How fast? - Page 2

makopolo · 04-02-2008, 03:59 PM

I thought this car was mostly drag limited to 145mph. Even though going downhill might help a bit. In my oppinion there is no point in going that fast on a regular basis, the reward does not justify the consequences. Plus you cant even sense speed, just acceleration.

TheSoundMan21 · 04-02-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by makopolo

I thought this car was mostly drag limited to 145mph. Even though going downhill might help a bit. In my oppinion there is no point in going that fast on a regular basis, the reward does not justify the consequences. Plus you cant even sense speed, just acceleration.

amen brother driving isnt about speed its all in how you get to that speed.

Java Junky · 04-02-2008, 04:11 PM

Given the opportunity to take a vehicle to it's speed limit (so I've been told) one find'z that one'z then sittin' there goin' "Okay. Now what?". It's finally winnin' the prize n' findin' the box empty.
Straights were only cobbled-up so that we could get from one corner to the next.
Java

Dr. Jimbo · 04-02-2008, 04:14 PM

117 with my wife in the car. I really want to see what I've got the balls to do, but now with 2 pts on my record (those were at 85 miles per hour), I have to set the cruise control at 70-72. Well, I have to look at the bright side, at least I can hear the stock stereo.

philiam · 04-02-2008, 04:35 PM

You might remember that we had a Ferrari go airborne on
Pacific Coast Highway at 160. The driver survived but the car didn't

Roads are not designed for that kind of speed.

bbcricketta · 04-02-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby2002S2K

best i can tell this guy does 280kph =174mph

i saw 281 kilometers per hour. 281 x .62 = 174 or so. must have been on the autobahn for him to have the faith that the semis would stay right. i have trouble passing 18-wheelers at 80 miles per hour. and he was down hill at the end. still a pretty impressive run. more testosterone than i am capable of producing any more. at least i have more common sense. no offense to you bobby.

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Originally Posted by philiam

You might remember that we had a Ferrari go airborne on
Pacific Coast Highway at 160. The driver survived but the car didn't

Roads are not designed for that kind of speed.

160 is a pretty good clip for the pch, at least the parts i have see.

in atlanta a pro hockey player, danny heatley, mashed the gas on a curvy city road, hit about 80mph, lost it, crashed and killed his passenger.

he was driving a ferrari modena 360. heatley got probation.

you guys running 150+: it'll be quick. and it won't hurt.

jagg · 04-02-2008, 05:55 PM

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you guys running 150+: it'll be quick. and it won't hurt.

Well, just for a split second.......then, nothin' but bliss, if you're the lucky sort.

jagg

chaddy1984 · 04-02-2008, 07:25 PM

yep 130 sounds as the norm fer most hear oh ohhh looks like i gotta "me too" top speed gonna go break it be back in ten lol!!!

s2000isu · 04-02-2008, 07:45 PM

I get the feeling that a crash in the s at 80 or 150 is going to end up with the same results.

Java Junky · 04-02-2008, 08:48 PM

Dunno isu . . . I figger at the great difference in those speeds, in the rush'a the rear emblem ta join the front emblem, the higher speed'd give the contents'a the cockpit at least another 10, maybe 15 feet'uv altitude when they get squeezed out like the contentz'uv'a toothpaste tube whut got stomped on.
Be kind'a like poppin' a big zit . . . y'know?
Java

SXY_S2K · 04-02-2008, 09:08 PM

Joshua hates me for it, but everytime I drive in my car, I think of how the hard-top would most likely decapitate us if anything went SERIOUSLY wrong... I know that's awful... But it makes sense and whatever keeps us careful...

coolness · 04-02-2008, 09:10 PM

But it looks so d**n sexy

Java Junky · 04-02-2008, 09:15 PM

Dunno SXY . . . those two hoopz ain't 'zackly race-worthy, but they ain't too flimsy neither. I don't wanna make ya feel invulnerable'r nothin', but I think the hoopz'd deal with the top quite nicely.
But fer a hit that'd rip yer top loose, there'z plenty more ta worry 'bout.
Be well,
Java

sonic · 04-02-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

Joshua hates me for it, but everytime I drive in my car, I think of how the hard-top would most likely decapitate us if anything went SERIOUSLY wrong... I know that's awful... But it makes us sense and whatever keeps us careful...

All the more reason to keep the your top off girl. Oh I'm talking about the car.

SXY_S2K · 04-02-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic

All the more reason to keep the your top off girl. Oh I'm talking about the car.

LOL, After fastening and removing that top several times I have no faith in it's safety, sorry Ma'Honda... But yes Java, I am (crossing my fingers) pretty sure I am never going to get into a situation that tests that...

chazdawg35 · 04-02-2008, 10:04 PM

I was thinkin' Java what about wings! 150+ you can get airborne.

philiam · 04-02-2008, 10:21 PM

At 150+ a little twitch of the wheel will really make you close to
your car. You'll be inseparable.

Java Junky · 04-02-2008, 10:37 PM

I think Ma wuz figgerin'at we'd be pullin' stuntz like that. Stewiez tendencies mimic mine in that Stewie'z interests lie in huggin' ol' terra-firma. Stewie'd godda get really abused n' upset ta get airborne at any speed. 'S'nott'a say it couldn't be done. 'Plenty Stewies in body-bags ta attest'ta that.
The preceedin' does not in any way, shape, 'r form constitute a challenge of any sort.
In the wordz'a that Big-Bird mother-hen, Sgt. Phil Esterhauz: "Let's be careful out there."
Java

Vezna31 · 04-02-2008, 10:44 PM

I did 142 miles per hour in my AP1. Had plenty of pull left.

SilverS2K422 · 04-03-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by s2000isu

ap1..... topped out at 144? Was bouncing off 7k? Was bouncing off or your motor just ran out of power?

it was like a rev limiter or govner or somthin, the car just stopped accelerating at 144 and was doin 6900k 7000k 6900k 7000k, back and forth

Almost Tactful · 04-03-2008, 05:53 AM

142mph at 2AM with a buddy through an industrial park and the top was down, talk about a rush

DJJSR · 04-03-2008, 06:04 AM

Jumpin up on my soapbox again. Please forgive me but I've gotta voice my opinion............

I'm getting a real uneasy feeling about this thread. I suspect some folks that read it can handle speed without a problem, BUT some can't. As a former drag racer, I can tell you that when you get way up there into triple digits, things happen VERY quickly. You cover alot of acreage in a very short period of time. You need the alertness and reflexes of a cat if things get ugly. It's NOT for the street and NOT for the inexperienced.

I've driven many times (on a track) at speeds over 140 and got familiar with it. But the first time I ever exceeded 175, I thought my heart was going to short circuit. It's the same thing for someone used to driving 70 or 80. You're used to it and all of a sudden you want to go 140? BAD IDEA!!!

PLEASE don't just jump in your car and see how fast you can go! Get on a track, where there's safety equipment and work up to it gradually. Test your reflexes and concentrate. Be ready for the unexpected because sooner or later it will happen.

Don't be an idiot. We will miss you and so will your family.

Exit soapbox.

TheSoundMan21 · 04-03-2008, 07:02 AM

DJJSR your exactly right. Thus the reason I havent topped my last 2 cars out. I want a track to do that type of stuff.

Almost Tactful · 04-03-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

Jumpin up on my soapbox again. Please forgive me but I've gotta voice my opinion............

I'm getting a real uneasy feeling about this thread. I suspect some folks that read it can handle speed without a problem, BUT some can't. As a former drag racer, I can tell you that when you get way up there into triple digits, things happen VERY quickly. You cover alot of acreage in a very short period of time. You need the alertness and reflexes of a cat if things get ugly. It's NOT for the street and NOT for the inexperienced.

I've driven many times (on a track) at speeds over 140 and got familiar with it. But the first time I ever exceeded 175, I thought my heart was going to short circuit. It's the same thing for someone used to driving 70 or 80. You're used to it and all of a sudden you want to go 140? BAD IDEA!!!

PLEASE don't just jump in your car and see how fast you can go! Get on a track, where there's safety equipment and work up to it gradually. Test your reflexes and concentrate. Be ready for the unexpected because sooner or later it will happen.

Don't be an idiot. We will miss you and so will your family.

Exit soapbox.

I agree with you 110%, it was a stupid thing to do but I had 4 lanes of straight road that exteneded about 5 miles and it was 2AM so I went for it, on the track is a different story the fastest I've ever been was at Sebring International Raceway on the back straight in a modified 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo, we topped it out at 189mph before we had to turn, talk about a shit stain lmao although I was pissed because I couldn't get the 190 mark......oh well someday soon

H20 · 04-03-2008, 10:09 AM

I took my car to LOW triple digits when I first got her. Tires were slightly over inflated. Hit a bump around a MILD curve and almost lost the car.
Better be carefull.
At the speeds you guys are talking, the car better be perfect. Aint no do overs.

Java Junky · 04-03-2008, 10:27 AM

Righteous post Don.

makopolo · 04-03-2008, 10:53 AM

At those speeds you are really gamblin on your car being in great condition and your surrounding not changin on your. At 140 you are traveling at about 200 feet per second. How good is your reaction time? I am really not confortable with a sustained speed of high 90 for road trips, i did go from miami to gainesville at almost 110 the whole way once. But its rally just a gamble. i had a front tire desintegrate at 75 miles per hour and although i managed to keep it under control and just pulled over to the grass it really showed me how quickly shit can happen. I feel lucky i was on a straight section of the road.

04-02-2008, 04:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	Given the opportunity to take a vehicle to it's speed limit (so I've been told) one find'z that one'z then sittin' there goin' "Okay. Now what?". It's finally winnin' the prize n' findin' the box empty. Straights were only cobbled-up so that we could get from one corner to the next. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 960	117 with my wife in the car. I really want to see what I've got the balls to do, but now with 2 pts on my record (those were at 85 miles per hour), I have to set the cruise control at 70-72. Well, I have to look at the bright side, at least I can hear the stock stereo. Last edited by Dr. Jimbo : 04-02-2008 at 04:17 PM.

04-02-2008, 04:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,429	You might remember that we had a Ferrari go airborne on Pacific Coast Highway at 160. The driver survived but the car didn't Roads are not designed for that kind of speed. __________________

04-02-2008, 07:25 PM	#48 (permalink)
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s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,111	I get the feeling that a crash in the s at 80 or 150 is going to end up with the same results. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

04-02-2008, 03:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
makopolo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 131	I thought this car was mostly drag limited to 145mph. Even though going downhill might help a bit. In my oppinion there is no point in going that fast on a regular basis, the reward does not justify the consequences. Plus you cant even sense speed, just acceleration.

04-02-2008, 08:48 PM	#50 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	Dunno isu . . . I figger at the great difference in those speeds, in the rush'a the rear emblem ta join the front emblem, the higher speed'd give the contents'a the cockpit at least another 10, maybe 15 feet'uv altitude when they get squeezed out like the contentz'uv'a toothpaste tube whut got stomped on. Be kind'a like poppin' a big zit . . . y'know? Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-02-2008, 09:08 PM	#51 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 893	Joshua hates me for it, but everytime I drive in my car, I think of how the hard-top would most likely decapitate us if anything went SERIOUSLY wrong... I know that's awful... But it makes sense and whatever keeps us careful... __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3* Last edited by SXY_S2K : 04-02-2008 at 09:29 PM.

04-02-2008, 09:10 PM	#52 (permalink)
coolness Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oceanside, Ca Posts: 27	But it looks so d**n sexy __________________ If you're gonna do it; do it.

04-02-2008, 09:15 PM	#53 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	Dunno SXY . . . those two hoopz ain't 'zackly race-worthy, but they ain't too flimsy neither. I don't wanna make ya feel invulnerable'r nothin', but I think the hoopz'd deal with the top quite nicely. But fer a hit that'd rip yer top loose, there'z plenty more ta worry 'bout. Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-02-2008, 10:04 PM	#56 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 549	I was thinkin' Java what about wings! 150+ you can get airborne.

04-02-2008, 10:21 PM	#57 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,429	At 150+ a little twitch of the wheel will really make you close to your car. You'll be inseparable. __________________

04-02-2008, 10:37 PM	#58 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	I think Ma wuz figgerin'at we'd be pullin' stuntz like that. Stewiez tendencies mimic mine in that Stewie'z interests lie in huggin' ol' terra-firma. Stewie'd godda get really abused n' upset ta get airborne at any speed. 'S'nott'a say it couldn't be done. 'Plenty Stewies in body-bags ta attest'ta that. The preceedin' does not in any way, shape, 'r form constitute a challenge of any sort. In the wordz'a that Big-Bird mother-hen, Sgt. Phil Esterhauz: "Let's be careful out there." Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-02-2008, 10:44 PM	#59 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,073	I did 142 miles per hour in my AP1. Had plenty of pull left. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

04-03-2008, 05:53 AM	#61 (permalink)
Almost Tactful Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 74	142mph at 2AM with a buddy through an industrial park and the top was down, talk about a rush

04-03-2008, 06:04 AM	#62 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,568	Jumpin up on my soapbox again. Please forgive me but I've gotta voice my opinion............ I'm getting a real uneasy feeling about this thread. I suspect some folks that read it can handle speed without a problem, BUT some can't. As a former drag racer, I can tell you that when you get way up there into triple digits, things happen VERY quickly. You cover alot of acreage in a very short period of time. You need the alertness and reflexes of a cat if things get ugly. It's NOT for the street and NOT for the inexperienced. I've driven many times (on a track) at speeds over 140 and got familiar with it. But the first time I ever exceeded 175, I thought my heart was going to short circuit. It's the same thing for someone used to driving 70 or 80. You're used to it and all of a sudden you want to go 140? BAD IDEA!!! PLEASE don't just jump in your car and see how fast you can go! Get on a track, where there's safety equipment and work up to it gradually. Test your reflexes and concentrate. Be ready for the unexpected because sooner or later it will happen. Don't be an idiot. We will miss you and so will your family. Exit soapbox. __________________ Don

04-03-2008, 07:02 AM	#63 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 890	DJJSR your exactly right. Thus the reason I havent topped my last 2 cars out. I want a track to do that type of stuff. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

04-03-2008, 10:09 AM	#65 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 354	I took my car to LOW triple digits when I first got her. Tires were slightly over inflated. Hit a bump around a MILD curve and almost lost the car. Better be carefull. At the speeds you guys are talking, the car better be perfect. Aint no do overs.

04-03-2008, 10:27 AM	#66 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	Righteous post Don. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-03-2008, 10:53 AM	#67 (permalink)
makopolo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 131	At those speeds you are really gamblin on your car being in great condition and your surrounding not changin on your. At 140 you are traveling at about 200 feet per second. How good is your reaction time? I am really not confortable with a sustained speed of high 90 for road trips, i did go from miami to gainesville at almost 110 the whole way once. But its rally just a gamble. i had a front tire desintegrate at 75 miles per hour and although i managed to keep it under control and just pulled over to the grass it really showed me how quickly shit can happen. I feel lucky i was on a straight section of the road.