Is 85MPH The Safest Speed Limit? - Page 4

Kaneman · 04-10-2011, 01:45 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I can't afford to drive a Tahoe @ 85mph!

Nor do I trust anyone else to go that fast legally. Car safety technology may have improved by leaps and bounds...but the operators are just getting stupider and stupider.

azoomm · 04-10-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I don't know about you guys, but I can't afford to drive a Tahoe @ 85mph!

Nor do I trust anyone else to go that fast legally. Car safety technology may have improved by leaps and bounds...but the operators are just getting stupider and stupider.

Color me crazy, but our F350 averaged MORE mpg when we freight-trained from Houston to San Marcos along I-10 at 80. I mean, that was the only thing we did differently on that tank of fuel and the mpg went up to 26.

tallywacker · 04-10-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Color me crazy, but our F350 averaged MORE mpg when we freight-trained from Houston to San Marcos along I-10 at 80. I mean, that was the only thing we did differently on that tank of fuel and the mpg went up to 26.

Individual vehicle gearing has a lot to do with it as well.

Particle Man · 04-10-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tallywacker

Individual vehicle gearing has a lot to do with it as well.

Ahem

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I would argue that last part is all about gearing rather than anything else.

tallywacker · 04-10-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Ahem

OH AWESOME YOU WROTE IT TOO

Cutty72 · 04-11-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Color me crazy, but our F350 averaged MORE mpg when we freight-trained from Houston to San Marcos along I-10 at 80. I mean, that was the only thing we did differently on that tank of fuel and the mpg went up to 26.

You have a tuner on it. With proper tuning, they can get crazy milage at high speeds. All depends on how good your computer guy is.

Try that with a stock pickup. My 7.3L will get 20 driving 55, it gets about 13 at 85.

Avatard · 04-10-2011, 04:11 PM

I can't personally fucking believe there is a single post in this thread even questioning the raising the limit, since everyone does 85 anyway.

Some people must like paying fines.

Kaneman · 04-10-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

I can't personally fucking believe there is a single post in this thread even questioning the raising the limit, since everyone does 85 anyway.

Some people must like paying fines.

Nobody around here drives that fast, unless they are crazily weaving in and out of traffic. Maybe they go faster in more open areas.

Avatard · 04-10-2011, 04:32 PM

Really? I live in the most densely populated state in the USA, and there's days I get on the highway, and I'm doing 70 and being passed like I'm standing still.

Typical middle lane speeds on the NJTP are about 70-75, and about 75-80 on the GSP.

Left lane on the NJTP is usually 80-90, as it is on the GSP.

The speed limits range from 55-65.

It's a fucking farce.

Avatard · 04-10-2011, 04:36 PM

Rt. 195 runs near my house, and is the primary highway I tend to travel.

As I don't care to pay any road taxes, I usually travel about 72 (the limit is 65).

This usually relegates me to the slow lane, where some are moving slower, but most are just steaming the fuck up my ass before passing on the left.

04-10-2011, 01:45 PM	#1
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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	I can't personally fucking believe there is a single post in this thread even questioning the raising the limit, since everyone does 85 anyway. Some people must like paying fines. __________________ Insert free thought here.

04-10-2011, 04:32 PM	#9
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Really? I live in the most densely populated state in the USA, and there's days I get on the highway, and I'm doing 70 and being passed like I'm standing still. Typical middle lane speeds on the NJTP are about 70-75, and about 75-80 on the GSP. Left lane on the NJTP is usually 80-90, as it is on the GSP. The speed limits range from 55-65. It's a fucking farce. __________________ Insert free thought here.

04-10-2011, 04:36 PM	#10
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Rt. 195 runs near my house, and is the primary highway I tend to travel. As I don't care to pay any road taxes, I usually travel about 72 (the limit is 65). This usually relegates me to the slow lane, where some are moving slower, but most are just steaming the fuck up my ass before passing on the left. __________________ Insert free thought here.