160mph..will the cops try
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Racer
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HaHa great answers...don't worry, I'm not planning on going that fast anytime soon, just a great question to debate about. Everybody has a different answer and opinion. But the bottom line is you might not get caught, or you might get in major s**t.
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Racer
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Also..I got the idea when I saw this video of this guy getting to 170...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yez1wwqaLBw
I know he slows down after, but to even get up to 170 takes alot of recklessness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yez1wwqaLBw
I know he slows down after, but to even get up to 170 takes alot of recklessness.
CF Senior Member
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From: Tucson Arizona
20 year state LEO here. If I caught someone doing a 160 mph that would buy a world of trouble! It will also trigger an alert with every local PD within 30 miles in Connecticut....
It's an extremely stupid, dangerous and loser play! I hope none of my corvette bros here would even think of something that stupid....
It's an extremely stupid, dangerous and loser play! I hope none of my corvette bros here would even think of something that stupid....
Team Owner
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Also..I got the idea when I saw this video of this guy getting to 170...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yez1wwqaLBw
I know he slows down after, but to even get up to 170 takes alot of recklessness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yez1wwqaLBw
I know he slows down after, but to even get up to 170 takes alot of recklessness.
Le Mans Master
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From: Where it's always hot as Hell-South Louisiana.
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Did you get caught?
We were all young, once. I can think of a few things like yours above that I will not tell my grandkids, unless they get me drinkin again........
Melting Slicks
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Instructor
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There was a local Corvette owner here that was caught doing 200kmph (160mph) earlier this week. His car was impounded and he will be in for a large fine under Ontario's new street racing laws. I'd hate to see his insurance bill when he comes up for renewal with a street racing violation on his record.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oklahoma
I know I can outrun 90% of LEOs if they haven't gotten my license plate number. (The other 10% are the helicopters)
I have too much respect for LEOs. If I was doing 160 MPH + and the good ole lights came on, I would definately stop.
The real question is why do german cars have limiters on them when our cars, which are faster, don't.
plus in my area cops have 120 mph limiters on their cars.
I have too much respect for LEOs. If I was doing 160 MPH + and the good ole lights came on, I would definately stop.
The real question is why do german cars have limiters on them when our cars, which are faster, don't.
plus in my area cops have 120 mph limiters on their cars.
Burning Brakes
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From: North York Ontario
Does this even require a discussion I think we all realize that driving 160MPH on a highway is maliciously reckless and is likelyto end in the death should an collision occur, throw away the key I say or better take your time providing medical assistance to the driver and save the tax payers money.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa
I got away with that one. There were other incidents that I didn't get away with that resulted in a 3 1/2 year license suspension, big fines, and lessons learned the hard way.
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Instructor
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From: hearne tx
better behave in california
while crossing the desert out in california running @120 i noticed lights waaaaaaaaaay behind me and made the smart choice and stopped. the 2 chp officers were not real happy. fortunately i shared a fraternity with one of the officers and they did cut me a tiny bit of slack. they wrote me for 95 which was apparantly the max without a manditory ride in the car. but it wasnt that big of a favor. it is not just a ticket it is a serious crime that requires a lawyer and a court appearance! $5000(and this was after ALOT of negotiating! they all wanted 10K) to the lawyer and lots of calls later believe me my 08 vette will never see triple digits!
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Instructor
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From: Jacksonville Texas
If I meet you and your running "160+", First thing I would radio ahead and advise color, make, direction of travel, speed and any other info I could give. I would then turn around and hit the over heads in attempt to get you to stop. As far as chasing you after approximately "1 -1/2 mile" I would discontinue pursuit.
Dodge Charger Police Package tops out at 159 MPH.
Crown Vic. Police Package tops out at 129 MPH.
Dodge Charger Police Package tops out at 159 MPH.
Crown Vic. Police Package tops out at 129 MPH.
