@Robert_Gift, how are you too busy to view the videos, but you’re not too busy to repeatedly post online?
If you’re too busy now, why don’t you watch them later?
As an EMS, you have seen the aftermath, but not what actually happened.
@Robert_Gift: “Have been driving with tires at 44 psi for years with no problem.
At tire end of life the treadwear was only slightly greater at the center than sides.”
Yeah, you keep repeating that, even when it’s not relevant. What’s that about? Nobody here has contradicted either of those statements, so I don’t understand why you keep repeating them.
If you're too busy now, why don't you watch them later?Back. I shall. I never miss an opportunity to watch gore video. And I never assume it cannot be me in such a video.
Must go.
Yeah, you keep repeating that, even when it's not relevant. What's that about? Nobody here has contradicted either of those statements, so I don't understand why you keep repeating them.Earlier posts often are not seen.
Now departing on a bloodelivery.
Wow. I hadn’t caught up on this thread for about a week, and 130 more replies later, the OP is still justifying his ability and need for driving a 120 mph.
Robert: I hope you wake up before you hit the same fate as some others I knew in my earlier years who thought like you. Unfortunately they became the best men at their own funerals.
JoeMario,
Don’t bother. This has been going on for years. Dunning-Kruger!
^ Yes. Ford dealers and tire retailers say 7 psi over 35psi placcard is fine.
My experience with tires at 44 psi (9 psi over placcard) has been fine.
(At the end of tire life, very slight additional center tread wear.)
But I have never had need to panic stop or make evasive maneuvers, so I do not know how the tread performance has been degraded by my keeping the tires at maximum pressure.
Dash cam video reveals my noticing the Camry speedometer at 120 mph (apparently 115mph actual) for about 2 minutes, 40 seconds -until starting to coast down approaching traffic way ahead.
But I did not feel the front tire temperatures until 15 minutes later after driving at normal speeds where the tires could have cooled.
Guess we can agree also @wesw that we do agree on just about everything else, including Robt’s driving behavior. States can have more strict ordinances then the federal govt. if they don’t get challenged by the courts. States rights to do this is a valid part of the constitution too. @MikeInNH is right. As far as your so called right to drive a particular way and 2nd amendment rights so called and the "stand your ground"ruling s for example, they all vary so much from state to state, city to city and county to county. You really have to be careful about your so called constitutional rights as an individual. Your and my idea what is constitutional doesn’t stop at just our individual opinions and we can’t make general statements about what our rights are without knowing where we are.
Robert
“Don’t bother. This has been going on for years”
Hopefully, that was supposed to be a joke
Because if it’s not, it’s a pathetic argument for driving the way you do
I’m sure plenty of drunk drivers also rationalize their behavior, because they’ve been doing it for years without hurting anybody
Until they kill somebody
Sorry, Rick, I just intruded into your territory
Only you are supposed to talk about drunk drivers
Please forgive me
LOL
yeah, this is not the forum to debate that, unfortunately, many states go further than the constitution allows, and their laws are often overturned when challenged.
the states can regulate driving however they want, IMO, as long as they apply the law equally, nothing that i know of in our constitution prevents this regulation.check point searches, in the absence of an emergency, are another matter, and I believe previous supreme courts have ruled wrongly on the subject of unreasonable searches.
I believe states have had many of their rights usurped by wrong interpretations, of the commerce clause for example.
in countries where only the authorities and the criminals are in possession of arms the people are oppressed, dominated and even tyrannized by both. mexico is a prime example. the so called obligation to retreat in the face of a criminal or oppressor, as ordered by some states, is an invitation to tyranny and in violation of the letter and spirit of our constitution and declaration of independence. I believe ben franklin, Patrick henry , George Washington, john jay, dr king, nelson mandela, Gandhi. Thomas Jefferson, and general stark of new Hampshire would agree.
and yes I do agree with you on most things and we may even agree on these things. even if we disagree, I will defend your right to voice your opinion wherever and when ever you choose within the limits of common decency and respect for the rights of others.
our liberty was paid for with blood and our founding fathers knew that their words would eventually set all men free, white or black and all colors in between.
that’s why people risk every thing to get here. we must not forget our founding, nor sell our liberty cheaply. temporary safety is no substitute…
god bless you and thanks for responding the way you did
wes
@Wesw
With all due respect to our founding fathers, I give them no more thanks then that deserved by members of our armed forces from then till now in preserving our way of life. Our liberty is paid for as we speak by members of the military who are doing their best to preserve our individual rights.
Likewise, there are states who think that the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness includes breathing clean air, obeying speed limits and restricting gun violence and the sales of guns to criminals. Amendments to the constitution is part of our rights as a nation when enough of them agree. It is constitutional to change our mind from those of our forefathers who rode horses, shot muskets and had slaves. To say their rights as they live have to be preserved with out recognition that cars can go insane speeds and auto weapons can kill large numbers of people with the press of a finger is short sighted. It completely disregards science and the technological advancement in the automobile, business we do, the life we live now and technology in general.
We are on the verge of arguing about the rights of the govt. to monitor our behavior while we allow businesses to do it routinely now. One does it for our safety, one for profit. To keep falling back on the opinion of our forefathers in these and many other matters including national speed limits when they literally gave their descendants the right to alter the constitution to adapt to changing times gives them more authority then they deserve or want.
Our forefathers would roll over in their grave to think they would be held accountable for the carnage that goes on on our highways, on the streets and in our own homes in their name. States are constitutionally empowered to define their own rights in the name of the people who live in them when the federal constitution fails to and change the constitution when enough agree. That’s what they fought for…that’s what our military fights for today !
I really don’t think my opinion differs from yours or any one else who chooses to define the constitution as a living and breathing document instead of something akin to the “Dead Sea Scrolls” while continuing to live and hold dear the freedoms we value today as well as in the past. The times they are a changing…and the only constant in life, is change. If you don’t believe me, try living a full and happy life without a computer or a “powerful car” and a credit card… It’s not easy. A horse and the “pony express” and your word used to be sufficient.
dagosa I can agree with most of your political views. This is not the correct forum. Let’s continue with automotive related subjects. There are some of these which are political and are appropriate. Constitutional law is not, as vehicle laws are not Constitutional.
I agree with almost every thing you said dag. I never supported Roberts or anyone elses high speeds. I don t go more than 5MPH over the speed limit as a rule. un less I m going fishing :).
and I certainly agree that our constitution is a living document. I also think that without the 2nd amendment , the rest of our rights are indefensible and will likely be usurped. the cities with the toughest gun laws have the worst crime, Chicago for example. the criminals have free reign.
I just got my first computer last may. and had no idea how to use it, still don t really. I ve never had a credit card or bought anything on credit. I only got a cell phone 4 yrs ago when I got sick and needed to get calls from docs and make emergency calls after surgery.
I certainly give our soldiers the respect they deserve. and I trust the govt with my info more than I do corporations.
but I do think that we had better not give up our arms, the criminals will have theirs and cowering in fear is not living. if you know history and I m sure you do wecannot count on having a benevolent government for ever nor can we count on others not to wage war on us. it could happen tomorrow. I wish we all were armed. I wish my childs teachers were armed. I received two guns for Christmas when I was 13 and have at least 1 ever since and never raised those gns in anger and never will. but I will defend family and country and faith if I am forced to.
if we choose some false sense of safety over liberty, we will end up having neither.
I thoroughly enjoyed having this discussion with you. civil open debate is a rare thing these days.
Guys, you said this is not the place to talk about the Constitution
But this IS the place to talk about the 2nd Amendment and guns . . . ?
we thru in driving at crazy speeds too ;0
we ve berated Robert enough anyway…
we ve berated Robert enough anyway...
We can never berate Robert enough. But it falls on deaf ears so whats the use.
Robert Gift is a real “piece of work”. Is he a 15 year old Grand theft Auto gamer fantasizing? Is he actually putting us at risk? In my State real emergency vehicles are legally limited to 15mph over the posted speed limit. Do they exceed this in a life or death emergency? Of course! Do they have lights and sirens? Of course Should a wanabe hero delivering blood plasma do this NO!!! I’m thinking the same as a security guard fantasizing they are a member of the S.W.A.T. team. One of my biggest clues that all of this was a hoax was the statement of disabling the daytime running lights. WHY? During the environmental National 55mph speed limit my CDL vehicles were governed to 58mph. We were still required by corporate policy to always drive with headlights on. Twice I transported donor organs at 300mph. Of course this was in a military aircraft which did not endanger anyone on the highways.
In my State real emergency vehicles are legally limited to 15mph over the posted speed limitIn many states there is no such restriction. Do you want EV drivers looking at their speedometers, or watching for hazards/complications?
Out in the plains, ambulances, police and state patrol often travel as fast as condition permit because of the great distances covered.
When you are out in the middle of nowhere with no traffic, no animals, flat, clean dry surfaces, why not?
Blood plasma is not a lifesaving material.
This morning’s 114-mile transport of blood platelets was ordered emergent by the hospital for a patient in critical condition and deteriorating. (They try to have enough of everything already on hand, but an earlier patient may use most or all of what the hospital had and before they can be re supplied, a new patient arrives.)
When traveling at 95 mph and a hospital in the plains asks that the transport be sped up for an infant, what are you going to do? Watch your speedometer?
(In reality, those with speed limits still exceed them. You can pretend that they do not, but they do.)
No hero. Merely a blood, surgical instrument and organ and tissue taxi.
(I don’t count on anyone noticing my Daytime Running Lights. I’d rather save the fuel.)
I don t think this is a hoax, but I may be wrong and it could be a gift from the producers to keep it lively.
I think he does sometimes save a life.
I think he is careful about where he floors it, like he says.
I also think he over estimates his ability to foresee the road ahead. and underestimates the many things he cannot foresee.
why don t you buy the best available tires Robert? is it just the extra money they cost?