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#31 of 295 Re: Automatic [jaxs1] by gman55 Jan 06, 2007 (9:35 pm)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Jan 06, 2007 9:00 pm) That's 75 mph in the "slow" lane. I 've seen 65er's that use the left lane and that really causes all sorts of problems when the 80+ idiot's come barreling in on them. I usually give a wide berth to them when I see their headlights bearing down on me.   BTW I "hit" the downtown area about 5:30 in the am, so I miss most of the really bad congestion.
#32 of 295 Re: Automatic [gman55] by grosloup Jan 07, 2007 (7:27 am)
Replying to: gman55 (Jan 06, 2007 8:20 pm) Sometimes driving slower than the traffic's flow is extremely dangerest. Don't change your driving habits in that commute driving, but keep alert and share the road with those idiots. It might be more expensive on gas I agree but it would be a lot worse if you were involve in a crash, you could get injured and your car insurance would go sky high. Pay a bit more for gas and lot less for insurance. Replies to this message: jaxs1 (Jan 07, 2007 9:31 am) grosloup (Jan 07, 2007 5:05 pm) jaxs1 (Jan 07, 2007 7:16 pm) and 1 more...
#34 of 295 Re: Automatic [grosloup] by jaxs1 Jan 07, 2007 (9:31 am)
Replying to: grosloup (Jan 07, 2007 7:27 am) Oh please. It is not dangerous or "extremely dangerous" to drive the speed limit. It's not like driving 30 mph or being stopped in the road. Traffic does not flow all at one synchronized speed like the Blue Angels in flight or something and everyone deals with it. Do you really believe that people are going to rear-end you while you are going 65 MPH in the slow lane or one of the middle lanes? Technically, even in the fast lane if that's the speed limit, but as a concession it's better to just stay out of that lane and let others pass on your left.   People just want an excuse/rationalization/justification to speed and to put the blame others for it. "It's not my fault. I felt pressured to drive 80 because that's how fast everyone else drives."   Just take responsibility that you want to drive fast and pay the gas and tickets and higher insurance and not complain about it if you get caught and ticketed or hydroplane on slick roads in the rain because your driving priority is to always drive as fast as the flow of traffic regardless of speed limits or road conditions. Replies to this message: grosloup (Jan 07, 2007 5:05 pm) jaxs1 (Jan 07, 2007 7:16 pm) grosloup (Jan 08, 2007 4:50 am)
#35 of 295 Re: Automatic [jaxs1] by grosloup Jan 07, 2007 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Jan 07, 2007 9:31 am) Let me tell you (jaxs1) what happened on the 28 of august 1999. I was driving in the right lane with my little family at about 67 mph. leaving the left lane free for "The Blue Angels" because YES the traffic was on a synchronized speed assuming at a speed of 80 mph. (maybe more) but REALLY SYNCHRONIZED I got rear-ended by a car following me to close and changing lanes because I was a slow driver at 67 mph? First thing you knew my vehicule was going sideways (same as a P.I.T. maneuver), I rolled over, slid on the roof and went in the ditch. The result.... my 3 year old son died instantly that day in my arms, today my wife is paralyzed and I got my left leg amputated. Now...you ask me if I really believe that people could get rear-ended while going 65 mph. in the slow lane? I really don't know what to tell you. I'm letting you figure it out. From that day on I'm always asking myself. That day, If I would had follow the flow at a Blue Angel Synchronized Speed would I still have my son, would my wife still be walking and dancing and could I still play baseball or kick a football? That's why I still say that it's EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to drive the speed limit if you're in a fast moving traffic. On that day my entire life capsized because I was following the speed limit. Go figure! Replies to this message: jaxs1 (Jan 07, 2007 7:16 pm) grosloup (Jan 08, 2007 4:50 am)
#36 of 295 Re: Automatic [grosloup] by jaxs1 Jan 07, 2007 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: grosloup (Jan 07, 2007 5:05 pm) So in that scenario, you would place the fault with the person driving 67 straight in one lane rather than with the reckless driver who can't change lanes properly? Even if you are driving "with the flow," there is still always someone who wants to go faster and will cut around other people to pass. Then what? Always drive faster than the fastest person behind you? Replies to this message: grosloup (Jan 08, 2007 4:50 am)
#37 of 295 Re: Automatic [jaxs1] by grosloup Jan 08, 2007 (4:50 am)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Jan 07, 2007 7:16 pm) Your right, I was hit by a reckless driver who couldn't change lane properly, but since that day I'm still blaming myself for what happened. It's hard to accept. I was thinking of suicide after the accident, doctors said I was on a Post Traumatic Stress but then I realized that my wife needed me more than anything else in this world. It was hard to overcome this and still today almost 8 years I still think about that day because my son is gone for ever and I'll never be able to have any children). If people drive faster than the fastest person behind you. Were and how will it end. Driving is supposed to be a pleasant thing not stressfull. People are driving faster and faster every day. Why? Thank's jaxs1 it made me feel good just talking about it with you cause you understand. Take care.
#38 of 295 Re: Automatic [gman55] by ray_h1 Jan 09, 2007 (8:56 am)
Replying to: gman55 (Jan 06, 2007 8:20 pm) Arguing that excesive speed is necessary, "because everyone else is doing it so I'm justified doing so to avoid causing an accident is as bogus as Hitler's justification for annexing Austria. You're not at all part of any solution; you're a willing part of the problem.
#39 of 295 grosloup by walterquint Jan 23, 2007 (5:52 am)
grosloup, your story is tragic and you have my deepest deepest sympathies.....I do agree with you, going with the flow of traffic is probably best......going 80mph doesn't help fuel economy, however. My 2.2L Cobalt gets 37mpg at 65mph, but considerably less at 80mph. Best fuel economy is obtained at 60mph, which is, as you've suggested, often dangerous to maintain.
#40 of 295 Tail Lamps by corys3587 Jan 24, 2007 (11:43 am)
does anyone know of any websites or online stores where i can find some LED tail lamps for me 2006 cobalt LS 4 door.....

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