Doubling the speed limits . . . your thoughts

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08-25-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix' post='462301' date='Aug 25 2007, 12:30 AM

But here in the US? Do 100+ on the NJ Turmpike and you'll most likely lift off going over the next bump in the road or you kill your rims at the next crack or pothole!

I've done speedometer indicated 155mph in my 2002 540 Sport on the NJ Turnpike and the car was rock solid. It seems that RFTs make E60 more sensitive to road imperfections though. As to doubling the speed limit, it all depends on what the limit is; 70mph on a 35 mph 2-lane empty street at night is no big deal. 100 mph on a typical NYC highway like Belt or FDR? No problem. 140 mph on a 70mph I95 in Florida? I would think twice before doing it.