Autobahn Anyone?
02-18-2005, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gav530d' date='Feb 18 2005, 02:14 PM
I've had the needle resting on 160mph, in the UK (private test track of course)
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02-18-2005, 11:17 AM
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147 mph during ED was my peak. I have not gotten to within 20 miles of that in the states.
In the 130's it was easy and felt really good. Past 140, it was a little light in the front and you could feel that you were pushing a lot of air from the sounds around the side mirrors, but otherwise, rock solid.
In the 130's it was easy and felt really good. Past 140, it was a little light in the front and you could feel that you were pushing a lot of air from the sounds around the side mirrors, but otherwise, rock solid.
02-18-2005, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by beewang' date='Feb 17 2005, 06:24 PM
Ja!! It wuz gued!!
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137 MPH and you still didn't pass that traffic ahead of ya?
Were they going 138 MPH?
02-18-2005, 01:28 PM
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Hey!! 530iii Actually, I was doing 155MPH and had to reach for the camera. While trying to hold the camera in one hand steady and steer w/ the other hand. 
I am not saying it was hard, but you should definitely give it a try and then tell me how it went
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I am not saying it was hard, but you should definitely give it a try and then tell me how it went
cheers,
beewang
02-18-2005, 01:31 PM
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OK, will do when she's finally broken in and on the NYS Thruway. But for now i'll live vicariously through you!
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02-18-2005, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by garehaan' date='Feb 18 2005, 03:31 AM
Caravans are lifestyle for many a Dutch family. And I do agree that 99% of them should not be allowed on the Autobahn! They definately are a great nuisance.
Maybe I could show them how to do it..272hp should be enough to maintain some decent cruising speeds!
I did 250 yet, and there was more to come (without caravan)
In the 70's we had a caravan driving school?
Kidding, these were caravan races. Very hilarious?
Maybe I could show them how to do it..272hp should be enough to maintain some decent cruising speeds!
I did 250 yet, and there was more to come (without caravan)
In the 70's we had a caravan driving school?
Kidding, these were caravan races. Very hilarious?
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Those pictures are so awesome! Hilarious.
02-18-2005, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Feb 18 2005, 08:29 PM
[quote name='garehaan' date='Feb 18 2005, 01:03 PM']Much more fun can be had from 13th March onwards because the Nordschleife opens up again by then!
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We are going to have a meet somewhen this summer there...
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[/quote]I've done the ring many times on a motorcycle and a few times in a car (recreational driving)
Here you can see my mini.
02-18-2005, 09:20 PM
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I probably shouldn't have drive this fast while I was there, but here's the picture to prove it... I probably damaged my new car 
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