Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
05-26-2006, 08:29 PM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
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>> Thanks again for your opinion. I would like to see what you would do
>> in the same situation, but I don't wish that on anyone. But I can
>> tell you that, with 99.9% confidence, you wouldn't do what you say
>> you would do.
>>
>> And I never did say it was smart. It was a last resort.
>
> Actually, I've been in similar situations several times. Not
> identical, but similar. I worked as a logger for 5 years and made a
> few runs with victims of some nasty injuries (ever see what a chainsaw
> does to a limb?). I drove briskly, but rarely much exceeded the speed
> limit. And often the drive was an hour of dirt roads.
>
> As an ambulance driver once told me, it doesn't do much good if you
> create a second accident while leaving the scene of the original
> accident.
Let me know how you make out when it is YOUR wife or child. I was an EMT
in the late 80's myself. I never drove like that with anyone in my bus.
All I can say is you have no idea how you would react. And I hope you
never have to.
Eric
news:NVMdg.9035$lb.820384@news1.epix.net:
>> Thanks again for your opinion. I would like to see what you would do
>> in the same situation, but I don't wish that on anyone. But I can
>> tell you that, with 99.9% confidence, you wouldn't do what you say
>> you would do.
>>
>> And I never did say it was smart. It was a last resort.
>
> Actually, I've been in similar situations several times. Not
> identical, but similar. I worked as a logger for 5 years and made a
> few runs with victims of some nasty injuries (ever see what a chainsaw
> does to a limb?). I drove briskly, but rarely much exceeded the speed
> limit. And often the drive was an hour of dirt roads.
>
> As an ambulance driver once told me, it doesn't do much good if you
> create a second accident while leaving the scene of the original
> accident.
Let me know how you make out when it is YOUR wife or child. I was an EMT
in the late 80's myself. I never drove like that with anyone in my bus.
All I can say is you have no idea how you would react. And I hope you
never have to.
Eric
05-26-2006, 08:30 PM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>> I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>> fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>> right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>> don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>> make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>> implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>> drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>> money.
>
> OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
> driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
> another poster.
>
> Matt
>
No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
Eric
news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>> I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>> fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>> right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>> don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>> make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>> implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>> drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>> money.
>
> OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
> driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
> another poster.
>
> Matt
>
No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
Eric
05-26-2006, 08:30 PM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>> I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>> fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>> right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>> don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>> make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>> implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>> drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>> money.
>
> OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
> driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
> another poster.
>
> Matt
>
No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
Eric
news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>> I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>> fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>> right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>> don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>> make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>> implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>> drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>> money.
>
> OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
> driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
> another poster.
>
> Matt
>
No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
Eric
05-26-2006, 08:30 PM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>> I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>> fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>> right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>> don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>> make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>> implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>> drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>> money.
>
> OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
> driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
> another poster.
>
> Matt
>
No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
Eric
news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>> I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>> fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>> right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>> don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>> make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>> implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>> drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>> money.
>
> OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
> driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
> another poster.
>
> Matt
>
No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
Eric
05-26-2006, 08:32 PM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
Eric G. wrote:
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>
>
>>>I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>>>fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>>>right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>>>don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>>>make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>>>implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>>>drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>>>money.
>>
>>OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>another poster.
>>
>>Matt
>>
>
>
> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
I'm glad to hear that.
Matt
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>
>
>>>I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>>>fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>>>right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>>>don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>>>make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>>>implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>>>drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>>>money.
>>
>>OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>another poster.
>>
>>Matt
>>
>
>
> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
I'm glad to hear that.
Matt
05-26-2006, 08:32 PM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
Eric G. wrote:
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>
>
>>>I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>>>fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>>>right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>>>don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>>>make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>>>implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>>>drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>>>money.
>>
>>OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>another poster.
>>
>>Matt
>>
>
>
> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
I'm glad to hear that.
Matt
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>
>
>>>I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>>>fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>>>right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>>>don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>>>make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>>>implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>>>drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>>>money.
>>
>>OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>another poster.
>>
>>Matt
>>
>
>
> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
I'm glad to hear that.
Matt
05-26-2006, 08:32 PM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
Eric G. wrote:
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>
>
>>>I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>>>fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>>>right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>>>don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>>>make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>>>implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>>>drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>>>money.
>>
>>OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>another poster.
>>
>>Matt
>>
>
>
> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
I'm glad to hear that.
Matt
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:KWMdg.9036$lb.820395@news1.epix.net:
>
>
>>>I don't remember claiming to drive that fast on a regular basis. In
>>>fact, if anything I drive too slow on a regular basis. But you're
>>>right about the idiots. I see them day in and day out. I really
>>>don't see the government doing anything to the manufacturers. They
>>>make too much off the tickets to warrant that. They will probably
>>>implement more photo radar units. That way they can let the idiots
>>>drive as fast as they want and just mail them a ticket and make some
>>>money.
>>
>>OK, but I thought you were the one talking pretty cavalierly about
>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>another poster.
>>
>>Matt
>>
>
>
> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
I'm glad to hear that.
Matt
05-28-2006, 09:48 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Fri, 26 May 2006 11:09:27 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
wrote:
>Yes, I have. Nothing justifies driving 130 mph on public roads.
For those of us who are too CHICKEN (or too sensible) to open up the car,
here is a nice little movie of an 06 Hyundai Sonata running from 0-133mph.
Direct link warning!
56K warning!
Enjoy!!!
http://www.trbf2.com/images/Sonata133MPH.avi
Have a lovely Memorial Day. Remember a Vet!
--
Bob
wrote:
>Yes, I have. Nothing justifies driving 130 mph on public roads.
For those of us who are too CHICKEN (or too sensible) to open up the car,
here is a nice little movie of an 06 Hyundai Sonata running from 0-133mph.
Direct link warning!
56K warning!
Enjoy!!!
http://www.trbf2.com/images/Sonata133MPH.avi
Have a lovely Memorial Day. Remember a Vet!
--
Bob
05-28-2006, 09:48 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Fri, 26 May 2006 11:09:27 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
wrote:
>Yes, I have. Nothing justifies driving 130 mph on public roads.
For those of us who are too CHICKEN (or too sensible) to open up the car,
here is a nice little movie of an 06 Hyundai Sonata running from 0-133mph.
Direct link warning!
56K warning!
Enjoy!!!
http://www.trbf2.com/images/Sonata133MPH.avi
Have a lovely Memorial Day. Remember a Vet!
--
Bob
wrote:
>Yes, I have. Nothing justifies driving 130 mph on public roads.
For those of us who are too CHICKEN (or too sensible) to open up the car,
here is a nice little movie of an 06 Hyundai Sonata running from 0-133mph.
Direct link warning!
56K warning!
Enjoy!!!
http://www.trbf2.com/images/Sonata133MPH.avi
Have a lovely Memorial Day. Remember a Vet!
--
Bob
05-28-2006, 09:48 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Fri, 26 May 2006 11:09:27 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
wrote:
>Yes, I have. Nothing justifies driving 130 mph on public roads.
For those of us who are too CHICKEN (or too sensible) to open up the car,
here is a nice little movie of an 06 Hyundai Sonata running from 0-133mph.
Direct link warning!
56K warning!
Enjoy!!!
http://www.trbf2.com/images/Sonata133MPH.avi
Have a lovely Memorial Day. Remember a Vet!
--
Bob
wrote:
>Yes, I have. Nothing justifies driving 130 mph on public roads.
For those of us who are too CHICKEN (or too sensible) to open up the car,
here is a nice little movie of an 06 Hyundai Sonata running from 0-133mph.
Direct link warning!
56K warning!
Enjoy!!!
http://www.trbf2.com/images/Sonata133MPH.avi
Have a lovely Memorial Day. Remember a Vet!
--
Bob
05-28-2006, 09:57 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Fri, 26 May 2006 23:24:11 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>If idiots keep driving like you claim to, then the government will at some point make
>that decision for the car makers.
We should treasure our idiots that take risks. We are a nation of
descendants of risk-taking idiots.
I do not condone driving 130mph, but I defend anyone's right to do it...
safely, on empty roads, of course. The Government has no right to protect
us from our own stupidity, because the Government is more stupid than us.
--
Bob
>If idiots keep driving like you claim to, then the government will at some point make
>that decision for the car makers.
We should treasure our idiots that take risks. We are a nation of
descendants of risk-taking idiots.
I do not condone driving 130mph, but I defend anyone's right to do it...
safely, on empty roads, of course. The Government has no right to protect
us from our own stupidity, because the Government is more stupid than us.
--
Bob
05-28-2006, 09:57 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Fri, 26 May 2006 23:24:11 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>If idiots keep driving like you claim to, then the government will at some point make
>that decision for the car makers.
We should treasure our idiots that take risks. We are a nation of
descendants of risk-taking idiots.
I do not condone driving 130mph, but I defend anyone's right to do it...
safely, on empty roads, of course. The Government has no right to protect
us from our own stupidity, because the Government is more stupid than us.
--
Bob
>If idiots keep driving like you claim to, then the government will at some point make
>that decision for the car makers.
We should treasure our idiots that take risks. We are a nation of
descendants of risk-taking idiots.
I do not condone driving 130mph, but I defend anyone's right to do it...
safely, on empty roads, of course. The Government has no right to protect
us from our own stupidity, because the Government is more stupid than us.
--
Bob
05-28-2006, 09:57 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Fri, 26 May 2006 23:24:11 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>If idiots keep driving like you claim to, then the government will at some point make
>that decision for the car makers.
We should treasure our idiots that take risks. We are a nation of
descendants of risk-taking idiots.
I do not condone driving 130mph, but I defend anyone's right to do it...
safely, on empty roads, of course. The Government has no right to protect
us from our own stupidity, because the Government is more stupid than us.
--
Bob
>If idiots keep driving like you claim to, then the government will at some point make
>that decision for the car makers.
We should treasure our idiots that take risks. We are a nation of
descendants of risk-taking idiots.
I do not condone driving 130mph, but I defend anyone's right to do it...
safely, on empty roads, of course. The Government has no right to protect
us from our own stupidity, because the Government is more stupid than us.
--
Bob
05-28-2006, 09:59 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Sat, 27 May 2006 00:32:07 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>>another poster.
>>>
>>>Matt
>>>
>>
>>
>> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
>
>I'm glad to hear that.
So Matt, why in hell do you drive 130mph? Explain yourself!!!
--
Bob
>>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>>another poster.
>>>
>>>Matt
>>>
>>
>>
>> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
>
>I'm glad to hear that.
So Matt, why in hell do you drive 130mph? Explain yourself!!!
--
Bob
05-28-2006, 09:59 AM
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Re: Replacing old speedometer, how do I reset actual miles ??
On Sat, 27 May 2006 00:32:07 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>>another poster.
>>>
>>>Matt
>>>
>>
>>
>> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
>
>I'm glad to hear that.
So Matt, why in hell do you drive 130mph? Explain yourself!!!
--
Bob
>>>driving 130 MPH on public roads. Maybe I got you confused with
>>>another poster.
>>>
>>>Matt
>>>
>>
>>
>> No, Matt, you confused me with the OP.
>
>I'm glad to hear that.
So Matt, why in hell do you drive 130mph? Explain yourself!!!
--
Bob