06-13-03, 10:31
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Now with twice the head
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If there were no speed limits on the interstate highways...
How fast would you drive and why? How would your type of vehicle and gas mileage affect your decision?
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06-13-03, 10:51
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Now with twice the head
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My car is very comfortable in the 80-85 mph range and still gets decent mileage. I got in with a pack of cars once on I-40 in eastern Arkansas that was averaging 90-105 mph or so for around 60-70 miles. Made excellent time, but those speeds can be exhausting when you have slower traffic to deal with.
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06-13-03, 10:53
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no mirror? use my hood
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I would not to drive like a retard all the time but I like the 71 -75 spot.I do lots of higway driving aand I find the car gets better gas at that speed for some reason.But I might be wrong!All aroud it 's in a comfortable zone at that speed.be sides my car cuts out at about 107 or so,that sucks but what can you do!
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06-13-03, 10:57
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Who moved my Zaino?
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145. Because, thats where my speedo stops.
Granted, I only get about 5-6mpg at 5500rpm.
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06-13-03, 11:00
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I could comfortably drive 100 mph, I believe. I've looked at the HUD and have creeped to 90 without realizing it. Driving the 405 fwy here in So Cal, south of South Coast Plaza by John Wayne Airport, it's a virtual racetrack out there.
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06-13-03, 11:44
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well i have taken the bimmer up to 125 mph... it feels like its riding on air... the car belongs in an autobahn... 
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06-14-03, 02:10
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The Car Girl
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Depends on traffic since I live in So Cal, but when they can most drive at 90+ (Hey, was that Brad in his Corvette?) and I have no problem with passing them. The 59 Caddy (with the 454 BB Chevy) is comfortable and drives like a big powerful cloud anyway. It almost drives itself. 
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06-14-03, 06:38
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stupid computer
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i'd be doin 90...
I drive an interstate in the early morning, and early afternoon. I only see about 30 cars on myy 35 mile drive... it's 3 lanes each direction the whole way too!
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06-14-03, 07:00
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Ideal conditions, 110 to 130 or so. Faster is too stressful for long periods of time because it demands so much concentration. Night or rain, 60-80.
I generally find people don't alter their speed according to conditions. I cringe when a minivan passes me in the rain at 80 mph. Smart drivers know their traction envelope.
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06-14-03, 07:07
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Good road conditions during the day: 115 or so. My car is just stuck to the road at that speed.
As BoxsterCharlie says driving conditions are everything.
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06-14-03, 11:30
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I'd say 90-100 is my favorite zone in my 7. I have taken it up to 130 or so when the govener kicked in and stopped the acceleration. At 130 it felt smooth as about 90.
It really all depends on the amount of traffic and the other drivers on the road at that time.
Cheers,
My Black 7 Series
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06-14-03, 11:49
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Time's a-wastin',speedy!
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I wouldn't be able to give specific number . . . I'd drive the speed I felt comfortable with given the current conditions and capability of my vehicle. In good conditions in my WRX, probably 80-85. Which, as it happens, is close to the measured 85th percentile speed of interstate highways . . .
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