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Post by gm4ever on Apr 11, 2011 7:20:13 GMT -5
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Post by 65stang on Apr 12, 2011 2:04:06 GMT -5
Thats cool! I wonder what roads will see that speed limit.
I knew having overdrive would be a good idea.
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Post by Stroker on Apr 12, 2011 14:20:43 GMT -5
Alright, maybe they'll make the toll road into the autobahn in 2012! Way cool! I heard their first focus is in West Texas where the road is straight and boring. I think it's to deter you from stopping in El Paso  . |
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Post by Mopar Maniac on Apr 12, 2011 15:39:02 GMT -5
Highway mpg may need to be adjusted for new cars sold in Texas... who the hell can afford to drive that fast??
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Post by 27yearslater on Apr 12, 2011 21:19:31 GMT -5
So do you think I can get my 79 in a 70 overturned that I just got a month ago!@!
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Post by 65stang on Apr 14, 2011 3:58:13 GMT -5
So do you think I can get my 79 in a 70 overturned that I just got a month ago!@! I thought your Vette was nicknamed "Mellow" I thought you didn't drive fast? Where were you at when you got stopped? |
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Post by 65stang on Apr 14, 2011 4:00:12 GMT -5
Highway mpg may need to be adjusted for new cars sold in Texas... who the hell can afford to drive that fast?? Good point. I know if I drove that fast in my truck, the fuel economy would be terrible. On the other hand, My brothers Civic can do 80 and still get 30+ mpg. |
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Post by 96pushrodford on Apr 14, 2011 10:15:52 GMT -5
Truck max speed is 85-90 , "Light'em up" !
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Post by elcameeeno on Apr 14, 2011 15:16:07 GMT -5
I'm going to need an overdrive transmission in my Corvette I think....
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Post by agshelby on Apr 14, 2011 16:43:49 GMT -5
I have driven that road (I-10) through West Texas, on my way to Fort Davis a few times. The faster you can drive through there, the better. It is a looooong, flat road.
Traffic was already moving at 90 with the 80mph speed limit, so this is really just legitimizing the normal behavior.
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Post by 65stang on Apr 14, 2011 22:24:23 GMT -5
Truck max speed is 85-90 , "Light'em up" ! Your truck is governed at about 95 mph. So it can go a tad faster than the speedometer says. |
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Post by 96pushrodford on Apr 15, 2011 0:22:10 GMT -5
But old engine, but with still some pep, lol
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Post by 65stang on Apr 15, 2011 1:56:55 GMT -5
If my old F150 with twice the miles can do it, then yours can too. LOL....
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Post by 68ss on Apr 15, 2011 9:12:05 GMT -5
I have driven that road (I-10) through West Texas, on my way to Fort Davis a few times. The faster you can drive through there, the better. It is a looooong, flat road. Traffic was already moving at 90 with the 80mph speed limit, so this is really just legitimizing the normal behavior. I got pulled over for going 87 in a 80 out there and the cop told me they only give a 5 mph over before they pull you over out there. The 85mph thing will only be on roads not finished yet or not built no existing roads will get it |
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Post by gm4ever on Apr 17, 2011 12:27:41 GMT -5
Saw the San Antonio newspaper yesterday. The 65 night speed limit is going away, and the new speed limit on highways, statewide, is changing to 75, with 85 on some rural western highways.
Lord I love Texas!!
-Mike
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Post by 65stang on Apr 18, 2011 2:13:17 GMT -5
I always hated the night speed limits.
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