| njjoe |
Kris-
Nice find!!
It's good to know the MO is capable of 135 mph. Unfortunately, you can't say the same for some tires, many drivers, and most roads.
Anyone know what the flashing warning light on the dash was for?
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| Eclipse1825 |
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Anyone know what the flashing warning light on the dash was for?
-njjoe [/B]
they talked about the light in another MO clip and he said it was the speed limiter warning light. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by Eclipse1825
they talked about the light in another MO clip and he said it was the speed limiter warning light.
That makes sense. What market has a speed-limiter warning light?
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| hfelknor |
He's from Abu Dhabi, in the UAE.
Too much civilization for me to do that.
When I ran the 118 back in 03, I was on Snake Road in the everglades.........nobody, no traffic. I was more worried about a panther or armadillo then other people.
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| Gonzo |
Yikes! :eek:
What I can say its that if I where to try, I wouldn't be video taping the speedo and I wouldn't bring along someone and ask that they tape it for me.
It sure took a lot to get up there.
I wish there was a video looking forward to see the forward.
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| rtking |
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Originally posted by Gonzo
I wish there was a video looking forward to see the forward.
Ask and you shall receive... sort-of. Here's another clip. Apparently this guy did a couple of runs up to 135 mph!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTd5cl0IvVQ&NR=1 |
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| woossh |
How strange. The tach got to 6G at 50 kph and stayed there. If it would have been a regular tranny the tach would dip and build back with each shift.
It was just strange to see it stay at 6G and the speedo keep climbing. CVT at work, i guess. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by woossh
How strange. The tach got to 6G at 50 kph and stayed there. If it would have been a regular tranny the tach would dip and build back with each shift.
woossh-
That's one of the reasons why the CVT is so good. During the acceleration run it kept the VQ right at it's horsepower peak (6,000 rpm) the entire time. Try that with a 5-speed manual. Too bad the initial acceleration is dampened.
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| Eric L. |
| The horsepower peak is actually at 5800 RPM I believe - it is interesting the CVT doesn't hold that RPM but instead tachs up to 6000+. |
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| woossh |
| Could it be the tach suffers from the same desease the odometer and speedometer do, over reading? I guess as opposed to overreving. |
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| maxtoons.com |
| The speed worning starts to flash at 120 kph that is about 60 mph |
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| zebelkhan |
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Originally posted by maxtoons.com
The speed worning starts to flash at 120 kph that is about 60 mph
That leads me to belive it has to do with engine speed or sustained high RPM and not necessarily the vehicle speed. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by maxtoons.com
The speed worning starts to flash at 120 kph that is about 60 mph
It's actually closer to 75MPH, which makes sense.
There is only a handful of public roads in the entire world were one can legally drive over 75 mph.
Danger increases exponentially as the speed rises. Like Homer alluded to, if you hit an armadillo at 10 mph you may mistake it for a speed-bump, hit it at 40 and you'll feel a good jolt, but hit that same armadillo at 75+ and you will have your hands full.
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| hfelknor |
Just an interesting point:
The speed limit in Abu Dhabi, on their two main highways is 160 Km/hr.
That is very close to 100 MPH.
Homer
PS I never said anything about armadillos
(AH! joe reminded me that I was worried about an Armadillo out in the everglades. We do have them here, that's for sure, but i didn't see any that day. I assume everybody knows that they are born dead on the side of the road.) |
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| Kris |
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Originally posted by njjoe
There is only a handful of public roads in the entire world were one can legally drive over 75 mph.
-njjoe
Actually you would be surprised how many. It is not that unusual outside of the US. But than again we do not know how to drive here...........I see morons driving on roads everyday.....sad....first we would need to introduce driving schools.....and teach people how to drive on highways......eh dreams.....:( |
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| ekaxel |
"There is only a handful of public roads in the entire world were one can legally drive over 75 mph."
400 miles of I-10 in West Texas..... |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by ekaxel
"There is only a handful of public roads in the entire world were one can legally drive over 75 mph."
400 miles of I-10 in West Texas.....
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What's the posted limited out there?
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| hfelknor |
80MPH.
Parts of I 20 out that way too...........
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| maxtoons.com |
your right guys, it is 75 mph :o
All cars in the gulf region has this worning that comes up at 120kph.
Usually its sound, the mo was the first car I see with only light.
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by maxtoons.com
your right guys, it is 75 mph :o
All cars in the gulf region has this worning that comes up at 120kph.
Usually its sound, the mo was the first car I see with only light.
It has nothing to do with engin, just government regulations.
maxtoons.com-
Thanx for clearing that up.
Out of curiosity, what is the posted top speed on highways in your region? Is it enforced? What is a typical penalty for exceeding the limit?
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| hfelknor |
Horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot
By Kevin Scott, staff reporter, Mahmoud Saberi, staff reporter and Rayeesa Qhurshida, Staff Reporter
Last updated: March 11, 2008, 13:15
Ghantoot: At least six people have been killed after a series of horrific accidents on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot on Tuesday morning.
Police have said around 200 cars were involved in the crash, which happened in heavy fog, with 25 cars catching fire.
About seven people with minor injurious from the accident site in Ghantoot were treated and later discharged said a senior doctor from the Accident and Emergency Unit at Rashid hospital.
Serious casualties were taken to Al Rahba and Al Mafraq hospitals in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Victor Mikhael Butros, in charge of the Accident and Emergency Unit of the hospital said: “We received the news of the accident at 9am and immediately a team comprising of two doctors and two nurses along with equipments were dispatched to the scene.
"We were told to expect 40 causalities but when our team reached the site we told that only seven accident victims with minor injurious will be sent to us. Those with serious injurious were admitted to two hospitals in Abu Dhabi.”
Police also said that because of the bad weather helicopters were unable to begin airlifting the injured until 11.30am.
Eyewitness Tahir S, said: “I was involved in the first crash. I could hardly see anything because of the fog. It was horrible. You could see 10m in front of you.
“After the crash I looked behind and people were yelling and screaming.”
Matt, 26, a German national said the scene was chaotic.
He added: “The accident was a combination of fog and people using their hazard lights. I only escaped with a bruise.”
Khamis I. Mohammad, deputy of traffic and patrol Abu Dhabi police said: “It was a disaster scene, everyone was speeding and after the first crash happened people just started hitting each other.
“There were six buses carrying labourers, three buses had 50 passengers each.”
He also advised people not to use their hazard lights and not to listen to the radio while driving.
Your comments
If you have no head lights on, tinted windows beyond the police legal allowance, hazards flashing, needle bouncing off the 160km, coffee in one hand, and a copy of the local newspaper on your steering wheel, what else was going to happen apart from today's accident. Having traveled for the last 4 years on the same route, i see it everyday. I can bet that all those who are suffering now are the ones that didn't cause the accident. Better to be 40 minutes late in this world than 40 years early in the next! Slow down and listen to advice.
P Brent
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:34
Most of accidents are caused because of driving fast. In fog people should drive slowly and carefully, but if on the roads no controls and no rules, then it is normal that such accidents happen, So do not be surprised
mike
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:34
Inshallah injured people will be fine. i was there in the scene and im speechless all i can say is that we all should learn from this terrible scene and behave and obey rules
osama
abu dhabi,uae
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:34
This happens despite the licensing law being strict. I feel that the UAE govt must now think of building more metros and also local railways for the commuters, so that less number of people travel on this road.
sanjeev
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:34
I am a student intern at Mafraq hospital. The only way to describe the aftermath in the ER would be to call it chaotic. Intensive efforts were made to help patients in the ER .Thank god they were successful as many people were treated for broken bones and tissue injury.
omer
baniyas,uae
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:27
Seeing the above accident, I request Road Traffic Authority to reduce the speed limit in Dubai-Abu Dhabi road.
Pawne
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:27
I've never ever seen such a horrible accident
Arshad
al ain,india
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:26
The government should implement a rule that vehicles should not run at the speed of 60 Km/hr during the foggy condition, at the same time the employer(s) should consider the reasons of the delay occuring because of the fog as a valid reason in order to let the drivers drive the vehicle at the nominal speed.
S M Razeen
Abu Dhabi,U AE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:26
When you are driving through the fog please don't switch on the hazards and if you are stuck in the traffic when fogs there please switch on the hazards and if it is thick fog please horn at least two or three times. then only people can notice infront of them have to face some traffic. these things came to my mind today morning i also faced three accident on the way to dubai from abu dhab. two times i escaped from the accident because of the horn sound at the time i couldn't seen any hazards lights due to huge fog.
lalith
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:26
This has happened due to some stupid people who always believe their car brakes will save them.
Bilal
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:26
So much for the new point system encouraging people to drive more safely...
Paul
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:24
Don't drive at all during thick fog, because if you slow down, you might get hit by cars from behind. Until UAE drivers reach a maturity level, stay home or park your car. Your life is more expensive than any other appointment you might have.
Tareq
RAK,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:24
I saw thing happening in front of me. I just save my life because my speed was slow so i could control my car
Vijay
Abu Dhbai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:24
My collegue broke his hip in this accident. He is already really old and had replaced one hip couple of years ago.
Simao
AD,uae
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:23
I was heading to Abu Dhabi at 0630 hours just past Jebel Ali. When thick fog appeared I got off the road and sat in a garage area until it cleared as crazy people were driving in excess of 100kmh despite only 20 meters visibility. The reason for this crash is ignorance while driving in these conditions ie flashing light and of course speed
Ken
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 11, 2008, 14:20 |
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| Kris |
| There is no substitute for common sense.... |
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| njjoe |
They were very fortunate that only 6 people were killed. Considering the fact that 200 cars were involved and 25 caught fire, it is a miracle that more did not perish.
I hate fog. I live on the water and there are mornings when the local streets are socked in and visibility is limited to maybe one hundred yards. That may be fine on local streets, but can be deadly at highway speeds.
Encountering fog on a highway is scary. You never know if an idiot in front of you has stopped dead in the middle of the lane or another idiot behind you with heavily-tinted windows is over-driving his field of vision thinking he has a clear road ahead. Even pulling over to the side of the road can be dangerous.
I hate fog.
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| zebelkhan |
| A few years back when I was livingin Sacramento, CA, a simillar pile up happened. An old lady hit the fog over a bridge, got scared and stopped in the middle of the freeway! Needless to say, there was a 150 car pile up but amazingly no one got killed. |
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| maxtoons.com |
In Saudi Arabia, the speed limit is 120 Kmph = 75mph
If you go over 140 kmph, the car will be towed and you will be arrested.
Is this law enforced? In some way yes, but the law enforcement here is in no way like the US, let me explain:
1- Unless it is a national security issue, the police are not allowed to chaise anyone; he will need to report the speeder to the next chick point to stop the car.
2- Chick points are how most people get caught, pulse there are a lot of “ineffective” secret police cars around.
3- To make it short, very few people here drive with respect to others.
I have learned how to drive in the US, where I lived in Houston TX for 10 years, Thank the good lord, I am accident free, I believe it is because I respect the other drivers using the road and of course because I learned how to drive from civilized people.
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| Bambus |
Hey Guys
When it comes to the warning light, I drove the MO over 85MPH sustained and never saw the light. Mind you it wasn't under full acceleration, but you said it was a speed warning, not RPM.
Its a Canadian MO, so its got to be different !:p |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by Bambus
When it comes to the warning light, I drove the MO over 85MPH sustained and never saw the light.
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The MO in the video is from Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. Apparently MOs destined for that region come equipped with the speed warning light.
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| maxtoons.com |
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Originally posted by njjoe
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The MO in the video is from Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. Apparently MOs destined for that region come equipped with the speed warning light.
-njjoe
All Cars in that Reigon have a over 120KM/h, 75mph warning |
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| Kris |
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Originally posted by maxtoons.com
All Cars in that Reigon have a over 120KM/h, 75mph warning
Talk about Big Brother watching....;) |
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| bhbeecham |
| It is a engine rev limiter light. It happens when the engine revs at 6200. It is letting you know you are at maximum engine rpms allowed. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by bhbeecham
It is a engine rev limiter light. It happens when the engine revs at 6200. It is letting you know you are at maximum engine rpms allowed.
No, not according to one of our members who resides in Saudi Arabia near where the video was filmed. He claims all cars in the region have a speed warning device that comes on at 120 kmh.
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| zebelkhan |
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Originally posted by maxtoons.com
All Cars in that Reigon have a over 120KM/h, 75mph warning
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Originally posted by bhbeecham
It is a engine rev limiter light. It happens when the engine revs at 6200. It is letting you know you are at maximum engine rpms allowed.
So which one is it??????????? |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by zebelkhan
So which one is it???????????
My money is on the speed warning, since it was maxtoons.com who reported it and he lives in the region. Plus, it does not make sense to have a redline warning considering the engine management computer will shut down the fuel injectors at redline, which makes the warning moot.
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| zebelkhan |
| I guess you are right. I wonder if that is a dealer resettable item, in case the speed laws change.... |
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| maxtoons.com |
| It is the Speed Guys. |
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| Gonzo |
| Fo sure no light here in the USA when max speed has been reached. |
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| bhbeecham |
| If it is for speed than why would they place it under the rpm gauge. If you were going too fast shouldn't it be placed by the speedometer. tends to point towards rpms. Plus i have been in cars besides the mo that give a warning light when you are close to the redline point that have modern computers and fuel injection. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by bhbeecham
If it is for speed than why would they place it under the rpm gauge. If you were going too fast shouldn't it be placed by the speedometer. tends to point towards rpms.
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What does it take to convince you?
Maxtoons.com, who lives in the region, has already told us that it is a speed-warning light.
Plus, if you look at the video you will see the light comes on at 130 kmh. The tach levels out at 6,000 (redline is ~6,700) and the light does not come on.
Check it out.
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