| Author | Message | ||
| RM Valher (Rmv)
New member Username: Rmv Post Number: 30 Registered: 4-2002 |
It's all about the right speed for the time, and road/weather conditions. Reckless speeding in a residential area (or school area) is just plain wrong. I wholeheartedly agree with Martin; it's the idiots behind the wheel that are the source of the trouble. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 101 Registered: 2-2002 |
Responsibility is the key. Any time we walk out our front doors we put our lives in danger, but that's no reason to hide in fear. I love driving fast, I just try not to put others in danger. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1939 Registered: 5-2001 |
at the same token I make a point to drive 15Mph in school zones and the posted limit in residential neighborhoods. This is where pets and children get killed. Driving to the office I drive in first gear for 4 blocks at 20Mph to get out of my neighborhood onto the main road. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1938 Registered: 5-2001 |
I agree it is driving responsible.100 does not kill people. Idiots driving 100 kill people! I have driven very fast (190Mph) on the German Autobahn and no worries. I have driven 60Mph in a 55Mph and had near accidents. A drunk driver can drive only 30Mph and kill a pedestrian. We had one fatal accident some years back in our town. | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 187 Registered: 3-2002 |
Well Bill I think that if you are completly sober, and you are fully alert while driving on a mostly empty highway or backroad..speeding within a reasonable limit is ok.. (i.e. maybe like 95-100mph in a 65) would be ok. we have to remember what we are driving after all, but also drive responsibly | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 99 Registered: 2-2002 |
This is a tragic story. I have a brain injured brother whose life was ruined when he was hit by a speeding truck. Unfortunately, residential areas are not the only places this can happen. I've known too many people who have hit a pothole at 100+ mph and vaporized themselves and others. Or an animal or human unexpectedly appeared out of nowhere on a seemingly deserted highway. Save the high speed runs for the track. Its one thing to ruin your own life . Ruining the lives of others is unacceptable. | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 184 Registered: 3-2002 |
well stephen I agree with not speeding at 3am in a residential area with police but I think that anytime of the day is a good time to speed, on the highway or backroads only though  | ||
| Stephen Patterson (Srpatterson)
Junior Member Username: Srpatterson Post Number: 100 Registered: 11-2001 |
Yes, don't speed in residential areas. Also... Don't speed at 3am Don't speed at 3am intoxicated Don't speed at 3am intoxicated, past police, in a residential area. What an idoit. Under these circumstances a Ferrari is no different than a loaded gun. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 2418 Registered: 2-2001 |
Damn. Whoever said it here originally was right, dont speed where people are around. Just keep it that simple and you will be at a very low chance of ever having trouble. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 233 Registered: 12-2001 |
That is a tragic story. Dave, I have the same self-imposed rule. | ||
| RM Valher (Rmv)
New member Username: Rmv Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2002 |
William: In my first post I clearly expressed my sympathy for the victim and his family and criticised the behaviour of the driver. In my second (later) post I merely asked whether the car would be fixed. I am sorry that my second question offended you, but I clearly did not forget the victim (as you seem to imply). | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 332 Registered: 10-2001 |
That is really sad. Speeding and being intoxicated are leathal. Unfortunately, many will still do it...what a waste of life. | ||
| Patrick R. (Patrickr)
New member Username: Patrickr Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2002 |
That really is very sad. Reminds me of that Lamborghini and Corvette street race... Lamborghini swerved into oncoming traffic. Driver of the Lambo was killed as well as an occupant in a car he struck head on. On the Corvette Forum (www.corvetteforum.com), we have "Save It For The Track" decals to put on your driver side window.... very sad indeed. Patrick | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 252 Registered: 9-2001 |
Damn, there is more to this story than we will ever know. Some people just don't get it, speed kills. Who cares if the car can be fixed, what about the man he killed. Did he have a family or kids? Think about it. Sorry all, I just needed to vent. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1921 Registered: 5-2001 |
it wasn't me! | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 179 Registered: 3-2002 |
Yes it will be repaired..there doesnt seem to be engine damage..and lets just say since that guy probably wont drive it again, itll be for sale..so | ||
| RM Valher (Rmv)
New member Username: Rmv Post Number: 22 Registered: 4-2002 |
What about the 348. Do you guys think it will be repaired? | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 776 Registered: 6-2001 |
Even I dont speed in residential neighboor hoods, AND IM 17!! | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 170 Registered: 3-2002 |
the fact that it was a ferrari and not a honda will give the DA tons more to go at the guy with..I bet | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 169 Registered: 3-2002 |
This guy gives ferrari owners a bad name in the eye of the public. As if the general public didnt already think of ferrari owners as snobby, now they probably think worse now. I would think the owner of a 348 would have a little more common sence..100mph in a residential neighborhood.. still cant believe it | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 775 Registered: 6-2001 |
what a f*cking idiot! U hace to drive responsibly when there is traffic. | ||
| RM Valher (Rmv)
New member Username: Rmv Post Number: 19 Registered: 4-2002 |
Yeah, your heart has to go out to the victim and his family. Perhaps there should be an intelligence test given to people before they're allowed behind the wheel of a car (especially something as Hi-po as a Ferrari). That driver was an absolute idiot. | ||
| Mark Lambert (Mlambert890)
New member Username: Mlambert890 Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2002 |
I live *very* close to where this happened. 4th Avenue is bad news. There are way too many spoiled, testosterone inflated, knuckle draggers patrolling Bay Ridge in high dollar exotics, unfortunately. Really a tragic waste. | ||
| Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Junior Member Username: Hardtop Post Number: 100 Registered: 1-2002 |
A 23 year old idiot who gave us all a bad name. Probably not even his car. By the way, I have a self imposed rule of never speeding in residential areas. Only bad things can happen, kids, dogs, old women, etc... Breaks my heart to read this. Dave | ||
| Lee Sanders (Lsand007)
New member Username: Lsand007 Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2002 |
Here's the full story and photo. RIP poor pedestrian. http://www.nydailynews.com/2002-04-20/News_and_Views/Crime_File/a-148245.asp | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 558 Registered: 9-2001 |
Some guy from Plantation FL wrecked his 348 in brooklyn NY yesterday, more unfortunately he killed someone doing it. He is under arrest. The FLA license plate was "toy only" There is a pic of it in the NY times |