![]() |
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
The Bar For non Automotive Related Chat |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#61 | |||
Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
Posts: 15,633
|
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#62 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,119
|
It sounds like you get tailgated and have a problem with it...No wonder with a selfish hypothetical attitute that you have. Even If as you say {another hypothetical} people want to do 200kmh and are in a rush its none of your business so do the right thing and let them go rather than being Mr Fix it. You making a habbit of sitting 30kmh under the limit because anything could happen and if someone wants to do the speed limit {unlike you} because they arent as nervous a driver as you, doesnt mean they are in a hurry does it? Only to you because your know in the back of your mind you must justify your nervousness. It comes back to....let them go and dont think your the only driver on the road. If you choose to sit that far under the limit show courtesy? Funny thing that it keeps coming back to you thinking about yourself and nothing else.
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
#63 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,119
|
Do you sit in the right lane aswell?
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
#64 | |||
Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
Posts: 15,633
|
Quote:
![]() Last edited by galaxy xr8; 22-07-2006 at 07:43 PM. |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#65 | ||
V8 wannaabeee
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southbank, melb
Posts: 2,575
|
some parts on the ring road are 60kmph and 80kmph... some people still go through at 100kmph... when i do the speed limit through (dun wanna get speeding ticket) the pricks tailgate me !) . they gonna turn me into an emo and i'm gonna hate myself :| (sif though sif !)
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
#66 | |||
Moderator
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Foothills of the Macedon Ranges
Posts: 18,554
|
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#67 | ||
Regulator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,168
|
Yeah ring road is a joke, and I've had people tail gate me there too when there were roadworks, but that's up to them if they want a ticket, that's the freeway I just set the cruise and stick to it.
Not worth the hassle of a fine.
__________________
Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#68 | ||
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: KNOX
Posts: 1,269
|
Today whilst driving, i came across a old man who thought that doing 40 in a 80 zone was quite acceptable. We were in a hurry, and after folowing him for 5 mins i got pretty annoyed, and decided to overtake, looked in the mirrors saw nothing, but didnt do a headcheck, and pulled out, and see a guy fly past, obvioulsy also annoyed by this moron doing half the speed limit, almost wiped out the whole side of my car, but i swerved back into my lane.. Was very scary, and i clame this slow driver, even though i forgot to headcheck.
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
#69 | ||
Merry Xmas To All
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Melton South, Moderator: ORSM Club
Posts: 3,413
|
Easy fixed, replace xr driving lights with 50 cal persuaders...
![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#70 | ||||
ANYWHERE ANYTIME
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: IN THE PACK
Posts: 14
|
Quote:
Quote:
![]() Your both on the internet highway, and niether one will give way, god help us if you two meet on the road, you cant even agree to disagree here, with both of you getting your undies in a knot over trivial things it's a great example of why road rage / potential accidents happens I'd say. |
||||
![]() |
![]() |
#71 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lilydale, Melbourne
Posts: 835
|
Quote:
That light rule is a good one and one I will use now.
__________________
Blue Power Enhanced |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#72 | |||
Only a matter of time.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,127
|
Quote:
I had a very sore right arm when i got home.
__________________
"SOUNDS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT" |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#73 | ||
hunting 300kw's
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bendigo
Posts: 1,371
|
i was once told by a copper that anything less than 20km/h under the limit without a suitable reason is a fineable offence, but around bedigo there seem to be quite a few people who seem to be unable to read their speedo in a 100km/h zone i used to cop at least 4 cars per day heading to work (until they fixed the calder) sitting between 70-80km/h
__________________
current ride: '04 XR6 Turbo, Phantom, Premium sound.BluePower Enhanced 236.9rwkw 8psi DAMN VALVE SPRINGS (stock 13.82 @ 106.08 HPR)(8psi 13.29 @ 103.93) '99 r8 clubsport, leather, sunroof, 6speed, yeah the turbo is faster..... |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#74 | ||
Only a matter of time.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,127
|
I had a good reason
![]() But i agree i hate people that do it because they cant be bothered, The ones that sit in the right lane when there is 2 to the left of them in a 100 zone but they only want to do 80.
__________________
"SOUNDS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT" |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#75 | ||
Ute Forum Moderator
![]() Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melb
Posts: 7,227
|
Rod don't be discouraged from posting stuff like this, even if it has turned into a bit of a s-fight at least some people may have had their eyes opened to another aspect of driving ie be aware that more than one person may want to overtake a slow car at once. Leaving aside the issue of slow drivers, it has been established there are many reasons why these exist.
In this situation the worst driver was the Accord, it illustrates exactly why you should leave room for the car in front to react to something while it is on the wrong side of the road. Rod was obviously aware to look for the Rodeo as it might be slow to make up its mind whether to overtake, and also lucky that he was far enough alongside that he was visible to the other driver without using mirrors. If the Rodeo took the overtaking opportunity when it presented itself there wouldn't have been a problem - no. 1 thing is to be decisive while keeping in mind if there is doubt, don't go. |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#76 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,119
|
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#77 | |||
Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
Posts: 15,633
|
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#78 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,974
|
Quote:
![]() Example 2 - M4 has a limit of 110 in one section, so say I sit on 120, overtake a long line of cars doing 115, limit changes to 100 in the next section, I drop to 110 to compensate, the long line of cars keep doing 115 and all go past me again like a big leapfrog...
__________________
1966 Ford Mustang coupe. 347 stroker, PA reverse manual C4, TCE high stall converter, B&M Pro Ratchet, Edelbrock alum heads, Edelbrock intake manifold, MSD ignition, Holley Street HP 750 CFM carb, gilmer drive, wrapped Hooker Super Comp Headers, dual 3" straight through exhaust, Bilstein shocks, custom springs, full poly suspension, American Racing rims, Open Tracker roller spring saddles and shelby drop. Still to go - Holley Sniper EFI with integrated fuel cell. |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#79 | ||||
The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
Posts: 9,053
|
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
1992 DC LTDHO 360rwkw built by me Tuned by CVE Performance Going of the rails on a crazy train Other cars include Dynamic ED Sprint, Dynamic DL LTD, Sparkling Burgundy DL LTD, Yellow, Red & Blue XB sedan & Black XB Coupe
|
||||
![]() |
![]() |
#80 | ||
Tha Stah
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Werribee
Posts: 414
|
Goes to my golden rule ive stuck by since my Lerner hooning days haha
"If the car, or the driver cannot compfortably do the speed limit; ONE of them should be OFF the ROAD" I think the cops should be looking for the ones impeding traffic some days. Perhaps less people would speed if the didnt get held up every 2 - 5 minuits (20km/h under the speed limit) lol I have a threshhold of about 10km/h... any less, i start looking for places to overtake! I actualy had a VN Commodore doing 60km/h in a 100zone... I go to over take, and he speeds up - not one to give in, i keep going... 130km/h....140km/h....160km/h then pull in... I was fumeing after that. And to add also this moron tailgated me all the way back to town!
__________________
1998 EL XR6: |Custom POD Filter Intake, Pacemaker 4499's, Redback 2.5" Catback - straight through tail pipe.|. 113,000kms. Best E/T: |15.080 @ 91.03mph | R/T: 0.848 | 60': 2.175 | 660': 9.674 | Colour: |Regency Red.|. Soon To Come: |Largish Cam + Chip| ETA: *When the bank account is ready * ![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#81 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 53
|
My personal opinion on overtaking is along with following the road laws in your state, common sense should also be used.
If you feel it is too risky to overtake at any time, then dont do it. Also I believe if you are doing well under the speed limit without good reason, it is rude to hold up others behind you that wish to go at the speed limit. Show some courtesy and pull over to let the others past. Unfortunately in my experience there are not many drivers that do this anymore, as they are oblivious to what is behind them (or around them for that matter). |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#82 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,119
|
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#83 | |||
Cuban... nothing like it
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Watching in amusement
Posts: 11,643
|
This thread is about to get shut
__________________
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#84 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Shoalhaven
Posts: 3,161
|
Quote:
__________________
Officially Fordless ![]() |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
#86 | ||
Forum Director
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Coast NSW
Posts: 5,741
|
This thread has been closed as a direct result of members inability to be civil to one another.
|
||
![]() |