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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by oldschool350z
Not New York. Pot holes, snow and a lot of state troopers.
This. Plus every civic is putting down 500whp and wants some no matter when or where

Originally Posted by ridered929rr
I agree 110%. Pennsylvania by far has the worst roads.
Disagree. Parts of the NE extension turnpike are clean and open for miles on end with no troopers at all. Also far from what I'd call bumpy living not far from NYC, PA seems like a paradise. I NEVER city drive my car in Manhattan but have been through Philly multiple times with it and it was a breeze

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by warrior07



Texas is by far in my opinion, the best state to drive your Z or any car for that matter. Not only do we have the fastest highways in the nation of 85 MPH.. we have every terrain you can think of! Love the level strait roads but if I get bord.. I can rip up the curvy step hills!!


Share what state you think is the best to drive your Z!!
I think that only applies to Austin... Dallas, Houston, San Antonio? What are curvy step hills?
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 05:00 AM
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Indiana is the WORST STATE TO DRIVE IN. Boring, straight, winter and the popo.... dear god the popo.

Cincinnati is good for elevation, curves and its right across from kentucky which also has some great roads.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:27 AM
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I have to put in a word for Montana. Roads are generally in decent condition, there's a lot of variety, and the cops are pretty relaxed and there aren't that many of them. Back when I was in college, we didn't have speed limits at all for a few years. I wish I had my Z back then (even though it hadn't been designed yet). All the *** hat's coming in with there supercars trying to max them out on the interstates killed that though. When I was in high school we didn't have "speeding tickets" either, we had $5 "wasting resources" tickets. That got killed too unfortunately.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Osborn Wu
I think that only applies to Austin... Dallas, Houston, San Antonio? What are curvy step hills?

When to school in SA and on the West side it what they call the hill country which as they know it's also in Austin by Lake Travis which is my favorite place to drive.. I use to live in Dallas and there are roads like that north of Dallas. In El Paso when you drive in the mt's.. There are a lot of places bud. Are you from Texas? You would know
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by XG624
This. Plus every civic is putting down 500whp and wants some no matter when or where



Disagree. Parts of the NE extension turnpike are clean and open for miles on end with no troopers at all. Also far from what I'd call bumpy living not far from NYC, PA seems like a paradise. I NEVER city drive my car in Manhattan but have been through Philly multiple times with it and it was a breeze



lol.. Dude they're a pain in the I swear everytime I pull up to one they always have to make there engine fart
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by warrior07
Dude, I heard the state troopers out there are
Originally Posted by oldschool350z
Oh yes they love traffic infratcions, huge revenue for the state.

I've been pulled over 10 times for my exhaust, 3 times for legal tint and a couple speeding infractions (one of which was only 5 over).
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Best state I have driven, FL. Worst state, tie between NY and CT. Worst drivers up here, the roads are garbage and as previously mentioned, state troopers are all over you.
I have lived in NY my whole life and have never had an issue with troopers... In fact, the troopers are always the nicer cops around here. It's always the local police and sheriffs that are the *******s. I consistently drive 77 on our 65 limit highways right by troopers and they have never bothered me... Knock on wood. Although, I will agree with you guys the roads are the worst. Potholes literally big enough to fit your Z in.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Ummm.... I think Michigan can trump everyone on this thread for THE WORST roads. If you're swerving to avoid potholes, debris, dead bodies, etc... then you're sober and driving just fine according to the Detroit Five-0

If you're driving in a straight line over the road moguls, then you are drunk (or from Ontario) and you goin' ta jail!!!!!!

It's terrible on the roads around here, even in the summer no matter where in MI. $$$$ for repair bills to suspension & front fascia every year. The holes get deeper and deeper, so our cars can't be to low to the ground either. SCRAPE, SCRAPE, SCRAPE

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by warrior07

When to school in SA and on the West side it what they call the hill country which as they know it's also in Austin by Lake Travis which is my favorite place to drive.. I use to live in Dallas and there are roads like that north of Dallas. In El Paso when you drive in the mt's.. There are a lot of places bud. Are you from Texas? You would know
West of Austin is the only region that I've been that was any fun.

How far north of Dallas are you talking about? It's pretty much just highway everywhere in DFW area, same as Houston and San Antonio. You have to go pretty far out of those cities to reach some curvy roads.

Though I haven't been to El Paso, but I can see how that could be fun over there.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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I'd like to know how many of you have been to the once a year event ZDAYZ ???
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 08redHR
Arizona/Phoenix is AMAZING. We have long straight desert flats, mountain canyons, different climates within 30-45 min drive, rolling hilly roads, tracks. Arizona has an amazing cruising atmosphere.
+1000 we have everything! Smoothest highways, tracks, mod friendly, hills, canyons, and the desert if you want to offroad! Also the cops are pretty laid back if you don't try and ******** them, never gotten a ticket in AZ
*Knock on wood*
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Can't wait to move out of PA, these roads are awful
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by JCat
I'd like to know how many of you have been to the once a year event ZDAYZ ???
This will be my first time at ZDayZ. I'm really looking forward to the Tail!!!
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 02:18 PM
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I mostly drive in the state of Euphoria.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean
No one mentioned speeders paradise. Montana.
Too many idiots were taking advantage of Montana's lack of posted speed limits and $5 tickets for "wasting resources," which was esentially a snub to the feds for imposing the 55mph limit for highway funding qualification imposed back in the 1970s. The end result of the policy was that all these Europeans were coming out here, renting cars and flying down I-90 at 160mph and killing lots of locals. Speed limits are now actively enforced there and have been for some time.

I think the best state to speed in isn't a state. I've never been hassled by the Mounties in British Columbia for speeding (but have been given a few very friendly warnings). Their roads are better maintained than ours and the scenery is unparalleled. That being said, my home state of Washington has some of the best back roads you can imagine where you won't get hassled... if you know where to look.

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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You are wise, and everything you say is true.

It's refreshing to read a message from someone who knows the facts and is willing to present these in a concise message.

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Originally Posted by zakmartin
Too many idiots were taking advantage of Montana's lack of posted speed limits and $5 tickets for "wasting resources," which was esentially a snub to the feds for imposing the 55mph limit for highway funding qualification imposed back in the 1970s. The end result of the policy was that all these Europeans were coming out here, renting cars and flying down I-90 at 160mph and killing lots of locals. Speed limits are now actively enforced there and have been for some time.

I think the best state to speed in isn't a state. I've never been hassled by the Mounties in British Columbia for speeding (but have been given a few very friendly warnings). Their roads are better maintained than ours and the scenery is unparalleled. That being said, my home state of Washington has some of the best back roads you can imagine where you won't get hassled, if you know where to look.
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 04:43 AM
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I have only driven in FL, and so far its ok. Yet again I cant really compare it to anywhere else. : /
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 04:58 AM
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Cali canyons are awesome
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by zakmartin
Too many idiots were taking advantage of Montana's lack of posted speed limits and $5 tickets for "wasting resources," which was esentially a snub to the feds for imposing the 55mph limit for highway funding qualification imposed back in the 1970s. The end result of the policy was that all these Europeans were coming out here, renting cars and flying down I-90 at 160mph and killing lots of locals. Speed limits are now actively enforced there and have been for some time.

I think the best state to speed in isn't a state. I've never been hassled by the Mounties in British Columbia for speeding (but have been given a few very friendly warnings). Their roads are better maintained than ours and the scenery is unparalleled. That being said, my home state of Washington has some of the best back roads you can imagine where you won't get hassled... if you know where to look.
Aren't they all on horses up there? How are they going to catch you?

Sorry, every time I see them in movies and tv they always seem to be on horses
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