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Has anyone managed to squeeze 186mph (300km/h)

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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Just a totally random question, but I was curious to see if anyone has heavily modified their S2000 to make it capable of 186mph+. If so, pictures, videos and specifications would be nice!
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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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The ap1 is gear limited to 165mph and the ap2 is gear limited to 151mph.

Without changing the ring & pinion, you can't get above those speeds.

(note there are some vids showing an s2k at 170+ mph, but the extra speed shown on the dash was from speedo error)
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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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I went 171 on the dyno
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Old May 26, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by negcamber,May 26 2008, 10:17 AM
The ap1 is gear limited to 165mph and the ap2 is gear limited to 151mph.

Without changing the ring & pinion, you can't get above those speeds.

(note there are some vids showing an s2k at 170+ mph, but the extra speed shown on the dash was from speedo error)
The AP1 is actually drag limited, unless you've got a long down hill run, or a strong tail wind.

I'm not certain (didn't actually do the math), but I think my car would pull 186 if we dropped in a set of 3.90's, though without some aero aids it would be too scary for me.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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186 is dangerous..... I did 130ish once, I thought about continuing, but didn't want my pictures to show up online.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by shy_guyAP1,May 26 2008, 07:16 PM
186 is dangerous..... I did 130ish once, I thought about continuing, but didn't want my pictures to show up online.
Yeah i've tried that I got to about 120ish and I was scared shitless! I will never try to achieve speeds like that again in my S.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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the s2000 can go that fast?!?!?!? holy hell where have i been?! i thought the car was just meant to look pretty! ok... now i have to dawn my flame suit... but i was just kidding. i've only gone up to 110 mph in my S.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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I went 160 tops. I have 430 whp... It hit the redline. Gear limited on mine. I have the areo covered.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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i've hit 155 with a smidge of 6th gear left, so I agree that 186mph would need a lower ratio gear and a good aero kit.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FASTSIIK,May 26 2008, 05:55 PM
i've hit 155 with a smidge of 6th gear left, so I agree that 186mph would need a lower ratio gear and a good aero kit.
What's an aero kit? sorry im a noob!
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