How's it like running 70mph?

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

  1. paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    What world do you live in? I have days I average 70, even under the speed limit in some states.
     
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  3. Skateboarder

    Skateboarder Bobtail Member

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    70 mph and my 550 kitty cat purrin under the hood does me just fine.
     
  4. xFreeWord420x

    xFreeWord420x Light Load Member

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    Im not sure what the single stack mack attack has, but it sure as hell doesn't purr.. more like a whimper if anything. But it will do 75 lol
     
  5. me only

    me only Medium Load Member

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    i refuse to drive a trk that only goes 64mph .good pay or not .good luck .
     
  6. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    I can fly at 72mph..and it's O.K.,but 73 would be better..65mph or under,no WAY eh..not unless I am gettin .50 a mile..
     
  7. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    If he runs the I-5 corridor, that's 3 states right there trucks can't go 70 mph.
     
  8. paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    Doh... I missed the anywhere I go part.
     
  9. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Maybe if your pete was green, it'd go slow enough you could enjoy the scenery. Then you wouldn't miss so much....:biggrin_25522:
     
  10. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    tortise and the hare story all ova again
     
  11. ramkatral

    ramkatral Heavy Load Member

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    Maybe. Maybe not. If we're going to the same place and my truck is 5+ MPH faster, you're not gonna best me. Unless I gotta fuel, I almost never stop. :)
     
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