Sense of Speed

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

I note the summary statement that highway fatalities declined from 1973 to 1974 and that they attributed this to the national 55MPH speed limit. What they ignore is that that 55MPH speed limit was later rescinded and that highway fatalities CONTINUED TO DECLINE as measured by fatalities per 100,000 miles driven. Much of the decline in fatalities could thus be attributable to better tires, better brakes, better overall vehicle design, not the speed limits.

Older data (again from the 50s) indicated that, on rural roads, one could travel 3 TIMES FARTHER at 60MPH than at 35MPH before a fatal accident. Speed and kinetic energy are not the sole factors here, certainly.

Apologies, kenchan! I realize that data can get tiresome. Opinions are so much more fun, even if blatantly false.

my opinions are not false though. it's reality from real world experience... although i do spice it up a little for entertainment purposes.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-13-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

my opinions are not false though. it's reality from real world experience... although i do spice it up a little for entertainment purposes.

Spice ? Haha , you are Cayenne Pepper or Habaneros...

But that is what I like about you...

shadoquad · 06-13-2012, 11:46 AM

Sailfree, but the study does denote that the early studies you cited were before the days where highway on/off ramps and passing lanes were common. I believe that makes a difference.

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Sailfree, but the study does denote that the early studies you cited were before the days where highway on/off ramps and passing lanes were common. I believe that makes a difference.

we are talking about combustion engines, not steam engines right?

blackcherry20 · 06-13-2012, 01:38 PM

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Bunch of stoners

Teehee!

SailFree · 06-13-2012, 01:43 PM

"They hate me...I own Oil stocks, I have an F150 that gets 16MPG..."

Hi, Bucketlist,

This is a true story--right up to the last sentence. I once hired a gentleman who cut down trees, and the second day he brought his wife--and three children, all around 5-7 years old. They had named the kids after pickup trucks. One of the little girls was named Sierra after the Chevy, one Dakota after the Dodge. And the little boy was named F150 after the Ford.

shadoquad · 06-13-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

"They hate me...I own Oil stocks, I have an F150 that gets 16MPG..."

Hi, Bucketlist,

This is a true story--right up to the last sentence. I once hired a gentleman who cut down trees, and the second day he brought his wife--and three children, all around 5-7 years old. They had named the kids after pickup trucks. One of the little girls was named Sierra after the Chevy, one Dakota after the Dodge. And the little boy was named F150 after the Ford.

When I was about 10, I was watching the nightly local news, and there was a lady being interviewed. Her name was, and I am in no way kidding, "Velveeta".

SailFree · 06-13-2012, 01:48 PM

Hi, Bucketlist!

Endocarditis can be a very sneaky disorder. Once cured, however, unless it has damaged valves that then must be replaced or repaired, it's cured and unlikely to come back--assuming the valves are normal to begin with. Frequently there's some underlying valve problem that allowed infection to settle there...

Bucketlist2012 · 06-13-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

Hi, Bucketlist!

Endocarditis can be a very sneaky disorder. Once cured, however, unless it has damaged valves that then must be replaced or repaired, it's cured and unlikely to come back--assuming the valves are normal to begin with. Frequently there's some underlying valve problem that allowed infection to settle there...

You are sooooooo SMART.....They found a Bicuspid Aeorta Valve that should be tricuspid..I have some backing up of blood behind the valve..

So I have to be checked often to keep an eye on it...Also I take antibiotics for any teeth cleaning, ect... Teeth and mouth maintinence are critical in preventing a repeat of my problem..

If I have to have the valve replaced, Duke University has a procedure that goes in the side so they do not have to crack me open, but time will tell.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for thinking of me, and posting your info...

That is the sign of a caring person right there...I LOVE THIS SITE...

Mike.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-13-2012, 01:52 PM

Hey, I am all for people buying whatever they would like..

If they want to save money on Fuel, then right on for them...It is the American Way.

Freedom of choice..

But I make my choices and respect what others do also..

But I don't like being told by Prius owners that I am wrecking the planet..

Oil and Coal will be here for a long time.. I worked in the Solar Business 10 years, so i have done my part to save the planet, and I truly believe that Green energy is a great ADDITION to our Grid, but they force the issue to REPLACE fossil fuels with an all or nothing agenda...Together it makes great sense... Replacing ? Never.

Mike.

SailFree · 06-13-2012, 01:54 PM

When I was about 10, I was watching the nightly local news, and there was a lady being interviewed. Her name was, and I am in no way kidding, "Velveeta".
--Shadoquad

I quit. Who can top that?

Bucketlist2012 · 06-13-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

When I was about 10, I was watching the nightly local news, and there was a lady being interviewed. Her name was, and I am in no way kidding, "Velveeta".
--Shadoquad

I quit. Who can top that?

i knew someone that named their kid "corolla"

SailFree · 06-13-2012, 01:58 PM

Back to the topic, which was Z speed, I have been running on cruise whenever on the interstates. It is too easy to creep upward. It does allow me, however, whenever any situation occurs that looks as though it might require braking, to poise my foot over the brake pedal, saving a bit of reaction time, and still keep on the gas pedal simultaneously.

Another topic: My first tire fill with nitrogen. I gather this is worth it, decreases need to refill tires, but how easy is it to get a nitrogen refill? Costs much? I bought from a dealer rather distant, hard to get back for such minor maintenance, though they did offer the free refills of nitrogen.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-13-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

Back to the topic, which was Z speed, I have been running on cruise whenever on the interstates. It is too easy to creep upward. It does allow me, however, whenever any situation occurs that looks as though it might require braking, to poise my foot over the brake pedal, saving a bit of reaction time, and still keep on the gas pedal simultaneously.

Another topic: My first tire fill with nitrogen. I gather this is worth it, decreases need to refill tires, but how easy is it to get a nitrogen refill? Costs much? I bought from a dealer rather distant, hard to get back for such minor maintenance, though they did offer the free refills of nitrogen.

I call my Cruise control, "ticket prevention". It is so easy to creep up to 85 plus in a 65mph zone...The car and i can handle it, it is just the police that will ticket me..

tonythetiger · 06-13-2012, 06:39 PM

i got an effin ticket because of this, i was going 45 in a 35

06-13-2012, 01:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	Hey, I am all for people buying whatever they would like.. If they want to save money on Fuel, then right on for them...It is the American Way. Freedom of choice.. But I make my choices and respect what others do also.. But I don't like being told by Prius owners that I am wrecking the planet.. Oil and Coal will be here for a long time.. I worked in the Solar Business 10 years, so i have done my part to save the planet, and I truly believe that Green energy is a great ADDITION to our Grid, but they force the issue to REPLACE fossil fuels with an all or nothing agenda...Together it makes great sense... Replacing ? Never. Mike. __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Sailfree, but the study does denote that the early studies you cited were before the days where highway on/off ramps and passing lanes were common. I believe that makes a difference.

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SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 14	"They hate me...I own Oil stocks, I have an F150 that gets 16MPG..." Hi, Bucketlist, This is a true story--right up to the last sentence. I once hired a gentleman who cut down trees, and the second day he brought his wife--and three children, all around 5-7 years old. They had named the kids after pickup trucks. One of the little girls was named Sierra after the Chevy, one Dakota after the Dodge. And the little boy was named F150 after the Ford.

06-13-2012, 01:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 14	Hi, Bucketlist! Endocarditis can be a very sneaky disorder. Once cured, however, unless it has damaged valves that then must be replaced or repaired, it's cured and unlikely to come back--assuming the valves are normal to begin with. Frequently there's some underlying valve problem that allowed infection to settle there...

06-13-2012, 01:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 14	When I was about 10, I was watching the nightly local news, and there was a lady being interviewed. Her name was, and I am in no way kidding, "Velveeta". --Shadoquad I quit. Who can top that?

06-13-2012, 01:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 14	Back to the topic, which was Z speed, I have been running on cruise whenever on the interstates. It is too easy to creep upward. It does allow me, however, whenever any situation occurs that looks as though it might require braking, to poise my foot over the brake pedal, saving a bit of reaction time, and still keep on the gas pedal simultaneously. Another topic: My first tire fill with nitrogen. I gather this is worth it, decreases need to refill tires, but how easy is it to get a nitrogen refill? Costs much? I bought from a dealer rather distant, hard to get back for such minor maintenance, though they did offer the free refills of nitrogen.