Another boring pic at the limit!
10-20-2005, 09:06 AM
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Sure you can rent a Porsche in Germany, that just depends on how muck money you want to spend...
10-20-2005, 09:12 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 21 2005, 01:06 AM
Sure you can rent a Porsche in Germany, that just depends on how muck money you want to spend...
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10-20-2005, 10:51 AM
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My Ride: Rides: 1992 525i (Sold), 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (Sold), Everett-Morrison Cobra - built 1998, 2005 Nissan Frontier Pick Up (daily driver)
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That's quite amazing really... I guess you have to have your eyes glued to the road at that speed! Most I've done is about 130mph at that was quite scary - passing cars (doing about 65-70mph) on the motorway as if they were stationary!
Just think - 130 MPH is about 80 feet per second. 80 FEET, that's roughly 26 meters. Something happens, or you lose your concentration for .3 of a second - about the time it takes to blink, and you'll be WAY across the highway or WAY in the ditch or wrapped around a tree or several other cars going the other way.
Be careful out there folks...
That's quite amazing really... I guess you have to have your eyes glued to the road at that speed! Most I've done is about 130mph at that was quite scary - passing cars (doing about 65-70mph) on the motorway as if they were stationary!
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[/quote]Just think - 130 MPH is about 80 feet per second. 80 FEET, that's roughly 26 meters. Something happens, or you lose your concentration for .3 of a second - about the time it takes to blink, and you'll be WAY across the highway or WAY in the ditch or wrapped around a tree or several other cars going the other way.
Be careful out there folks...
10-20-2005, 11:19 AM
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Ok yes I know its dangerous but before we tried it up to the limit we made sure the road ahead was either free or that any vehicles ahead didn't look like they were going to pull out etc. The German Autobahns are designed for this sort of speed and because its derestricted you don't need to worry about the law enabling you to concentrate on the road. The E60 is very stable at that sort of speed too.
Whether you try the top speed or just cruise at 130mph the Autobahn has to be experienced!
Whether you try the top speed or just cruise at 130mph the Autobahn has to be experienced!
10-20-2005, 11:26 AM
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....nice pix, wonder what she'd hit without the limiter??? im still breakin in my car, but in 6th gear im only turning 2000RPMs at over 80MPH...extrapolate that to 6500RPMs and this thing seems like she could easily hit 180 if delimited!!!!!!
10-20-2005, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nutella' date='Oct 20 2005, 03:14 PM
Nice, looks like the limiter does not hard limit at 150?? What does it feel like when you hit the limiter? The engine no longer response to additional gas input?
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10-20-2005, 12:39 PM
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As for the topspeed: Most tuners claim around 310 BHP ,650 Nm torque and 175 mph so I guess without limiter a regular 535d like mine should reach around 165. As for our Autobahn: you don?t get to drive that fast very often: there?s lots of limits OR lots of traffic, but from time to time when everything fits it?s fun and really no problem for the car. If you REALLY want something exciting go for the N?rburgring Nordschleife!
As for Porsche rental: little bit tricky, at least for the 911. It?s quite rare and you have to have at least 2 creditcards.
As for Porsche rental: little bit tricky, at least for the 911. It?s quite rare and you have to have at least 2 creditcards.
10-20-2005, 03:20 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by 3.0CS' date='Oct 21 2005, 04:39 AM
As for Porsche rental: little bit tricky, at least for the 911. It?s quite rare and you have to have at least 2 creditcards.
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So what exactly do you mean tricky?