Vibe attracted a trooper

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asburydan
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Vibe attracted a trooper

Post by asburydan »

A Vibe entered I-77 from the ramp and passed me so quickly I didn't have time to wave. Soon I couldn't see him. Later, he passed me - guess he made a pit stop. Within 5 miles, after passing me the second time, he was one of two cars pulled on the shoulder by a trooper. I didn't wave.
asburydan - moved from Vibe to 5th Mustang.
Sublimewind
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Post by Sublimewind »

Just goes to show, EVERY style of car has it's "asshats"
vhoward1122
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Post by vhoward1122 »

Yes they do. However, I really have to pay attention to the speedometer because it feels like I am going slower than I really am. Caught myself several times speeding and it felt natural. Must be the tight handling.
coldmm803
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Post by coldmm803 »

i've been away for a few days so ignore that i'm late to the topic.vhoward, its because you are going slower that the speedo reads. a few of us here have checked the speedo with gps and the speedo reads fast. when it says 70mph it's actually 68 and when it reads 80 its actually 76...at least for me anyways.
Whelan
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Re: (coldmm803)

Post by Whelan »

Mine is about that too. I have driven by those cop speed checkers and I 'll be doing 40 but it will show 38. Which I guess is a good thing cause if your doing the speed limit or slightly over, then your really going a little slower. i.e. cops can pull you for 70 in a 55, but they might not give to much notice to say 67 or 68.
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