s60 d5 185 top speed ?

[Coventry]

Originally Posted by ctp89

i really dont know why we dont have a version of the autobahn in the uk

Because Brits are utterly atrocious at lane discipline. That won't change until the driving test includes motorway training.

When driving, we are selfish, arrogant and ignorant on scale simply not seen on the continent.

[gavst5]

I've got planned, full alacantara seats replacement, projector lights, full vortex exhaust with cat, ram air system,remapped, possible larger intercooler, then I will fit drill and grooved discs all round and pads.
That's to start lol

[reesky]

Originally Posted by Coventry

Because Brits are utterly atrocious at lane discipline. That won't change until the driving test includes motorway training.

When driving, we are selfish, arrogant and ignorant on scale simply not seen on the continent.

Hah yeah

Couldn't agree more

[john-sussex]

Not bothered about top speed and blagging rights as this thread seems to be heading, however I am worried about the tyre speed rating.
Of the last few I have had, the earlier ones were fitted with W rated and the newer ones inc my D5 have y rated which are good for 186 mph. W are the minimum Volvo recommend.

[gavst5]

Y rated here Avon zzr tyres here

[ctp89]

Originally Posted by john-sussex

Not bothered about top speed and blagging rights as this thread seems to be heading, however I am worried about the tyre speed rating.
Of the last few I have had, the earlier ones were fitted with W rated and the newer ones inc my D5 have y rated which are good for 186 mph. W are the minimum Volvo recommend.

Mine are zr w98 for the speed rating looks to be 149+mph and tested at 168mph so my car is well within the limits of the tires

I am going to winter tires or all seasons soon now the weather is closing in these will also have a w minimum speed rating.

Why anyone would put anything rated lower than the car can do is beyond me its unsafe

[ctp89]

Originally Posted by Coventry

Because Brits are utterly atrocious at lane discipline. That won't change until the driving test includes motorway training.

When driving, we are selfish, arrogant and ignorant on scale simply not seen on the continent.

That is a good point, i dont know why we dont have motorway driving in there

It always surprises me when people move out of the way here

I would be amazed if they even put the limit up to 80 in the uk to fall in line with france ect

[jackthehat.co.uk]

I hope I'm never on the same road as you guys when I'm driving with my wife and children in the car. You're supposed to get over that sort of thing before you're 20 years old.

[owyn]

Originally Posted by jackthehat.co.uk

I hope I'm never on the same road as you guys when I'm driving with my wife and children in the car. You're supposed to get over that sort of thing before you're 20 years old.

Ever been to Germany? Some of the safest roads around!
I doubt it would work over here due to the sheer volume of traffic on the roads, shame though as it does seem to improve people's awareness and care!

[Bill_56]

Funny how folklore can prevail over fact.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_...ted_death_rate

Germany, 4.3 deaths per 100,000 population
France, 4.9 deaths per 100,000
UK, 3.5 deaths per 100,000

Germany, 4.9 per billion km
France, 6.3 per billion km
UK, 4.3 per billion km

Do we really want UK road deaths to increase to German and other European rates?

Not me, thanks, I'm very happy with UK legislation, speed limits and driving test, as well as driving standards as they are, among the best in the world. Let's be proud of that.