140 Mph Fix
Drifting
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From: Paris Illinois
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Oh Cool
It must be Cool 
to not have to worry about getting a ticket for speeding, I wish we had an Autoban here in the US.
to not have to worry about getting a ticket for speeding, I wish we had an Autoban here in the US.
...and, people knew how to drive,i.e. slow cars stay in the far right lane, everyone uses mirrors and turn signals and courtesy abounds! 
Racer
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From: Phoenix AZ
Exactly !!!!!!!!
THIS HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD !!!!
...and, people knew how to drive,i.e. slow cars stay in the far right lane, everyone uses mirrors and turn signals and courtesy abounds!
Originally Posted by RedWolf
...and, people knew how to drive,i.e. slow cars stay in the far right lane, everyone uses mirrors and turn signals and courtesy abounds! 
Le Mans Master
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From: Vette Doctors Performance RX450 - 466RWHP !!!
Originally Posted by Oh Cool
Are you talking about the strip by Jones Beach?
What strip are you talking about??? I have been sworn to secrecy. Contact Alex if you need to know about the nice State Troopers out by the OAK BEACH INN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: The Corner of No and Where Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Originally Posted by blkwidow
I wish there was a corvette club over here.If anyone knows of one let me know
thanks
thanks
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by blkwidow
Around 3500 RPM
Found Route 142 here just just the other day...
...would be nice to do that for long distances...
..next time perhaps a quiet drive alone at 140 would be nice
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From: Rochester MN
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
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Originally Posted by blkwidow
I wish there was a corvette club over here.If anyone knows of one let me know
thanks
thanks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sindelfingen Germany
Originally Posted by blkwidow
I wish there was a corvette club over here.If anyone knows of one let me know
thanks
thanks
Tell me what town you live in
and tell me how far you are willing to drive for a monthly meeting Frederik
Racer
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From: Sauquoit NY
Originally Posted by blkwidow
my only complaint about the experience was the road and wind noise
My wife and I were yelling at each other. But I guess I could not here her telling me to slow down either. That might be a good thing
My wife and I were yelling at each other. But I guess I could not here her telling me to slow down either. That might be a good thing
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From: On the Mississippi Gulf Coast
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Sounds like a great ride...!!!!!
but.....why only 140mph...????????????
but.....why only 140mph...????????????
Uber Waxer
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From: Hanover MD
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CI 9, 10 & 11 Car Show Winner
St. Jude Donor '08-'10
wish i had the ballz to open mine up for a while. too scared to get a ticket!
only short bursts to 110 or so here.
only short bursts to 110 or so here.
Melting Slicks
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From: The Corner of No and Where Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Hamburg - http://corvette-club-hamburg.de
Bayern - http://www.corvette-club-bayern.de
The Netherlands Club may be no more but here is the e-mail contact:
i.zuijdendorp@chello.nl
Heck there is even one in Poland, Sweden and in Finland imagine that
Hope this helps.
Greg
