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HOW FAST DO YOU DRIVE ON THE MOTORWAY ?
how much of the time do drivers really obey the speed limit of 70 mph
i normaly drive around 80 mph and yet so many drivers wiz past youwhat the hell,who cares anyway
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18th Feb 2007 10:36 pm
fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
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I did a 300 mile trip to the west coast of Wales last week and kept at 70mph all the way. (First long run) I was happy with how the car handled and the ride was so smooth. On the way back I kept at 70 until halfway and then put it up to 80. This seems to be more comfortable and I didn't feel restrained as I did at 70. Must just be the rebel in me!
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18th Feb 2007 10:41 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
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depends on my mood at the time, if SWMBO 'needs' me home 'now' or whatever the road conditions allow.
Generally 80 ish
18th Feb 2007 10:45 pm
NicSymonds
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 519
I have made a return trip to Kent this weekend covering over 350 miles, most of which was on the motorway. I was doing between 70 and 80 mainly using the cruise control at around 75. This was comfortable and took no longer than it did when I had my BMW 320d, when I felt the need to go faster. In fact in all the motorway driving I do, and I use my D3 for work, I find doing between 70 and 80 I get to my destination in no more time than before.
18th Feb 2007 10:51 pm
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Between 0mph and 99mph 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
18th Feb 2007 10:52 pm
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
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dickgriff wrote:
Between 0mph and 99mph
You have to go OVER 100mph for the auto lowering!
Once lowered, it remains low untill a certain low speed has been reached.
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18th Feb 2007 10:58 pm
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I also have to go over 100mph in a statement to incriminate myself enough for a ban 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
18th Feb 2007 10:58 pm
bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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At home here, always stick to the limit (120KMPH - 75MPH) - too many evil guys with laser guns hiding behind bushes just waiting to give me my first 2 points! In the UK, usually stick to 70-75 if not in a hurry, 85 - 90 if in a rush, and even at that speed when in the outer lane overtaking things in the middle lane, tailgaters still latch onto the back of my D3!IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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18th Feb 2007 11:21 pm
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
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fisherman wrote:
A polish generally removes a fine layer of the topcoat, this leaves virgin paintwork and a gleaming finish. If you then applied a wax to this finish then it may be best left until you repolish. If the virgin paint is left try the Autoglym. It just means you don't have to polish again for a good couple of years or more.
aren't you fishing in the wrong pond?
18th Feb 2007 11:34 pm
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Story of my life mate!
Can anyone move this to
Question to those of you that clean your D3s please?FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
D4 HSE 2012 Like a second wife, more expensive but goes better! I almost cried this time!
D3 HSE 2006 (Almost 8 years together, true love)
Land Cruiser VX 1994 11 years together, wife cried when I p/ex'd for my D3
18th Feb 2007 11:37 pm
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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