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BWillie · 07-17-2014, 11:56 AM

I'm going to start going to Mayetta KS (just north of Topeka) once a week or so for some stuff. The highways there are pretty desolate, and going 90mph instead of 74 mph could lower my commute by almost a half an hour.

Any tips or scanners to use to avoid or locate the police using radar? With todays technologies & up to the minute information is it possible to significantly lower your risk of getting a ticket?

I usually drive like an old man, and whenever I do speed I get nailed. But then I see these people going 20 mph faster than me that never seem to get any tickets. Wondering if there is a trick I'm missing out on

L.A. Chieffan · 07-18-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Gigglepants

9 over is safe usually. if you can find a pack of cars doing 10-20 over I just stay a good number of car lengths back from them. A shit ton of brake lights should be a good indicator that there's a cop. Used this method on the way to des Moines last week. Made good time and averaged about 85 MPH.
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Hell, I drove up from Dallas one time. That's 850 miles, I'd done that in eight hours.

KC native · 07-18-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Hell, I drove up from Dallas one time. That's 850 miles, I'd done that in eight hours.

No, Fort Worth to KC (front door to front door for me) is 550 miles.

8 hours is the usual time it takes if you know how to road trip properly. I did it in 6.5 hours one time but would never attempt that again.

**srvy** · 07-18-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Hell, I drove up from Dallas one time. That's 850 miles, I'd done that in eight hours.

Guess you never had to slow down or ran into a construction zone. Oh and not to mention refuel.

Wildcat2005 · 07-18-2014, 02:00 PM

As someone who commutes during big city traffic the speed limit really only applies during "slow" periods

I have learned that when there are a lot of cars out the speed you need to go is that of everyone else

For the most part people go slightly (5mph) over the speed limit on my way to work, so someone going exactly the speed limit would probably slow things down.

If someone is going 34 when everyone else is going 44 despite the speed limit being 35 then I would say that person is the wreckless one

Pablo · 07-18-2014, 02:06 PM

I drive from KC to Iowa City on the regular. 310 miles.

Takes 4 hours and 15 minutes on average. That's typically one restroom stop and a consistent 77-79 mph on the highway. And slowing down a bit through Des Moines and work zones of course. I'd just recommend doing 8 mph over and calling it good. State Troopers don't give a single shit if you go by them at this speed. And I find I'm a more engaged driver because I'm usually passing people for the most part and checking my gaps to see if someone is closing in on me. I'd say most people stick to 70-75 mph on the Interstate. You get the occasional guy blowing by you at 85-90 mph, but at my constant speed I'm mostly passing the entire time.

I always see jack legs stomping on their brakes when they see a cop, but if you aren't driving insanely fast and just pass them at a constant speed I've never had an issue. Of course, I'm a white guy in a fairly unassuming vehicle wearing my seatbelt. I'm sure that helps.

L.A. Chieffan · 07-18-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

Guess you never had to slow down or ran into a construction zone. Oh and not to mention refuel.

Oh, I was movin'

**LoneWolf** · 07-18-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Oh, I was movin'

850 miles in 8 hours? So you are telling me that you averaged 106.25 mph without stopping to refuel or use the restroom in an 8 hour trip. You sir are either exaggerating because you think everyone will think your cool for driving fast or you are just a dumb ****ing liar.

**penguinz** · 07-18-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

850 miles in 8 hours? So you are telling me that you averaged 106.25 mph without stopping to refuel or use the restroom in an 8 hour trip. You sir are either exaggerating because you think everyone will think your cool for driving fast or you are just a dumb ****ing liar.

Probably a combination of both. Also throw in some Nickelback.

Pablo · 07-18-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Probably a combination of both. Also throw in some Nickelback.

No doubt if you're driving 100+ for that many hours you have to have some strong douche-rock going on.

I have my Nickelback, Godsmack, Powerman5000, Creed playlist ready for when I want to go fast.

**ptlyon** · 07-18-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

850 miles in 8 hours? So you are telling me that you averaged 106.25 mph without stopping to refuel or use the restroom in an 8 hour trip. You sir are either exaggerating because you think everyone will think your cool for driving fast or you are just a dumb ****ing liar.

I'm going with this

KC native · 07-18-2014, 02:31 PM

Dallas to KC is a 500-600 mile drive depending on where you are leaving from in the metroplex. He's lying about the distance. The time is accurate though.

**LoneWolf** · 07-18-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

Dallas to KC is a 500-600 mile drive depending on where you are leaving from in the metroplex. He's lying about the distance. The time is accurate though.

600 miles in 8 hours is an average speed of 75 mph. He stated very douchily that "oh, I was movin'". 75 mph is not brag worthy. He was attempting to look like some kind of badass by bragging about driving fast except he is too stupid to lie correctly.

KC native · 07-18-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

600 miles in 8 hours is an average speed of 75 mph. He stated very douchily that "oh, I was movin'". 75 mph is not brag worthy. He was attempting to look like some kind of badass by bragging about driving fast except he is too stupid to lie correctly.

It's actually pretty difficult to keep that average up due to Oklahoma state troopers around OKC, construction, and traffic between Dallas and OKC. Quickest I ever did was 6.5 hours (I got lucky with light traffic, almost no construction, and was able to haul balls on the turnpike in Kansas).

**ptlyon** · 07-18-2014, 02:49 PM

WTF you slowing down for construction for?

Everybody knows going faster is safer

KC native · 07-18-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

WTF you slowing down for construction for?

Everybody knows going faster is safer

shitty troll attempt is shitty.

or

stupid poster is exceptionally stupid.

07-17-2014, 11:56 AM
BWillie Future NBA Finals MVP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Casino cash: $2521241	Tips on how to Speed, I wanna go fast. I'm going to start going to Mayetta KS (just north of Topeka) once a week or so for some stuff. The highways there are pretty desolate, and going 90mph instead of 74 mph could lower my commute by almost a half an hour. Any tips or scanners to use to avoid or locate the police using radar? With todays technologies & up to the minute information is it possible to significantly lower your risk of getting a ticket? I usually drive like an old man, and whenever I do speed I get nailed. But then I see these people going 20 mph faster than me that never seem to get any tickets. Wondering if there is a trick I'm missing out on
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07-18-2014, 02:00 PM	#139
Wildcat2005 Starter Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $10005555	As someone who commutes during big city traffic the speed limit really only applies during "slow" periods I have learned that when there are a lot of cars out the speed you need to go is that of everyone else For the most part people go slightly (5mph) over the speed limit on my way to work, so someone going exactly the speed limit would probably slow things down. If someone is going 34 when everyone else is going 44 despite the speed limit being 35 then I would say that person is the wreckless one
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07-18-2014, 02:06 PM	#140
Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $2109356	I drive from KC to Iowa City on the regular. 310 miles. Takes 4 hours and 15 minutes on average. That's typically one restroom stop and a consistent 77-79 mph on the highway. And slowing down a bit through Des Moines and work zones of course. I'd just recommend doing 8 mph over and calling it good. State Troopers don't give a single shit if you go by them at this speed. And I find I'm a more engaged driver because I'm usually passing people for the most part and checking my gaps to see if someone is closing in on me. I'd say most people stick to 70-75 mph on the Interstate. You get the occasional guy blowing by you at 85-90 mph, but at my constant speed I'm mostly passing the entire time. I always see jack legs stomping on their brakes when they see a cop, but if you aren't driving insanely fast and just pass them at a constant speed I've never had an issue. Of course, I'm a white guy in a fairly unassuming vehicle wearing my seatbelt. I'm sure that helps.
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07-18-2014, 02:31 PM	#146
KC native Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Casino cash: $10049239	Dallas to KC is a 500-600 mile drive depending on where you are leaving from in the metroplex. He's lying about the distance. The time is accurate though.
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