Kangroos vs v8s
Submitted: Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 23:42
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76lifted
Gday all.
Im not entirely sure how relevant this is however recently i have aquired a 70 series wagon and also a merc gl63 both have a v8 i previously had xr6 and a territory which are obviouly straight sixes i have a block in a semi rural area on the very edge of armadale with loads of kangas. Each time you go down the road you are almost certain to encounter atleast 3 roos however and its often one will jump out in front however with both new cars i have only had one jump out between the two and it makes me wonder do roos hate the drone the v8 makes ?
I have searched around for answers however i have found very little on the subject whichs makes me wonder maybe im just imagning it.
Though i was speaking to a mate of
mine who lives about 3 hrs south of
perth and he says he sees alot less suicidal skippys with his cruiser in comparison to his previous patrol which seems to agree with my theory.
Has anyone else had a similar experience or am i dreaming or maybe having a lucky run ?
Cheers jed
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Friday, May 19, 2017 at 10:37
Friday, May 19, 2017 at 10:37
Firstly, I'd say that no one knows what 'Roos will do, in any particular situation. Not even the 'roos themselves!
Had a neighbour years ago when we lived on the
Hamilton River south of
McKinlay, who reckoned that 'roos were quite often startled by an oncoming vehicle, when the driver backed off on the loud pedal when he spied the 'roos. His theory was that the 'roos got used to the sound of the approaching vehicle, then the sudden change in engine note, and they got a fright.
I've tried this plenty of times and it does work, but there's always one marsupial that suddenly needs to be on the other side of the road, and they're the ones that often cause the most damage.
Jed, maybe the pulsating note of the V8's is a warning to them, whereas the 6's are a steady, constant noise? Dunno what it is, but wherever there's 'roos there's going to be animal strikes.
Bob
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Follow Up By: 76lifted - Friday, May 19, 2017 at 10:45
Friday, May 19, 2017 at 10:45
Yeah i agree roos have a mind of their own.
In regards to engine Change i think there may be quite and element of truth to that as i engine brake down the
hill we live on they seem to absolutly clay themselves one this morning was running up and down the fence line fairly fast but not hopping across the road, ill try the change if i see one on the open road, but havent for ages since getting the cruiser which isnt a bad thing :)
Maybe im not imagining things :)
Cheers jed
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Follow Up By: Dean K3 - Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:35
Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:35
recently was a report by couple of pastoralists/farmers over east who had bit of a scientific study carried out. was on FB or similar uncle posted it
They came up with similar conclusion constant sound is ok sudden changes startles them - not sure i would want to keep zipping along at 100 and have one jump out compared to slowing down to 70-80 and having one jump out
law of physics still states bigger speed bigger the mess after a impact
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Reply By: Member - Dave63 - Friday, May 19, 2017 at 21:15
Friday, May 19, 2017 at 21:15
Having lived around
broken Hill and further down on the murray, I have always subscribed to the practice that if the roo is stationary on the edge if the road, maintain your speed. The change in speed/engine noise startles the roo who will then do anything unpredictable. I was told this by people that lived there all their lives and after a while, trial and error I started to believe it.
If the roo is on the move, good luck, dont lock up the brakes or swerve, be prepared to hit the roo.
I now live near
canberra with lots of night driving, north south and east of
canberra and over the last 30+ years have never hit a roo front on. I have had a number of roos jump into the side of the cars (including 80 series) but never front on. Lots of roos where I live but my biggest concern is
deer and they are fast and unpredictable.
It is unnatural to maintain speed and takes a lot of practice but appears to work, No idea if there is any science behind it but it works for me.
Also have been to too many serious accidents where people have locked up the brakes or swerved for a roo. There is no forgiveness with run off with a lot of rural roads (mainly roll overs).
I have the v8 cruiser with 3 inch exhaust and mud tyres which makes a fair noise. I reckon that noise would scare anything within klms so you may be right.
Dave
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