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My first time at 130 MPH

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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 09:29 AM
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its quite funny, on the roads, things are unstable, unpredictable, etc. at 130 and its quite exciting. but on the track, 130 is well... turning into turn 1 at TWS because you couldn't go any faster. maybe if you got the point by a bit earlier in the front straight, you could have gotten up to 132.

either way... take it to the track, you really don't know what you are missing. =)
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 09:40 AM
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Originally posted by 2001_s2000
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.
The top speed on the S2000 is 175 mph.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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Originally posted by ShadowS2000


The top speed on the S2000 is 175 mph.
Stock? Maybe going down a BIG hill.....w/a HUGE tail wind....
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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157 Top down on the way to vegas...top down. chasing a 911.......


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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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So when does the speed limiter kick in?
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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speed limiters are for german cars I hit 153 in my S, and I will never do that again.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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140mph top down. Don't wanna try it too much more.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 04:26 PM
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i hit 110mph top down

still feel solid and stable

i needed a longer road
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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Houston convoy to Knoxville for S2kDays' 2001
All 5 of us @ 155 mph through Mississippi.

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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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Early morning e-way cruise, top up to 137 before wimping out (worried about the boys in blue). At that speed it still felt like she had plenty to go as I got there quick!
Top down, I've had her in the 120s several times before the road and patrol car considerations caused me to back off.
The thing about this car that intrigues me is the absolute stability at speed as well as knowing that it's drag limited. Until you take her to the limit you just don't know how far she'll go! I've no doubt these cars will break 160 if you have the time, the road, and a controlled roadway. I really need to get this thing out to a track and play.
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