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77T · 10 May 2013, 02:59 AM

The unlimited-speed on the German autobahn may be close to the extinct species list.

According to the German publication Bild, if the opposition Social Democratic Party wins in this September's German elections, party leader Sigmar Gabriel promises to form a coalition with the Green Party -- and both say they'll limit autobahn speeds to 120 kmh (about 75 mph),

I saw this in AutoWeek: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...#ixzz2Soc6WvdL

Say it ain't so, Joe...

PS: I take no sides on the political angle here - just sharing in the spirit of communication since TRF'ers might want to get in gear if they want a final unlimited speed fix.

MonBK · 10 May 2013, 03:01 AM

All is good, they won't win.

bayerische · 10 May 2013, 03:30 AM

It's not the first time this trick is tried...

ChallengerSRT8 · 10 May 2013, 04:13 AM

I will be there end of August to drive on the Autobahn. After that, they can do what they want but it doesnt surprise me someone in government wants to control yet ANOTHER thing in peoples lives.

GermanyMatt · 10 May 2013, 04:26 AM

Never happen. That being said, the full-bore "unlimited" sections of autobahn are constantly shrinking. Even on the unlimited sections, I typically don't see people doing more than ~150-160Kmph. Any faster and you're in a constant battle with slower traffic and it's very tiring because you have to stay so alert versus just enjoying the drive.

I did 145mph in my Audi S4 on the A6, just West of the Czech border - not much traffic at all, but I was getting about 15mpg at that speed. :)

Pretty much all the rest of Europe has a 130kmph speed limit.

Kingair · 10 May 2013, 05:18 AM

Green is good for you

Worst ever experience we had in politics . . . ask the Germans . . . they know it for sure !

Planes makes noise, pollutes but not when they use it to go on holidays . . .

HAGOne

Jocke · 10 May 2013, 05:31 AM

That will be no problems, no one drives in 120 km/h (not even the Police) where it says so.

figbo · 10 May 2013, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

That will be no problems, no one drives in 120 km/h (not even the Police) where it says so.

Have you met Mon?

andromeda160 · 10 May 2013, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

Never happen. That being said, the full-bore "unlimited" sections of autobahn are constantly shrinking. Even on the unlimited sections, I typically don't see people doing more than ~150-160Kmph. Any faster and you're in a constant battle with slower traffic and it's very tiring because you have to stay so alert versus just enjoying the drive.

I did 145mph in my Audi S4 on the A6, just West of the Czech border - not much traffic at all, but I was getting about 15mpg at that speed. :)

Pretty much all the rest of Europe has a 130kmph speed limit.

I remember when I was in like 8th grade or somthing I was comming back from haufbrauhaus in munich with my dad and buddy, we were going like 240kmh in a bmw 3 series. then got passed like we were standing still in some sports car i've never seen, one of the most impressive looking cars i've seen.

Kingair · 10 May 2013, 07:05 AM

When I was younger and had a 911 I had to try it out and drove to Germany . . . top speed was 285 km/h . . and that is really fast enough . . .

Today I no hair on my head would even think to do it again . . . or is there one . . .

But there where BMW M5's passing me . . .

HAGOne

Cru Jones · 10 May 2013, 08:13 AM

120 would surprise me....France is 130 (has been for some time) and I haven't heard of any changes even with the socialists and greens in power (since a year, at all levels of government).

Anyway, I like fast cars, but the passing of the unlimited sections wouldn't upset me. Seems like a relic from a long time ago, when cars weren't nearly as powerful as they are now.

GradyPhilpott · 10 May 2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Social Democratic Party...to form a coalition with the Green Party

That's the most depressing combination of words I've read today.

The "green people" are trying to force us in the US to use E-15 fuel, which the automakers say will ruin our engines and they won't warrant cars that use the fuel.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...t-e15-15096134

dogguru · 11 May 2013, 03:23 AM

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dogguru · 11 May 2013, 03:26 AM

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which the automakers say will ruin our engines

The same doom and gloom was said when we switched from leaded gas and went to catalytic converters . If we don't get smarter about this the next "big" luxury option will be onboard Air purification systems .

Passionata · 11 May 2013, 05:52 AM

I ve a laser shield ,can speeding anywhere anytime .
AntiLaser 9 is the tool

Best
George

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G8RDPM · 11 May 2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

Never happen. That being said, the full-bore "unlimited" sections of autobahn are constantly shrinking. Even on the unlimited sections, I typically don't see people doing more than ~150-160Kmph. Any faster and you're in a constant battle with slower traffic and it's very tiring because you have to stay so alert versus just enjoying the drive.

I did 145mph in my Audi S4 on the A6, just West of the Czech border - not much traffic at all, but I was getting about 15mpg at that speed. :)

Pretty much all the rest of Europe has a 130kmph speed limit.

Hey Matt,
I did see pics that proved it.

Still happily wearing our chrono!

Hope all is well!

zama · 26 May 2013, 03:43 PM

I maxed out a diesel B class around 175kmh, and while I am not a regular at those speeds the problem is not going fast, it is the trucks doing 99 and pull out to overtake another truck doing 98.5. I am surprised there are not more accidents in Europe due to this, that said i did chuckle when passed by a Maser Gransport pulling north of 250kmh. If you really want to go fast you can always go to track and flog your car to death.

ecsub44 · 26 May 2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

That's the most depressing combination of words I've read today.

The "green people" are trying to force us in the US to use E-15 fuel, which the automakers say will ruin our engines and they won't warrant cars that use the fuel.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...t-e15-15096134

Popular Mechanics.

Kingair · 26 May 2013, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

I ve a laser shield ,can speeding anywhere anytime .
AntiLaser 9 is the tool

Best
George

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Love your Avatar !

Nice M1 & Concorde

HAGWe

10 May 2013, 02:59 AM	#1
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Is the End Near? Autobahn's last summer of speed? The unlimited-speed on the German autobahn may be close to the extinct species list. According to the German publication Bild, if the opposition Social Democratic Party wins in this September's German elections, party leader Sigmar Gabriel promises to form a coalition with the Green Party -- and both say they'll limit autobahn speeds to 120 kmh (about 75 mph), I saw this in AutoWeek: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...#ixzz2Soc6WvdL Say it ain't so, Joe... PS: I take no sides on the political angle here - just sharing in the spirit of communication since TRF'ers might want to get in gear if they want a final unlimited speed fix. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

10 May 2013, 03:30 AM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	It's not the first time this trick is tried... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	That will be no problems, no one drives in 120 km/h (not even the Police) where it says so. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I maxed out a diesel B class around 175kmh, and while I am not a regular at those speeds the problem is not going fast, it is the trucks doing 99 and pull out to overtake another truck doing 98.5. I am surprised there are not more accidents in Europe due to this, that said i did chuckle when passed by a Maser Gransport pulling north of 250kmh. If you really want to go fast you can always go to track and flog your car to death. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

10 May 2013, 03:01 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	All is good, they won't win.

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ChallengerSRT8 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Paradise Watch: Tudor Hert Chrono Posts: 122	I will be there end of August to drive on the Autobahn. After that, they can do what they want but it doesnt surprise me someone in government wants to control yet ANOTHER thing in peoples lives.

10 May 2013, 04:26 AM	#5
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Never happen. That being said, the full-bore "unlimited" sections of autobahn are constantly shrinking. Even on the unlimited sections, I typically don't see people doing more than ~150-160Kmph. Any faster and you're in a constant battle with slower traffic and it's very tiring because you have to stay so alert versus just enjoying the drive. I did 145mph in my Audi S4 on the A6, just West of the Czech border - not much traffic at all, but I was getting about 15mpg at that speed. :) Pretty much all the rest of Europe has a 130kmph speed limit.

10 May 2013, 05:18 AM	#6
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Green is good for you Worst ever experience we had in politics . . . ask the Germans . . . they know it for sure ! Planes makes noise, pollutes but not when they use it to go on holidays . . . HAGOne

10 May 2013, 07:05 AM	#10
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	When I was younger and had a 911 I had to try it out and drove to Germany . . . top speed was 285 km/h . . and that is really fast enough . . . Today I no hair on my head would even think to do it again . . . or is there one . . . But there where BMW M5's passing me . . . HAGOne

10 May 2013, 08:13 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	120 would surprise me....France is 130 (has been for some time) and I haven't heard of any changes even with the socialists and greens in power (since a year, at all levels of government). Anyway, I like fast cars, but the passing of the unlimited sections wouldn't upset me. Seems like a relic from a long time ago, when cars weren't nearly as powerful as they are now.

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