, so I don`t think this applys to me.
When did you start to "slow down"?
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
When did you start to "slow down"?
I have recently noticed that I tend to drive at or below the speed limit much more often than not... That is not to say I was always driving like a lunatic brfore... but there was a time when I was usually at least 10 or 15 above the limit on the freeway... often more. On my most recent trip to Galveston... I had to set the cruise at 73 (limit was 70) because... otherwise, I always seemed to be doing 64 or 65...
At 36 years of age, I don't think I qualify as "old"... but I have noticed that my tendencies have definitely changed. Anyone else notice this?
At 36 years of age, I don't think I qualify as "old"... but I have noticed that my tendencies have definitely changed. Anyone else notice this?
Instructor
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i just got a ticket and that always tends to make me slow down.... for about a month or two HAHA then again i did just turn 20 2 weeks ago so i'm a "young gun" in a vette what'd you expect
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I'm 43 and drive my truck like an old fart. But when I get in the vette, all bets are off. Just the sound of the engine revving makes me drive faster, and I have borla stingers, which gargle every time I take my foot off the gas. My daughter calls them fart pipes, LOL!
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I have recently noticed that I tend to drive at or below the speed limit much more often than not... That is not to say I was always driving like a lunatic brfore... but there was a time when I was usually at least 10 or 15 above the limit on the freeway... often more. On my most recent trip to Galveston... I had to set the cruise at 73 (limit was 70) because... otherwise, I always seemed to be doing 64 or 65...
At 36 years of age, I don't think I qualify as "old"... but I have noticed that my tendencies have definitely changed. Anyone else notice this?
At 36 years of age, I don't think I qualify as "old"... but I have noticed that my tendencies have definitely changed. Anyone else notice this?
I'm a volunteer fireman and EMT here in PA. I joined the department as a "junior" member when I was 13 (25 years ago). At an accident in my early days my dad, one of the fire chiefs, had me sit in the smashed up car, and imagine what it felt like to be in the car when it rolled over and over.
That made a big impression on me. It kept me from taking driving for granted, even when i was young and stupid. Now, I'm not saying that I don't occasionally drive too fast, or do something stupid. But, to this day I remember that car, and can imagine the consequences that these things can have on me, my family, and the random person in the "other car".
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Honestly, when I was about 25. 
Thankfully to a very nice cop I didn't end up in jail and my car impounded... just a $600 ticket.
That was the day I slowed down to the speed limit (or slower). Now I just worry about being run over.
Thankfully to a very nice cop I didn't end up in jail and my car impounded... just a $600 ticket.
That was the day I slowed down to the speed limit (or slower). Now I just worry about being run over.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
I'm a volunteer fireman and EMT here in PA. I joined the department as a "junior" member when I was 13 (25 years ago). At an accident in my early days my dad, one of the fire chiefs, had me sit in the smashed up car, and imagine what it felt like to be in the car when it rolled over and over.
That made a big impression on me. It kept me from taking driving for granted, even when i was young and stupid. Now, I'm not saying that I don't occasionally drive too fast, or do something stupid. But, to this day I remember that car, and can imagine the consequences that these things can have on me, my family, and the random person in the "other car".
That made a big impression on me. It kept me from taking driving for granted, even when i was young and stupid. Now, I'm not saying that I don't occasionally drive too fast, or do something stupid. But, to this day I remember that car, and can imagine the consequences that these things can have on me, my family, and the random person in the "other car".
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I would have to say when I turned 55, I drove mostly in NYC and the traffic was always bad, real bad and I saw a lot of accidents, both in New York and on the NJ turnpike, fatal ones. I think that is when I started to look at how I drove with more perspective. Now I still hit 70 and 80 MPH but only on sunday mornings when the roads around here are clear or on a trip down to the Jersey shore. Today there are WAY too many unstable people behind the wheel. A lot that are just out there to "FIND" someone willing to be taken into court on some BS lawsuit as a way to make money. I see them all the time, it's called 'Swop and Squat' and unfourtunately they are a growing segment of our society. You can find them on any highway or backroad. Be careful !
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600 miles, 7hrs 14 min. I think I may have slowed down once for something, can't remember. 2 stops, total of about 30 minutes, you do the math. 
It really isn't about how fast/slow you drive, it's how RESPONSIBLE you drive. Speed doesn't kill neccessarily. But dumarse drivers going too fast for conditions, not paying attention, f'in around, not maintaining their vehicles properly, do kill. And all too frequently.
Get out there and open her up, when conditions allow. It's good for the car, and your state of mind.
It really isn't about how fast/slow you drive, it's how RESPONSIBLE you drive. Speed doesn't kill neccessarily. But dumarse drivers going too fast for conditions, not paying attention, f'in around, not maintaining their vehicles properly, do kill. And all too frequently.
Get out there and open her up, when conditions allow. It's good for the car, and your state of mind.
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OK, let me get serious for a minute, the Corvette is IMO, not a go slow, drive like a slow poke designed vehicle, though it always remains at the discretion of the owner. I fully understand the CF not allowing discussions of street raceing or any form of violating the speed laws as liability concerns go.
BUT, we are not, on average, teens in ricers killing people. We are aware that when we decide to "excercise" the Vette, we take into account factors such as traffic, weather conditions, tire integrity, etc.
Most important, you must know your limitations behind the wheel.
The Vette is a powerful, good looking car and thats why the heck I own it and thats the way I choose to drive it sometimes. I have not caused a wreck since I was 18. I have had 2 moving violations since 1998. If I`m worried about little scratches in my paint, why would I do something to total the car or, God forbid, hurt someone.
When the Vettes performance values are of no more interest or use to me, it will be time to sell it.
In the mean time I am greatful for America`s greatest sports car ever, oh and thanks GM for making em faster and faster and faster, wonder why that is, for looks ?
BUT, we are not, on average, teens in ricers killing people. We are aware that when we decide to "excercise" the Vette, we take into account factors such as traffic, weather conditions, tire integrity, etc.
Most important, you must know your limitations behind the wheel.
The Vette is a powerful, good looking car and thats why the heck I own it and thats the way I choose to drive it sometimes. I have not caused a wreck since I was 18. I have had 2 moving violations since 1998. If I`m worried about little scratches in my paint, why would I do something to total the car or, God forbid, hurt someone.
When the Vettes performance values are of no more interest or use to me, it will be time to sell it.
In the mean time I am greatful for America`s greatest sports car ever, oh and thanks GM for making em faster and faster and faster, wonder why that is, for looks ?
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I think I subconsciously started "slowing down" 12 years ago when I added my first childseat to the family SUV. Since then, I simply allow more time to get from Point A to Point B.
I enjoy giving my Corvette the necessary "exercise", however earlier in my career, I was logging over 50K miles per year on business. It was at that time that I realized the slow poke I passed 10 miles earlier during my ride often ends up right behind me due to the traffic jam.
I still pass slow pokes and my pet peeve is left lane zombies talking on the cellphone unaware of their surroundings, however I just have lower expectations when I drive.
I enjoy giving my Corvette the necessary "exercise", however earlier in my career, I was logging over 50K miles per year on business. It was at that time that I realized the slow poke I passed 10 miles earlier during my ride often ends up right behind me due to the traffic jam.
I still pass slow pokes and my pet peeve is left lane zombies talking on the cellphone unaware of their surroundings, however I just have lower expectations when I drive.
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I'm 61 and haven't reached that stage yet.. I always drive the speed limit in residential areas. I've raised 5 children and have no desire to injure someone elses. But in the wide open spaces, I am wide open.. That's why I have a Vette. I may drive fast, but I drive smart. My attention level picks up to a higher degree, being aware of my surroundings and potential trouble spots. I turn the radio off and tune out passengers if I have any. Of course my wife doesn't think I ever listen to her anyway..