Re: Speed bumps/DUI/Testosterone

[Orin Eman <orin@wolfenet.com>]

> Actually, I found way back in high school, that my (near new) '57 bug
> could take the speed bumps in the HS parking lot about as fast as thatch
> would go. Emboldened, I endeavored to see if the '59 Chebbie Wagon and
> Mom's '59 Buick Roadmonster (with Dynosoar Drive) would behave in the
> same manner. They (hold your breath here) DID. The higher the speed, the
> less noticeable the speed bump. Kids, don't try this at home! (Must be
> over 18 to call.)

It's true with my A4 on some speed bumps around here... the worst way
of taking it is real slow and let off the brakes as you crest it
with the front wheels... front end of the car dives and keeps going...
until something hits the ground.  Hit it with some speed and the
suspension soaks up the bump.

There are some other long, fairly flat topped bumps near work that
are supposed to stop you using a residential street as a short cut...
not a chance!

Orin.