Driving back from the Central Valley this weekend on I-5, I got my S up to 130 MPH at around 7000 RPM in 6th gear. The road was completely empty with no one around and I wanted to go higher, but I started approaching off ramps about a mile ahead with cars and perhaps a CHP officer lurking.

What an adrenaline rush! It's almost like fear because you're getting away with something illegal and dangerous.

Now I've got a small taste of what race car drivers feel on the track. I can only imagine it at 200 MPH. I can see how speed can be addicting, and I'm beginning to understand why they would do it. It really is an amazing, powerful feeling.

 

I haven't been up there yet.(115 So far) Be careful guys

 

At that speed you realize/feel the coefficient of drag (Cd)

 

Top up or down? I suppose hardtop is the way to go.

 

WOW! Just curious, what is the TOP speed you can go in a s2000? My buddy has a '99 M3 that tops out at 140mph.

 

I have gotten mine to 145 on the I-5 (top speed top down), and 153 (top speed top up) on the I-5 both in 6th gear.

 

There must be something about 130. Back when I was fearless, I took my Datsun 2000 up to 130, with more available, but I had had enough--similar feelings, really breaking the law, what if there's a cop, some one pulling onto the road, etc. Top down, baby! I've only had my S2K up to 95 (I know, pussy), but there will come the perfect time to open it up, as you've found.

 

Things start moving fast around 130...


come on guys.. I got the durango to do 100

 

110 in a 15 passanger van.

 

gotta say, 130+ (138 or so for me) is pretty DAMN SCARY, top up or down. I think I've only gotten to 130 with the top down...I could be mistaken. All I know is, with the top down, it's LOUD as fugg. I don't know if I'll ever go that fast again. Crazy thing is, the car feels absolutely stable. The wind noise is what's scary, not the actual fact that you car is moving at crazy speeds.