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#109 of 154 Re: 0-60 time is a totally bogus stat [helmutvonkopf] by bumpy Sep 12, 2007 (7:55 am)
Replying to: helmutvonkopf (Sep 12, 2007 6:45 am) The torque listed is newton-meters, which works out to about 130 ft-lbs (multiply by 0.742).
#110 of 154 Re: 0-60 time is a totally bogus stat [helmutvonkopf] by andys120 Sep 12, 2007 (8:59 am)
Replying to: helmutvonkopf (Sep 12, 2007 6:45 am) When was the last time anybody over the age of 19 floored their accelerator from a standstill to reach 60mph in the least amount of time?   It happens every morning on the Saw Mill and Hutchinson River Parkways in the New York area.
#111 of 154 - by dudleyr Sep 14, 2007 (12:10 pm)
It happens every morning on the Saw Mill and Hutchinson River Parkways in the New York area.   Sounds like they need to relax a little out there. No wonder so many people complain about poor gas mileage.
#112 of 154 dudleyr by michaell Sep 14, 2007 (1:07 pm)
It happens every morning on the Saw Mill and Hutchinson River Parkways in the New York area.   Even though I don't live in NY, I have visited there a number of times and the issue is that those roads were built in the 30's and 40's and the on ramps are devilishly short -- maybe 100' long, in some cases.   You have to floor it to get up to a speed where you can safely merge into traffic.   Here's hoping for an Astra Red Line - 260HP turbo from the Sky RL -- woo hoo! Replies to this message: fezo (Sep 14, 2007 6:18 pm) andys120 (Sep 16, 2007 5:34 am) fezo (Sep 17, 2007 4:37 am) and 2 more...
#113 of 154 Re: dudleyr [michaell] by fezo Sep 14, 2007 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: michaell (Sep 14, 2007 1:07 pm) Yeah and Andy's two examples definitely fall into that category.   It's been a long time for me but the Merritt Parkway in CT is the same way. Replies to this message: andys120 (Sep 16, 2007 5:34 am) fezo (Sep 17, 2007 4:37 am) ballbuzzter (Sep 19, 2007 4:38 pm) and 1 more...
#114 of 154 Re: dudleyr [fezo] by andys120 Sep 16, 2007 (5:34 am)
Replying to: fezo (Sep 14, 2007 6:18 pm) The fact is that most of the parkways and expressways in the New York metro area feature short on-ramps that require full acceleration to merge properly.   Unfortunately most drivers have never visited the last two thirds of their accelerator pedal so they dribble onto the parkways at 35 or 40 endangering themselves and oncoming traffic.   True Confession: Perhaps it's because I come from the NY area but I still floor it when merging onto any limited access highway (assuming the ramp is straight enough to see if the entry's clear) and it's been quite a few years since I've seen nineteen. Replies to this message: fezo (Sep 17, 2007 4:37 am) ballbuzzter (Sep 19, 2007 4:38 pm) sr71 (Sep 21, 2007 8:32 pm)
#115 of 154 - by dudleyr Sep 16, 2007 (8:41 pm)
Sounds like the speed limits are too high to support the on ramps. You guys should holler at your local reps to lower the speed limits.   Like that will happen.
#116 of 154 Re: dudleyr [andys120] by fezo Sep 17, 2007 (4:37 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Sep 16, 2007 5:34 am) Oh, sure. You should see some of the creative on and off ramps the Garden State Parkway has come up with.   The original design of the Parkway was fine, but it was built for a state with the half the population of today's New Jersey. Replies to this message: ballbuzzter (Sep 19, 2007 4:38 pm) sr71 (Sep 21, 2007 8:32 pm)
#117 of 154 Stay focued on the Astra - TIRE SIZE by ballbuzzter Sep 19, 2007 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: fezo (Sep 17, 2007 4:37 am) What is the current tire size with the Opel? GM states the AStra will be released with standard 16inch wheels - so I wonder if they are going to go down the Mazda route with the speed rated, low profilers?   If they want to sell this car in the north east, it better have a 55 or 60 sidewal option rather than the mazda 50 or below.   Anyone of you Europeans have an idea? Replies to this message: sr71 (Sep 21, 2007 8:32 pm)
#118 of 154 Re: Stay focued on the Astra - TIRE SIZE [ballbuzzter] by sr71 Sep 21, 2007 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: ballbuzzter (Sep 19, 2007 4:38 pm) I drove an Opel Vectra in Germany about 6 months ago. This 300hp screemer does 160mh. I hope that GM brings the Opel performance along with the new models.

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