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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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i was originally gonna post a message about a brush with high speeds and then found out that my thread would get removed. Sorry!!

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As long as it was at the track, speed is ok!!!!
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Originally Posted by VinniesVette
i was originally gonna post a message about a brush with high speeds and then found out that my thread would get removed. Sorry!!
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? No triple digit driving posts? Hmmmmmmm-not that RC would ever break the Posted but Im sure Ive seen many many posts to that effect.
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I'm told it has to be "track only posts" when not obeying the speed limits. I'm disappointed but at least i got to experience it live in person and no one can take that away.By the way... It was a healthy 3 digit speed
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I'm told it has to be "track only posts" when not obeying the speed limits. I'm disappointed but at least i got to experience it live in person and no one can take that away.By the way... It was a healthy 3 digit speed
Glad you had fun and enjoy the triple Digit Driving ( at the track of course )
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I'm told it has to be "track only posts" when not obeying the speed limits. I'm disappointed but at least i got to experience it live in person and no one can take that away.By the way... It was a healthy 3 digit speed
None of us ever go over the speed limit on the street and obey all traffic laws. To do so in a Corvette would be childish and criminal-like behavior. That's why my car has never been over 55 mph. The only reason I bought a white car was to signify my purity and dedication to upholding all of the traffic laws of the great state of Illinois.
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None of us ever go over the speed limit on the street and obey all traffic laws. To do so in a Corvette would be childish and criminal-like behavior. That's why my car has never been over 55 mph. The only reason I bought a white car was to signify my purity and dedication to upholding all of the traffic laws of the great state of Illinois.
I didn't realize this was such a self righteous forum! While i understand the idea of being responsible i guess i figure i can take a measured risk once in a great while. In no way do i mean for my posts to be endorsed by this forum's legislators and once again i'm sorry if i'm breaking some rules. Guess i'll go back to being a good boy now. By the way... is this forum run by a corporation or just corvette enthusiasts ? Is it one person or many ? step forward and show yourself please , Thankyou!!
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Originally Posted by DevilDog II
None of us ever go over the speed limit on the street and obey all traffic laws. To do so in a Corvette would be childish and criminal-like behavior. That's why my car has never been over 55 mph. The only reason I bought a white car was to signify my purity and dedication to upholding all of the traffic laws of the great state of Illinois.
Im wondering what Torch Red signifies
I always watch my HUD to make sure I am not one fraction over the posted. I really wonder why the speedometer goes up so far but of course I will save it for the track to see what my RC can do. never ever down a nice paved back road would I even consider just for a second kicking in the Borlas They are of course just a cosmetic enhancement to my baby.
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Originally Posted by VinniesVette
I didn't realize this was such a self righteous forum! While i understand the idea of being responsible i guess i figure i can take a measured risk once in a great while. In no way do i mean for my posts to be endorsed by this forum's legislators and once again i'm sorry if i'm breaking some rules. Guess i'll go back to being a good boy now. By the way... is this forum run by a corporation or just corvette enthusiasts ? Is it one person or many ? step forward and show yourself please , Thankyou!!
It's what I refer to as the "Ostrich Theory". If you bury your head in the sand and ignore it, it doesn't exist. I'm so glad I grew up in the 50's and 60's. There weren't warning labels on everything and you got a slap on the back from your buddies for a good street race, not a slap on the wrist for even talking about it.
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