speed!!!

Mustang Brandon · 04-12-2004, 08:35 PM

everyone post the fastest speed in miles per hour that they have gotten their car to go. it doesnt have to be on the track/strip.

i will start 128mph.

Crazy Horse GT · 04-12-2004, 08:56 PM

well i replied once, but it wouldnt take,

i made it to 135 mph in my 00gt, which i just traded off.

, that was as fast as i wanted to go, was getting kinda scary, but what a rush, i miss that car already.

, i did strip off my power adder's before trading it.

xxxBlakexxx · 04-12-2004, 09:56 PM

We have all probably tried this at one time or another. One time in the desert, many years ago, I got carried away with speed. Fortunately, nothing bad happened.

A word of caution, this is a risky thread and I certainly do not believe that we should support high speed driving other than at the track. First, someone could kill themselves AND we could be implicated in supporting this type of behavior. Don't laugh...I think something like this has already happened in the past.

Imagine if one of us nailed a tree at 130+ and got killed and someone in the family started checking out email sites and found people encouraging driving at high rates of speed?

PLEASE drive responsibly...for the safety of everyone and the reputation of Mustang owners.

So, let's assume that any posted speeds were at the track? Right?

Sorry, for sounding like an old fart. I hope I am not out of line.

RBatson · 04-13-2004, 07:57 AM

Err... I went 72 in a 70 once but, I was passing someone.

Hethj7 · 04-13-2004, 07:14 PM

I know high speeds are dangerous and should be kept to the track, but I we probably all get a little carried away sometimes. Try to be smart about where you get carried away at though....don't be in traffic, etc.

With that being said, I have had the Stang up just a little over 130 and the motorcycle proabably in the same neighborhood.

420nitro · 04-13-2004, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxxBlakexxx
We have all probably tried this at one time or another. One time in the desert, many years ago, I got carried away with speed. Fortunately, nothing bad happened.

A word of caution, this is a risky thread and I certainly do not believe that we should support high speed driving other than at the track. First, someone could kill themselves AND we could be implicated in supporting this type of behavior. Don't laugh...I think something like this has already happened in the past.

Imagine if one of us nailed a tree at 130+ and got killed and someone in the family started checking out email sites and found people encouraging driving at high rates of speed?

PLEASE drive responsibly...for the safety of everyone and the reputation of Mustang owners.

So, let's assume that any posted speeds were at the track? Right?

Sorry, for sounding like an old fart. I hope I am not out of line.

I completely agree! I am just waiting for some jack-ass to say he/she was doing like 160+ in traffic!

Crazy Horse GT · 04-13-2004, 09:54 PM

well this old fart-- 45 yrs old has been -uhh riding around since 1975, i know when to say no. ck my sig, o.b.c. stand's for--- old bastid's club, i didnt make it this far being stupid with speed!!!!.

mustardjohn · 04-13-2004, 10:04 PM

I have driven on parts the autobaun in Germany. It legal to go 130 ok. I drove a ford tarus at over 130. They make cars to go fast there. This car had absolutely no torque it loped along in second at 40 mph but it did have the trans and gears for real top end. I was passed at 130 like I was standing still. Had to stay in the slow lane.

The Mercedes and BMW 7 series rule the roads there with the occasional Porche. Hell the taxis in many places are mid to small Mercedes. It is hard to find an auto transmission. Rental cars don't have them.

I've driven Opals at 130+. Even the white lines in the middle of the lanes are longer and further apart than here so it does not look so fast.

And these people do drive 130 and faster in traffic (on the autobaun) at least that is what I've seen.

If you get a chance to go, do rent a car and drive. Don't know how long they will keep letting the speed stay up. I am sure in some places the limits have been lowered from none to something more reasonable like 100 mph.

How about Nevada? Are there still unlimited stretches there?

Hethj7 · 04-13-2004, 11:21 PM

Montana was the state that had no speed limits. I don't know if they still do or not. They actually posted "reasonable and prudent" as the speed limit and I read an article that said if you were doing over 100, you were usualy ticketed.

Marty - Thanks for defining o.d.c for me. As you know, I am like half your age, so I followed you sig and never asked. But now I know old man

!

90LXRaptor · 04-14-2004, 09:12 AM

I too have been on the autobahn but I spent a little more time on the autostrade in Italy. I was riding a Ducati 600 belonging to a friend. I think I hit about 215kmh (sorry I am Canadian) and then it was sheer " I am gonna piss myself fear" and I was still getting passed.

RBatson · 04-14-2004, 10:03 AM

To tell the truth, I honestly don't know how fast I've been in the ol' 89 but I did better than 102 in the 1320. That was before the new motor. The speedo goes to 85 soo.. more than 85 on the street. I really don't know what the top end is on that car and I never had it at the top because frankly, it never wanted to stop pulling... late night, top down and a feeling I'll never forget. Looking back, I probably shouldn't have done it but life is full of choices and we each make our own.. and live with them. The fastest I've ever known that I've gone on the street is 145mph on an 86 V-Max I owned about 15yrs ago. The advertised top speed was 145 and I wanted to see if it would do it. Middle of winter and I thought I was going to be blown off the damn thing and then realized the back road I was taking was full of pot-holes.. was only there for a few seconds.

So basically, if you find yourself going too fast for the conditions.. its not because you read it on some messageboard, its because you're human.

Be safe brothers.

Crazy Horse GT · 04-14-2004, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hethj7
Montana was the state that had no speed limits. I don't know if they still do or not. They actually posted "reasonable and prudent" as the speed limit and I read an article that said if you were doing over 100, you were usualy ticketed.

Marty - Thanks for defining o.d.c for me. As you know, I am like half your age, so I followed you sig and never asked. But now I know old man !

that's o.b.c, you young un, lol, rev is the v.p. even though he wont put it in his sig. lol

, btw way i'm the old bast-- with the red wing's ball cap, next to me is the late, great odie, last time we had fun.

that was her gt vert, now i guess it's mine.

Hethj7 · 04-14-2004, 11:16 PM

lol, I can't even get the letters right so I guess I don't deserve to know anything about it

. Where was that picture taken?

Ackbar00 · 04-15-2004, 07:30 AM

Not sure, the Speedo stops at 140, and it was burried

Fox Body · 04-15-2004, 02:07 PM

around 125 in the GT in a race out on a 4-lane divided hwy when no one else was on the road except us. I REALLY wanna go to an oval track and take it to 140. If I go over 100 its usually on the interstate or a 4-lane divided hwy with little to no traffic and on a bright sunny day. Otherwise, it's just not worth the risk.

Fox Body · 04-15-2004, 02:10 PM

Oh, and this was just not smart. I did 130, then 120 on the back of a friends Hyabusa, fastest and quickest vehicle I've EVER been on.

srv1 · 04-15-2004, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ackbar00
Not sure, the Speedo stops at 140, and it was burried

I have done the same. I am assuming 145? The car "hovers" at that speed. I dont think I will be doing that again for awhile. Scary.....

James

Crazy Horse GT · 04-15-2004, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hethj7
lol, I can't even get the letters right so I guess I don't deserve to know anything about it . Where was that picture taken?

lol, i'm the skinny o.b. with the red ball cap, the other 2 people are friend's from indy, the pic was taken near asheville n.c. about 3 week's before my angel departed this earth, i now have my black bullit wheel's on it. god i miss my lil' yankee gal. i still have her car though, it's why i had too trade off my 00gt.

joe4speed · 04-16-2004, 12:55 AM

I've had the Stang at 135, the Olds at 105 (speed limiter), and the Ninja at an indicated 170. Here is a pic of 160 on it, and here is the vid of the 160mph run. Couldn't go to the 170 mark on that vid because traffic was coming up pretty damn fast!!

bigred90gt · 04-20-2004, 02:08 PM

I had my 90 gt up to about 135is at about 3:30 in the morning. There was absolutely no one else on that stretch of freeway. That car has the sloppiest suspension Ii have ever felt. It was definately the most scarriest thing I have ever done in it. i was cruisin along, when I hit a dip in the road, and decided since i loved through it, to slow the hell down. i have had my 01 to about 110.

04-12-2004, 08:35 PM	#1
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	speed!!! everyone post the fastest speed in miles per hour that they have gotten their car to go. it doesnt have to be on the track/strip. i will start 128mph.

04-12-2004, 09:56 PM	#3
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	We have all probably tried this at one time or another. One time in the desert, many years ago, I got carried away with speed. Fortunately, nothing bad happened. A word of caution, this is a risky thread and I certainly do not believe that we should support high speed driving other than at the track. First, someone could kill themselves AND we could be implicated in supporting this type of behavior. Don't laugh...I think something like this has already happened in the past. Imagine if one of us nailed a tree at 130+ and got killed and someone in the family started checking out email sites and found people encouraging driving at high rates of speed? PLEASE drive responsibly...for the safety of everyone and the reputation of Mustang owners. So, let's assume that any posted speeds were at the track? Right? Sorry, for sounding like an old fart. I hope I am not out of line. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

04-13-2004, 07:14 PM	#5
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I know high speeds are dangerous and should be kept to the track, but I we probably all get a little carried away sometimes. Try to be smart about where you get carried away at though....don't be in traffic, etc. With that being said, I have had the Stang up just a little over 130 and the motorcycle proabably in the same neighborhood. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

04-13-2004, 09:54 PM	#7
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	well this old fart-- 45 yrs old has been -uhh riding around since 1975, i know when to say no. ck my sig, o.b.c. stand's for--- old bastid's club, i didnt make it this far being stupid with speed!!!!. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

04-13-2004, 10:04 PM	#8
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	I have driven on parts the autobaun in Germany. It legal to go 130 ok. I drove a ford tarus at over 130. They make cars to go fast there. This car had absolutely no torque it loped along in second at 40 mph but it did have the trans and gears for real top end. I was passed at 130 like I was standing still. Had to stay in the slow lane. The Mercedes and BMW 7 series rule the roads there with the occasional Porche. Hell the taxis in many places are mid to small Mercedes. It is hard to find an auto transmission. Rental cars don't have them. I've driven Opals at 130+. Even the white lines in the middle of the lanes are longer and further apart than here so it does not look so fast. And these people do drive 130 and faster in traffic (on the autobaun) at least that is what I've seen. If you get a chance to go, do rent a car and drive. Don't know how long they will keep letting the speed stay up. I am sure in some places the limits have been lowered from none to something more reasonable like 100 mph. How about Nevada? Are there still unlimited stretches there? __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

04-13-2004, 07:57 AM	#4
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Err... I went 72 in a 70 once but, I was passing someone.

04-13-2004, 11:21 PM	#9
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Montana was the state that had no speed limits. I don't know if they still do or not. They actually posted "reasonable and prudent" as the speed limit and I read an article that said if you were doing over 100, you were usualy ticketed. Marty - Thanks for defining o.d.c for me. As you know, I am like half your age, so I followed you sig and never asked. But now I know old man ! __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

04-14-2004, 09:12 AM	#10
90LXRaptor Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 17	I too have been on the autobahn but I spent a little more time on the autostrade in Italy. I was riding a Ducati 600 belonging to a friend. I think I hit about 215kmh (sorry I am Canadian) and then it was sheer " I am gonna piss myself fear" and I was still getting passed. __________________ 1990LX 5.0 Hatchback: K&N Filter, Hedmann Headers and Offroad H-pipe, Flowtech 2 Chamber Mufflers.....more every paycheck!!

04-14-2004, 10:03 AM	#11
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	To tell the truth, I honestly don't know how fast I've been in the ol' 89 but I did better than 102 in the 1320. That was before the new motor. The speedo goes to 85 soo.. more than 85 on the street. I really don't know what the top end is on that car and I never had it at the top because frankly, it never wanted to stop pulling... late night, top down and a feeling I'll never forget. Looking back, I probably shouldn't have done it but life is full of choices and we each make our own.. and live with them. The fastest I've ever known that I've gone on the street is 145mph on an 86 V-Max I owned about 15yrs ago. The advertised top speed was 145 and I wanted to see if it would do it. Middle of winter and I thought I was going to be blown off the damn thing and then realized the back road I was taking was full of pot-holes.. was only there for a few seconds. So basically, if you find yourself going too fast for the conditions.. its not because you read it on some messageboard, its because you're human. Be safe brothers. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

04-14-2004, 11:16 PM	#13
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	lol, I can't even get the letters right so I guess I don't deserve to know anything about it . Where was that picture taken? __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

04-15-2004, 07:30 AM	#14
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Not sure, the Speedo stops at 140, and it was burried __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

04-15-2004, 02:07 PM	#15
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	around 125 in the GT in a race out on a 4-lane divided hwy when no one else was on the road except us. I REALLY wanna go to an oval track and take it to 140. If I go over 100 its usually on the interstate or a 4-lane divided hwy with little to no traffic and on a bright sunny day. Otherwise, it's just not worth the risk. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

04-15-2004, 02:10 PM	#16
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Oh, and this was just not smart. I did 130, then 120 on the back of a friends Hyabusa, fastest and quickest vehicle I've EVER been on. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

04-16-2004, 12:55 AM	#19
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I've had the Stang at 135, the Olds at 105 (speed limiter), and the Ninja at an indicated 170. Here is a pic of 160 on it, and here is the vid of the 160mph run. Couldn't go to the 170 mark on that vid because traffic was coming up pretty damn fast!! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

04-20-2004, 02:08 PM	#20
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I had my 90 gt up to about 135is at about 3:30 in the morning. There was absolutely no one else on that stretch of freeway. That car has the sloppiest suspension Ii have ever felt. It was definately the most scarriest thing I have ever done in it. i was cruisin along, when I hit a dip in the road, and decided since i loved through it, to slow the hell down. i have had my 01 to about 110. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

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