 Max Speed? 132 mph so far, Okay guys seriously.... |
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| JazonJJordan |
  Oct 16 2009, 07:10 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 6-June 09 From: Atlanta-Augusta, Georgia area Member No.: 10,446 Region Association: South East States  |
Must be some of those famous Klamath Falls Peacock Speed-bumps we hear bout'
I would seriously avoid the cows...that would leave a lasting impression! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) QUOTE(montoya 73 2.0 @ Oct 14 2009, 11:25 PM)  Had my stock 2.0 to 95 on a nice flat, straight country road where I live. Nothing but cows and Peacocks. Yes, Peacocks! A guy up the road from me raises them. there all over the damn place around here! |
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| JazonJJordan |
Oct 16 2009, 07:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 6-June 09 From: Atlanta-Augusta, Georgia area Member No.: 10,446 Region Association: South East States |
I recall the 105-110mph range- though that was not "it" /all the -1.7 engine- could do, but the chassis was way++, too squirly over 110 and maxed out without sway or any tuning. (mine+for me)
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| JazonJJordan |
Oct 16 2009, 07:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 6-June 09 From: Atlanta-Augusta, Georgia area Member No.: 10,446 Region Association: South East States |
Agreed. (As stock~ 110 and Real squirly~) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Oct 15 2009, 06:40 PM) QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Oct 15 2009, 01:00 PM) 110 on a straight flat in my stock 2.0, confirmd with Zach's GPS. but that motor was tired and is currently being built up to a 2056. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I also lost half of my windshield trim on that adventure. still looking for replcment trim to this day. at that speed, these cars start comming apart (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| campbellcj |
Oct 16 2009, 11:50 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,550 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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I took my former 70 911 Targa up to 120-ish on the (empty) freeway once, long ago, and I remember that it was pretty stable directionally but the front end felt distinctly light...sorta like an airplane about to nose-up off the runway. The wind noise was extreme. If it had not had a completely redone suspension and great tires, no way I would have even tried that.
In contrast my Audi barely feels like it's moving at 110-120. However I am sure it would feel light and squirrely much above that. |
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| Sparky |
Oct 17 2009, 07:24 AM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
In the '68 Mustang the north side of 130 racing a '66 Shelby on the Mass Pike. In the 914 just under 100 needle started to bounce too much to read it after I passed 95. In the 951 - once the needle passed 120 I was afraid to look down again, silly 911 next to me backed down and got caught by a statey.
Since being laid off all fast cars and toys have been sold. I've had time to reflect on the stupid driving/racing I was doing on the highways and will not be doing it again. Spending time with my kids is more important to me! |
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| Joe Ricard |
Oct 17 2009, 08:09 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
125 on the front straight at No Problem Raceway
Calculated 138 banging the rev limiter in 5th. |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 17 2009, 08:25 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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We should have a fastest 914 trophy for 1.7, 1.8, 2.0, modified, etc. We need to go to a lake bed and set it up. That would rock!
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 17 2009, 09:03 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,495 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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RRC 09 Monument National Park: 3400 RPM's 5 gear (HB gear) 255/50/16's=125 mph.
6500 rpms would be somewhere north of 230 mph... In a 914? That would make you pucker (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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| dlestep |
Oct 17 2009, 11:45 AM
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I am smilin'... Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Sunrise Florida Member No.: 8,573 Region Association: South East States |
clocked @ 75 on a 12 speed...1979...downhill on east side of
sierras to hwy 14, extremely tucked and my ass had a death grip on the seat... 105 in explorer near orlando, felt like 80 131 in 911 returning from Sebring 108 in 73 914 75 south 55 with 74 914 (being trailered)...someday, I'll bust triple digit... 95 in wife's Jeep...she'd kill me if she knew...it was a handful... 145 on autobahn in 1971, between Frankfurt and Heidelberg, returning from Frankfurt Fleughaven. Held it for about 15 minutes... afterwards felt like I could get out and push at 35... 15 on roller blades, fell about three times, no more for me... 0.01 on a pogostick...my kids fell down laughing because my pants fell around my ankles. 5.1 with my daughter in the grocery cart at Target...was pulled over by a guy with a red shirt and walkie-talkie... 5,321 on a aluminum disk down a very steep mountain side in the snow... haven't been the same since. |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Oct 17 2009, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(RoadGlue @ Oct 16 2009, 10:48 AM) The non-GPS speeds are bunk! ................ GPS or it's fake! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Does police radar count for anything? |
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| Drums66 |
Oct 17 2009, 01:41 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Calculated 138 banging the rev limiter in 5th.
[/quote] had the same experience, on ramp entering north on I-5.....135MPH I thought jet planes,speed(thunder)boats and 3 stage rockets did'nt count??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (are you experienced?) |
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| aircooledtechguy |
Oct 17 2009, 02:54 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I had my 1.8 up to 115 indicated before I backed off (she still had just a bit left), but the actual speed was probably 104.
QUOTE(hcdmueller @ Oct 15 2009, 02:30 PM) GPS said 130mph on the autobahn outside of Kaiserslautern with a stock 76 2.0. It started getting pretty floaty at that speed. In 2003 got the opportunity to pilot a BMW M5 down the same stretch @ 270kph (approx 167mph) for a short distance. I just wanted to be able to say I had an M5 against the 6500rpm red-line in top gear (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) That car would go no faster!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| 6freak |
Oct 17 2009, 09:16 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
[quote name='RoadGlue' date='Oct 16 2009, 11:48 AM' post='1226677']
The non-GPS speeds are bunk! Damn we been made boys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) ..Scatter |
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| flippa |
Oct 17 2009, 10:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,177 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 7,720 Region Association: North East States |
Massachucetts State Police pulled me over going a little fast many years ago.
I was driving up Rte 93 north and a 944 pulled up to me & was calling me on. Thought it was a good idea to play. The police didn't think so. The 944 put the hammer down & was gone. I pulled over. He walked up to the car & started flipping out. "What the f--- to you think this is, the mother-f---ing Autobahn? Licence & registration a--hole!" When he walked back to the car, he called me a few more choice names, threw the ticket in at me & said "We pulled your buddy over up in Andover; he will be spending the day with us." I have never seen a Cop that pissed!!!! I remember sitting in the car thinking that I was going to be locked up. I think the only reason that I wasn't arrested was that I was in the Army Reserve & was in uniform. Still have a copy of the ticket. Estimated speed - 90 to 95 in a 55. That was a $300 fine back in 1989. A 74 2.0 goes fast enough to really piss off the Mass State Police. |
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| wbergtho |
Oct 17 2009, 11:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
QUOTE Hi Bill...... What's up Chappy? I suppose you aren't too thrilled with the weather as of late? Not exactly sports car weather...huh? |
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| budman5201 |
Oct 18 2009, 12:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 595 Joined: 1-April 07 From: tempe, az Member No.: 7,635 |
well today was the my day. Pulled over doing 82 in a 65.(personally think it was way faster.) Yep got a ticket and the cop was a car guy. Almost thought he was going to let me off.....but it was prob what i needed. I have been going a little too fast lately. THANK god it wasnt the other night.
Boost now turned down from 17 to stock 7lbs and no longer racing gas. That should keep me in check. |
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| Sparky |
Oct 19 2009, 05:44 AM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
QUOTE(flippa @ Oct 18 2009, 12:00 AM) ...A 74 2.0 goes fast enough to really piss off the Mass State Police. I got pulled over on 395 one night in the 951 after a Camaro kept doing the dart and drop lets race dance. I fell for the bait dropped the hammer and suddenly the Camaro went all friggin Transformer on me and blue lights were flashing all over the place. The Camaro was a trooper trying to bag aggressive drivers. They sure can hide those new little xenon flashers good! I rolled the dice fought the ticket and won, the magistrate wasn't impressed that I was lured into it and that the trooper didnt show for the hearing. |
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| iamchappy |
Oct 19 2009, 07:56 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Bill looks like it's going to be a nice day today for a spin....
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| turboturtle |
Oct 19 2009, 08:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 19-February 09 From: Little Rock, Arkansas Member No.: 10,068 Region Association: None |
Although I cannot say what the speedometer error is, I had my 73' 2.0 at 140 without the rev limiter. In fifth gear the car just kept pulling right on up well into the red. I thought it was a pretty sight. When I crested a small hill, that was when I felt I was going a little way to fast! That was Fifteen years ago now. Haven't been there since. I will go back some day though just to see if it can still do it!
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| Demick |
Oct 19 2009, 10:22 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257  |
I slowed down for the pic.
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