Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I live on what is often an empty country road. It's dead straight for about a mile and a half. It's been the demise of a motorcyclist and the near demise of a car driver, plus the demise of dogs, wandering fowl and countless foxes in recent years. Hit a badger at 130 and it'll be like small plane crash. Hit a tree and it'll be almost certainly fatal (for you, the tree will probably shrug it off without flinching). If you have an insatiable appetite to speed a quiet motorway is probably safest from the possibility of an accident point of view, if not the likelihood of getting caught point of view. A track day is the best way to sate your appetite, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Good man, I remember all those moons ago, that at 20, i certainly wasn't as wise as you. Even at 35 years of age, i sometimes forget that i am driving a lethal weapon- weapon i accept if i drive it like one! Just like guns....its not guns that kill people it's the person that pulls the trigger. You have to be responsible for your actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 They will put you in jail for excessive speed? For how long? What constitutes excessive speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 One of the key reasons i sold the Supra, i was 19 and had a TT6 Supra legally on the road Temptation was high But unfortunately too so were casualtys around me, so that, along with costs, aided me in my decision. Thing is Danny, when i first started to drive at 18/19 all i could afford insurance wise was a 1.3 escort, christ knows what i would have been like with 326bhp under my right foot. Thing is you only live once and there is plenty of time to enjoy fast cars, although i still see many younger people driving impressive cars and SENSIBLY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Sorry but if you are implying someone is a dlllkhead, THEN YOU ARE being abusive! You are correct I was being abusive, however please re read my statement, there you will clearly see I did not direct it at any one person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Just like guns....its not guns that kill people it's the person that pulls the trigger. You have to be responsible for your actions. SPOT ON - Just things I see on TV and that just jog my memory and the devastation that can be caused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 You are correct I was being abusive, however please re read my statement, there you will clearly see I did not direct it at any one person. OK I apologise, just been a long day and just felt I needed to share this post, I just thought you were being sarcastic on what is a serious issue. Truce:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 what !!! 130mph would get me banned !! no way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thing is Danny, when i first started to drive at 18/19 all i could afford insurance wise was a 1.3 escort, christ knows what i would have been like with 326bhp under my right foot. Thing is you only live once and there is plenty of time to enjoy fast cars, although i still see many younger people driving impressive cars and SENSIBLY. That was why i got the car originally, "you only live once" And i did drive it like a nun alot of the time, Round my way you cant use all the power, but when you did, it is fun granted. So that also aided my decision. Also the fast driving and somewhat silly driving of some of my friends has led to there premautre departure from the world And round our way with so many in such a short time, everything has changed Nothing is the same anymore That is another effect, Mentally it really really hits you, aswell as what you have outlined in your first post Simon - 20 years old today - happy birthday - rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 OK I apologise, just been a long day and just felt I needed to share this post, I just thought you were being sarcastic on what is a serious issue. Truce:search: Not being sarcastic at all. Both are serious issue, speeding kills, it also claims your licence. Undertaking kills, it also causes road rage which can then lead to someone causing an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Good post Steve but lets be honest,everyone,and i mean everyone here is aware the Supra can be a killing machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Speeding doesn't kill. It's the hitting something or crashing at speed that causes the deaths. (Pedant mode off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 If you are undertaken then you are in the wrong lane, end of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Good post Steve but lets be honest,everyone,and i mean everyone here is aware the Supra can be a killing machine Any car is a killing machine if you don't respect it or others.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 If you are undertaken then you are in the wrong lane, end of story. IDIOTIC COMMENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 If you are undertaken then you are in the wrong lane, end of story. IDIOTIC COMMENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 RUBBISH IDIOTIC COMMENT Um... no. He has a point. How else would you be undertaken? You should always pull over to as far left as you can to let other motorists through. It's people who don't that cause problems for the sensible motorists. Of course there are exceptions to the rule (traffic jams being one) but in general I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I could step out in the rd and get run over tomorrow aswell. Please dont jamie, Things are never that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 what !!! 130mph would get me banned !! no way ! Don't worry dude, you've got an n/a, you're safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Don't worry dude, you've got an n/a, you're safe. HAHA !!! lol yeh but at 130 there aint no diff between mine and yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 IDIOTIC COMMENT and so is breaking the speed limit is NOT SAFE So you drive at exactly 3omph everywhere and never go over 7o on a quiet open motorway? The speed limits are draconian, both ways, I've seen 3o zones at the front of schools Why did you buy a supra if you dont ever intend to break the speed limit? Why not limit yourself to a 12oocc engine and not give yourself the choice, utterly pointless thread:rolleyes: If you dont know the risks you shouldnt own a licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 HAHA !!! lol yeh but at 130 there aint no diff between mine and yours Will the sz reach 130?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 IDIOTIC COMMENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Will the sz reach 130?? lol you cheeky cow !! yes !! and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 lol you cheeky cow !! yes !! and more. I used to own one dude, i'm only messing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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