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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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I thought the S's top speed was electronically limited.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Nope, no limiter.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mxt_77,Mar 2 2006, 12:28 PM
Anybody else read the post that mentioned that the S2000 generates 80lbs of lift in the rear at 100mph?
That's no biggie. Most all production vehicles generate lift at speed. Even cars with functional spoilers and well-controlled aero are only effective at merely reducing lift, not generating downforce (negative lift). You have to get into some high dollar machinery or aftermarket toys for any downforce.

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mxt_77,Mar 2 2006, 10:28 AM
Anybody else read the post that mentioned that the S2000 generates 80lbs of lift in the rear at 100mph?
I'd believe that.. it gets REAL squirrly from about 100-125.. but after that really glues itself to the road and holds on tight
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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there is no way i would go that fast in such a narrow, light car. You guys have more nuts than me, or maybe i'm smarter than you...or maybe both

Please be careful.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I don't know what any of you guys are talking about... I've taken mine up to 134 and it felt solid the whole time...
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Every lap of TWS, I see a top speed of 120 to 129 depending on various factors. The last part of that, at top speed, includes a turn then a transition from the banking to the flat infield. I've never really noticed any instability.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Unfortunately I have never driven an S2000, but this is video of my 166 mph run at the Texas Mile.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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i have personally gone 154 in my stock 03 and my friend has a video in his 00 going 168 with an intake so i am wondering what the real top speed is
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