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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Has anyone tried, or does anyone know if it is possible to redline an S2K in R gear? Otherwise what is the top speed it can go. Post the fastest you've gone in your S2k if you'd like. Story time!!!
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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This was done a long time (3-4 years) ago. Do a search and you may be able to find something.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Yes, it is possible to redline in reverse. I did it a long time ago in my AP1. I can't remember the exact speed, but I do know that reverse is taller than first.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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AP1 ............. 47.9 mph.
AP2 ............. 41.2 mph.

Those crazy "Houstook" boys used to drag race each other in reverse.
The one thing about driving that fast in reverse is that if you so much as flinch with the steering input, you're toast.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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I've done it Hit the rev limiter to boot

For fun too go to 35-40mph in first and set cruise control
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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didn't all this start ages ago when someone first noticed the speedo worked in reverse??
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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like 4-5 years ago yea.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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thats crazy!
i know a friend that sometimes drives around his town in europe in reverse
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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ok....next weekend i'm gonna try vtec in reverse
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ricepatrol78,Oct 10 2005, 10:59 PM
Ok i just got back from trying this... u want some serious burn out!!! Redline on R, then shift it into first!!! its AWESOME.. the car stops immediately and the wheels spin!!! talk about total burnout.. lots of smoke and sound!!! Just like in the movies!!!
...speachless.
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