The Minority Report - Freeway Driving
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I guess there is nothing wrong with driving a bit under the speed limit. I usually go 5 over and still get passed by the majority of people.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
depends
If I am traveling I usually go 10-15 over. I like to find someone going about that speed then I let them get a couple hundred yards ahead of me and I tail them and keep a sharp look out, with radar detector on. If I am just relaxing I usually go the speed limit. 
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From: Parker CO
Originally Posted by Dope
68 in a 70 is considered a traffic roadblock around here. Those people waving? That's only *1* finger 
Dope
Dope
I used to hate when people in nice cars slowed down traffic, so I generally stick with the 5-10 over crowd. Not the fastest on the road, but not slowing traffic either.
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From: Kenosha WI
There are two Vettes that I see on an almost daily basis, a red C5 on the way to work and a yellow C5 (and a late 60's Ferrari) on the way home. All 3 of them are ALWAYS in the right lane and all 3 wave back every time I wave to them. Oh... and not that it matters... but the Ferrari driver is a very cute version of the fairer sex!
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
I always, occasionally, sometimes, maybe, perhaps, once in a while do the speed limit. 
Not me...
Heck, I've been known to drive a truck with a loaded trailer at 90...it really depends on how the traffic is moving and what feels safe. The only time I usually outpace traffic is on cross country trips, where I typically average 80mph with a radar...it makes a big difference when travelling 2000+ miles.
Note, I do speed in my Corvette, but when/where I do speed, there is rarely traffic to guage my speed against.
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There are a few long connecting ramps that go between the hills where I live. I drive "responsibly" on the main interstates, but when I hit those spots where "I think" one can see me, I punch it up to a 100+ if there's no one else on the road.
There's no fun in having a Vette if you don't take it into triple digits every once in a while.
There's no fun in having a Vette if you don't take it into triple digits every once in a while.
Last edited by LR Corvette; Dec 7, 2004 at 09:58 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ypsilanti MI
I live in Michigan too but when I get on the highway I'm gone. I let people see what the vette can do. Its kinda pointless to have a sports car and drive it like a station wagon.
I know an older guy who told his daughter that I was trouble and that I ragged on my car because I drove it fast. He also owns a C5 but drives it slow like an old person. So I told his daughter I drive my car how it was made to be driven...its a sports car. Your dad shouldn't own one.
I know an older guy who told his daughter that I was trouble and that I ragged on my car because I drove it fast. He also owns a C5 but drives it slow like an old person. So I told his daughter I drive my car how it was made to be driven...its a sports car. Your dad shouldn't own one.
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Louis, MO
I honestly have trouble keeping my below 80. If I didn't have HUD, I'd get pulled over all the time (thank you, V1). The thing just wants to cruise at 2k rpm and get 30mpg.
1. I want to have your drive home.
2. Pics of the Ferrari (are you sure it's real?).
3. Pics of the girl in the Ferrari (are they real?).
Originally Posted by mjallen40
There are two Vettes that I see on an almost daily basis, a red C5 on the way to work and a yellow C5 (and a late 60's Ferrari) on the way home. All 3 of them are ALWAYS in the right lane and all 3 wave back every time I wave to them. Oh... and not that it matters... but the Ferrari driver is a very cute version of the fairer sex!
1. I want to have your drive home.
2. Pics of the Ferrari (are you sure it's real?).
3. Pics of the girl in the Ferrari (are they real?).
Racer
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From: Fredericksburg Va
9mph over speed limit or with flow of traffic which can be much more. I will let the crazy drug dealers and nutbags fly by as they do without hesitation.
Nothing to prove here, just enjoy a nice cruise.
Rd
Nothing to prove here, just enjoy a nice cruise.
Rd
Burning Brakes
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From: Ypsilanti MI
Originally Posted by MSGvette
I don't need insurance rates going up 
Last edited by MikeJamesC5; Dec 8, 2004 at 01:38 PM.
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
Originally Posted by MikeJamesC5
I live in Michigan too but when I get on the highway I'm gone. I let people see what the vette can do. Its kinda pointless to have a sports car and drive it like a station wagon.
I know an older guy who told his daughter that I was trouble and that I ragged on my car because I drove it fast. He also owns a C5 but drives it slow like an old person. So I told his daughter I drive my car how it was made to be driven...its a sports car. Your dad shouldn't own one.
I know an older guy who told his daughter that I was trouble and that I ragged on my car because I drove it fast. He also owns a C5 but drives it slow like an old person. So I told his daughter I drive my car how it was made to be driven...its a sports car. Your dad shouldn't own one.
That's a load of crap!
He has every right to own a Vette. Plus, he's right about you being trouble, because that's where you your headed with your attitude. 
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From: Schaumburg IL
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Originally Posted by MikeJamesC5
I live in Michigan too but when I get on the highway I'm gone. I let people see what the vette can do. Its kinda pointless to have a sports car and drive it like a station wagon.
I know an older guy who told his daughter that I was trouble and that I ragged on my car because I drove it fast. He also owns a C5 but drives it slow like an old person. So I told his daughter I drive my car how it was made to be driven...its a sports car. Your dad shouldn't own one.
I know an older guy who told his daughter that I was trouble and that I ragged on my car because I drove it fast. He also owns a C5 but drives it slow like an old person. So I told his daughter I drive my car how it was made to be driven...its a sports car. Your dad shouldn't own one.
wasn't there just a thread last week about a fatal crash involving a vette, he was going to fast lost control and ate it...in fact, I think it was in Michigan too
I'm no angel, I'll go 5-7 over , or with the flow of traffic. I don't need to let people see what the vette can do...I'll go to the track for that.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ypsilanti MI
Your right I am trouble he wasn't wrong about that. He is my dads friend so he knows us well. My point is don't complain about me driving my car fast because you are scared to.
If you want to drive slow then go ahead thats your choice.
I'm not saying I drive fast all the time just 99.9% of the time.
If you want to drive slow then go ahead thats your choice.
I'm not saying I drive fast all the time just 99.9% of the time.
Last edited by MikeJamesC5; Dec 8, 2004 at 01:49 PM.
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From: Indianapolis IN
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by PaceThis
Well, good for you...I guess.
I usually drive 10 over on most interstates. That's where most of the traffic typically drives around where I live. Those that drive slower often create as much of a hazard as those that drive faster. Of course, at 68mph, you're not one of those, but those that drive 50 in a 70mph are just asking for trouble.
I don't speed because I have anything to prove...I drive with the flow of traffic. Occassionally I'm faster, occasionally I'm slower (not usually).
I usually drive 10 over on most interstates. That's where most of the traffic typically drives around where I live. Those that drive slower often create as much of a hazard as those that drive faster. Of course, at 68mph, you're not one of those, but those that drive 50 in a 70mph are just asking for trouble.
I don't speed because I have anything to prove...I drive with the flow of traffic. Occassionally I'm faster, occasionally I'm slower (not usually).
It's much safer to "go with the flow" rather than impede it.
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From: All great change begins at the dinner table Ronald Reagan
Originally Posted by baldy26
wasn't there just a thread last week about a fatal crash involving a vette, he was going to fast lost control and ate it...in fact, I think it was in Michigan too
I'm no angel, I'll go 5-7 over , or with the flow of traffic. I don't need to let people see what the vette can do...I'll go to the track for that.
While I like to do as most of you, 5-10mph over the limit, I'm leaving the high speed stuff out this year. One year we had a race from the Xmas party, we hit 150mph + more on I80, ran for 8 miles, just having some fun. The conditions were right, but if anything had gone wrong
I like to save that for the track, I can really get into it there.Too many wrecks in my neighborhood lately. Please take it easy during the holidays!