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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Default Roadster top rated to what speed?

I've hit 140 so far with no problems - I'd like to know at what speed the top disintegrates.

Everyone needs to know the limits of their machines

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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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next weekend (hopefully) I'm going to take my ZR up I-75 into Northern Michigan where it is just huge open straightaways, and hopefully max it out.
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Cool...

Hey, next time your running above about 60mph, put your hand up where the top meets the visors, and you'll notice a space where it is normally flush...Have you noticed how much the top rises?
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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Ive Pegged mine at 160+ going down hill. Took about 2 Miles to get to this speed.
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by sq40
Ive Pegged mine at 160+ going down hill. Took about 2 Miles to get to this speed.
I Might also Add:

The car was pretty stable at this speed, and could make a pass without much problem. This was with the Top Down, and in in a remote area on Private Land. I wouldnt do this in Traffic or on a public highway.

Wind ofcouse was pretty loud, but manageable.

This was in a car with the 5AT in Drive.
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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sq40--Nice LOL

How about with the top up?
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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I quit @ 135 with top down.... car was solid but wind noise was incredible.... this on a rural highway in IL, had this vision of a deer jumping out of the woods and I shut her down... deer are a big problem here, see them dead at roadside all the time.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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LOL I noticed the volume jump dramatically at 130, too...

I did this on a track (as far as anyone knows)....
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by ZRoadsterClub
LOL I noticed the volume jump dramatically at 130, too...

I did this on a track (as far as anyone knows)....
It boils down to this. If, just if, I were to go in excess of 130, it would have to be a beautiful day out (no rain), so by default, the top would be down... No problems with top disentegration when it is stowed beneath the Touneau cover.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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yes the top would HAVE TO BE DOWN on a nice day! heh heh
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