Another cracking EU proposal regarding motoring...

Conscript · 3 Jul 2007 at 18:36

There's a lot of things in life we don't "need". Shall we ban them all?

What about people who buy performance cars for use on the track?

(Although Im in agreement about 4x4s, hate the things a lot of the time

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FreeStream · 3 Jul 2007 at 18:42

Well as 99% of cars around now can > 100MPH then thats a lot of cars to ban

Not a hope in hell tbh

And if its just new cars, people will buy old cars. lol

act smiley · 3 Jul 2007 at 18:49

Never going to happen. Thanks Germany!

Still, I guess it could possibly end up with the EU requiring limiters like Japan, but I guess its far more likely to just get thrown out completely. I mean, it doesn't even make any sense. Actually, it would probably be quite funny in that it would be the only case in which an old Corsa might possibly be the fastest thing on the road :eek:

.:MBK:. · 3 Jul 2007 at 18:51

tbh if its electric limiters and we are allowed to then do 100mph, then ill be happy, the main issue regarding lower top speed cars is the inherrent lack of any power to accelerate, which i feel is more dangerous than 3 figure speeds

shrek2 · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:08

SB118 said:
Sound like a great idea to me. You don't need a car that does over the speed limit.

In the same way i don't need a 4x4.

Theres always one isn't there :rolleyes:

Jez · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:14

shrek2 said:
Theres always one isn't there

Yeah there is always one who doesnt understand sarcasm

Fireskull · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:14

They just tried this with bikes, but it was a tad more dangerous lol would ease off the power if you went over 80 or 90 or something like that lol and was scrapped.

Fire 1 · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:16

To me that statement says that cars are going to be lighter to save fuel which means that A and B roads could be great as any muppet can do three figure speeds on a motorway.

WantoN · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:20

I'm not at all for the proposal, don't get me wrong, but why is it so ridiculous? He has a point? Do we need cars that can exceed 100mph, afterall, it's illegal to drive above 70.

The planet is, after all, far more important than our penis extensions

Ant

K.C. Leblanc · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:30

So this guys logic is that cars are made heavy to crash at high speeds. So why does a Land Rover (Which isn't a fast car) weigh more then a Lotus Elise.

It seems to me the EU is a dumping ground for unrealistic and not very bright politicians (is Neil Kinnock still their?)

K.C. Leblanc · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:32

Just looked at his web site. I didn't relise Cix was still going.

[email protected]

Kitchster_uk · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:37

WantoN said:
I'm not at all for the proposal, don't get me wrong, but why is it so ridiculous? He has a point? Do we need cars that can exceed 100mph, afterall, it's illegal to drive above 70.

The planet is, after all, far more important than our penis extensions

Ant

Why do we need 6" knives in the kitchen when a 2" blade will be sufficient for everyday use and why should we be allowed to buy more than one? That way, less knives on the loose and less people get stabbed.

The limit here maybe 70 and an antiquated fossil of a time when stopping from 70mph was an achievement in itself. Other countries do not fully restrict this. Also, I am looking forward to hooning around the nurburgring later this year. Yeah, I know "OMG *** Eco vANDALLLLLLZZZZ!!!1111one" - tough tbh. I enjoy driving and why should I be restricted? Once you remove freedom of choice, you may as well have let the Nazii's march right on in, donned your leather shorts and bend over for uncle Adolph.

This LibDem guy is a 'tard anyway, "Heavier cars pollute more when they go quick..." Nice, have a check on the weight of the Ariel Atom and what sort of speeds that does!

.:MBK:. · 3 Jul 2007 at 19:41

someone should take this guy round a track in an atom/supercar of some description, see if hes anti speed then, and if he still is, maybe he'll have a heart attack on the way round, that'll shut him up

FreeStream · 3 Jul 2007 at 20:13

.:MBK:. said:
someone should take this guy round a track in an atom/supercar of some description, see if hes anti speed then, and if he still is, maybe he'll have a heart attack on the way round, that'll shut him up

ha ha, plus those things to 40+MPG don't they? (Atom that is)? And an awesome car to boot :cool:

JRS · 3 Jul 2007 at 20:27

As has been stated over and over again - why worry/complain/moan about this? The Germans will shoot it down so damn quickly....

A complete non-issue.

BigglesPiP · 3 Jul 2007 at 22:33

1. His reasoning is wrong, top speed an weight are completely unrelated.
2. He can go **** himself.
3. Everyone will do what FIAT do with their hatchbacks, declare the top speed to be 90mph regardless of what the car does.

Dave85 · 4 Jul 2007 at 01:20

Just sent him an email telling him to get his facts right

Berger · 4 Jul 2007 at 01:27

jaykay said:
Well british would have no car industry. Bye Bye tvr, noble, ariel, aston martin, jaguar etc.

Wait a minute, didnt you say British car industry?

MikeHunt79 · 4 Jul 2007 at 01:50

Err, autobahn? Trackdays? What a waste of everyones time this bill is.

Also, I can't think of any cars that won't do a ton these days, unless it's one of those electric ones.

dbmzk1 · 4 Jul 2007 at 01:51

Is it me or is the EU trying to send us all back in time to the dark ages? It's the 21st century, we should all be zooming along the motorway at over 100 by now!