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melloman 03-08-2018 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS (Post 8892347)
Between the x marked spots, average speed/flow of traffice is usually 80 - 100. Middle lane is usually slow lane, but going 50 is just asking to be tailgated and cut off.

That's why VPD loves sitting closer to Boundary with their radar traps and handing out tickets like candy.

Jas29 03-08-2018 12:52 PM
^^ Got a ticket there for 20 over last year :(

BIC_BAWS 03-08-2018 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by melloman (Post 8892349)
That's why VPD loves sitting closer to Boundary with their radar traps and handing out tickets like candy.
They really should get smarter and pick different spots.
https://i.imgur.com/3HplJJV.png

X: NB boundary x rumble
X2: SB Boundary near the small pull off, usually motorcycle cops in the summer
X3: WB se marine dr in a small alleyway next to someone's house
X4: EB se marine drive x nanaimo, before the bend before elliot.

!LittleDragon 03-08-2018 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter (Post 8892342)
The reason I bring up the luxury car segment is because it's much easier to get up to 80km/h in a luxury car than in a honda civic. That's what I mean. You have way more power in a bmw than you do in a nissan sentra, corolloa, etc.

I'm not advocating speeding, but I can see why going faster is much easier in a luxury car versus a compact car.

Personally, when i'm in the states, I follow the posted speed limit exactly. I might go 5 miles over, but that's about it.

I drive more aggressively locally than I do when i'm in the states. I think it has to do with familiarity. When i'm in the states, I get locals who zip pass me like i;m not even moving. So I think it has to do with how familiar you are with the area.

I find myself more likely to drive closer to the speed limit in my MR2 Turbo than in my 5.0 Genesis. They both do 0-60 in about 5 seconds but the 2.0L is so much louder. I get a better sense of speed in the Toyota because I get a lot more feedback from the car. I know what gear I'm in, I can hear approximately what RPM I'm at, I'm closer to the ground. It feels faster than the actual speed.

The Genesis is so disconnected from everything. It's almost silent in the car. Cruising at 130kph/80mph is less than 2000RPM in 8th gear. It's hard to know you're speeding unless you're constantly checking the HUD or speedo. Pretty much the only feedback I get is how fast objects approach and pass by the window.

noclue 03-08-2018 02:01 PM
The thing with government is that once they get a taste of new revenue, they won't stop expanding it to all over BC like Alberta.

PeanutButter 03-08-2018 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS (Post 8892354)
They really should get smarter and pick different spots.
No need to get smarter because they'll catch unsuspecting drivers easily. Yeah, a lot of people may know they're there, but an equal amount will just blow by.

twitchyzero 03-08-2018 09:00 PM
90 down boundary near marine and foot's not even on the gas
on a flat road I avg 55...70 sometimes but that's on the faster side
residential 40
back-alleys 30...no one seems to follow school/park zones and I get tailgated like no tomorrow at 30-40

highway 1 i'm typically 98 unless poor visibility/snow..or 110-120 if i'm in a hurry

Obsideon 03-08-2018 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero (Post 8892399)
90 down boundary near marine and foot's not even on the gas
Not only that, you literally have to start pumping the shit out of the brakes going down that hill so you don't get busted. It's like a roller coaster lol.

BIC_BAWS 03-09-2018 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Obsideon (Post 8892412)
Not only that, you literally have to start pumping the shit out of the brakes going down that hill so you don't get busted. It's like a roller coaster lol.
Engine braking is a blessing, tho even in 3rd gear, it goes down boundary too quickly.

MG1 03-09-2018 06:29 PM
Electric cars in "brake mode," ftmfw!

Just saiyan.................

Mr.C 03-09-2018 07:36 PM
Seems like they learned nothing from the last time this was tried.

Voting for whoever plans to scrap this bullshittery in the next election. BC Liberals it is, I guess.

Rallydrv 03-09-2018 07:40 PM
speed of traffic rules. just gonna fill up our court system.

in korea, all gps have speed camera locations, u can see everybody breaking at the same time. lol

twitchyzero 03-09-2018 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS (Post 8892501)
Engine braking is a blessing, tho even in 3rd gear, it goes down boundary too quickly.
I recall there's a sign in that stretch requesting you to prohibit engine braking

and why would I wanna kill that potential energy if my vehicle is not equipped with KERS :derp:

BIC_BAWS 03-09-2018 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero (Post 8892578)
I recall there's a sign in that stretch requesting you to prohibit engine braking

and why would I wanna kill that potential energy if my vehicle is not equipped with KERS :derp:
I always thought that was for semis/trucks in residential areas cause engine braking is loud.

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68style 03-09-2018 11:46 PM
^ Yah that sign is for semi-trucks not cars

kross9 03-10-2018 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS (Post 8892579)
I always thought that was for semis/trucks in residential areas cause engine braking is loud.

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Yup only for semis and larger trucks as engine breaking (or jake braking) is extremely loud.

SiRV 03-10-2018 07:50 AM

jasonturbo 03-10-2018 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS (Post 8892347)
Between the x marked spots, average speed/flow of traffice is usually 80 - 100. Middle lane is usually slow lane, but going 50 is just asking to be tailgated and cut off.

https://i.imgur.com/NFDC45p.png
From North Van to the Airport taking Boundary to Marine the average speed I see is probably 80-90km/hr assuming traffic is flowing well.

...mind you i'm usually driving it @ 5AM en route to the airport.

One of the things I love most about Van is that everyone is always doing 20km/hr over the limit :)

UnknownJinX 03-10-2018 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonturbo (Post 8892619)
From North Van to the Airport taking Boundary to Marine the average speed I see is probably 80-90km/hr assuming traffic is flowing well.

...mind you i'm usually driving it @ 5AM en route to the airport.

One of the things I love most about Van is that everyone is always doing 20km/hr over the limit :)
Last time I was driving on Granville was like that. 6AM in the morning, everyone is going at 70 kph. I was actually a little nervous about it, LOL.


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