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Old 02-02-2014, 08:49 AM   #1
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I don't get too involved with top speeds on interstates or highways. That's not why I bought the car. I am a "twisty" guy. Out where I live there is a deserted rural uphill section of SR-22 that is about 5 miles long and super twisty. There are multiple yellow diamond signs showing the suggested speed limit as 15mph or 25mph. I did the route at an average of 64mph once by keeping it in 3rd and letting the engine (and gravity) serve as my brake. (and I stayed in my lane the entire time.)
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Old 02-02-2014, 09:14 AM   #2
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On track 158 recorded on a Traqmate. Fairly modified Boxster, suspension, Brakes, intake, exhaust, 3.6, 5 speed, NT-01 tires. The speed isn't the nerve part the braking is back to about 60 coming to the infield track.
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Old 02-02-2014, 09:46 AM   #3
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176 going from Wiesbaden to Frankfurt am Main in my 911 Carrera. But, I got my doors blown off by a yellow Countach. He went by me like I was standing still.
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176 going from Wiesbaden to Frankfurt am Main in my 911 Carrera. But, I got my doors blown off by a yellow Countach. He went by me like I was standing still.
Wow......that would be one of the moments of my life being blown away by a Countach.... dream car bar none for me and hope never to drive one cos I know the dream would be somewhat shatterered.

With regards to top speed... an indicated 155 in the box and 160+ in my old Subaru impreza

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Old 11-17-2015, 08:29 AM   #5
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I have not really pushed my 2000 2.7 Boxster much. Mostly like to hit the twisties hard in my area. I can leave it in 3rd and she will naturally brake great.

I was going up a two lane freeway on-ramp when a WRX passes me and honks. I get on it and was on his tail all the way up to shifting into 5th gear. Looked down and was doing 115. We both let off about then and his cute blonde girlfriend gave me a thumbs up!

In my 2003 ZZR1200 I have hit 175 on a deserted highway near Moab Utah. Bike had plenty left I did not!

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