370z: Driving Impressions

SManZ · 08-27-2009, 05:58 AM

Eh...maybe some of you are right in that my comment came off harsh but I won't take back the meaning of the post.

Serge - US highways and drivers are very unlike what you'd find in Germany. Given the social immaturity of most Americans, an environment like the Autobahn would never work here.

Have I ever driven recklessly? Yes. Have I done stupid things? Yes, plenty of them over the years. I was just lucky enough to not get wrecked, arrested, or ticketed in the process. And yes, from time to time I still drive recklessly in the eyes of the law.

We all should have some self indication of common sense though. 100+mph on an empty road with plenty of sight distance and 100+mph blowing by traffic are both legally reckless. Some would say the former is dumb and dangerous and thats fine - I and probably most other people on this forum would disagree. The problem is that not everyone agrees that the latter is just plain stupid.

So Ginga, what I really meant was...please be careful. 5th gear all the way bro, if it works for you.

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08-27-2009, 05:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
SManZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 15 Drives: '04 350Z Performance Rep Power: 16	Eh...maybe some of you are right in that my comment came off harsh but I won't take back the meaning of the post. Serge - US highways and drivers are very unlike what you'd find in Germany. Given the social immaturity of most Americans, an environment like the Autobahn would never work here. Have I ever driven recklessly? Yes. Have I done stupid things? Yes, plenty of them over the years. I was just lucky enough to not get wrecked, arrested, or ticketed in the process. And yes, from time to time I still drive recklessly in the eyes of the law. We all should have some self indication of common sense though. 100+mph on an empty road with plenty of sight distance and 100+mph blowing by traffic are both legally reckless. Some would say the former is dumb and dangerous and thats fine - I and probably most other people on this forum would disagree. The problem is that not everyone agrees that the latter is just plain stupid. So Ginga, what I really meant was...please be careful. 5th gear all the way bro, if it works for you.