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Rich Sandor · 09-27-2010, 10:27 PM

Trying to tell a 20-22 year old to NOT speed up cypress/seymour is like talking to a wall. Any racing enthusiast is going to push the limits when they think they can get away with it.

I'm not going be a hypocrite, I've done it. But these days I am MUCH more reserved, and it's got NOTHING to do with police.

Let me tell you why: The roads going up cypress and seymour have NO fencing to prevent wildlife crossing. And believe you me, there are SHITLOADS of bears and deer that cross those roads, both day and night. And they don't always get out of the way! They will jump right out in front of a speeding car and sometimes you may not be able to avoid them.

I know Porsches/Ferraris/BMWs *will* stop faster than most other cars, even at breakneck speeds, but if an animal jumps out 20' in front of you when you're doing 160+kph - you're fucked!

I'd argue it's safer to do those speeds on highways like the coquihalla that are designed for it. (even if it is illegal)

09-27-2010, 10:27 PM	#43
Rich Sandor racing & tech mod. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,034 Thanked 507 Times in 188 Posts Failed 22 Times in 12 Posts	Trying to tell a 20-22 year old to NOT speed up cypress/seymour is like talking to a wall. Any racing enthusiast is going to push the limits when they think they can get away with it. I'm not going be a hypocrite, I've done it. But these days I am MUCH more reserved, and it's got NOTHING to do with police. Let me tell you why: The roads going up cypress and seymour have NO fencing to prevent wildlife crossing. And believe you me, there are SHITLOADS of bears and deer that cross those roads, both day and night. And they don't always get out of the way! They will jump right out in front of a speeding car and sometimes you may not be able to avoid them. I know Porsches/Ferraris/BMWs will stop faster than most other cars, even at breakneck speeds, but if an animal jumps out 20' in front of you when you're doing 160+kph - you're fucked! I'd argue it's safer to do those speeds on highways like the coquihalla that are designed for it. (even if it is illegal)