Another "what not to do in the wet" thread
- Thread starter Del Lardo
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andyfield, the driver of your car must be a braver chap than me. I sat around 140kph most of the way back as I don't have 700 euros in my bank account at the moment. Having said that I didn't see a single speed trap the whole time I was in France. Still at least I averaged 34.7mpg for the trip 
agw_01, my sister was in my car (luckily as I doubt I would have been half as calm if she had been involved), two of my friends were in the Westfield and both were helmetted up which turned out to be very lucky as the passenger felt an impact on his helmet (no idea what). The low weight of the car, around 550kg, probably helped a lot in the impact as there was a lot less force involved. My friend is already looking at new cars and the current short list includes a DC2 Teg, Clio 172 or GTV 3.0
agw_01, my sister was in my car (luckily as I doubt I would have been half as calm if she had been involved), two of my friends were in the Westfield and both were helmetted up which turned out to be very lucky as the passenger felt an impact on his helmet (no idea what). The low weight of the car, around 550kg, probably helped a lot in the impact as there was a lot less force involved. My friend is already looking at new cars and the current short list includes a DC2 Teg, Clio 172 or GTV 3.0
its amazing really (and no this isnt a holier than thou post 
) that a blip on what is effectively a straight road could have such catastrophic effects - maybe its because i havent driven a light RWD (with good power/weight) before....
I mean i've been on my bike in the wet, blipped, wheelspun and had the rear try to overtake, but nothing resembling anything like what happened to your mates
But driving that far, in that bad a condition in one of those - nah thanks thats commitment...
) that a blip on what is effectively a straight road could have such catastrophic effects - maybe its because i havent driven a light RWD (with good power/weight) before....I mean i've been on my bike in the wet, blipped, wheelspun and had the rear try to overtake, but nothing resembling anything like what happened to your mates
But driving that far, in that bad a condition in one of those - nah thanks
thats commitment...
Del Lardo said:andyfield, the driver of your car must be a braver chap than me. I sat around 140kph most of the way back as I don't have 700 euros in my bank account at the moment. Having said that I didn't see a single speed trap the whole time I was in France. Still at least I averaged 34.7mpg for the trip
He enjoys his speed thats for sure! Worst I've heard of so far on various forums, mainly pistonheads is a 2000 euro fine!
We only saw once police helicopter hovering VERY low, at the same level and very close to some power lines next to the motorway and a couple of speed traps on the motorway and at Le Mans. Can't wait for it next year, such an experience!
