Re: Definitive Washboard Protocols
Posted by Jerry K. on July 09, 2003 at 15:36:50:
In Reply to: Re: Definitive Washboard Protocols posted by Zardoz on July 09, 2003 at 13:23:32:
In early June I came into Saline Vly from the north, and the road just beckoned for speed. At normal speed of 10 - 15 mph, the washboard got me to bouncing and rattling, so I boosted it to about 30. That got a little fishy at times, so I took advanttage of that long downhill and went to 40, which was a bit better, so I went to 50 which was good. Other than when I did hit a whoop-de-doo, I knew the damage threshold was near. Plus the tire adhesion was merely a principle at that speed, and curves were touch-N-go. It was fun, but I knew going that fast to avoid slow washboard driving had to be balanced against the higher probability of greater damage to tires, chassis, or vehicle body.
After the nite at the hotsprings, the road out the south end was rough, but speed wouldn't help.
Recalling my physics class - I think washboard roads are a result of the automobile suspension. The movement of the tire in rebound from a bump essentially pulls some fine-grained soil up with it, resulting in the washboard road's "hills" of fine-grained sands and "gullys" that are barren of same.
The rock icebergs in the roads are the result of years of liberal Democrats raiding Counties' budgets for their failed "social" programs. If you ask me....
- Re: Definitive Washboard Protocols Jerry K 18:24:10 07/10/03
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