Date:         Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:50:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
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From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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David Beierl wrote:
>
> At 06:53 AM 1/26/2001, Andrew Grebneff wrote:
> >I don't agree. I try to drive fast (bear conditions permitting). When I do
> >slow trips I can become very sleepy. You concentrate better at higher
> >speeds.
>
> Nice rationalization there, Andrew!  I'm writing it down for future
> use...it has a nice ring to it. <g>
>
> d
>

David,
You must remember where the writer lives (Australia). I live in the
Western US, and experienced the same problem during the energy crisis of
the 70's. We were used to cruising on the Interstates at 80-90mph,
except in Montana and Nevada, where there were no daytime limits. Then
we'd let it out a bit. When the 55mph limit went into effect, and we
only drove 65-70, it WAS quite difficult staying awake on the long runs.
I suspect Andrew lives in the more open parts of his country. I'm sure
you don't have the same problem when you must stay awake for all the
traffic, cops, etc. Keep in mind, we have some counties out here about
the size of New England, with maybe 75,000 people in them.
Larry