How fast do you drive

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 02:59 PM

Just curious to see if I am the only one or I have just been lucky enough to be stuck behind slow @ss people lately and by lately I mean a few months or maybe I just have not adjusted to a slower lifestyle as I would be curious to hear your opinions and see if it varies by region.

hammondc · 10-07-2010, 03:02 PM

Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 03:04 PM

I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do.

ucla695 · 10-07-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do.

That drives me insane!!

I don't mind if people drive under the speed limit, just don't do it in the fast lane when there's open road in front of you!!

Don Fernando · 10-08-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

on the first remark, not on the second part. For me it depends on the enviroment, in habitated area's I stick to the speed limit, or even below, especially when I see children or pets outside. On the highway or on roads out of habitated areas I will drive faster, usually 5% faster than allowed, as I wont get tickets then.

357 · 10-08-2010, 08:29 AM

Surface streets usually 5 over, unless it is a large divided road. Interstate, usually 5-10 over, occasionally faster if the "need" arises. I do have one exception, I-696. The speed limit is 70 and it is not uncommon to have a steady flow of traffic passing you while you're going 80-85. The speed limit on that road is only a suggestion. I used to live just 1/4 mile off I-696 so I drove it a lot. Now I'm 50 miles away so, I don't drive on it much anymore.

BTW, radar detector is my friend.

Also, kids, residential areas I will drive under the speed limit. Especially when there are a lot of parked cars on the road where you can't see well.

10-08-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

on the first remark, not on the second part. For me it depends on the enviroment, in habitated area's I stick to the speed limit, or even below, especially when I see children or pets outside. On the highway or on roads out of habitated areas I will drive faster, usually 5% faster than allowed, as I wont get tickets then.

BULLSH*T!!!

gettysburgfreak · 10-08-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

Thanks for the vehicle info

Ill be sure to let the guys know. JK

Bunker · 10-07-2010, 03:07 PM

I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids.

I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009

Lumpold · 10-07-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker

I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids.

I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009

Having driven Boston-Worcester-Boston earlier this year, I can attest to the crazy mom-in-minivan happenings in the general Boston area.

RGD. · 10-07-2010, 03:15 PM

Depends on where I am driving. On the interstates or 4 lane divided roads - 5 to 20 over and maybe even a tad more. In residential areas - right at the posted speed limit with no more than 1 or 2 over.

Ron

shilala · 10-12-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Depends on where I am driving. On the interstates or 4 lane divided roads - 5 to 20 over and maybe even a tad more. In residential areas - right at the posted speed limit with no more than 1 or 2 over.

Ron

Same way, pretty much. I set my cruise at 10 miles over on the highway. In residential areas, at the speed limit or considerably lower depending on what's going on around me.

Lumpold · 10-07-2010, 03:08 PM

I drive it like I stole it. But I drive a Merc Sprinter. So, driving it like I stole it generally means like any other White Van Man in the UK

CasaDooley · 10-07-2010, 03:13 PM

I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid.

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid.

I'm the same way in residential areas. I probably should have specified main thoroughfares as I get pissed when I see people speeding through the neighborhood. Most of my neighbors probably think I am insane because when I see people speeding through the subdivision I am usually the one walking down to their house to give them an @ss chewing. We have way to many young kids in our neighborhood who run into the street without even thinking to look before stepping out so I know it's only a matter of time before one gets tagged. It's not fun trying to pull a kid out from the undercarriage of a car. Had to do it once when in the fire service back in NY and don't look forward to ever having to do it again.

landhoney · 10-07-2010, 03:22 PM

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply.

Mugen910 · 10-07-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply.

Tsk Tsk Seth...

neoflex · 10-07-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply.

I know the feeling. When on the bike I find it tough to keep it less than 20 over. The other morning I blasted away from a light and had to stop at the next light only to realize a LEO was in the lane next to me. Very surprised he didn't pull me over as I deserved to be since I got on it way to hard but sometimes she just begs me to beat on her. Lately I have been really contemplating getting rid of it because I know it's just a matter of time before I really get bagged for either speeding or wreckless and the speeding ticket I will probably get will probably fall under the wreckless category anyway.

kelmac07 · 10-07-2010, 03:10 PM

Wife says "Too damn fast!!!"

McSmokey · 10-07-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Wife says "Too damn fast!!!"

Our wives must be related!

View Poll Results: How fast do you drive compared to the speed limit?
1-5 Under the Posted Speed Limit	1	0.69%
5+ Under the Posted Speed Limit	0	0%
I try and do the axact Posted Speed limit as much as possible	4	2.78%
1-5 Over the Posted Speed Limit	27	18.75%
5-10 Over the Posted Speed Limit	79	54.86%
10-20 Over the Posted Speed Limit	23	15.97%
I drive it like I stole it all day everyday	10	6.94%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

10-07-2010, 02:59 PM	#1
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	How fast do you drive Just curious to see if I am the only one or I have just been lucky enough to be stuck behind slow @ss people lately and by lately I mean a few months or maybe I just have not adjusted to a slower lifestyle as I would be curious to hear your opinions and see if it varies by region. __________________

10-07-2010, 03:02 PM	#2
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: How fast do you drive Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

10-07-2010, 03:04 PM	#3
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: How fast do you drive I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do. __________________

10-08-2010, 08:29 AM	#6
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: How fast do you drive Surface streets usually 5 over, unless it is a large divided road. Interstate, usually 5-10 over, occasionally faster if the "need" arises. I do have one exception, I-696. The speed limit is 70 and it is not uncommon to have a steady flow of traffic passing you while you're going 80-85. The speed limit on that road is only a suggestion. I used to live just 1/4 mile off I-696 so I drove it a lot. Now I'm 50 miles away so, I don't drive on it much anymore. BTW, radar detector is my friend. Also, kids, residential areas I will drive under the speed limit. Especially when there are a lot of parked cars on the road where you can't see well. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

10-07-2010, 03:07 PM	#9
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: How fast do you drive I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids. I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009 __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

10-07-2010, 03:15 PM	#11
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: How fast do you drive Depends on where I am driving. On the interstates or 4 lane divided roads - 5 to 20 over and maybe even a tad more. In residential areas - right at the posted speed limit with no more than 1 or 2 over. Ron

10-07-2010, 03:08 PM	#13
Lumpold Hippy Fascist Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Lumpy Location: UK Posts: 598 Trading: (3)	Re: How fast do you drive I drive it like I stole it. But I drive a Merc Sprinter. So, driving it like I stole it generally means like any other White Van Man in the UK __________________ TAMF,PPAB,ETWWWUTL,LITMPTYCL

10-07-2010, 03:13 PM	#14
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: How fast do you drive I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

10-07-2010, 03:22 PM	#16
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: How fast do you drive 5-10 Over usually..... But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply. __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

10-07-2010, 03:10 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: How fast do you drive Wife says "Too damn fast!!!" __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"