the 996 got me in trouble
03-15-2008, 01:10 PM
#76
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I think the main differences between here and IA is one of culture and population density.
You can't get away with those speeds as easily on the east coast because i) there are more cops, ii) they enforce speed limits more aggressively, iii) there are more strong false alarms for the radar detector to pick up due to the higher density of signals and the fact that they bounce off all of the buildings.
It's great that you can get away with the speeds that you do, I'm envious, but around here you'd never be able to do it, they'd catch you and you'd be taking a ride in the back of a car to see a judge.
You can't get away with those speeds as easily on the east coast because i) there are more cops, ii) they enforce speed limits more aggressively, iii) there are more strong false alarms for the radar detector to pick up due to the higher density of signals and the fact that they bounce off all of the buildings.
It's great that you can get away with the speeds that you do, I'm envious, but around here you'd never be able to do it, they'd catch you and you'd be taking a ride in the back of a car to see a judge.
03-15-2008, 01:15 PM
#77
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I average close to 100,000 miles driving every year, from north to south and east to west. In addition to trying to stay alert and using a radar detector, when traveling at high speeds, I use a CB with just an earpiece. Often, it is only because of the CB that I am alerted to lasers on an overpass, onramp, etc. So far, only 1 ticket in the last 1.5 million miles. (knock on wood). I always watch any cars far ahead of me for hints. Try not to stick out more than any of the other traffic and stay in the right lane as much as possible. Stay extra alert in areas that provide good spots for radar detection such as crest of hills, corners, etc. In addition, a little Luck of the Irish goes a long way too.
03-15-2008, 03:51 PM
#78
For me, that ramps up the 'overthink' threshold a bit.
03-15-2008, 03:54 PM
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I average close to 100,000 miles driving every year, from north to south and east to west. In addition to trying to stay alert and using a radar detector, when traveling at high speeds, I use a CB with just an earpiece. Often, it is only because of the CB that I am alerted to lasers on an overpass, onramp, etc. So far, only 1 ticket in the last 1.5 million miles. (knock on wood). I always watch any cars far ahead of me for hints. Try not to stick out more than any of the other traffic and stay in the right lane as much as possible. Stay extra alert in areas that provide good spots for radar detection such as crest of hills, corners, etc. In addition, a little Luck of the Irish goes a long way too.
03-19-2008, 07:57 PM
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I frequently travel a 15 mile stretch of mountain road that is posted 25 miles per hour. It is a twisty mountain road with lots of straight sections many sweeping curves with some sharp curves. On occation I have tried to travel the whole road at 25. It is impossible! Now a pickup truck with poor breaks traveling at 35 mph on the same road would be dangerous.
I would take an attentive driver in a Porsche going 20 mph over the limit vs. anyone going at the limit not paying attention to what they are doing.
That said, we all know the risks when we decide to drive at whatever speeds we believe are reasonable. Its all about good judgement. Sometimes that works out, sometimes it doesn't...
Kris
I would take an attentive driver in a Porsche going 20 mph over the limit vs. anyone going at the limit not paying attention to what they are doing.
That said, we all know the risks when we decide to drive at whatever speeds we believe are reasonable. Its all about good judgement. Sometimes that works out, sometimes it doesn't...
Kris
03-19-2008, 08:50 PM
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CB is a great way to go. I used to have one in my Subbie, but didn't put one in my Audi. The CB saved me many times.
My opinion: (I only have a Passport in my Audi - and in less than 2 days will have one in my C4S- because that's when I get it in KY)
On the highways my detector is "close" to useless. I live in the northeast, so with a lot of car I can pick up instant on signals a good distance away. I also pay careful attention to brake lights, highway turnoffs, U-turn areas, etc. - and yes I know there are always those "secret" spots.
But where a detector saves me is when I drive on local roads (sheriffs with Ka) and in NYC (Highway patrol usually has it on all the time).
CB is a great way to go. I used to have one in my Subbie, but didn't put one in my Audi. The CB saved me many times.
My opinion: (I only have a Passport in my Audi - and in less than 2 days will have one in my C4S- because that's when I get it in KY)
On the highways my detector is "close" to useless. I live in the northeast, so with a lot of car I can pick up instant on signals a good distance away. I also pay careful attention to brake lights, highway turnoffs, U-turn areas, etc. - and yes I know there are always those "secret" spots.
But where a detector saves me is when I drive on local roads (sheriffs with Ka) and in NYC (Highway patrol usually has it on all the time).
03-19-2008, 11:21 PM
#82
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we have a local place that installs laser defusers. A couple of CGT and GT3 owners had it installed and love them. It warns you and the laser gets an error code 4. They swear by them. I do not bother and spend my money on track time. My daughter lived near there just east of 26th. That road is watched closely by motorcycle police. Good luck. Go to court
06-16-2008, 02:24 AM
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Follow-up . . .
With this speeding ticket, I decided to "throw myself on the mercy of the court" and pleaded no contest.
I wrote the judge a short letter explaining that I had been driving for 40 years this June and had **never** **ever** had a moving violation of any kind.
It worked! On Friday, I got a reply from the court declaring me NOT GUILTY. They're also refunding my $158 "bail."
Beers all around!!!!
I guess the judge was a liberal, just like me.
I wrote the judge a short letter explaining that I had been driving for 40 years this June and had **never** **ever** had a moving violation of any kind.
It worked! On Friday, I got a reply from the court declaring me NOT GUILTY. They're also refunding my $158 "bail."
Beers all around!!!!
I guess the judge was a liberal, just like me.
06-16-2008, 01:14 PM
#85
I average close to 100,000 miles driving every year, from north to south and east to west. In addition to trying to stay alert and using a radar detector, when traveling at high speeds, I use a CB with just an earpiece. Often, it is only because of the CB that I am alerted to lasers on an overpass, onramp, etc. So far, only 1 ticket in the last 1.5 million miles. (knock on wood). I always watch any cars far ahead of me for hints. Try not to stick out more than any of the other traffic and stay in the right lane as much as possible. Stay extra alert in areas that provide good spots for radar detection such as crest of hills, corners, etc. In addition, a little Luck of the Irish goes a long way too.
06-16-2008, 02:30 PM
#86
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With this speeding ticket, I decided to "throw myself on the mercy of the court" and pleaded no contest.
I wrote the judge a short letter explaining that I had been driving for 40 years this June and had **never** **ever** had a moving violation of any kind.
It worked! On Friday, I got a reply from the court declaring me NOT GUILTY. They're also refunding my $158 "bail."
Beers all around!!!!
I guess the judge was a liberal, just like me.
I wrote the judge a short letter explaining that I had been driving for 40 years this June and had **never** **ever** had a moving violation of any kind.
It worked! On Friday, I got a reply from the court declaring me NOT GUILTY. They're also refunding my $158 "bail."
Beers all around!!!!
I guess the judge was a liberal, just like me.
06-16-2008, 04:41 PM
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all wrapped up in one? I was completely wrong?!?! hehe 
