My confession...
Melting Slicks
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From: Land of Oz
Originally Posted by Groucho
It makes sense..
I'm kinda new here...
Good replies..
Thx
Disclaimer..Even though I click the "cheers" I dont' drink beer.
I'm kinda new here...
Good replies..
Thx
Disclaimer..Even though I click the "cheers" I dont' drink beer.
Race Director
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From: Far side of the Moon
CI 4-5-6-7-8 Veteran
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-16-'17
There is a time and place for everything.
Spirited driving is one thing. And if one gets gigged doing something they shouldn't then they need to accept responsibility for their action(s).
Street racing is a
. LEO bashing is a . Whining is a .
It is O.K. to, just don't and 
Spirited driving is one thing. And if one gets gigged doing something they shouldn't then they need to accept responsibility for their action(s).
Street racing is a
. LEO bashing is a . Whining is a .It is O.K. to
, just don't and
Pro
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From: Oxford Pa
St. Jude Donor '05-'10-'12, '15
Originally Posted by Hardcorvette
Even here in "Amish Country" the traffic can be miserable. Speeding in the city? Forget it! However, occasionally you can find a wide-open country road...you just have to watch out for the local "road apples". 
That's 1hp "road apple" to you sir!
Burning Brakes
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From: Los Angeles CA
Originally Posted by Rogue Wave
There is a time and place for everything.
Spirited driving is one thing. And if one gets gigged doing something they shouldn't then they need to accept responsibility for their action(s).
Street racing is a. LEO bashing is a . Whining is a .
It is O.K. to, just don't and
Spirited driving is one thing. And if one gets gigged doing something they shouldn't then they need to accept responsibility for their action(s).
Street racing is a
. LEO bashing is a . Whining is a .It is O.K. to
, just don't and 
Russ...
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From: Newberry FL
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Sully C5
We didn't buy our Vettes to always go the posted speed limit, but we should be prudent about when & where we open her up. I have seen people street-racing in very dangerous areas, that is a Two cars playing on an open road (no traffic) is one thing, but all-too-often it is in residential or commercial areas. 
Two cars playing on an open road (no traffic) is one thing, but all-too-often it is in residential or commercial areas. I am with you Sully!
I do like to floor it at times too, typically an on ramp when things are clear or that back road that sees little to no traffic on it (and they exist in the back woods of SC).
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
I think anyone who says they've never driven over the speed limit is being less than truthful. Let's be honest, many of us bought our Vettes because we like drving fast. The one thing I'll never do is complain about receiving a ticket on a car forum or anywhere else. I've received a few tickets in my life and they were all justified. I'm a grown man and I'm fully aware that there are consequences for my actions.
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I agree with Sully - there is a time and a place. But the forum rules are very specific about stories on street racing or kill stories. Some folks have to get on this forum and brag about their conquests, and it's just not allowed. It is a privately owned forum and the owner has given us permission to use it - as long as we follow his rules.
We all speed once in a while, but the key is to do it without endangering anyone and not come here and flaunt it. I didn't buy a Corvette to brag about it's great gas mileage or it's luxurious ride. It's a sports car and it's meant to be driven as such - as long as those activities are conducted in a safe and sane manner.
We all speed once in a while, but the key is to do it without endangering anyone and not come here and flaunt it. I didn't buy a Corvette to brag about it's great gas mileage or it's luxurious ride. It's a sports car and it's meant to be driven as such - as long as those activities are conducted in a safe and sane manner.
Drifting
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by CUlookin
so we shouldn't flame cops for issuing tickets, even if they are just for revenue...
Not true at all... As many LEO's on this forum can attest to... seeing a 3 car pile up with two dead kids in the passenger seats and a bloody sidewalk filled with brain fragments, blood and hair... is not a fun thing...
Police, especially traffic cops, are trying to keep people from doing just that... it takes a split second and a driver going slightly over the speed limit to create mayhem like above... or worse...
I think if the tides were turned and a car flew through a residential intersection and barely missed hitting your kid...(not you specifically CUlooking, talking in general now) even though the driver may not have even seen your kid... if there was a cop there and the cop didn't do anything... you would be pissed at him for that... but yet if you get caught speeding, all these excuses come out and how the cop is an a-hole and what not...
If there is a person on this forum who has not been on a ride-a-long with a local Law Enforcement agency... I would strongly suggest it... You would start to see a cops view on things in a much different light...
Le Mans Master
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Groucho
Maybe it's just me...and I'm not trying to start a war.. but almost every day a post is made about a speeding ticket, or someone racing you..and the poster gets scolded or flamed about speeding or whatever.
Are some of you trying to tell me you never exceed the speed limit?
Ya gotta be kidding me!
I'm no young kid, but I'm not dead either..OR reckless, but I really do think it's laughable seeing some of the responses here.
I dont' ever speed in a residential area...but give me a little open highway and.............
Are some of you trying to tell me you never exceed the speed limit?
Ya gotta be kidding me!
I'm no young kid, but I'm not dead either..OR reckless, but I really do think it's laughable seeing some of the responses here.
I dont' ever speed in a residential area...but give me a little open highway and.............
I have a "need for speed" now and again, but do it responsibly..open road no when it may endanger others..not within city limits..not when roadway is dangerous from being wet or under construction.
Le Mans Master
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by DevilDog II
I think anyone who says they've never driven over the speed limit is being less than truthful. Let's be honest, many of us bought our Vettes because we like drving fast. The one thing I'll never do is complain about receiving a ticket on a car forum or anywhere else. I've received a few tickets in my life and they were all justified. I'm a grown man and I'm fully aware that there are consequences for my actions.
Le Mans Master
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Hopalong
I agree with sandmanusd...
As far as speeding...there is a time and place for everything...you make your choices, and take your chances.
45 in a 25 sounds dangerous to me, most likely residential
85 in a 65 on an empty desert highway, better choice
Buck up, no whining
As far as speeding...there is a time and place for everything...you make your choices, and take your chances.
45 in a 25 sounds dangerous to me, most likely residential
85 in a 65 on an empty desert highway, better choice
Buck up, no whining
been there done that..78 in a 65 at night (no one to endanger) got a ticket paid and moved on..now a lil wiser and cautious. Fingers are crossed that it doesn't show up on my record for points and insurance. (out of state citation)Edited:
By the way..I was in TX with CA DL and plates, could that be why he gave me a ticket instead of a warning (I have veteran plates, they should be good for something
) The LEO even commended me for being polite after he issued me the citation and told me to be careful on the rest of my journey. Boo Hoo Hoo
Last edited by SLPRC5; Feb 7, 2006 at 02:59 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: arlington tx
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
If there is a person on this forum who has not been on a ride-a-long with a local Law Enforcement agency... I would strongly suggest it... You would start to see a cops view on things in a much different light...
plus the ride alongs are fun. i know im up for a passenger if anyone wants to PM me (providing they have clear background etc haha)
Melting Slicks
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From: How the hell can I make it faster???
Originally Posted by MisterC
...I drive with the traffic on George Bush Freeway which has been called the Dallas Autobahn...
..But on a more serious note:
If there is a person on this forum who has not been on a ride-a-long with a local Law Enforcement agency... I would strongly suggest it... You would start to see a cops view on things in a much different light...
These horrendous driving skills remind me of an observation I've made over in Brooklyn where my girlfriend lives. It seems that every other moron drives at least double over "reasonable speed" while on one-way side streets, endangering the lives of everyone. Then, once on the highway, it seems that almost everyone with a NY plate on their car gets right into the fast lane and then does fifty
Racer
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From: Jersey Shore/Florida
Hum...
I love my Vette....but having one does not give me or anyone else the right to speed. Don't get me wrong, I do punch mine now and then, but if I get caught...well... do the crime, pay the fine! 
Le Mans Master
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
The times I've been written I have always been respectful of the LEO and have found that most of them have been professional. I generally thank them and wish them a good day after signing a cite, however there are those LEOs out there that pull an attitude out along with their ticket book. For them I have little respect, maybe it's the uniform going to their head, maybe they just dealt with an azzhole. I make the decision to drive 75 in a 55 or 85 in a 65 and I am responsible for those actions and must face any potential consequences. To all the LEOs out there, act professional and you'll have my respect...most of you already do and probably know the ones within your ranks that don't.
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From: ~The DARKSIDE Group~
Originally Posted by Groucho
Maybe it's just me...and I'm not trying to start a war.. but almost every day a post is made about a speeding ticket, or someone racing you..and the poster gets scolded or flamed about speeding or whatever.
Are some of you trying to tell me you never exceed the speed limit?
Ya gotta be kidding me!
I'm no young kid, but I'm not dead either..OR reckless, but I really do think it's laughable seeing some of the responses here.
I dont' ever speed in a residential area...but give me a little open highway and.............
Are some of you trying to tell me you never exceed the speed limit?
Ya gotta be kidding me!
I'm no young kid, but I'm not dead either..OR reckless, but I really do think it's laughable seeing some of the responses here.
I dont' ever speed in a residential area...but give me a little open highway and.............
Pro
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Stevensville Maryland
Originally Posted by Groucho
Maybe it's just me...and I'm not trying to start a war.. but almost every day a post is made about a speeding ticket, or someone racing you..and the poster gets scolded or flamed about speeding or whatever.
Are some of you trying to tell me you never exceed the speed limit?
Ya gotta be kidding me!
I'm no young kid, but I'm not dead either..OR reckless, but I really do think it's laughable seeing some of the responses here.
I dont' ever speed in a residential area...but give me a little open highway and.............
Are some of you trying to tell me you never exceed the speed limit?
Ya gotta be kidding me!
I'm no young kid, but I'm not dead either..OR reckless, but I really do think it's laughable seeing some of the responses here.
I dont' ever speed in a residential area...but give me a little open highway and.............
Open highway speeding fine. Residential speeding is another thing! When someone talks about doing 85 in a 45 mph speed zone, they get no sympathy from me. More than likely they are in an area with homes, children and pets. I have two children and a wonderful dog and people just don't realize as the fly past my house (a 25 mph zone), it would take just a second for them to lose control and kill my child or pet. Vette or no vette! For the love of God, slow down! To be quite honest, it's mostly the 18-25 crowd in their rice burners and the wanna be rice burners! And yes, I have exceeded the speed limit in my vette and then some, but I know there is a time and place for everything.