Is 85MPH The Safest Speed Limit? - Page 3

Particle Man · 04-10-2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

We do need better drivers ed and enforcement of the left lane is a passing lane law.

States could make a freaking mint actually enforcing that one for once.

EpyonXero · 04-10-2011, 10:24 AM

Sounds like BS to me. What makes driving 85 "safer" than 55?

Also, the 55 mph speed limit was created to reduce fuel consumption. You car is more efficient at 55 then at 85.

Particle Man · 04-10-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Sounds like BS to me. What makes driving 85 "safer" than 55?

Also, the 55 mph speed limit was created to reduce fuel consumption. You car is more efficient at 55 then at 85.

I would argue that last part is all about gearing rather than anything else.

Homeslice · 04-10-2011, 11:10 AM

The title is bs...... he's not claiming 85 is the "safest" speed limit.........He's simply saying it's a lot safer than people would think.

EpyonXero · 04-10-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I would argue that last part is all about gearing rather than anything else.

Wind resistance is a bigger factor.

Homeslice · 04-10-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

That's exactly right. No one else should ever move here. This place sucks.

Blame your cheap housing.

azoomm · 04-10-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Blame your cheap housing.

Particle Man · 04-10-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Wind resistance is a bigger factor.

And I would say a lot of that ha to do with styling more than anything. I know road friction played a big part in the past but new materials and technologies have improved that as well.

Kaneman · 04-10-2011, 02:45 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I can't afford to drive a Tahoe @ 85mph!

Nor do I trust anyone else to go that fast legally. Car safety technology may have improved by leaps and bounds...but the operators are just getting stupider and stupider.

azoomm · 04-10-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I don't know about you guys, but I can't afford to drive a Tahoe @ 85mph!

Nor do I trust anyone else to go that fast legally. Car safety technology may have improved by leaps and bounds...but the operators are just getting stupider and stupider.

Color me crazy, but our F350 averaged MORE mpg when we freight-trained from Houston to San Marcos along I-10 at 80. I mean, that was the only thing we did differently on that tank of fuel and the mpg went up to 26.

04-10-2011, 10:24 AM	#22
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Sounds like BS to me. What makes driving 85 "safer" than 55? Also, the 55 mph speed limit was created to reduce fuel consumption. You car is more efficient at 55 then at 85. __________________

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Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I don't know about you guys, but I can't afford to drive a Tahoe @ 85mph! Nor do I trust anyone else to go that fast legally. Car safety technology may have improved by leaps and bounds...but the operators are just getting stupider and stupider. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

04-10-2011, 11:10 AM	#24
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	The title is bs...... he's not claiming 85 is the "safest" speed limit.........He's simply saying it's a lot safer than people would think.