Is it time to drive 55 again?

55 mph? Nooo way - awful too slow!

Don't want it to repeat like 1973 again. We, who drove in the pre-70 era, knew what it's like. Forget it! lol

I agree going 65 instead of 70 does indeed save some gas, however.

We can get around bit by ensuring that the tires are airtight and such like trading for smaller vehicle or engine etc.
 
Boult said:
With Gas Prices Rising and the Planet Warming, Is It Time To Drive 55 Again? | Autopia from Wired.com


Advocacy groups like drive55.org say rolling the speed limit back to 55 will save fuel, reduce pollution and save lives. It seems logical, but not everyone is convinced slower speeds bring any real benefit, and the debate is heating up.


I am like... oh boy... another debate going on... first, driving age(as well as drinking age) then this...

check the link above to read the Wired article, what do you think?

I do not want us to drive slower again... It should be other way around, let us drive faster to get to where we want to be and give us higher MPG or go green like hybird or such.

Discuss!
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Law should make limits each type of vehicle.

Like semi truck speed limits at 55mph, SUV at 65, car at 75, motorcycle at 85, make fair due mpg and distance brake.
 
jenni-m said:
From what I hear, people don't follow any limit regardless.
If it was 90, people would want 95+
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Remember one thing... if you go 90-95, for long periods of time, You are liable to blow the engine.... especially small engines, in small cars and trucks.... I 've seen 2 times, where 2 drivers blew their engines, going over 100 mph, on 2 different occasions... Just all the same, as a NASCAR driver blows his engine... like Jimmie Johnson, did during the closing laps of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday!
 
gmcman1996 said:
Remember one thing... if you go 90-95, for long periods of time, You are liable to blow the engine.... especially small engines, in small cars and trucks.... I 've seen 2 times, where 2 drivers blew their engines, going over 100 mph, on 2 different occasions... Just all the same, as a NASCAR driver blows his engine... like Jimmie Johnson, did during the closing laps of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday!
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Haha, well I know nothing of cars really, since I am not able to drive...
But I know that people will do 80+ in 75. I find it ridiculous, actually, to know of people pulled over on a 75 speed limit...
 
jenni-m said:
Haha, well I know nothing of cars really, since I am not able to drive...
But I know that people will do 80+ in 75. I find it ridiculous, actually, to know of people pulled over on a 75 speed limit...
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Like I said....
 
gmcman1996 said:
Remember one thing... if you go 90-95, for long periods of time, You are liable to blow the engine.... especially small engines, in small cars and trucks.... I 've seen 2 times, where 2 drivers blew their engines, going over 100 mph, on 2 different occasions... Just all the same, as a NASCAR driver blows his engine... like Jimmie Johnson, did during the closing laps of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday!
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NASCAR engine suck and very simple.

V8, 5.7 liter and only 10k rpm, 200mph and blow up? That's weak.


F1 engine V8 2.4 liter and almost 20k rpm and 240mph. F1 is very stable than Nascar.


NASCAR's track.
http://www.sportspool.com/nascar/tracks/ams.gif

F1's track.
http://www.grandprix.com/jpeg/misc/singaporetrack1-lg.jpg
 
ahhhhhhhh prices increasing has nothing to do with speeding 55 65 75 are similar gas mileage because ther long run none stop little save than city stop and go more gas 55 mph too slow 65 to 75 are the better gas mileage :cool: SD60
 
The Highlander said:
NASCAR engine suck and very simple.

V8, 5.7 liter and only 10k rpm, 200mph and blow up? That's weak.


F1 engine V8 2.4 liter and almost 20k rpm and 240mph. F1 is very stable than Nascar.


NASCAR's track.
http://www.sportspool.com/nascar/tracks/ams.gif

F1's track.
http://www.grandprix.com/jpeg/misc/singaporetrack1-lg.jpg
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Well, yes...
But from what little I know, NASCAR cars have to conform to the body shape of select manufactured cars... while F1 cars are basically a seat on wheels, with some added stuff to keep the thing on the ground... a bit of a difference there.

But anyway.
 
jenni-m said:
Well, yes...
But from what little I know, NASCAR cars have to conform to the body shape of select manufactured cars... while F1 cars are basically a seat on wheels, with some added stuff to keep the thing on the ground... a bit of a difference there.

But anyway.
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I totally agree with you there.... Did you know that F1 cars idle around 5-6,000 rpms? That's just be standing on your engine that high, then it'd blow up!
 
gmcman, i had experince with my first car, which it was long ago,, i drove high speed many times! hehe! i drove to DC from louisiana as it was about 80 to 95mph.. i keep high speed until i get there or get back home,.. the result .. my car broke down! that was tranmission! lol but i learn my lesson ! cost me alot money to fix! rme! it happen twice! both together costs about almost 5k! wow!

now my second auto is a truck.. 4x2 truck.. i drove less than taht what i did! lol! so far, it good to go! bec of what i learn.. :) i keep change oil, blah then everything goes good !
 
HorseRace said:
gmcman, i had experince with my first car, which it was long ago,, i drove high speed many times! hehe! i drove to DC from louisiana as it was about 80 to 95mph.. i keep high speed until i get there or get back home,.. the result .. my car broke down! that was tranmission! lol but i learn my lesson ! cost me alot money to fix! rme! it happen twice! both together costs about almost 5k! wow!

now my second auto is a truck.. 4x2 truck.. i drove less than taht what i did! lol! so far, it good to go! bec of what i learn.. :) i keep change oil, blah then everything goes good !
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Good for you... but lesson learned the hard way... No wonder so many people don't realize the lesson they will be taught, by the car and the way they drive them like that... Boom, either the engine, or tranny, and then hence lesson learned the hard way.....
 
gmcman yea.. learn lesson is hard way sometime.. but i do learn anyway.. i always want to learn.. sad alot of people dont do that..

it just all about experience.. first time is something always to get taste of what .. or will be or something like that.. you know i mean..
 
HorseRace said:
gmcman yea.. learn lesson is hard way sometime.. but i do learn anyway.. i always want to learn.. sad alot of people dont do that..

it just all about experience.. first time is something always to get taste of what .. or will be or something like that.. you know i mean..
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Well, just best listen to other who have experience, and know what they do... Best way instead of take chances.....
 
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