[Closed] I HAVE A CONFESSION...

I've noticed recent changes to posted speed limits being introduced in two of the places where cars like to go.

In the inner city, now 30kph, down from 50kph.
More people riding bicycles and pedestrians in dream states often being bowled by busses, the main reasons.
Open road 100kph, now increased for expressway driving to 110kph.
My driveway remains unchanged.

I really do understand you George, although I also like the technical part of engines

I also love the way they look....
But then there's the exterior of cars....
And that keeps me busy a lot longer.

That's a good thing Bruce !

Depending on the era, I may or may not be into performance numbers, but looks are always important.

I guess that's why most cars of the 50s don't do it for me unless they have a European roadster cut to their jib. The typical 50s coupe or sedan has very little variation to the overall shape from their competitor. And I feel much the same way about a lot of cars from then until today. But their are cars with style *and* performance. Corvette, Jag XKE, Dodge Viper, Porsches (924, 928, 944, 922, and others), Ferraris in general (although some are iffy in styling) and most BMW and Mercedes for pretty much their entire history.

I flew by a cop the other day doing 50+ in a 35 zone.

I think, even if he thought of giving me a ticket, he figured the judge would never believe a little 150cc scooter could do that speed and would assume his radar was off. That or he was just impressed I was able to get it going that fast.

There is more to big engines than just speed.

Those same cars can accelerate off the line quicker, making for great fun getting to the posted speed (around here it's 45 or 50 MPH unless you are in a village or city where it drops to 35 MPH or on one of the divided roads where you get 55 or hjghways at 65). And those same cars handle significantly better.

And that doesn't include trucks and real off road vehicles like Jeeps.

Additionally, I'd rather a car with torque that can climb some of the hils and accelerate quickly to merge onto the highway than a 4 banger that can't get out of its own way.

And here in the states, there are plenty of places and clubs that autocross cars of a species (i.e. Corvette Clubs and Mustang Clubs and such) so that you *can* take advantage of the speed and handling legally and enjoyaby.