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    Any problems fitting it in a garage...?

    in 350Z General

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    I've always wanted a garage and when we moved at the end of last year it was a major factor that had to be considered when looking for the right property.

     

    I was happy; found this lovely house, everything was perfect and it even had the garage....so chuffed. I then purchased the 350z around 3 weeks later after searching for the right one for nearly 18 months.......budget restrcitions and I'm so what of a perfectionist.

     

    All happy............................until I realised that the Zed does JUST squeeze in the garage but I would then have to sleep in her as cannot open either door and clearly no sunroof.

     

    Perhaps I should have gone for the Roadster. GUTTED!!! So frustrating :angry:

    The Uk's Speed Limits.......Outdated???

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    I think the speed limits on our roads are about right although if I'm cruising on a motorway it's usually around the 80mph mark.

     

    As for speeding tickets the speed limit is just that, a limit not a target.

     

     

    Sorry!!!!

     

    Did you really just say that you believe the speed limits are about right................BUT if you're cruising on a motorway it's usually around the 80mph mark!!! :doh::doh::doh::doh::doh:

     

    Are you not contradicting yourself slightly here?

    The Uk's Speed Limits.......Outdated???

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    so who here got lessons on the motorway before they were given a licence to drive on them...?

    And we wonder why the driving standards are so pathetic in the UK, the methods of teaching and testing are just shoddy.

     

    The current testing system relies on luck not to leave people killed. People wonder why new drivers always crash? because they dont have the proper training, simple.

     

    I was encouraged by my parents after passing my test at 17..............at the first attempt I must add :yahoo: ...........to continue with my driver training and I firstly completed "PASS PLUS" and then a further advanced driver training course with the Police.

     

    To be perfectly honest I think this kind of advanced training should be compulsory and if this isn't completed within 2 years for example then you lose your license and must start over again with the theory test and practical examinations etc.

    The Uk's Speed Limits.......Outdated???

    in Off Topic Discussion

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    Would I be correct in assuming you recently received a speeding ticket and are sore about it? :lol:

     

    I do agree with the point though. I think 80mph would be perfectly safe, with a fine above 90-95. At the end of the day if somone can't drive for @*!# they are gonna cause an accident at any speed they drive at.

     

    Not me..................I don't want to jinx it but I have been points free now for 3 years after my SP-30 was removed from my licence that I obtained in late 2004!!! :D

    The Uk's Speed Limits.......Outdated???

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    This topic carries on from a previous topic started by "Phinnies 1" regarding a possible speeding ticket and I was eager to learn your opinions on the idea that perhaps our national speed limits need refreshing or updating.

     

    I do agree that 30 mph in all built up areas is necessary for the well-being of pedestrians and the like.............but are our national speed limits on the faster single carriagways and dual carriageways in the UK not a LITTLE OUT OF DATE in 2010????

     

    Currently the Highway code states that at 30mph the stopping distance is 23 meters; at 40mph the stopping distance is 36 meters; at 50mph it's 53 meters; at 60 mph it's 72 meters and at 70 mph (for we never go above this speed do we??? :lol: ) the stopping distance is 96 meters. But are our national speed limits not dependant upon these stopping distances calculations which have not been updated for a few years now???

     

    I understand our stopping distances are governed by weather/road conditions, type and condition of vehicle, load etc; not to mention the age, health and mental ability of the driver can all affect the time taken to react and stop; but surely as a general rule our cars and vehicles are much better designed and equipped to handle higher speeds with improved stopping abilities!!!

     

    Does this not mean our speed limits should reflect our advancements in car technology and design now in 2010????

     

    Your thoughts please?

    Do you guys flash?

    in 350Z General

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    I also end up spraying the wind screen alot by mistake as everything is on the other side to the Mondeo so if anyone sees a crazy man washing his windscreen and wipers going like the clappers that means hello!!!!

     

    Brilliant......I know exactly what you mean :lol:

     

    I got so excited the other day when I noticed another Zed heading my way that I became all flustered and..............whoops wrong stalk!!! Wipers going, by the time I realised, he had passed. :bangin:

     

    My missus thought I was so sad for even contemplating flashing a car that I have no idea about who the owner is................they just don't understand.

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