Forgettaboutit....tailgaters
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
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Forgettaboutit....tailgaters
I have had fast cars for years and drive the heck out of them but have had a problem with being a "front door" on the highway.
Yesterday I was having to drive a short 100 mile trip and had an hour to get there. I felt up to the challenge despite many pitfalls (bears) along the way.
Armed with my trusty V1 I took off. Several cars along the way tried to keep up but my pace was too fast.
I would drive about 85-90+mph then when some jerk would start taggin along I would push it to the floor for 20 to 30 seconds. That seemed to do it. I would be beyond eyesight and no more tailgater. I loved it. There is no substitute for HP. E55s rule. :p :v
Yesterday I was having to drive a short 100 mile trip and had an hour to get there. I felt up to the challenge despite many pitfalls (bears) along the way.
Armed with my trusty V1 I took off. Several cars along the way tried to keep up but my pace was too fast.
I would drive about 85-90+mph then when some jerk would start taggin along I would push it to the floor for 20 to 30 seconds. That seemed to do it. I would be beyond eyesight and no more tailgater. I loved it. There is no substitute for HP. E55s rule. :p :v
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It doesn't bother me when people ride my "radar wake" as much as it does when they even marginally tailgate me.
I've toyed with the idea pf getting a license plate frame that says, "MY BRAKES ARE BETTER THAN YOURS" surrounding a vanity plate that reads "BACKOFF"... I'm amazed I've yet to be rear ended living out here in SoCal.
~ Ian
I've toyed with the idea pf getting a license plate frame that says, "MY BRAKES ARE BETTER THAN YOURS" surrounding a vanity plate that reads "BACKOFF"... I'm amazed I've yet to be rear ended living out here in SoCal.
~ Ian
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
It doesn't bother me when people ride my "radar wake" as much as it does when they even marginally tailgate me.
I've toyed with the idea pf getting a license plate frame that says, "MY BRAKES ARE BETTER THAN YOURS" surrounding a vanity plate that reads "BACKOFF"... I'm amazed I've yet to be rear ended living out here in SoCal.
~ Ian
I've toyed with the idea pf getting a license plate frame that says, "MY BRAKES ARE BETTER THAN YOURS" surrounding a vanity plate that reads "BACKOFF"... I'm amazed I've yet to be rear ended living out here in SoCal.
~ Ian
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
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Originally Posted by Peter B
20-30 seconds at 85??? were you doing 155?? it gets scary quick too fast!
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I drive a E55T, SLK55 and 65 Mustang Conv.
Originally Posted by DancingBenzos
Everyone in this area swears they have Brembos.
