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Blacc Mamba · 08-28-2009, 11:05 PM

America needs a road that stretches from coast to coast without a speed limit.

Check out the video on hulu about the autobahn made by modern marvels
http://www.hulu.com/watch/92117/mode...ahn#s-p1-so-i0

Also found a petition
http://www.petitiononline.com/autobahn/petition.html

*The_Blur* · 08-28-2009, 11:40 PM

We need an American autobahn. The freedom of a limitless highway is something that should be part of the fundamental American dream. Driving fast is an American value for so many car enthusiasts, but it is not an option in a nation so obsessed with driving defensively. If people obeyed the laws, then driving defensively would be a little less necssary—no more breaking abruptly for no reason, no more driving 10mph under the speed limit. Since American drivers have none of the discipline that exists on the German autobahn, it will be a long time before we see this here.

jeffny09 · 08-28-2009, 11:43 PM

i dont see it ever happen

DDustiNN · 08-28-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

We need an American autobahn. The freedom of a limitless highway is something that should be part of the fundamental American dream. Driving fast is an American value for so many car enthusiasts, but it is not an option in a nation so obsessed with driving defensively. If people obeyed the laws, then driving defensively would be a little less necssary—no more breaking abruptly for no reason, no more driving 10mph under the speed limit. Since American drivers have none of the discipline that exists on the German autobahn, it will be a long time before we see this here.

jayson71 · 08-28-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacc Mamba

America needs a road that stretches from coast to coast without a speed limit.

Check out the video on hulu about the autobahn made by modern marvels
http://www.hulu.com/watch/92117/mode...ahn#s-p1-so-i0

Also found a petition
http://www.petitiononline.com/autobahn/petition.html

Or minivans!

UCI CamaroFan · 08-28-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffny09

i dont see it ever happen

I too don't see it happening.

At higher speeds, the chance for injury is much greater. Also, going ridiculously fast means pitiful fuel economy.

Legend · 08-28-2009, 11:53 PM

I've been to Germany and seen the wrecks...an autobahn here would be a terrible mistake!! Too many people who "think" they know what they are doing!

I love the ideal....but in reality, things would be unreal!

SS_in_Black · 08-28-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

We need an American autobahn. The freedom of a limitless highway is something that should be part of the fundamental American dream. Driving fast is an American value for so many car enthusiasts, but it is not an option in a nation so obsessed with driving defensively. If people obeyed the laws, then driving defensively would be a little less necssary—no more breaking abruptly for no reason, no more driving 10mph under the speed limit. Since American drivers have none of the discipline that exists on the German autobahn, it will be a long time before we see this here.

Can you say stimulus? Now this would be a worthwhile investment.

mikel441 · 08-29-2009, 01:43 AM

Too many bonehaeds with no driving skills in this nation for that to happen. Especially in the NW. Folks around here drive like they got their license from a gumball machine.

AngryAmish · 08-29-2009, 01:53 AM

Everyone acts like there are no boneheads in Germany.
I mean, I still don't see it happening either...but that doesn't mean it would be any worse here then in Germany.

Are there less boneheads in Germany than here? Sure, but keep in mind its only about the size of Montana.

We would actually make money on a road like the Autobahn. Think of the Tourism aspect.

2010SSRSM6 · 08-29-2009, 03:10 AM

Picture this.................

Your cruising along at 155

Moron in a Datsun 210 gets on the Autobahn going 35 and goes straight to the "Fast Lane" just like normal

Too many people from too many places with different driving habits for this to work here. Face it, you can't fix stupid.

But you can try like hell!

That being said, I would love to have a section of major freeway (2 lanes each way) where you could pay a toll with a "Certified Car" after you take a "Special" course that only has a few access and exit points along a several hundred mile stretch that is blocked in like the carpool lane on I-5 where stupid couldn't screw it up as easily. ahhhhhh to dream.

camaro67 · 08-29-2009, 08:43 AM

it would sure sell a lot of vetts.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-29-2009, 08:46 AM

I definitely agree, but...

I've seen a History Channel documentary about Autobahns, and unfortunately, they require a LOT of cooperation with other drivers to work - something that many Americans seem to lack the ability to do.

I do think, however, that there are plenty of stretches of highway that require no speed limit. I can think of a few on I-71 right off the bat that are completely straight and have no exits that shouldn't have a speed limit.

Moorepheus · 08-29-2009, 08:55 AM

I don't want the AUTOBAHN, I JUST want a ROAD that I can go as fast or as slow as I want (that goes everywhere)..just for ME...lol

08-28-2009, 11:05 PM	#1
Blacc Mamba SoCal HT5 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 954	We Need An American Autobahn America needs a road that stretches from coast to coast without a speed limit. Check out the video on hulu about the autobahn made by modern marvels http://www.hulu.com/watch/92117/mode...ahn#s-p1-so-i0 Also found a petition http://www.petitiononline.com/autobahn/petition.html Last edited by Blacc Mamba; 08-28-2009 at 11:17 PM.

08-28-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	We need an American autobahn. The freedom of a limitless highway is something that should be part of the fundamental American dream. Driving fast is an American value for so many car enthusiasts, but it is not an option in a nation so obsessed with driving defensively. If people obeyed the laws, then driving defensively would be a little less necssary—no more breaking abruptly for no reason, no more driving 10mph under the speed limit. Since American drivers have none of the discipline that exists on the German autobahn, it will be a long time before we see this here. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

08-28-2009, 11:43 PM	#3
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	i dont see it ever happen __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

08-29-2009, 01:43 AM	#9
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	Too many bonehaeds with no driving skills in this nation for that to happen. Especially in the NW. Folks around here drive like they got their license from a gumball machine. __________________

08-29-2009, 03:10 AM	#11
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	Picture this................. Your cruising along at 155 Moron in a Datsun 210 gets on the Autobahn going 35 and goes straight to the "Fast Lane" just like normal Too many people from too many places with different driving habits for this to work here. Face it, you can't fix stupid. But you can try like hell! That being said, I would love to have a section of major freeway (2 lanes each way) where you could pay a toll with a "Certified Car" after you take a "Special" course that only has a few access and exit points along a several hundred mile stretch that is blocked in like the carpool lane on I-5 where stupid couldn't screw it up as easily. ahhhhhh to dream. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

08-28-2009, 11:53 PM	#7
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	I've been to Germany and seen the wrecks...an autobahn here would be a terrible mistake!! Too many people who "think" they know what they are doing! I love the ideal....but in reality, things would be unreal!

08-29-2009, 01:53 AM	#10
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	Everyone acts like there are no boneheads in Germany. I mean, I still don't see it happening either...but that doesn't mean it would be any worse here then in Germany. Are there less boneheads in Germany than here? Sure, but keep in mind its only about the size of Montana. We would actually make money on a road like the Autobahn. Think of the Tourism aspect.

08-29-2009, 08:43 AM	#12
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	it would sure sell a lot of vetts.

08-29-2009, 08:46 AM	#13
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I definitely agree, but... I've seen a History Channel documentary about Autobahns, and unfortunately, they require a LOT of cooperation with other drivers to work - something that many Americans seem to lack the ability to do. I do think, however, that there are plenty of stretches of highway that require no speed limit. I can think of a few on I-71 right off the bat that are completely straight and have no exits that shouldn't have a speed limit. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

08-29-2009, 08:55 AM	#14
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	I don't want the AUTOBAHN, I JUST want a ROAD that I can go as fast or as slow as I want (that goes everywhere)..just for ME...lol

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