A Little Misbehaving

BlackDog · 08-07-2010, 04:39 PM

I've been away on business for a few days, got a Dodge Avenger rental car. When I was done on business I met my family at my In-laws. My 14 y/o son and I went for a drive on some country roads. First time I've topped 100mph in a very long time, probably 20+ years. My son thought it was pretty cool, but it scared me.

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DPD6030 · 08-07-2010, 11:30 PM

100 mph scares me to Warren. Even driving at work I rarely go above 70.

Negncic · 08-07-2010, 11:59 PM

Sorry to be a buzz kill, but coming from someone who has pulled more than my fair share of mangled bodies out of wrecks, your actions was more than a little misbehaving. Driving 100mph with an impressionable 14 year was irresponsible at best. Just my

MedicCook · 08-08-2010, 12:15 AM

My car can barely go over 70 mph.

Negncic · 08-08-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

My car can barely go over 70 mph.

How fast would it stop if it hit a tree?

MedicCook · 08-08-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Negncic

How fast would it stop if it hit a tree?

Depends on the size of the tree.

JaKaacH · 08-08-2010, 12:36 AM

I've been in more danger on the road from people who think they are in a phone booth than people who think they are in a race car.

Agree though the youngster being in the car was not good.

icehog3 · 08-08-2010, 01:02 AM

Warren, may I see your license please?

macsauce13 · 08-08-2010, 01:07 AM

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Warren, may I see your license please?

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icehog3 · 08-08-2010, 01:08 AM

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Don Fernando · 08-08-2010, 05:02 AM

this is what I did in a mini van last year.

And this is what happened in Georgia

but I hardly ever speed though. I used to, untill I had to pay up to €400 in fines one day, that thought me to stick to the speed limit.

BlackDog · 08-08-2010, 08:33 AM

Negncic is wise. I won't be doing that again any time soon.

Savvy · 08-08-2010, 10:16 AM

Don Fernando forgot he wasn't cruising the Autobahn in Europe haha.

In Germany, we have laws prohibiting talking on cell phones while driving, but as you all know, the speed limits on the autobahn (when there is one) is about 80mph. Driving 100-150mph is certainly not unheard of over here. I've been passed plenty of times going about 115mph. I don't necessarily think the speed is the biggest culprit in wrecks, I think it's more people trying to multitask (i.e. talking on cell phones). Although, I will mention driving that fast consistently takes a bit of getting used to.

GKitty · 08-08-2010, 03:18 PM

I may be in the minority here, but good for you!!! When I was younger, my dad and I would go for drives like the one you described. Sitting in the passenger seat with him, I learned to respect my car's limitations (tread traction, sway through corners, road conditions, etc). I'm grateful for that experience because I know it's saved me on a couple different occassions from pushing the envelope too hard.

This is his current favorite girl:

I get to take her out from time to time and we've had a lot of fun with me always mindful of the risk and danger that comes with stretching her legs.

Don Fernando · 08-08-2010, 03:54 PM

I must say that I never speeded on busy roads, I only speed when the road is empty and never when the road was wet or slippery. I rather see people speed on empty roads than drink & drive, which is a big no-go for me.

shark · 08-08-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

And this is what happened in Georgia

but I hardly ever speed though. I used to, untill I had to pay up to €400 in fines one day, that thought me to stick to the speed limit.

Female cop, eh? She must have liked your foreign accent. ;-)

shark · 08-08-2010, 04:23 PM

Worst speeding situation I was ever in was in NC. Got tagged for doing 75 in a 55 on a 4 lane highway with a grass median. It was in Union County. Was placed under arrest for reckless, taken to the courthouse, where I presented my AAA member card,which the magistrate accepted in lieu of an arrest bond (it was $500). I still had a mandatory court appearance, which I had a lawyer appear on my behalf and had the violation reduced.

icehog3 · 08-08-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shark

Worst speeding situation I was ever in was in NC. Got tagged for doing 75 in a 55 on a 4 lane highway with a grass median. It was in Union County. Was placed under arrest for reckless, taken to the courthouse, where I presented my AAA member card,which the magistrate accepted in lieu of an arrest bond (it was $500). I still had a mandatory court appearance, which I had a lawyer appear on my behalf and had the violation reduced.

20 over and they charged you with reckless? That is pretty ridiculous on their part, Ron.

darkleeroy · 08-08-2010, 04:37 PM

One time I did 45 in a 25, the funny thing is, that the copped pulled me over next to a 35 mph sign.

Don Fernando · 08-08-2010, 05:31 PM

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Female cop, eh? She must have liked your foreign accent. ;-)

she gave me a lecture that the roads in Georgia weren't like our 'autobahn', but I am Dutch and the autobahn is German. Didn't want to be a wise-ass, so I didn't try to educate her

08-07-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	A Little Misbehaving I've been away on business for a few days, got a Dodge Avenger rental car. When I was done on business I met my family at my In-laws. My 14 y/o son and I went for a drive on some country roads. First time I've topped 100mph in a very long time, probably 20+ years. My son thought it was pretty cool, but it scared me. Posted via Mobile Device

08-07-2010, 11:30 PM	#2
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: A Little Misbehaving 100 mph scares me to Warren. Even driving at work I rarely go above 70.

08-07-2010, 11:59 PM	#3
Negncic Killed By Death Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: West Islip NY Posts: 499 Trading: (74)	Re: A Little Misbehaving Sorry to be a buzz kill, but coming from someone who has pulled more than my fair share of mangled bodies out of wrecks, your actions was more than a little misbehaving. Driving 100mph with an impressionable 14 year was irresponsible at best. Just my

08-08-2010, 12:15 AM	#4
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: A Little Misbehaving My car can barely go over 70 mph. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-08-2010, 12:36 AM	#7
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: A Little Misbehaving I've been in more danger on the road from people who think they are in a phone booth than people who think they are in a race car. Agree though the youngster being in the car was not good. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

08-08-2010, 01:02 AM	#8
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08-08-2010, 05:02 AM	#11
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: A Little Misbehaving this is what I did in a mini van last year. And this is what happened in Georgia but I hardly ever speed though. I used to, untill I had to pay up to €400 in fines one day, that thought me to stick to the speed limit. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-08-2010, 08:33 AM	#12
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: A Little Misbehaving Negncic is wise. I won't be doing that again any time soon. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-08-2010, 10:16 AM	#13
Savvy Bull Goose Loony Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Wherever the AF takes me Posts: 381 Trading: (11)	Re: A Little Misbehaving Don Fernando forgot he wasn't cruising the Autobahn in Europe haha. In Germany, we have laws prohibiting talking on cell phones while driving, but as you all know, the speed limits on the autobahn (when there is one) is about 80mph. Driving 100-150mph is certainly not unheard of over here. I've been passed plenty of times going about 115mph. I don't necessarily think the speed is the biggest culprit in wrecks, I think it's more people trying to multitask (i.e. talking on cell phones). Although, I will mention driving that fast consistently takes a bit of getting used to.

08-08-2010, 03:18 PM	#14
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: A Little Misbehaving I may be in the minority here, but good for you!!! When I was younger, my dad and I would go for drives like the one you described. Sitting in the passenger seat with him, I learned to respect my car's limitations (tread traction, sway through corners, road conditions, etc). I'm grateful for that experience because I know it's saved me on a couple different occassions from pushing the envelope too hard. This is his current favorite girl: I get to take her out from time to time and we've had a lot of fun with me always mindful of the risk and danger that comes with stretching her legs. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

08-08-2010, 03:54 PM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: A Little Misbehaving I must say that I never speeded on busy roads, I only speed when the road is empty and never when the road was wet or slippery. I rather see people speed on empty roads than drink & drive, which is a big no-go for me. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-08-2010, 04:23 PM	#17
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,585 Trading: (0)	Re: A Little Misbehaving Worst speeding situation I was ever in was in NC. Got tagged for doing 75 in a 55 on a 4 lane highway with a grass median. It was in Union County. Was placed under arrest for reckless, taken to the courthouse, where I presented my AAA member card,which the magistrate accepted in lieu of an arrest bond (it was $500). I still had a mandatory court appearance, which I had a lawyer appear on my behalf and had the violation reduced. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

08-08-2010, 04:37 PM	#19
darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: A Little Misbehaving One time I did 45 in a 25, the funny thing is, that the copped pulled me over next to a 35 mph sign.