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Aug 23, 2005 | 05:53 PM

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Emil St-Hilaire

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Originally Posted by elmmx5,Aug 23 2005, 05:36 PM

Fallacy #2: S2000's need to be chipped.

It's impossible to chip an S2000, you need either a piggyback or full replacement ecu.

Aug 23, 2005 | 06:57 PM

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Ray S (Chicago)

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What is the fastest (top speed) documented test of an S2000 (stock)?

Aug 24, 2005 | 04:42 AM

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energetic

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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Aug 23 2005, 03:14 AM

Only by aerodynamic drag and how big balls you have and how stupid you are.

Aug 24, 2005 | 08:55 AM

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my buddy said he hit 158 and that VTEC kicked in... in 6th!!

Aug 24, 2005 | 12:35 PM

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Elistan

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VTEC in 6th happens at about 115 to 120 mph.

Aug 24, 2005 | 01:24 PM

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jwa4378

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I thought Wisconsin had his to 160+ (164 i think).

John

Aug 24, 2005 | 02:56 PM

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Mr Vegas

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I hit 150 a few weeks ago, I was very close to 9000rpm when I hit it.

Aug 25, 2005 | 08:47 AM

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Vanos954

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Close to 9000...your info says 2005 S....huh?

And for the record I think I had my S up to like 103 one time...wow, what a blast haha. I guess trying for top speed is kinda pointless once you've owned a few bikes that get up to those kind of speeds with no effort

Aug 25, 2005 | 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanos954,Aug 25 2005, 12:47 PM

I guess trying for top speed is kinda pointless once you've owned a few bikes that get up to those kind of speeds with no effort

Aug 25, 2005 | 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray S (Chicago),Aug 23 2005, 09:57 PM

What is the fastest (top speed) documented test of an S2000 (stock)?

There have been lots of tests reports. Almost every single one has the top speed between 146 and 149. This is right where it should be considering the HP and drag of the car. Road and Track reported 168 however it was a mistake. They did not test the top speed and reported the gearing limit.
There was an article a while back about an S2000 specially prepped for a top speed run at the Salt Flats. It had an engine with a lot of work and special tires. It still only did 156. The onboard speedometer is not accurate at those speeds and reads high for several reasons.
George