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Old 10-17-2009, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by toymaster
Is the "fart can" a reference to cars??
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Either that or he may be referring to those cars that run those big aftermarket import mufflers that resemble large coffee cans.



Old 10-18-2009, 12:07 AM
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I've occasionally hit 160kph (100mph) here in Dubai, I'll often drive up to 140kph down the main highway if traffic allows. Of course, I'm in a 2-dr, the 2's can really move!

Of course, in Dubai the world's fastest drivers meet the world's slowest drivers, if you don't pick up the pace a bit you get stuck with the trucks and labourer buses, and you gotta move fast enough to avoid the kamikaze minibuses.

...also I quite like going fast. It certainly helps that the police don't care if you're speeding, they wait for you to be caught by speed cameras. I've seen land cruisers zooming by at 160+, tailgating, darting from lane to lane to get through traffic, past police who did nothing.

Dubai Police are just there to assign blame in traffic accidents, and give people fines and black points for 'light vehicle lane discipline'.
Old 10-18-2009, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by aldaman
The wood spoiler is priceless. The small town that I'm almost ashamed I grew up in actually had several people who had put wood spoilers and front bumpers on their little econo-boxes

As for JK speed, 70-75 is my max cruising on the highway. We have some highways here that the speed limit is 75, which of course means people are moving much faster. You can bet I'm never in the left lane on those
Old 10-18-2009, 01:11 PM
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wow that pic is too funny!!! no speedin for me. i like my life.
Old 10-18-2009, 01:17 PM
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I didn't know they could even do 90mph especially lifted with bigger tires.
Old 10-19-2009, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by aldaman
Either that or he may be referring to those cars that run those big aftermarket import mufflers that resemble large coffee cans.



Old 10-19-2009, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by spinlock
Are you running a Hemi?
If not, is your speedometer off by a factor of 2?
Or does this dream occur frequently? 100+ 3.8L
My 3.8l with a 6 speed and 4.10s will hit 100 without pushing it too hard. Even here at 5400+ feet and propelling a heavy 4 door Rubicon with all the options. I don't do it very often and only for a second when I'm passing someone, but it'll do it.
Yes, I know I drive way too fast and need to drive slower. I don't normally drive over 80 mph.

I do have a flashpaq and CAI so that helps out a little...
Old 10-19-2009, 07:57 PM
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Yeah, I agree with those who say anything over 75mph is just too fast for the JK. The brakes are severely undersized, and the high speed handling characteristics are poor.

Most definitely under 75.




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