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How's it like running 70mph?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewNashGuy, Mar 31, 2012.

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  1. Mar 31, 2012 #1
    NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    My truck was doing 64 but my MPGs have been so good that it increased to 65 mph. I feel like I am going fast lol, then some trucks doing 70 fly by me as if I am sitting at a red light. I always fly by those Crete, Swift, Werner, and Prime trucks the same way. It must really be nice being able to do 70. I do it sometimes downhill for a short while with a heavy load but my truck feels like it is about to lose control sometimes when I am at 75 and hit those bridge bumps.
     
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  3. Mar 31, 2012 #2
    MR.DAS

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    It feels so:biggrin_25523:. I use to work for Swift Transport 3 yrs ago, and the governer was set at 62 mph. I get a throbbing rise everytime a zoom pass a Werner, Swift, and JB Hunt. My current rig has no governr r gps and it feels so goooood.
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2012 #3
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    I drive for a small co. Volvo 630, 500 HP, no governor. 65 feels like i blew the turbo.lol
    usually set cruise at 73 and let it ride. If you can hit a hill with some speed and not lug the engine,you will be amazed at how well a truck can climb.
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2012 #4
    zaptear

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    my truck is set to 69 seems to be a good speed
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2012 #5
    Kittyfoot

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    So.... you guys ready for the 55mph speed limits again? It's coming soon to an Interstate near you.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2012 #6
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    We'll see about that....but heck, nothing shocks me no more.

    :biggrin_2556:

    -JD
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2012 #7
    Truck609

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    70, 75, 80, its all good till you hit the fuel island....ouch!
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2012 #8
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    55 ??? :biggrin_25526:RUN FOR YOUR LIVES THE SKY IS FALLING !!!!!!!!!!!!!! again. lol
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2012 #9
    U4EA

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    Driving at 55 will feel like the slow road to hell...
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2012 #10
    spacetrucker88

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    well this will surely get me some flack but I run 58 mph all over the us and canada and have actually beat some of our big houses between ca and sc a couple times but I doubt if any body would believe me and I am always on time. Leased to mercer and you know they have some BIG trucks.
     
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