What was the fastest you guys driven?

DinoJ · 04-22-2009, 12:38 PM

i dunno about that, i had 160 on the speedo unless its that innaccurate?

FlashBazbo · 04-22-2009, 12:44 PM

Most speedos are inaccurate -- and become wildly optimistic at higher speeds (for our own good). If you track speedo readings vs. a good GPS, you'll see the error pretty easily. (My Honda Accord is off by 3 mph at 70 mph. I'm confident my CBR600RR is off by more than that.)

My 132 in a '76 Camaro (back in '78 when I was young and stupid) was confirmed by four units of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. How's THAT for authentication?

molamann · 04-22-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo

Most speedos are inaccurate -- and become wildly optimistic at higher speeds (for our own good). If you track speedo readings vs. a good GPS, you'll see the error pretty easily. (My Honda Accord is off by 3 mph at 70 mph. I'm confident my CBR600RR is off by more than that.)

My 132 in a '76 Camaro (back in '78 when I was young and stupid) was confirmed by four units of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. How's THAT for authentication?

Bikes are notorious for inaccurate speedometers. My friends GSXR600 was off by almost 10mph at higher speeds.

wstar · 04-22-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DinoJ

maybe, didnt seem like it though, the needle was hovering around 160 and it didnt feel like it was stopping. granted, i wasnt there for very long i kind of hit it and started slowing down. Anyone pushed it further?

Yes, at least two members on this board that I know of, myself included, have verified the 160 speed limit on the stock ECU. Probably others who aren't talking about it too. In my case I hit it on the dyno though, so I wasn't breaking any laws.

Edit: now someone says 155. 155 is also where my dyno charts dropped off, but the tech behind the wheel said 160, so I assumed that was just some data issue:

Namir · 04-22-2009, 01:02 PM

197 in a Carrera GT on the main straight of the Nordschleife.

But then I had to pause my game because someone was at the door. (Forza 2)
Never really been too fast in real life. I haven't had any safe opportunities to really get up there. I think 120 in a G coupe was the fastest I've been :\

sensi09 · 04-22-2009, 01:25 PM

Doesn't happen too often, but I usually top out any of the car that I drive. Typically it's 155 limited. 120-130 isn't too much of a hassle, but unless you have heaps of power, you need a good amount of road to hit the limiter.

In a 545i, I hit 155 and was able to hold it for a good length of time. I was at about 140+ for a good 5 minutes.

ssqpolo · 04-22-2009, 01:26 PM

220 in El NINO!! NFS III hot pursuit baby

ZCarGo · 04-22-2009, 03:04 PM

370Z (AT)- Frequently hit 90+, so smooth at 100 you don't realize you're going fast until you approach other cars. Usually cruise at 75-80 and it's very quick to 90. I have my GPS set to alarm if I hit 90 and it's constantly reminding me. To date - 125 top speed. During hard acceleration it first shifted to 7th gear at 120. Very stable at 125 and felt like maybe 80-90 in my other cars..the neighbors got after me for speeding through the community...just kidding.

-ZCarGo-

wstar · 04-22-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarGo

370Z (AT)- Frequently hit 90+, so smooth at 100 you don't realize you're going fast until you approach other cars. Usually cruise at 75-80 and it's very quick to 90. I have my GPS set to alarm if I hit 90 and it's constantly reminding me. To date - 125 top speed. During hard acceleration it first shifted to 7th gear at 120. Very stable at 125 and felt like maybe 80-90 in my other cars..the neighbors got after me for speeding through the community...just kidding.

-ZCarGo-

Yes, the 370 really is a dream to drive in the low 100s. It's extremely stable aerodynamically at speed, and the steering response is great. No problem dropping down from 7 to 5 (or even 4 if under 120) and getting great acceleration in that range too. Again, I just wish there was an 8 (or that 7 was taller) to keep the revs lower when cruising at speed.

Edit: ... on the high-speed closed track course I use regularly

chubbs · 04-22-2009, 04:19 PM

Most people here seem to drive quite fast.

MC · 04-22-2009, 04:26 PM

155 in the GT-R on a track. it was actually scary because you could see where the next down hill turn was right infront of you.

tvfreakazoid · 04-22-2009, 04:46 PM

How did it feel like driving that fast on the new Z? Was it pretty stable at that speed?
They let you test drive that car going that fast!!!

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Originally Posted by Forumite

141 in my 370 the day I bought it while test driving.

178 in my 96 Mustang and 158 in my 05 Mustang (the hood shakes really bad around 120).

tvfreakazoid · 04-22-2009, 04:52 PM

Well I want to hear hitting closer to 180 if possible.

matt9071 · 04-22-2009, 04:52 PM

130 in a civic Si on a closed track

tvfreakazoid · 04-22-2009, 05:24 PM

How fast has anyone done on regular streets.

04-22-2009, 12:44 PM	#47 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	Most speedos are inaccurate -- and become wildly optimistic at higher speeds (for our own good). If you track speedo readings vs. a good GPS, you'll see the error pretty easily. (My Honda Accord is off by 3 mph at 70 mph. I'm confident my CBR600RR is off by more than that.) My 132 in a '76 Camaro (back in '78 when I was young and stupid) was confirmed by four units of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. How's THAT for authentication? Last edited by FlashBazbo; 04-22-2009 at 12:49 PM.

04-22-2009, 01:02 PM	#50 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	197 in a Carrera GT on the main straight of the Nordschleife. But then I had to pause my game because someone was at the door. (Forza 2) Never really been too fast in real life. I haven't had any safe opportunities to really get up there. I think 120 in a G coupe was the fastest I've been :\ __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

04-22-2009, 04:19 PM	#55 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	Most people here seem to drive quite fast. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

04-22-2009, 04:26 PM	#56 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	155 in the GT-R on a track. it was actually scary because you could see where the next down hill turn was right infront of you. Last edited by MC; 04-22-2009 at 04:30 PM.

04-22-2009, 04:52 PM	#58 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	Well I want to hear hitting closer to 180 if possible. __________________ Mudders milk

04-22-2009, 12:38 PM	#46 (permalink)
DinoJ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 262	i dunno about that, i had 160 on the speedo unless its that innaccurate?

04-22-2009, 01:25 PM	#51 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	Doesn't happen too often, but I usually top out any of the car that I drive. Typically it's 155 limited. 120-130 isn't too much of a hassle, but unless you have heaps of power, you need a good amount of road to hit the limiter. In a 545i, I hit 155 and was able to hold it for a good length of time. I was at about 140+ for a good 5 minutes.

04-22-2009, 01:26 PM	#52 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	220 in El NINO!! NFS III hot pursuit baby

04-22-2009, 03:04 PM	#53 (permalink)
ZCarGo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 78 Drives: 09 Nissan 370 CY A7 Rep Power: 188	370Z (AT)- Frequently hit 90+, so smooth at 100 you don't realize you're going fast until you approach other cars. Usually cruise at 75-80 and it's very quick to 90. I have my GPS set to alarm if I hit 90 and it's constantly reminding me. To date - 125 top speed. During hard acceleration it first shifted to 7th gear at 120. Very stable at 125 and felt like maybe 80-90 in my other cars..the neighbors got after me for speeding through the community...just kidding. -ZCarGo-

04-22-2009, 04:52 PM	#59 (permalink)
matt9071 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 9 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 Rep Power: 16	130 in a civic Si on a closed track

04-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#60 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	How fast has anyone done on regular streets. __________________ Mudders milk

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