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The times that it is safe to push your Saab to the limit on public roads in this country are few and far between. I too am saddened by the fact that I can't safely or legally open my Saab up. But that is the unfortunate consequence of living in a country where a driver's license is virtually a right, and therefore any idiot can be out on the road. Even if I make the assumption that you are an exceptionally good driver, capable of safely handling your vehicle at these kind of speeds (which frankly I must doubt), it is not safe to make the assumption that other drivers on the road have the same driving ability or intelligence. Since driving on public roads is not just a matter of you vs. the road, rather it's a matter of everyone who happens to be on the road at a given time, I think it's wise to consider the abilities of those around you.
Believe me, I too love to drive fast. But there is a time and place my friend. Any good high performance driver knows exceedingly well the limits of their vehicle, their environment (i.e. roads and those other vehicles around them), and their own driving abilities. In my opinion, everyone should have this kind of skill, but that's another discussion. A driver who is unwilling to admit their own limits, or does not go to the trouble to be knowledgable about those limits, not only will be a poor driver, but will also be a danger to themselves and others.
Like KenKirk says, there are places where you can hone your skills. I think it's awesome that you're into pushing the limits of maximum performance on your Saab. Check out autocross events. Seek race training. Use this bulletin board and other resources to become intimately familiar with your vehicle and how to optimize performance. Remember that performance isn't just "how fast", but "how precise", "how well planned and executed" and most importantly "how controlled". Again, any race driver will tell you that it's foolish to just open it up without having a very good knowledge of what the hell you're doing.
The track is the place to do all of the above. It's readily accessible, much safer, lacking the legal problems, and a lot more fun. While I found your Pamela Anderson analogy entertaining, I think it's wrong. The fundamental difference is that doing the wild thing in the privacy of your own home usually doesn't compromise the safety of innocent bystanders.
Take care...Peace
'Roo
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