Doin 160mph..
04-21-2004, 08:23 AM
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Originally posted by syf0n
I have done it several times. We have an abandoned parkway near us, about 5 miles of nothing, 2 lanes in each direction, grass on between and on both sides. There are some slight curves along the parkway, but it is basically straight the whole way.
The fastest I have ever gotten the car is 162, but I have video of 157. Actually, in the video you can see 156, but I say something about 157. We had to shut it down at that point to make a turn
I did that in a car which was stock as far as handling goes (had a few engine mods). That video was made in a Touring model that didn't even have the aero package. Even at 155-160 the Z handles like a dream. No rattles, shakes, or other inconsistencies so to speak. With the car as smooth as it is at 160, I know it is capable of at least 170 if it can be deregulated.
If you're going to tell me I'm insane for doing that, forget it. I am not an expert, but I'm not a moron either. If I didn't feel confident driving to that speed I wouldn't.
Here's the video I mentioned...taken several months ago with a friend's BMW.
I have done it several times. We have an abandoned parkway near us, about 5 miles of nothing, 2 lanes in each direction, grass on between and on both sides. There are some slight curves along the parkway, but it is basically straight the whole way.
The fastest I have ever gotten the car is 162, but I have video of 157. Actually, in the video you can see 156, but I say something about 157. We had to shut it down at that point to make a turn
I did that in a car which was stock as far as handling goes (had a few engine mods). That video was made in a Touring model that didn't even have the aero package. Even at 155-160 the Z handles like a dream. No rattles, shakes, or other inconsistencies so to speak. With the car as smooth as it is at 160, I know it is capable of at least 170 if it can be deregulated.
If you're going to tell me I'm insane for doing that, forget it. I am not an expert, but I'm not a moron either. If I didn't feel confident driving to that speed I wouldn't.
Here's the video I mentioned...taken several months ago with a friend's BMW.
My ***** went north just watching that!!!
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04-21-2004, 09:21 AM
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Re: Doin 160mph..
I got my stock Track Z up to 140 on a deserted stretch of highway that ran trough the swamp. Probably the stupidest thing I have ever done. I am old enough to know better. It was very easy to get there and the car was stable and drove find. However, the squeal/whine that was coming from the drive train scared to death. It was deafening . Don’t do it. Its just not worth it. Ask Sam Kinison!
04-21-2004, 01:33 PM
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Ok, if you have never been 150+mph, maybe you need to recondsider. You are planning on pushing your car to a point where the slightest driver error or unforeseen change in road surface could result in you getting KILLED. Seriously, when you crash at 150-160 you dont readjust your insurance premiums, your parents put your *** in a coffin. Maybe you've gotten your car up to 100 mph. Very likely. But think of it like this: 40 mph is ALOT slower than 100 mph, right? So think about how much faster 160 is than 100. Thats the same amount of difference.
04-21-2004, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by BENJ-AMG
Ok, if you have never been 150+mph, maybe you need to recondsider. You are planning on pushing your car to a point where the slightest driver error or unforeseen change in road surface could result in you getting KILLED. Seriously, when you crash at 150-160 you dont readjust your insurance premiums, your parents put your *** in a coffin. Maybe you've gotten your car up to 100 mph. Very likely. But think of it like this: 40 mph is ALOT slower than 100 mph, right? So think about how much faster 160 is than 100. Thats the same amount of difference.
Ok, if you have never been 150+mph, maybe you need to recondsider. You are planning on pushing your car to a point where the slightest driver error or unforeseen change in road surface could result in you getting KILLED. Seriously, when you crash at 150-160 you dont readjust your insurance premiums, your parents put your *** in a coffin. Maybe you've gotten your car up to 100 mph. Very likely. But think of it like this: 40 mph is ALOT slower than 100 mph, right? So think about how much faster 160 is than 100. Thats the same amount of difference.
04-21-2004, 01:53 PM
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Don't forget if you have ever plugged or repaired one of your tires, you lose the speed rating. That means at high speeds there is a very good chance of one of the tires popping and you going bye bye.
04-21-2004, 04:32 PM
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I did 159mph the other night. Back road (2 lane road 
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( And yes, BOTH speedos said 159mph)
Speed limiter cut me out though. I wasnt even near redline.I've seen some really wide ranges on speed limiters on Zs. Some of my friends cut out at 155, another at 157. Mine stopped at 159 .
btw: car is extremely stable at that speed
)( And yes, BOTH speedos said 159mph)
Speed limiter cut me out though. I wasnt even near redline.I've seen some really wide ranges on speed limiters on Zs. Some of my friends cut out at 155, another at 157. Mine stopped at 159 .
btw: car is extremely stable at that speed
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04-21-2004, 07:06 PM
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04-22-2004, 05:24 PM
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Originally posted by dv/dt
Been 155 in a C5 vette. Can't say that I would do it in a Z, though.
Been 155 in a C5 vette. Can't say that I would do it in a Z, though.
04-22-2004, 05:48 PM
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Originally posted by Beaker02
No way i'm putting my trust in the stock tires @ a sustained 160.
No way i'm putting my trust in the stock tires @ a sustained 160.
04-22-2004, 06:48 PM
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You guys who see a difference in going 120 and 160 on a highway are ridiculous. If you lose it doing 160, it isn't going to be any worse than if you're doing 120. Get off your high horse and stop being so hipocritical. As for doing 160.....if you're sure it's a safe stretch of road and there's no traffic....GO FOR IT.
04-22-2004, 06:49 PM
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Originally posted by kcobean
I'm curious about this statement. I've heard other people make it, too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the stock tires Z rated? If so, then they are rated for sustained speeds over 149 mph, right?
I'm curious about this statement. I've heard other people make it, too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the stock tires Z rated? If so, then they are rated for sustained speeds over 149 mph, right?
04-22-2004, 06:51 PM
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I did that on a nice straight road to vegas... (I-90) passed by a cop.. I didnt even see him... he dropped it down to 90 in a 70 and gave me a fatty ticket.. lol
04-22-2004, 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by johnk024
You guys who see a difference in going 120 and 160 on a highway are ridiculous. If you lose it doing 160, it isn't going to be any worse than if you're doing 120. Get off your high horse and stop being so hipocritical. As for doing 160.....if you're sure it's a safe stretch of road and there's no traffic....GO FOR IT.
You guys who see a difference in going 120 and 160 on a highway are ridiculous. If you lose it doing 160, it isn't going to be any worse than if you're doing 120. Get off your high horse and stop being so hipocritical. As for doing 160.....if you're sure it's a safe stretch of road and there's no traffic....GO FOR IT.
The big difference between 120 and 160 is the time it takes to get there. The amount of ground you cover in that last 40 mph is HUGE, so your 'exposure' is probably doubled or tripled during that transition. So yeah, it is a big deal doing 160 vs. 120.
Additionally, you say "if you're sure it's a safe stretch of road and there's no traffic....GO FOR IT". What makes it a safe stretch of road? No curves, no animals, no debris? no potholes? no other cars? Show me that road and I'll show you the sign that tells which racetrack it is.
Now go take your Valium and stop name-calling. We're all adults here, show some maturity.
04-22-2004, 09:04 PM
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The Z feels soo perfect at 160 mph ... i would like to do it again but motor wore is not what i want...But it does feel a little scary at 160 mph... how the car would kinda feels like its lifting...