No more speeding unnecessarily

nakamuru · 02-16-2021, 10:47 PM

These cars are addicting to just put petal to the metal but i was gunning it and person didnt see blind spot and coming over to my lane and i put brakes and honked. Was some young teenage driver. I learned my lesson and almost had a big accident. Probally would be his fault even if I sped as witnesses probally didnt even pay attention . Didnt speed too much when that happened too.I was so suprised no scratch was on it as it seemed literally inches whoa. Ill drive extra careful now as this is uncalled for

Anyone else had lessons like this and didnt get anything damaged (people or car) and realize what could have happened and change ways? But its hard not to speed in this car but i will stop

Bosscobra · 02-17-2021, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

These cars are addicting to just put petal to the metal but i was gunning it and person didnt see blind spot and coming over to my lane and i put brakes and honked. Was some young teenage driver. I learned my lesson and almost had a big accident. Probally would be his fault even if I sped as witnesses probally didnt even pay attention . Didnt speed too much when that happened too.I was so suprised no scratch was on it as it seemed literally inches whoa. Ill drive extra careful now as this is uncalled for

Anyone else had lessons like this and didnt get anything damaged (people or car) and realize what could have happened and change ways? But its hard not to speed in this car but i will stop

I’ve been speeding unnecessarily since I was 16, I’m now 66.

clivem2 · 02-17-2021, 09:00 AM

It’s appropriate speed for the conditions, including traffic conditions, that’s what’s required.

Timber25 · 02-17-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

These cars are addicting to just put petal to the metal but i was gunning it and person didnt see blind spot and coming over to my lane and i put brakes and honked. Was some young teenage driver. I learned my lesson and almost had a big accident. Probally would be his fault even if I sped as witnesses probally didnt even pay attention . Didnt speed too much when that happened too.I was so suprised no scratch was on it as it seemed literally inches whoa. Ill drive extra careful now as this is uncalled for

Anyone else had lessons like this and didnt get anything damaged (people or car) and realize what could have happened and change ways? But its hard not to speed in this car but i will stop

- sounds like you reacted appropriately. Lesson is: Assume all drivers aren’t paying attention and are going to change into your lane without signaling. I only drive in the fast lane and usually stay 10-15 above what traffic is doing and road is clear ahead. Fast enough to not stay in someone’s blind spot and slow enough to hit the brakes or ride the shoulder if there is a bad or erratic driver who enters my lane unexpectedly. . And no, I don’t weave through traffic. I also always try to stay on a section of road away from groups of cars all packed together. That’s when accidents happen because they are usually not paying attention.

nakamuru · 02-17-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Timber25

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

These cars are addicting to just put petal to the metal but i was gunning it and person didnt see blind spot and coming over to my lane and i put brakes and honked. Was some young teenage driver. I learned my lesson and almost had a big accident. Probally would be his fault even if I sped as witnesses probally didnt even pay attention . Didnt speed too much when that happened too.I was so suprised no scratch was on it as it seemed literally inches whoa. Ill drive extra careful now as this is uncalled for

Anyone else had lessons like this and didnt get anything damaged (people or car) and realize what could have happened and change ways? But its hard not to speed in this car but i will stop

- sounds like you reacted appropriately. Lesson is: Assume all drivers aren’t paying attention and are going to change into your lane without signaling. I only drive in the fast lane and usually stay 10-15 above what traffic is doing and road is clear ahead. Fast enough to not stay in someone’s blind spot and slow enough to hit the brakes or ride the shoulder if there is a bad or erratic driver who enters my lane unexpectedly. . And no, I don’t weave through traffic. I also always try to stay on a section of road away from groups of cars all packed together. That’s when accidents happen because they are usually not paying attention.

This is good stuff . Im beyond thankful yesterday didnt requite any metals being bent and people getting hurt . Ill take your advice. Any other advices i take to heart as well . All fun till someone or something gets hurt

UConn99 · 02-17-2021, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

This is good stuff . Im beyond thankful yesterday didnt requite any metals being bent and people getting hurt . Ill take your advice. Any other advices i take to heart as well . All fun till someone or something gets hurt

Buy a good radar detector, I have a custom installed Escort in my E92 M3 (VA its illegal to have one) and you can't notice its there. Also use waze with Apple car play or Android auto and you should be good to go. On top of being a defensive driver you should be good 99% of the time but stay safe out there!

titomi · 02-18-2021, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UConn99

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

This is good stuff . Im beyond thankful yesterday didnt requite any metals being bent and people getting hurt . Ill take your advice. Any other advices i take to heart as well . All fun till someone or something gets hurt

Buy a good radar detector, I have a custom installed Escort in my E92 M3 (VA its illegal to have one) and you can't notice its there. Also use waze with Apple car play or Android auto and you should be good to go. On top of being a defensive driver you should be good 99% of the time but stay safe out there!

how does that help with traffic and bad drivers?

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UConn99 · 02-18-2021, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by titomi

how does that help with traffic and bad drivers?

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It doesn't but if he wants to speed it will help his wallet.

suby01 · 02-18-2021, 05:38 PM

I dont understand how someone can drive the M40i or X3M and not speed? Even my wife comes home. Yeah so I did 110 in a 65 I wasnt even paying attention. Oops.

chicagofan00 · 02-18-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by suby01

I dont understand how someone can drive the M40i or X3M and not speed? Even my wife comes home. Yeah so I did 110 in a 65 I wasnt even paying attention. Oops.

Share the same sentiment. It's too easy and way too much fun not to be doing it in these vehicles.

spangle1980 · 02-19-2021, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosscobra

I’ve been speeding unnecessarily since I was 16, I’m now 66.

My brother from another mother :-)

As long as it's safe long may speed rule. Of course bearing in mind avoiding the glare of local law enforcement, or those bloody vans with laser cams in :-/

God forbid also average speed cameras become predominant in the US as they appear to be encroaching on normal roads now in UK :-/

clivem2 · 02-19-2021, 06:58 AM

Speed is great when it is safe. Driving at a significant speed differential to the traffic around you will ultimately result in a crash one day.

383vett · 02-19-2021, 09:27 AM

There is a right time to speed. Flooring it and passing other cars one lane over is not.

02-16-2021, 10:47 PM	#1
nakamuru Lieutenant 138 Rep 504 Posts Drives: mazda3, vw passat, suzuki vita Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	No more speeding unnecessarily These cars are addicting to just put petal to the metal but i was gunning it and person didnt see blind spot and coming over to my lane and i put brakes and honked. Was some young teenage driver. I learned my lesson and almost had a big accident. Probally would be his fault even if I sped as witnesses probally didnt even pay attention . Didnt speed too much when that happened too.I was so suprised no scratch was on it as it seemed literally inches whoa. Ill drive extra careful now as this is uncalled for Anyone else had lessons like this and didnt get anything damaged (people or car) and realize what could have happened and change ways? But its hard not to speed in this car but i will stop
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clivem2 Colonel 541 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It’s appropriate speed for the conditions, including traffic conditions, that’s what’s required. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D
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suby01 Cowboy Astronaut Millionaire 2320 Rep 2,888 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	I dont understand how someone can drive the M40i or X3M and not speed? Even my wife comes home. Yeah so I did 110 in a 65 I wasnt even paying attention. Oops. __________________ The Youtubes https://youtu.be/gzinBJjxIUY Insta https://www.instagram.com/gatosandturbos/
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clivem2 Colonel 541 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Speed is great when it is safe. Driving at a significant speed differential to the traffic around you will ultimately result in a crash one day. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D
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383vett Major 626 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2012 X3 Xdrive35 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Moraga, California iTrader: (0)	There is a right time to speed. Flooring it and passing other cars one lane over is not. __________________ 2016 Z06 Vette, 10.53@132 1984 Vette, 406, 10.23@131 2021 SQ5
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