80 MPH SPEED SIGNS

[MR.T.]

My truck is funny. It isn't happy between 65-78. Anything on either side is fine, but in that range it hunts gears like crazy.

Computer controlled transmission? That is your problem.
Mine are old enough to be hydraulic, never have had a problem with them downshifting on any kind of an incline like the newer computer controlled transmissions. I like it that way.

 

[Snattlerake]

I drive 65 on the tpike now. If the limit is raised, I will drive 65.

Usually in the right lane, but if @swampratt is on the road, I'm in the left lane.

So you're the SOB!

 

[Snattlerake]

Maybe not, but if the speed limit is increased to 80, soon they'll be driving 85.

But the troopers would then be legal.

 

[CHenry]

In your driveway ? At the Mickey D drive thru lane ?

yyyep..

 

[Glocktogo]

Chevy?

Computer controlled transmission? That is your problem.
Mine are old enough to be hydraulic, never have had a problem with them downshifting on any kind of an incline like the newer computer controlled transmissions. I like it that way.

Yep, common complaint. They don't know how to match final drive ratios to torque curves, much less program transmission ECU's.

 

[BReeves]

Easy to fix, just costs money.
http://www.diablewtune.com/

 

[Thorgrim]

The turnpike authority needs to raise usage rates again to pay for new signs.

 

[Snattlerake]

The turnpike authority needs to raise usage rates again to pay for new signs.

 

[TeleStratMan]

They will drive 85-90 now

I noted that in post #11.

"I already see people driving 85-90 mph out there no matter the posted speed limit. They will continue driving like that."

 

[swampratt]

Sometimes you just want to go fast. Like really fast.
Actually my really fast car was sold and today it would probably not be really fast just more like eeehhhh.
It would only reach 176 MPH in 3/4 of a mile. I think some new cars can do that.
I had a trailer hitch on it and it would also pull my boats etc.
That short block is in my 57 chevy. Not letting it go

I like me some speed.
I guess it is in my blood to stay.