fun drive to work

Post 583712 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 09:27:05

My drive to work this morning was an unusual one.... I travel around 5 miles down the back lanes to work everyday, its even quite a fun little road most of the way. This morning I overtook a old tranny van doing 20 to find myself behind a new shape EVO... Dunno which but the one with little fins on the roof. He clocked the t5 right away ( I wasn't egging him on) but he seemed to have something to proof so I thought why not. I think he was a bit embarrassed he couldn't shake me off, weirdly he looked like he was going hard but I was catching him up on the bends. Hell of a buzz and quite funny for an unmapped 15 year old Volvo!

Post 583713 by M-R-P on 2013-03-13 09:35:12

Lol, good feeling aint it :D Me and Wally Dog had a right giggle when I dusted a ZX6R off a roundabout. Admittedly, he was too stupid to cog it down a gear or two but pulling away from a so-called superbike down a mile straight in a 10 year old 1600+ Kg Volvo with 180+k on the clock was brilliant!

Post 583716 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 09:42:50

Real buzz... He must have been miffed he only left me due to a move I wouldn't have pulled myself lol buzzin.... Smoking a ninja, (borris) very nice! When I was 17 I had a tuned up rs125 that left my mates old gsx750 upto a ton...... He would come screaming past once in second though lol

Post 583724 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-13 10:05:31

[QUOTE=M-R-P;583713].....in a 10 year old 1600+ Kg Volvo.....[/QUOTE] .....plus driver lol

Post 583726 by oblark on 2013-03-13 10:06:39

I had a bit of fun the other day with a slk 200 61 reg. It beat off the line but managed to catch in 4th and overtake it in 5th, then all I could see is a slk getting smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror.

Post 583731 by M-R-P on 2013-03-13 10:12:47

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;583724].....plus driver lol[/QUOTE] 1800Kg + wally Dog - 1900Kg

Post 583741 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-13 10:25:01

I've never come across a single occasion, ever, where I've had a driver want to 'race' me because they "clocked the T5 right away", nor have I had any driver trying to prove that their car is any better just because they've seen a Volvo T5. I think this is all in peoples heads! It's more likely I've had a driver that thought, "that Volvo will hold me up, I better get past", but even though I'm driving at the speed limit they've convinced themselves I'm still driving slowly so overtake anyway. If anyone wants to overtake me when I'm driving at the speed limit then it's up to them.... If they want to risk coming face to face with a Safety Camera Pertnership van parked around the next corner in the process, then so be it. Their licence, not mine. :finger: Remember, it's not a case of if they get caught, but when they get caught! :cop:

Post 583743 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-13 10:27:35

And remember, once the camera van has clocked them, then slowing down will not make any difference as it take less than a second to get the speed.

Post 583746 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 10:36:26

[QUOTE=JamesT5;583741]I've never come across a single occasion, ever, where I've had a driver want to 'race' me because they "clocked the T5 right away", nor have I had any driver trying to prove that their car is any better just because they've seen a Volvo T5. I think this is all in peoples heads! It's more likely I've had a driver that thought,[COLOR="#FF0000"] "that Volvo will hold me up, I better get past"[/COLOR], but even though I'm driving at the speed limit they've convinced themselves I'm still driving slowly so overtake anyway. If anyone wants to overtake me when I'm driving at the speed limit then it's up to them.... If they want to risk coming face to face with a Safety Camera Pertnership van parked around the next corner in the process, then so be it. Their licence, not mine. :finger: Remember, it's not a case of if they get caught, but when they get caught! :cop:[/QUOTE] I was following him, my car inst exactly some old mans estate volvo ... i think it has a slightly different presents in a rear view mirror! I drive fast... not like a muppet but safely (as long as i can see) i had a copper chase me on the way home on the same road once, he pulled me over after about 2 miles of high speeds down the lane.... however he saw the way i was driving although fast still safe.... so when he did catch up in his v6 vectra and pulled me over even he said although it was well driven it was a bit fast and to slow down a bit as i shouldnt be doing 80, i dont think he managed to clock me either.... Ive been an IAM advanced driver for 5 years now and yeah i have altogether 15 points on my licence..... I shall still enjoy my car and my travel to and from work!

Post 583747 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 10:37:42

[QUOTE=JamesT5;583743]And remember, once the camera van has clocked them, then slowing down will not make any difference as it take less than a second to get the speed.[/QUOTE] i dont have to worry about cameras on my route to work as the lanes simply have no where to park one!

Post 583748 by M-R-P on 2013-03-13 10:38:27

Morning James ;) The P2 car looks pretty inconspicuous most of the time and like you say, people will want to overtake just because of the badge. Most non-volvo drivers don't know a T5 from a bar of soap. However, some of the members cars look a bit more "sporty" than ours and will attract the attention of boy racers. Then it's down to the temperament of the driver as to weather or not he takes up the challenge.

Post 583751 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 10:46:39

Indeed He was a youth in a yob car (impo) and wanted to show me up.... i didnt let him simple as

Post 583753 by danny-R on 2013-03-13 11:10:53

[QUOTE=JamesT5;583741] Remember, it's not a case of if they get caught, but when they get caught! :cop:[/QUOTE] I drive pretty fast, when conditions allow but have never been caught speeding, it's all about reading the road ahead ;)

Post 583799 by claymore on 2013-03-13 14:54:51

Post 583817 by The Flying Moose on 2013-03-13 16:00:18

[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;583746]I was following him, my car inst exactly some old mans estate volvo ... i think it has a slightly different presents in a rear view mirror! I drive fast... not like a muppet but safely (as long as i can see) i had a copper chase me on the way home on the same road once, he pulled me over after about 2 miles of high speeds down the lane.... however he saw the way i was driving although fast still safe.... so when he did catch up in his v6 vectra and pulled me over even he said although it was well driven it was a bit fast and to slow down a bit as i shouldnt be doing 80, i dont think he managed to clock me either.... Ive been an IAM advanced driver for 5 years now and yeah i have altogether 15 points on my licence..... I shall still enjoy my car and my travel to and from work![/QUOTE] I would argue not a very good advanced driver if you have 15 points on your license... :confused:

Post 583819 by t5 pete on 2013-03-13 16:07:46

[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;583817]I would argue not a very good advanced driver if you have 15 points on your license... :confused:[/QUOTE] And theres me thinking the more points you get the better you are lol oh dear

Post 583828 by iancho on 2013-03-13 17:16:17

Remember, it's not a case of if they get caught, but when they get caught! :cop:[/QUOTE] Well since owning the Volvo for nearly 4yrs i have driven shall we say "Not Normal" and i LOVE it! The RAW power and handling is amazing.... These cars were built to be driven!! I thought 12 points was a Ban? is it 15 now?

Post 583829 by M-R-P on 2013-03-13 17:19:10

[QUOTE=iancho;583828] Well since owning the Volvo for nearly 4yrs i have driven shall we say "Not Normal" and i LOVE it! The RAW power and handling is amazing.... These cars were built to be driven!! I thought 12 points was a Ban? is it 15 now?[/QUOTE] 12 points would normally be a ban however you can plead that a ban would cause unjust misery to you and your family and just get a big fine. There are over a thousand drivers on the roads with more than 20 points and a few with over 30!

Post 583832 by iancho on 2013-03-13 17:25:45

[QUOTE=M-R-P;583829]12 points would normally be a ban however you can plead that a ban would cause unjust misery to you and your family and just get a big fine. There are over a thousand drivers on the roads with more than 20 points and a few with over 30![/QUOTE] Cheers for that Martin... My God 20 points!!!! Lunatics!!!!!!

Post 583834 by M-R-P on 2013-03-13 17:31:27

Personally, I think if someone drives like a plonker and gets caught - then continues to drive like a plonker and keep getting caught, then a ban should mean a ban. Same goes for the wallys who hit the accelerator instead of the brake and smash into a car or shop - instant ban (there's only 2 pedals in an auto and theyre quite big so if you can't tell the difference then you shouldn't be in control of a car) I also believe everybody should have to retake their test every 10 years.

Post 583837 by claymore on 2013-03-13 17:34:16

[QUOTE=M-R-P;583834]Personally, I think if someone drives like a plonker and gets caught - then continues to drive like a plonker and keep getting caught, then a ban should mean a ban. Same goes for the wallys who hit the accelerator instead of the brake and smash into a car or shop - instant ban (there's only 2 pedals in an auto and theyre quite big so if you can't tell the difference then you shouldn't be in control of a car) I also believe everybody should have to retake their test every 10 years.[/QUOTE] Hell, no, I'd have no chance...lol

Post 583847 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-13 18:02:55

I've already had 5 tests.....Car, Motorbike, 2 x LGV and PCV (all passed first time)

Post 583851 by iancho on 2013-03-13 18:07:48

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;583847]I've already had 5 tests.....Car, Motorbike, 2 x LGV and PCV (all passed first time)[/QUOTE] Well done Graham... Nerves of steel mate!

Post 583852 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 18:07:58

And at over £150 a time not cheap either

Post 583854 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 18:13:44

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;583847]I've already had 5 tests.....Car, Motorbike, 2 x LGV and PCV (all passed first time)[/QUOTE] Ive done my car twice first time with 2 minors both times.... I did hgv, bike and d1 with the army, but its not quite the same more like a CBT training then test.... same for the IAM but a lot of training before the final test. (takes a few months) I should also say only 9 of my point are in effect and the other 6 which are the only 6 that i got for my driving (speeding by 2-3mph) are about to drop.

Post 583857 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-13 18:26:19

95%of people i sit in the car now wouldnt pass their test for §§§§..... Not due to them being shocking. But missing the crutial things like checking over shoulder before pulling off, lane cutting on round abouts, CLUTCH down to often and for too long, steering faults..... I sit in on nearly every test of my pupils and the examiners look for everything. As i said 95% of people would fail miserably. Most of which within the first 50metres probably.

Post 583858 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-13 18:26:59

[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;583852]And at over £150 a time not cheap either[/QUOTE] As I've posted on another thread I passed my Car test exactly 30 years ago today ! Didn't cost half as much back then lol

Post 583859 by danny-R on 2013-03-13 18:28:54

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;583858]As I've posted on another thread I passed my Car test exactly 30 years ago today ! [COLOR="#FF0000"]Didn't cost half as much back then [/COLOR]lol[/QUOTE] How much was fuel in the olden days :haha:

Post 583860 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-13 18:29:21

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;583858]As I've posted on another thread I passed my Car test exactly 30 years ago today ! Didn't cost half as much back then lol[/QUOTE] Its actually on £62 for practical test, £32 for theory.

Post 583862 by stribo on 2013-03-13 18:33:39

What's a driving test, I never bothered, just bought a car, and away I went, which is why I'm the best driver on the road. Disclaimer, the above was said tongue in cheek. :P

Post 583864 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-13 18:36:09

[QUOTE=danny-R;583859]How much was fuel in the olden days :haha:[/QUOTE] Well I remember my lessons were £6 each, I took only 6 and went out and practiced in my Mum's car (with her in the passenger seat obviously) Petrol was a bit cheaper too !

Post 583871 by jotter22 on 2013-03-13 18:39:55

off the top of my head a test was £27 and fuel was 68p a gallon.....but i could be wrong. Tony.

Post 583874 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 18:43:42

[QUOTE=JamesT5;583743]And remember, once the camera van has clocked them, then slowing down will not make any difference as it take less than a second to get the speed.[/QUOTE] zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz here he goes again, if you dont like what people write then don't comment, what he chooses to do has naff all to do with you and your own personal morals.........we are all different

Post 583875 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 18:46:09

[QUOTE=iancho;583851]Well done Graham... Nerves of steel mate![/QUOTE] so why would you choose to drive a bus rather than a truck~? dont like manual work? lol

Post 583876 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 18:46:56

[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;583860]Its actually on £62 for practical test, £32 for theory.[/QUOTE] Indeed but also you have at least a double lesson for an instructor to take you and lend u the car for the test (unless you start your own learners policy whicih is just as expensive) its fuuny how in your test for a normal licence you cant cut the lane... but in advanced driving your expected to check your right mirror and cut over on smaller quiet roundabouts and even use the other side of the road.

Post 583878 by jotter22 on 2013-03-13 18:47:55

driving a bus you can show all your passengers how good you are a truck your on your own!

Post 583880 by M-R-P on 2013-03-13 18:48:32

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583874].......we are all different[/QUOTE] Which is exactly the reason his posts are as relevant as anybody else's.

Post 583881 by jotter22 on 2013-03-13 18:50:20

[QUOTE=M-R-P;583880]Which is exactly the reason his posts are as relevant as anybody else's.[/QUOTE] Bo11ocks negativity is a crime!

Post 583882 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 18:53:02

[QUOTE=M-R-P;583880]Which is exactly the reason his posts are as relevant as anybody else's.[/QUOTE] yeah but who is he to lecture anyone that has a bit of fun in their motor? seems like he is the fun police :cop:

Post 583884 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 18:53:49

[QUOTE=jotter22;583878]driving a bus you can show all your passengers how good you are a truck your on your own![/QUOTE] couldnt be doing with going round and round and round, i' get dizzy lol

Post 583889 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 18:59:51

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583882]yeah but who is he to lecture anyone that has a bit of fun in their motor? seems like he is the fun police :cop:[/QUOTE] Haha fun police .... well said, Every has an opinion..... we should all be a big happy vpcuk family though :) lol

Post 583890 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 19:01:53

[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;583889]Haha fun police .... well said, Every has an opinion..... we should all be a big happy vpcuk family though :) lol[/QUOTE] we are, we all have our role lol

Post 583895 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 19:11:17

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583890]we are, we all have our role lol[/QUOTE] Nice to hear .... james can have a role next to one of those LED "slow down" flashing signs lol

Post 583896 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-13 19:13:01

[QUOTE=jotter22;583878]driving a bus you can show all your passengers how good you are a truck your on your own![/QUOTE] Couldn't have put it better myself, about 600 assessments a day lol

Post 583897 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 19:15:14

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;583896]Couldn't have put it better myself, about 600 assessments a day lol[/QUOTE] my truck has a forward facing camera so we can be watched and is constantly recording

Post 583898 by jotter22 on 2013-03-13 19:15:18

this should stop now its turning into a rip james apart thread he has his opinions we dont all follow them but there you go if you enjoy ragging your car that is your prerogative aswell as the repurcutions if you get caught.....if we wer all the same it would be a boring world. Tony.

Post 583901 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-13 19:16:33

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583884]couldnt be doing with going round and round and round, i' get dizzy lol[/QUOTE] Was on a route today, 5 miles each way.....had to do that 6 times, didn't wake up till I'd done half of them !

Post 583903 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-13 19:17:50

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583897]my truck has a forward facing camera so we can be watched and is constantly recording[/QUOTE] My bus has 8 cameras and motion sensing to evaluate smoothness of driving !

Post 583906 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 19:22:49

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;583903]My bus has 8 cameras and motion sensing to evaluate smoothness of driving ![/QUOTE] lol yeah our trucks are all recorded on the "greater than" system where it monitors your way of driving consantly and gives you a score of which is very difficult to keep low (low is better)

Post 583909 by jotter22 on 2013-03-13 19:26:51

Thats the conclusion of the claim culture we now have thanks USA.....in the old days it was give way to whoever is biggest! that does it for me! Tony.

Post 583938 by Haizum74 on 2013-03-13 20:34:02

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583874]zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz here he goes again, if you dont like what people write then don't comment, what he chooses to do has naff all to do with you and your own personal morals.........we are all different[/QUOTE] Have you been on them 'irony' pills again Frankie? :duck:

Post 583940 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 20:35:30

[QUOTE=Haizum74;583938]Have you been on them 'irony' pills again Frankie? :duck:[/QUOTE] lol

Post 583941 by jotter22 on 2013-03-13 20:36:15

[QUOTE=Haizum74;583938]Have you been on them 'irony' pills again Frankie? :duck:[/QUOTE] Do you have a low iron count then frankie?

Post 583944 by T5frankie on 2013-03-13 20:38:55

Post 583945 by jotter22 on 2013-03-13 20:40:11

dude your a class act i am going to have my work cut out! Tony.

Post 583955 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-13 21:12:49

haha!

Post 583981 by smithy on 2013-03-13 22:32:37

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583906]lol yeah our trucks are all recorded on the "greater than" system where it monitors your way of driving consantly and gives you a score of which is very difficult to keep low (low is better)[/QUOTE] We have them in our trucks too and we are getting the new version of isotrack .

Post 584000 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-14 07:01:21

[QUOTE=M-R-P;583834]Same goes for the wallys who hit the accelerator instead of the brake and smash into a car or shop[/QUOTE] I seem to remember George Michael did this in 2010. I think it was a 'Wham Raid'...... :hilarious :B_thumb:

Post 584001 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-14 07:07:36

[QUOTE=T5frankie;583874]zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz here he goes again, if you dont like what people write then don't comment, what he chooses to do has naff all to do with you and your own personal morals.........we are all different[/QUOTE] By that token, if you don't approve of my 'sensible driving' comments then you don't have to comment either. My point being this is a forum and provided we stick to the terms and conditions of the site and don't break any rules (or laws!), then we are all free to voice our opinions (or not). :D

Post 584004 by T5frankie on 2013-03-14 08:43:52

[QUOTE=JamesT5;584001]By that token, if you don't approve of my 'sensible driving' comments then you don't have to comment either. My point being this is a forum and provided we stick to the terms and conditions of the site and don't break any rules (or laws!), then we are all free to voice our opinions (or not). :D[/QUOTE] That's fair enough, it's up to you whether you want to bring people's threads down with your talk of speed limits and high mpg LOL

Post 584011 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-14 09:08:42

[QUOTE=T5frankie;584004]That's fair enough, it's up to you whether you want to bring people's threads down with your talk of speed limits and high mpg LOL[/QUOTE] Don't forget the venting to atmosmphere of a/c gas !

Post 584017 by T5frankie on 2013-03-14 09:44:46

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;584011]Don't forget the venting to atmosmphere of a/c gas ![/QUOTE] Of which I did by the way, I cut the pipe and guess what it was empty like I knew it would be after being stood for four years!

Post 584025 by evil850 on 2013-03-14 10:19:04

[ATTACH=CONFIG]20734[/ATTACH] This is my gsx600f,a fast bike,but will not keep up with my modded t5

Post 584029 by M-R-P on 2013-03-14 10:33:10

Ooh, that's nice. Not enough airbags or wheels for my liking tho lol

Post 584056 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-14 12:25:55

[QUOTE=evil850;584025][ATTACH=CONFIG]20734[/ATTACH] This is my gsx600f,a fast bike,but will not keep up with my modded t5[/QUOTE] I bet the green seat toledo in the back ground will though.... They are beasts!!!! :-)

Post 584059 by danny-R on 2013-03-14 12:29:51

[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;584056]I bet the green seat [COLOR="#FF0000"]toledo[/COLOR] in the back ground will though.... They are beasts!!!! :-)[/QUOTE] Cordoba? or some thing like that, I once lent a 1.9 not turbo diesel by far the slowest thing i've ever driven. Sure the toledo is a leon saloon :)