Got cut off by a loaded Volvo s60 sedan.
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Originally Posted by DP03
Didn't your whole post, but if it was an S60R, they are faster than our G's. I owned one right before the G......
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Ah yes... the valley (I'm assuming) and LA driving in general...
When somebody tailgates me, I usually don't let it bother me. I usually speed, but the tailgating (to me) usually occurs when I'm behind somebody else. Unless I can get around, I follow the "slower" car at a safe distance (1.5 to 3 second distance). I think tailgating is pointless and introduces a needless risk of a bad collision (especially with all of the debris on usually on the #1 lane of the freeway).
I hope that volvo doesn't learn the hardway the reputation the valley has of freeway shootings.
When somebody tailgates me, I usually don't let it bother me. I usually speed, but the tailgating (to me) usually occurs when I'm behind somebody else. Unless I can get around, I follow the "slower" car at a safe distance (1.5 to 3 second distance). I think tailgating is pointless and introduces a needless risk of a bad collision (especially with all of the debris on usually on the #1 lane of the freeway).
I hope that volvo doesn't learn the hardway the reputation the valley has of freeway shootings.
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up until this model year (2006), the 5 speed auto trans S60R/V70R were a second slower to 60 and the 1/4 than the manual cars. The manual cars were in the mid 5's to 60 and a low 14 or high 13 in the quarter. This was true because with the 5 speed auto, they lowered the torque output over 50 ft-lbs to save the tranny compared to the manual. This year, they went to a new 6 speed auto trans and they keep the full amount of torque with the auto - with the extra gear and the torque, the autos are now running low 5's to 60 and mid-high 13's in the quarter.
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Originally Posted by stl_ls1gto
This year, they went to a new 6 speed auto trans and they keep the full amount of torque with the auto - with the extra gear and the torque, the autos are now running low 5's to 60 and mid-high 13's in the quarter.
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Originally Posted by Wildcard
What I find ironic is that they are in my way inconveniencing me, making me brake and lose enjoyment of my new G and they're mad? It should be a chargable offence to park in the fast lane and I wish there was a way I could sue for loss of enjoyment in life because of such offence. haha! Kidding! Anyway, if you're sunday driving with your families' please America stay in the right lane. The rest of us motoring enthusiasts appreciate the room to choose for ourselves whats right or wrong.
It's inconveniencing you? LOL! How about YOU inconveniencing me to speed up and waste my gas? (Not to mention breaking the law by speeding). Maybe I should be able to sue tailgaters for my gas bill? And maybe my speeding tickets?
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Just about a week ago, a local doctor got cut off by a woman who apparently was upset with his driving. He flashed his lights at her and she in turn slammed on her brakes. The doctor got upset and passed her and proceeded to cut HER off. He slammed on his brakes, she lost control of her car, she died and the doctor in now waiting to be charged for manslaughter...
I compliment your behavior; staying calm in the situation. I can't say I would have been as forgiving.
I compliment your behavior; staying calm in the situation. I can't say I would have been as forgiving.
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Originally Posted by callawayc7
It's inconveniencing you? LOL! How about YOU inconveniencing me to speed up and waste my gas? (Not to mention breaking the law by speeding). Maybe I should be able to sue tailgaters for my gas bill? And maybe my speeding tickets?
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Originally Posted by ryoken
I used to be meaner than just hitting the brakes on the tailgaters... think downshift-and-coast. Of course, I used to drive cheaper cars, too.
You don't want to be stuck in a rental for a week getting a new bumper on your G35 because the Volvo's driver didn't react quickly enough.
You don't want to be stuck in a rental for a week getting a new bumper on your G35 because the Volvo's driver didn't react quickly enough.
My thoughts exactly....why you would want to chance someone rearending you I will never understand...plus you will be held at least in partial fault which will probably raise your insurance, along with the hassle of getting your car fixed, and the cost of the lawyer to go to court for you. To me it would be easier to just speed up enough to lose the people, or slow down more and let them get ahead of you. If need-be, get off and get back on the highway to let them get away from you and give both drivers a chance to calm down.
Always get over to the right if faster traffic is behind you...dont be that person in the left lane being a moron and going the same speed as traffic in the right lane(s). Even if someone flashes their lights at you from behind, 90% of the time they are just doing it to get you to move over - they are not trying to be mean and cause road rage - I wish people would understand this, Instead of giving them the finger when they pass by.