Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 10:53:37 -0400 From: 'nuther Bob <undisclosednopsamsclosed.com> Subject: Re: Changing suspension on new 2003 9-3?
On Tue, 8 Apr 2003 08:34:00 -0400, "Nutmegger" <nutmegger_7717nopsamo.com> wrote: >Jersey knees? I'm learning all these new terms over here. Those are those 10 foot long concrete "knees" that they use during construction to form temporary lanes and block off areas. Here's a photo of some, take a look at the movable concrete barriers near the median strip behind the yellow truck. http://www.widen3.com/images/Drum%20Hill,%208-2-02.jpg The word over here is that they were first used in New Jersey and were thus called "Jersey Knees". I suppose if they use them in Europe they probably have a different name. They are a great idea but when they are on one or both sides of the lane, people should realize that they just lost 50% of their safety area and slow down or at least not tailgate. >Speedlimit around here is 65, up from 55. It did make a difference too. >And, most people average 70-75mph. And that's probably OK, but not in a construction area at night with serious road issues. >I'm guessing no also, and I also think none of them know how many feet it >takes them to come to a complete stop when traveling at 75mph. I bet they couldn't guess if it was closer to 100, 200, or 300 feet. >I personally (not sure, just guessing) that most cars just can't handle well >at speeds over 80mph. And that, is scarier still.......... Yep, I hear that. Bob