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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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Nice try. Almost had me fooled. But I had just forgot the needle goes all the way up when you start it. lol.
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what is the fastest you have had it up to?

105 for me
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:56 AM
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127 . . .
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how well did it handle?
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121 switchin lanes on the interstate. Handled fine. A lil shakey but it was very controllable.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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it was fine. I was crossing like 3 or 4 lanes and was at top speed for at least 7-8 seconds with no problems at all. My car was lowered 2"+ though and had a few suspension mods. Being at stock height and manuvering at top speed seems kinda scary.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Ive done the 127 a couple of times. Switched lanes and it seemed fine but I didnt wanna move too much as thats the fastest Ive ever driven. Good times though! Made a video of it with my camera phone lol.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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Driving 127 miles per hour for the first time, while using your cell phone.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:15 AM
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127-129 coming down from sac town back to riverside three weeks ago, wasnt looking to much at the speedo, but the limiter wouldnt let me go more
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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ive hit the limiter with the cruise control....N/A
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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i went 115 racing a TSK after having my car for about 2 weeks...went past a state trooper on the highway and got away...i had to cut in between a mini van and an semi truck to get to an exit going about 90...it was the scariest thing ever. lol my heart was beating like crazy.. and i think thats the fastest i'll ever go in my car for awhile lol
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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ive bounced on 120.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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thats the way i am...its a hit 120, drop it b ack down......not to big on those high speeds, not in a NA auto/...gearing makes it a little harder
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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i've done about 110mph. nice little straightaway on the meadowbrook pkwy. i must admit i did feel the car getting a tad unsettled, which is why i slowed down. maybe it was just unsmooth pavement
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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I did 120 from Connecticut to NH. Only slowed down through Worcester for construction. Car was fine though, stock everything at the time.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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i hit 127 yesterday! handles pretty well with only minor suspension mods.
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120 something on the front stretch of Watkins Glen International. I never actually looked at the speed, only the tach and the other gauges. The car was stable all the way around the track at all speeds.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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hehe yeah ^ i've done 120+ on the main straight at the moroso road course. I'd really like to go again considering i did that stock and now i have some suspension and power mods.



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