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Top speed (on a private road)
« on: 23 November 2010, 22:59:51 »
What is the top speed anyone has ever had in a road car on a private road that the public don't have access to and is not classed as a highway?

MR2 Turbo, stock apart from HKS induction kit, lowered suspension, decatted...135mph...

What has anyone else done out of interest?
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #1 on: 23 November 2010, 23:02:47 »
Suprisingly in my 525i the other day on my race track. 154 MPH verified via GPS just over 155 on the speedo, had more to go in 5th around 6300 rpm, then I had 6th to contend with, but I wasn't brave enough, so then I bottled it, yet to try in my latest toy  ;D

This does prove though BMW's 152 MPH claim is bollards.
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #2 on: 23 November 2010, 23:06:13 »
Astra Coupe Turbo 140mph was around the banked circuit at Millbrook, (built by Vauxhall at huge expense in the 1960s, then sold years later, presumably at a fair loss. Business-minded even then) was only a passenger though
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #3 on: 23 November 2010, 23:07:42 »
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Suprisingly in my 525i the other day on my race track. 154 MPH verified via GPS just over 155 on the speedo, had more to go in 5th around 6300 rpm, then I had 6th to contend with, but I wasn't brave enough, so then I bottled it, yet to try in my latest toy  ;D

This does prove though BMW's 152 MPH claim is bollards.

You lunatic (in a nice way!) That's some speed! I would be scared! It'd be very interesting to see what your new toy does do!
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #4 on: 23 November 2010, 23:12:24 »
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Suprisingly in my 525i the other day on my race track. 154 MPH verified via GPS just over 155 on the speedo, had more to go in 5th around 6300 rpm, then I had 6th to contend with, but I wasn't brave enough, so then I bottled it, yet to try in my latest toy  ;D

This does prove though BMW's 152 MPH claim is bollards.

Please tell me that wasn't with the home-made tread on the tyres. ;)
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #5 on: 23 November 2010, 23:17:45 »
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Suprisingly in my 525i the other day on my race track. 154 MPH verified via GPS just over 155 on the speedo, had more to go in 5th around 6300 rpm, then I had 6th to contend with, but I wasn't brave enough, so then I bottled it, yet to try in my latest toy  ;D

This does prove though BMW's 152 MPH claim is bollards.

Please tell me that wasn't with the home-made tread on the tyres. ;)

Oh no that was the day before  ;D

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You lunatic (in a nice way!) That's some speed! I would be scared! It'd be very interesting to see what your new toy does do!

It was scary (scarey)? I may have to take it out and see if the 155 limiter works  ;D
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #6 on: 23 November 2010, 23:34:40 »
A friend of my dads ex boss has done silly speeds in cars - but they were racing cars, including Indycar ovals.

I haven't met him but my dad has :( :(
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #7 on: 23 November 2010, 23:39:05 »
The fastest I have gone before chickening out, the car had more, was around 120mph in a Mitsubishi Galant on a 'private road'.... :-X
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #8 on: 23 November 2010, 23:39:45 »
164 mph in a Senny 3 litre 24 valve, and a calibrated speedo.  Back in the early 90's before it was realised that speed on its own, killed children....   :-X
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #9 on: 23 November 2010, 23:41:08 »
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164 mph in a Senny 3 litre 24 valve, and a calibrated speedo.  Back in the early 90's before it was realised that speed on its own, killed children....   :-X

On duty?.......
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #10 on: 23 November 2010, 23:42:39 »
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164 mph in a Senny 3 litre 24 valve, and a calibrated speedo.  Back in the early 90's before it was realised that speed on its own, killed children....   :-X

On duty?.......
Training....   ;D

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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #11 on: 23 November 2010, 23:44:32 »
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164 mph in a Senny 3 litre 24 valve, and a calibrated speedo.  Back in the early 90's before it was realised that speed on its own, killed children....   :-X

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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
« Reply #12 on: 23 November 2010, 23:48:11 »
I love senators  :D

As I've never hit a limiter, what happens I take it, it just stops, anyway around these?
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Re: Top speed (on a private road)
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164 mph in a Senny 3 litre 24 valve, and a calibrated speedo.  Back in the early 90's before it was realised that speed on its own, killed children....   :-X

On duty?.......
Training....   ;D

H98LFS, for the pedants amongst us....   ;D

 :o  On blues and two's..... :question
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164 mph in a Senny 3 litre 24 valve, and a calibrated speedo.  Back in the early 90's before it was realised that speed on its own, killed children....   :-X

On duty?.......
Training....   ;D

H98LFS, for the pedants amongst us....   ;D

 :o  On blues and two's..... :question

Plain white, no lights or sirens, just a wee yellow plate on the rear saying 'driver under training'.

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