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Soccer Mom · 09-11-2009, 11:08 PM

Yeah I think they attract a little more attention, I've only had mine 2 months and been stopped 4 times the first was the day after i got it. (and my style of driving hasn't changed!

) this was the latest. No tickets though!

RJT-Maro · 09-11-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

That's just stupid. People should use it for going fast. ON A TRACK. Two good friends of mine were killed a few years back because some douchebag decided to go 120, lost control and ran head on into their car. There's absolutely no excuse.

I don't give a damn how long you've waited for your car, don't be an ass by risking the safety of others. Take it to the track.

And you guys see he drives a mustang..

no wonder....

sorry guys lol

SAM · 09-11-2009, 11:17 PM

Okay so I will fess up now. Just the other day heading to work at 5:10 a.m., get myself onto a highway that I am the only person on.... or so I thought??!! Singing happily along with some tunes to get me going knowing full well that I am go way faster than normal - but hey, I am all by myself on the road. The next thing I know thee is a car right beside me starting to keep pace. I turn my head slightly and realize that holy @#$% it's a cop. Took my foot off the gas (didn't slam on the brakes) and tried to slow it down without looking obvious (yeah right). Long story short... didn't stop me... watched me slow down... stayed with me for approx 1/2 km and then turned off. I continued on my merry way watching the speedo a bit more closely. Had fun for those few minutes and maybe it was because a woman was driving with a huge smile and singing those tunes. A bit of luck as well.

two_wheel_mayhem · 09-11-2009, 11:18 PM

I made it one week before I got a ticket.

And never "make a guess" at how fast you were going.

You admitted it, like anything you say or do can be used against you in court.

derklug · 09-11-2009, 11:26 PM

I got a 98 in a 70 and the ink was still wet on the sale paperwork. I hadn't even gotten on the highway, he got me coming down the entrance ramp.

hollywoodjose · 09-11-2009, 11:28 PM

dang, i guess that's better than 98 in a 60 :-) but i have been obeying all traffic laws in my new car well for the most part.

ravensjeff · 09-11-2009, 11:38 PM

You can get to 100 mph very quickly. It does feel like 55 mph cuz the car is smooooooooooth!!!

bub · 09-11-2009, 11:48 PM

Take it easy out there folks.

These stories really aren't anything to be "proud" of, unless you're 19.

68RS · 09-11-2009, 11:54 PM

Doh! That sucks. Anyone know of a deserted Top Gear-like airport we can take these things to in the DFW area?

I'm still waiting for mine, and plan to be good with it, but it would be nice to try to open it up sometime.

DkknightX · 09-12-2009, 12:14 AM

Dude, the judge is going to throw the book at this guy. He could ultimately lose his license. 100MPH IS reckless driving. Cop should have arrested you, impounded your car and then destroyed your license. Be prepared to get annihilated in court buddy. Smart. REAL smart.

ThisChicksGotAYellow2SS · 09-12-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

Dude, the judge is going to throw the book at this guy. He could ultimately lose his license. 100MPH IS reckless driving. Cop should have arrested you, impounded your car and then destroyed your license. Be prepared to get annihilated in court buddy. Smart. REAL smart.

A bit harsh aren't we? Seriously that thing someone said about 100mph feeling like 55mph is no joke, esp in an A6.

I'm extra careful though, seems like if 20 cars are speeding, the yellow camaro will be the first one to get pulled over.

2010SSRSM6 · 09-12-2009, 12:41 AM

Ouch! It's very easy to let this car get the best of you in terms of speed. I have noticed that I keep having to either set the CC or relax the "go fast muscle" in my right foot.........A LOT! GM did a great job making this car ride smooth at high speed! Almost too good because I keep wanting to take it faster.

DkknightX · 09-12-2009, 01:55 AM

Sorry guys, I'll try to explain this a little more clearly. I hope nothing happens to the OP. I know firsthand the speed you are driving does not at all feel as fast as you are actually going. It's happened to me on more than one occasion. In New Jersey, if I was caught doing 100MPH, I'd get owned so hard with at LEAST two tickets: Reckless Driving and Speeding. In Jersey, any car going in excess of 20MPH over the speed limit is all but guaranteed a reckless driving charge. The state also has a mandatory $250.00 surcharge right off the bat before you even have the judge spank you with more fines and a crapload of points. Might be different in Texas, but here, the police are merciless.

tommygun6644 · 09-12-2009, 02:06 AM

Come on, guys. You don't tap the gas and break 100 mph.

I went from a 1998 Plymouth Neon to a 2SS, and a good indicator that my speed is getting "up there" (besides the fact I have two speedometers) is when the trees go by, really, really fast.

Anyways I have zero tickets and two rules when it comes to speeding;

1. If you are going to speed, make sure the person behind you is, too.

2. If you are breaking 100+, and you see the lights, don't stop.

09-11-2009, 11:08 PM	#43
Soccer Mom IFLUBIU Drives: 2010 AMB SS/RS 89 Iroc Z Conv. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OKlahoma Posts: 43	Yeah I think they attract a little more attention, I've only had mine 2 months and been stopped 4 times the first was the day after i got it. (and my style of driving hasn't changed! ) this was the latest. No tickets though! Attached Images

09-11-2009, 11:38 PM	#49
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	You can get to 100 mph very quickly. It does feel like 55 mph cuz the car is smooooooooooth!!! __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

09-12-2009, 12:41 AM	#54
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Ouch! It's very easy to let this car get the best of you in terms of speed. I have noticed that I keep having to either set the CC or relax the "go fast muscle" in my right foot.........A LOT! GM did a great job making this car ride smooth at high speed! Almost too good because I keep wanting to take it faster. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

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09-11-2009, 11:17 PM	#45
SAM Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & '86 IROC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Coquitlam, B.C. Posts: 19	Okay so I will fess up now. Just the other day heading to work at 5:10 a.m., get myself onto a highway that I am the only person on.... or so I thought??!! Singing happily along with some tunes to get me going knowing full well that I am go way faster than normal - but hey, I am all by myself on the road. The next thing I know thee is a car right beside me starting to keep pace. I turn my head slightly and realize that holy @#$% it's a cop. Took my foot off the gas (didn't slam on the brakes) and tried to slow it down without looking obvious (yeah right). Long story short... didn't stop me... watched me slow down... stayed with me for approx 1/2 km and then turned off. I continued on my merry way watching the speedo a bit more closely. Had fun for those few minutes and maybe it was because a woman was driving with a huge smile and singing those tunes. A bit of luck as well.

09-11-2009, 11:18 PM	#46
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I made it one week before I got a ticket. And never "make a guess" at how fast you were going. You admitted it, like anything you say or do can be used against you in court.

09-11-2009, 11:26 PM	#47
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	I got a 98 in a 70 and the ink was still wet on the sale paperwork. I hadn't even gotten on the highway, he got me coming down the entrance ramp.

09-11-2009, 11:28 PM	#48
hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	dang, i guess that's better than 98 in a 60 :-) but i have been obeying all traffic laws in my new car well for the most part.

09-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#50
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	Take it easy out there folks. These stories really aren't anything to be "proud" of, unless you're 19.

09-11-2009, 11:54 PM	#51
68RS Drives: '68 327 RS, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 584	Doh! That sucks. Anyone know of a deserted Top Gear-like airport we can take these things to in the DFW area? I'm still waiting for mine, and plan to be good with it, but it would be nice to try to open it up sometime.

09-12-2009, 12:14 AM	#52
DkknightX Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC Stage 2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Emerson, NJ Posts: 1,347 View My Garage	Dude, the judge is going to throw the book at this guy. He could ultimately lose his license. 100MPH IS reckless driving. Cop should have arrested you, impounded your car and then destroyed your license. Be prepared to get annihilated in court buddy. Smart. REAL smart.

09-12-2009, 01:55 AM	#55
DkknightX Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC Stage 2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Emerson, NJ Posts: 1,347 View My Garage	Sorry guys, I'll try to explain this a little more clearly. I hope nothing happens to the OP. I know firsthand the speed you are driving does not at all feel as fast as you are actually going. It's happened to me on more than one occasion. In New Jersey, if I was caught doing 100MPH, I'd get owned so hard with at LEAST two tickets: Reckless Driving and Speeding. In Jersey, any car going in excess of 20MPH over the speed limit is all but guaranteed a reckless driving charge. The state also has a mandatory $250.00 surcharge right off the bat before you even have the judge spank you with more fines and a crapload of points. Might be different in Texas, but here, the police are merciless.

09-12-2009, 02:06 AM	#56
tommygun6644 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Cobalt LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 292	Come on, guys. You don't tap the gas and break 100 mph. I went from a 1998 Plymouth Neon to a 2SS, and a good indicator that my speed is getting "up there" (besides the fact I have two speedometers) is when the trees go by, really, really fast. Anyways I have zero tickets and two rules when it comes to speeding; 1. If you are going to speed, make sure the person behind you is, too. 2. If you are breaking 100+, and you see the lights, don't stop.