"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
01/16/2018 at 10:30 • Filed to: Dots
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"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
01/16/2018 at 10:30 • Filed to: Dots | 3
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These two guys were racing back to their boat dealership after the Chicago Boat and RV Show on Sunday. Speed limit in this section was roughly 45 and they both were going about 60-70. The roads were unplowed with a few inches of packed snow so I was surprised at the size of their lower regions.
Earlier, I caught this beautiful unicorn
PatBateman
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 10:33 |
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Dat SS, doe.
WilliamsSW
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 10:45 |
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But the boat bros have 4WD so it’s all okay.
/s
MINIGTI
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 10:49 |
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Years ago a guy with a huge boat flew past me on the way in from Rockford on an icy day. The whole rig was in the ditch about a mile up the road. I rolled down the window, beeped and waved.
boredalways
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 11:00 |
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Miss Mercedes, I’ve been meaning to ask you a couple of questions about your Smart fleet but I can only remember one right now: how well do the cars run on mid-grade fuel since premium is recommended?
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Mercedes Streeter
> boredalways
01/16/2018 at 11:01 |
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You can ask me anything! :)
Normally it seems to lose just a tad of power and mpg on lower grades. In the winter it’s a bit of a mess if you use anything lower Premium as the engine misfires much more.
Urambo Tauro
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 11:09 |
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Used to work at an RV dealer, where the sales guys liked to “race” motorhomes back from the shows. Even in the winter.
Maxima Speed
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 11:27 |
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You probably get asked this all the time but, when are you going to ‘Busa swap one of them?
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Mercedes Streeter
> Maxima Speed
01/16/2018 at 12:11 |
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Never! :P The ‘busa swap is like the worst modification you could ever do. The engine and drive systems aren’t fond of the extra weight (so it would not be able to be a DD) and the torque really only makes it good for drifting.
A better way to do it would be to drop in an Ecotec engine or an engine from say, a Toyota Paseo...small car engines with more potential. :)
Hi! My Name Is Rossssssss
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 15:05 |
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isn’t the speed limit throughout chicago land ~45 MPH most places? and anormal traffic flow is ~75 -80 in these zones?
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Mercedes Streeter
> Hi! My Name Is Rossssssss
01/16/2018 at 15:13 |
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This particular zone was US highway 12 in Volo. Traffic tends to stay around the speed limit here as there are a set of stoplights right behind the curve and the police presence is heavy.
EngineerWithTools
> Mercedes Streeter
01/16/2018 at 15:18 |
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Functional trailer lights? Appropriately sized tow vehicles? So far we’re above average. (I know that they’re new... but have you looked closely at new boat trailer wiring? Yikes.)
Wait! I don’t see any rear hold downs. Knocks them down to the middle of the boat towing bell curve.
Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
> Hi! My Name Is Rossssssss
01/16/2018 at 16:09 |
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no, all the interstates its now at least 60 throughout, surface streets are usually 35-45, residential around 25. its not like Manhattan where literally every street is 25
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Mercedes Streeter
01/17/2018 at 05:47 |
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Commodore!
8)
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> Mercedes Streeter
01/17/2018 at 05:47 |
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you mean LSV12
;)
Germanian
> Mercedes Streeter
01/23/2018 at 14:16 |
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I think I know exactly where you were when you took the picture of the SS. Tri-State Tollway? Between Lake-Cook and Half Day Rds? And you’re right about Rt 12 in Volo. I just drive 5 under the limit if I go through there anymore. :(