First off, good post Tim.
I think higher speed limits are a good idea, though not open.
I went to Bendigo last year, of course I know it was illegal but I sat on 120-130kph most of the way up, purely for better economy. I did give it a bit more just outside Bendigo, but looking at the trip comp it was going through WAY more fuel at 160 kph, let alone what it would of done at 200 kph. 130 kph was comfortable to cruise at even with a half shonky wheel allingment.
Of course I've never been to the NT so it's a bit of an apples and oranges case. What are the roads like up there? And what speed to the road trains generally sit on? You're right, I had no balls above 150 when I floored it. I was at WOT most of the time when doing anything higher and it takes a hell of a long bit of road to get it up there.
Mods feel free to edit that if I'm breaking any rules, other than road ones.
Last edited by Psycho Chicken; 19-02-2005 at 10:59 PM.
|