1st gen top speed?
03-30-02, 09:06 PM
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1st gen top speed?
Just wanted an idea of how fast people have gotten their 1st gens to go. Granted, I'm more interested in 1/4 mile time (I guess I'm just too much of a sissy to keep my car at 110+mph for any extended length of time), but I was just wondering.
03-30-02, 09:22 PM
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i have had my 79 up to 130 before, and there was still plenty left.. if i tried, i could probably make it closer to 140.. the only thing that was scary about it was my crappy rubber.. for the most part, i try to keep it below 100, but once i get my new wheels...........
as far as 1/4 times: the only time that i have timed mine, i ran a 14.6 at 101mph. and that was with a horrible launch, burning the tires throughout all of first gear, and barking them every gear there after
as far as 1/4 times: the only time that i have timed mine, i ran a 14.6 at 101mph. and that was with a horrible launch, burning the tires throughout all of first gear, and barking them every gear there after
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03-30-02, 10:39 PM
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yea i ran 145 on two of mine,
but the car just starts to feel like if a gust of wind hit it,it would flip over like those high speed boats,
a little to scarey for my with no insurance,
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but the car just starts to feel like if a gust of wind hit it,it would flip over like those high speed boats,
a little to scarey for my with no insurance,
car and health
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well, the first time I drove my seven. I pulled out of the drive way, and floored it
(I couldnt resist) power shifted(well whatever shifting without letting off the throttle is called) through 1-2-3 reaching the end of my street, I was doin a good solid 80 MPH, in third Not bad, I thought. until it spuddered and died 
But hopedfully yayarx7 is gonna get over here, and fix it, or at least tell me whats wrong Say a prayer for the rex, live, or die
LATERZ, Andrew
(I couldnt resist) power shifted(well whatever shifting without letting off the throttle is called) through 1-2-3 reaching the end of my street, I was doin a good solid 80 MPH, in third Not bad, I thought. until it spuddered and died But hopedfully yayarx7 is gonna get over here, and fix it, or at least tell me whats wrong
Say a prayer for the rex, live, or die LATERZ, Andrew
03-31-02, 06:51 AM
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I got up to 110 with a C5 corvette the other day. With the sunroof off and the windows down it gets really scarry. The wind whistles through the car and it creates hella resistance, but I kept up with him.
03-31-02, 10:27 AM
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With my previous 84 SE, I went to about 120 mph, and it was NOT Nice at all. Scared the poop out of me.
Later, after I threw some money at the car, (Streetported, Front Spoiler, Rear Spoiler, New bushings, complete exhaust system, etc)
I was able to go 140 without TOO much stress. The body kit with the Three piece tail made a Huge difference anytime I did I high speed run.
As much as I love speed, the first Gen is simply not designed for top speed. As I always tell people, it's more of a quick (acceleration) car, than a fast (top speed) car.
Later, after I threw some money at the car, (Streetported, Front Spoiler, Rear Spoiler, New bushings, complete exhaust system, etc)
I was able to go 140 without TOO much stress. The body kit with the Three piece tail made a Huge difference anytime I did I high speed run.
As much as I love speed, the first Gen is simply not designed for top speed. As I always tell people, it's more of a quick (acceleration) car, than a fast (top speed) car.
03-31-02, 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
Must have been something wrong with mycars, cuz at about 120 or so it didnt seem like she had any more ummmmmpppphhhh
Must have been something wrong with mycars, cuz at about 120 or so it didnt seem like she had any more ummmmmpppphhhh
120 for a near stock 12A. 125ish for a near stock 13B 6PI.
03-31-02, 10:41 AM
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When my '80 was all stock I had it up to 5800rpm in 5th. (Speedometer just goes "clunk" against its stop midway through 3rd gear ) It was still pulling, too, but I had to back out because I was coming up on traffic/speed trap. The car was VERY stable. (Then again my previous 100+mph experiences have been in old Fords that would have about 500lb of lift at high speeds, combined with superlight power steering... NOT for the faint of heart!) I used to cruise to work ar 5k in 5th all the time The police on my to-work route would never ticket before 9am, and there was little traffic at 7-7:30 when I was on the road.
Stock 1/4mi was 17-flat at 82 or so MPH for '79. By '85 that went down to about 17.4 at 80 because the cars kept getting heavier.
I have no clue what the top end of the '85 is, and I don't plan on exploring it... ever since I started racing, I have no desire to do dumb things on the street anymore
) It was still pulling, too, but I had to back out because I was coming up on traffic/speed trap. The car was VERY stable. (Then again my previous 100+mph experiences have been in old Fords that would have about 500lb of lift at high speeds, combined with superlight power steering... NOT for the faint of heart!) I used to cruise to work ar 5k in 5th all the time The police on my to-work route would never ticket before 9am, and there was little traffic at 7-7:30 when I was on the road.Stock 1/4mi was 17-flat at 82 or so MPH for '79. By '85 that went down to about 17.4 at 80 because the cars kept getting heavier.
I have no clue what the top end of the '85 is, and I don't plan on exploring it... ever since I started racing, I have no desire to do dumb things on the street anymore
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Originally posted by V8kilr
yea i ran 145 on two of mine,
but the car just starts to feel like if a gust of wind hit it,it would flip over like those high speed boats,
a little to scarey for my with no insurance,
car and health
yea i ran 145 on two of mine,
but the car just starts to feel like if a gust of wind hit it,it would flip over like those high speed boats,
a little to scarey for my with no insurance,
car and health
Tire sixe will affect your speedo, as will the differential...