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Re: Personal Land Speed Records




> So..we all like our fast cars...
> 
> The question is, just who out there amongst us has had the guts to
> really 'see what she'll do'...and kept the pedal there til she couldn't
> give no more....
> 
> What are your personal speed records and what kind of car were they set in?
> 
> Mine personally, is 128 (driving) in 92 SE-R that a friend of mine owns..
> his is 120, and we do have a picture (scanned even) of the speedo indicating
> 121 or so...if people want, I will post it on alt.binarires.pictures.vehicles

I'm not familiar with the SE-R, who makes it and what size engine does it have ?

> I know this isn't very fast compared to what a lot of other cars can do, 
> but hey..I'm poor (can't afford my 5.0 Mustang yet.. 8?\ ) 
> 
> My personal record riding is in a 1986 5.0 Mustang notchback
> that was completely stock except for bumping the timing to 13 degrees
> and it had 255/65's on the rear...we hit 150 and it was still pulling
> but we ran out of empty road...I know this seems a little far fetched for 
> this car, but this car was beating other stock newer (225HP instead of 
> 200) Mustang's in street races.. My friend must just have gotten one of 
> those rare extra well put together ones I guess
> 
> 
> Anyone out there in the 200MPH club yet? 250???
> 
> 
> Thanks...and in this instance...long stories are welcomed...either post 
> or email to char0011@maroon.tc.umn.edu
> 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Bill
> 
> 
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