posted by mcphee View Post
    Those places are full of assholes then
    How is that different than anywhere else?


    Those places tend to be low population density with great well mantained roads. 1-70 through Utah is a safe and relaxing pleasure to cruise at 85 in a decent vehicle these days.
    __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________
    "We don't need predator control, we need whiner control. Anyone who complains that "the gummint oughta do sumpin" about the wolves and coyotes should be darted, caged, and released in a more suitable habitat for them, like the middle of Manhattan." - Spats

    "I'm constantly doing things I can't do. Thats how I get to do them." - Pablo Picasso

    Cisco and his wife are fragile idiots who breed morons.

  11. #86
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Posts
    8,303
    Quote Originally Posted by leroy jenkins View Post
    Well, I'm pretty sure you're wrong.
    ...
    Braking while swerving will change the weigthing of the vechiles to the front inner wheel making it more likely to roll.

    Aren't you a cop? I'm not talking shit
    Take your time, we're just rounding up the popcorn. Go ahead...
    A woman came up to me and said "I'd like to poison your mind
    with wrong ideas that appeal to you, though I am not unkind."

  12. #87
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    slc
    Posts
    17,855
    Quote Originally Posted by cat in january View Post
    I sure would like to see something done in my residential neighborhood. Folks go way too fast and they are not saving much time because not far between stop signs.
    You can buy speed bumps online....
    Quote Originally Posted by ötzi View Post
    I'd be very much in favor of reasonable limits and fair, competent enforcement. Right now we don't have either.
    The way we enforce speed limits is stupid anyway. They should all be 10-15 mph higher and *anything* over is a ticket. Do that and I'm fine with automated enforcement.

  13. #88
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    sandy, sl,ut
    Posts
    9,281
    Quote Originally Posted by Dantheman View Post
    You can buy speed bumps online....The way we enforce speed limits is stupid anyway. They should all be 10-15 mph higher and *anything* over is a ticket. Do that and I'm fine with automated enforcement.
    You can't install them on public roads legally though can you? Can you get permission somehow?
    __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________
    "We don't need predator control, we need whiner control. Anyone who complains that "the gummint oughta do sumpin" about the wolves and coyotes should be darted, caged, and released in a more suitable habitat for them, like the middle of Manhattan." - Spats

    "I'm constantly doing things I can't do. Thats how I get to do them." - Pablo Picasso

    Cisco and his wife are fragile idiots who breed morons.

  14. #89
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    slc
    Posts
    17,855
    I'm only suggesting that you could, not that you should.

  15. #90
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    sandy, sl,ut
    Posts
    9,281
    Or that everyone should... its a fun thought though. I'm envisioning angry suburbanites all installing speedbumps in front of their house to protect the kids they can't keep out of the road, then cursing when their commute is speedbumps every 20 feet.
    __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________
    "We don't need predator control, we need whiner control. Anyone who complains that "the gummint oughta do sumpin" about the wolves and coyotes should be darted, caged, and released in a more suitable habitat for them, like the middle of Manhattan." - Spats

    "I'm constantly doing things I can't do. Thats how I get to do them." - Pablo Picasso

    Cisco and his wife are fragile idiots who breed morons.

  16. #91
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Ogden
    Posts
    9,081
    Quote Originally Posted by leroy jenkins View Post

    Aren't you a cop?

    No. Pay better attention.

    But I did have some instruction at VIR for motos years ago. I'm sure it's oversimplified, but the instructor said something to the effect of you have traction for braking, accelerating and cornering. And anytime you are doing two of the three you are robbing from the other. Maybe I misunderstood or it's motorcycle specific.

    Edit: a google search and a few minutes of reading says that traction can be increased with acceleration in rear wheel drive cars in specific situations and short periods. Probably in the case of airborne flaming tires only.

  17. #92
    Join Date
    Jan 2022
    Posts
    1,608
    Quote Originally Posted by Dantheman View Post
    You can buy speed bumps online....The way we enforce speed limits is stupid anyway. They should all be 10-15 mph higher and *anything* over is a ticket. Do that and I'm fine with automated enforcement.
    You’d better hope your local municipality doesn’t adopt Vision Zero.

  18. #93
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    sandy, sl,ut
    Posts
    9,281
    Quote Originally Posted by jono View Post
    Take your time, we're just rounding up the popcorn. Go ahead...
    Ahh, I should have said outer wheel obviously. You knew what I meant. The point is still valid. Brake and swerve and you're more likely to roll than accelerate and swerve. If you have to swerve, stomp the brakes to slow down, then hit the gas to actually swerve.
    __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________
    "We don't need predator control, we need whiner control. Anyone who complains that "the gummint oughta do sumpin" about the wolves and coyotes should be darted, caged, and released in a more suitable habitat for them, like the middle of Manhattan." - Spats

    "I'm constantly doing things I can't do. Thats how I get to do them." - Pablo Picasso

    Cisco and his wife are fragile idiots who breed morons.

  19. #94
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Posts
    2,100
    You have analysis paralysis, L’roy. 75mph is the optimal speed to drive anything through everything

  20. #95
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Maine Coast
    Posts
    4,661
    Yeah speed bumps suck both to drive over and constantly listen to cars run over

    Leroy you don’t have kids do you

  21. #96
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    10,048
    Quote Originally Posted by mcphee View Post
    You have analysis paralysis, L’roy. 75mph is the optimal speed to drive anything through everything
    Name:  Image1652911123.129644.jpg
Views: 203
Size:  18.3 KB

  22. #97
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Hell Track
    Posts
    13,809
    If it's entirely legal for some half blind 90 year old in an 8,000 lb clapped out piece of shit truck with bald tires and drum brakes to go 75, then I figure I should get a hall pass for 110 or so. But I keep it to 80 cause gas is spendy these days.

  23. #98
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    50 miles E of Paradise
    Posts
    15,540
    Quote Originally Posted by oldnew_guy View Post
    Driving in the left lane exclusively means I don’t have to make lane changes or deal with merging traffic so it’s safer.
    You live in western WA?

  24. #99
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Location
    关你屁事
    Posts
    9,504
    Speed difference of vehicles on the road way is a contributing factor to accidents; vehicles that drive faster than average have a higher crash rate.

  25. #100
    Join Date
    Jun 2020
    Location
    in a freezer in Italy
    Posts
    7,120
    Quote Originally Posted by TBS View Post
    You live in western WA?
    Maybe Wisconsin?

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •