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Old 03-20-2006, 07:51 AM  
rowan
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Originally Posted by TeenGodFather
Actually, as I used to be a cab-driver, and usually in a hurry I found out that going over speedbumps at 60km/h is easier on the car than going over them at 30km/h. The upwards motion on the higher speed causes the car to 'float' just over the bump. Going at it at 100km/h will make the car jump. Tested that also.
Not sure about 60km/hr but certain speed bumps here are smoother at about 40-50km/hr than the posted 20km/hr... just make sure you've finished your braking before you hit it, otherwise you'll get a nasty upwards jolt!
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