How many here have hit TOP SPEED in their car?

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Feb 27, 2002 | 10:49 AM

#51

Icemark

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From: Rohnert Park CA

Quote:

Originally posted by ponykiller
I think the folded down top acts as a primitive spoiler, therefore keeping the car more planted to the road. Anyone else feel the same about their 'vert?
Kris

The top sounds all floppy if I leave the targa top on without the cover at high speed, so I don't know.

But I hit 90 which was top speed in my 'vert back before the new motor...

Don't know what top speed is yet with the rebuilt Jspec/T2 conversion, I haven't finished breaking in the motor yet.

Hit 135 (based on RPM) in my old sport more than a couple times on the San Diego to Vegas runs when I used to live in San Diego.

Feb 27, 2002 | 01:35 PM

#52

MaxRX7

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From: 80* >

usually I go to about 120mph, but the MOST I've gone in a FC is ~140mph.

Feb 27, 2002 | 08:01 PM

#53

omochi

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From: Canada

Re: Why o why does eveyone think.....

Quote:

Originally posted by Mobius

tachometer = any of various instruments for measuring or indicating velocity or speed.

Tacho- borrowed from the greek word for SPEED.
Used in compound for the formation of the word tachometer.

I am refereing to MPH instrument being burried
that's what I meant.

But I guess its RPMS too. 5 gear @ 8000 RPMS = some speed X.

ehhje thanks for the enlightenment! i was just jokin around btw

Feb 27, 2002 | 08:02 PM

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Xentrix

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From: Asheville, NC

I hit 130 something this past Sunday. 4th gear right around 6500-7000 rpm. It pulled really good once the car got past 110, but for some reason it starts to drag right around 100-110. I let off because I was catching traffic. I might try for a fully topped 5th after I fix my wheel bearing.

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