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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Couldn't believe my eyes tonight when I looked at the speedo I was doing three figures in third (KPH)-still getting used to the ratios. Found a safe stretch to open the engine up. Bloody hell I'd be sh*tting it taking forth up to that end let alone sixth. Insane speed Definitely for the tracks
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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Jack to the KPH nonsense.

I did 120 *MPH* on the M6 on the way back from BM2, 21st Feb. Sweet. Go on, lock me up copper...........
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Breaking The Law, Breaking The Law, Breaking The Law

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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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As far as I was aware...
1st - 30
2nd - 60
3rd - 90
4th - 120
5th ??
6th ?? - top speed 155 ???
Kinda goes a bit weird at 5th I guess
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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I think I average 28mph per gear in my Accord. Sounds like you guys are getting closer to 35 in your S2000s. Awesome (:

I also assume you've seen the video where the guy runs up to max speed on a not-completely-straight road. It was kind of hard to tell, but I think he got it in the red on all gears but sixth.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Im sure i had it up to 128mph in forth a couple of weeks ago
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by Fletch
As far as I was aware...
1st - 30
2nd - 60
3rd - 90
4th - 120
5th ??
6th ?? - top speed 155 ???
Kinda goes a bit weird at 5th I guess
I get...

1st..42
2nd..65
3rd..92ish
4th..125ish
5th...??I have redlined in 5th but can't remember what speed
6th .not got there yet. well 2 quid on the toll road has to count for something
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Moggy
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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Being a conservative old f@rt - managed 137 in 5th before I started thinking about my license. Didn't notice what the GPS said.
What surprised me was the ease with which it got there. I suppose that if you try 6th there must be a tailing off as you get over 145-ish.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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My 200SX used to hit over 100 in third
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