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YES It's true things are faster and bigger in Texas

Posted: January 2, 2018, 12:37 pm
by 6166 Junkyard Dog
you have to have a big set to these speeds,, especially the last one


http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/181 ... id=DELLDHP

Re: YES It's true things are faster and bigger in Texas

Posted: January 2, 2018, 12:52 pm
by grump
Can you say "INSANITY." I can't imagine the adrenaline rush that would create, but it's still insane.

Re: YES It's true things are faster and bigger in Texas

Posted: January 2, 2018, 1:01 pm
by 6166 Junkyard Dog
what I like to know is how fast are the Highway patrols cars can go,, somebody coming at you at 180 by the time you get in your car or turn around they have to cover a lot of ground

Re: YES It's true things are faster and bigger in Texas

Posted: January 2, 2018, 1:09 pm
by Toyz
#2 is the one which really impressed me! What isn't mentioned is that this is a construction zone with narrow, convoluted lanes.
Average speed is around 75 mph, double that is a bit on the crazy side!
The bike in Wise County also fits that category IMO. That is a stretch of 287/81 which will beat a travel trailer to death at speed!
A large part of our DPS fleet is made up of Chargers; I suspect the predominant Tahoes would have little chance!

Paul

Re: YES It's true things are faster and bigger in Texas

Posted: January 2, 2018, 1:16 pm
by Toyz
Try this!
https://www.sscc.us/records.aspx
"Practice" runs for the 140 mph class were not totally successful; the old "hot rod Lincoln" required so much throttle to maintain that speed, the dam air conditioner kept switching off!
Paul

Re: YES It's true things are faster and bigger in Texas

Posted: January 2, 2018, 10:22 pm
by Astrowing
Of course you can’t outrun the radio. :D