My (shortened) Top Speed Run
10-13-2011, 05:31 PM
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My (shortened) Top Speed Run WellI had a blast. It was fun yet scary as hell. Here's how it went;
First of all the lakebed, It was empty except for my car, one motorcycle and a filming crew on one side of the lakebed. Unfortunately though, instead of 4mi of lakebed we only had about 2.5 where we could do a run safely. Some idiots in subaru's and bmw's went in after hours and did some drifting, leaving some big dips and gashes on the surface. These were things i didnt wanna run over at 150+mph. So we went back and forth a couple times trying to find the smoothest path, which wasnt easy. I did a couple test runs first. One at 100mph all the across to see how it felt and another up to 150 where i let off and coasted for a mile. Then i went for it, couldnt go wot at all so i had to ease into it. No traction and my 315/30 r18 rears didnt help on dirt. At 160mph a very slight dip made me let off for a second but at 180mph i must got a cross wind or something, plus a lack of downforce, that made the rear sway and i shut her down. Now without being able to go wot, no traction and letting off for a second, i was doing 180mph @ 5600rpm in a distance of 1.8mi.(you can see the odometer in the vid) So, i know that on pavement with some traction i am capable of the 200mph mark. I felt that was good enough and i didnt wanna push my luck. Also i know i didnt have traction the entire length ofthe run because the car felt floaty and i ate up 2/32nds of tread. Like driving on sandpaper! So iy was a little scary but fun. I would deffinately recommend a spoilerand skinniertires,like255'smax.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQX2vD6V2X4
For the mods, this was lake el mirage so yes it was legal.
First of all the lakebed, It was empty except for my car, one motorcycle and a filming crew on one side of the lakebed. Unfortunately though, instead of 4mi of lakebed we only had about 2.5 where we could do a run safely. Some idiots in subaru's and bmw's went in after hours and did some drifting, leaving some big dips and gashes on the surface. These were things i didnt wanna run over at 150+mph. So we went back and forth a couple times trying to find the smoothest path, which wasnt easy. I did a couple test runs first. One at 100mph all the across to see how it felt and another up to 150 where i let off and coasted for a mile. Then i went for it, couldnt go wot at all so i had to ease into it. No traction and my 315/30 r18 rears didnt help on dirt. At 160mph a very slight dip made me let off for a second but at 180mph i must got a cross wind or something, plus a lack of downforce, that made the rear sway and i shut her down. Now without being able to go wot, no traction and letting off for a second, i was doing 180mph @ 5600rpm in a distance of 1.8mi.(you can see the odometer in the vid) So, i know that on pavement with some traction i am capable of the 200mph mark. I felt that was good enough and i didnt wanna push my luck. Also i know i didnt have traction the entire length ofthe run because the car felt floaty and i ate up 2/32nds of tread. Like driving on sandpaper! So iy was a little scary but fun. I would deffinately recommend a spoilerand skinniertires,like255'smax.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQX2vD6V2X4
For the mods, this was lake el mirage so yes it was legal.
Last edited by C5natie; 10-13-2011 at 05:48 PM.
10-13-2011, 06:06 PM
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Lol I think I just relaxed and unclenched about 5 mins ago... Dude that was sick!! never gone that fast!! Next time we are going to get some out side video! An some 2inch tape!! Lol
10-13-2011, 06:38 PM
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Lol. Shouldve kept filming but Im sure you were busy praying!
I think I need a fire hose to wash my car now.
My new quest is to find a airport landing strip for the 200mph run..or the 15fwy. j/k
I think I need a fire hose to wash my car now.
My new quest is to find a airport landing strip for the 200mph run..or the 15fwy. j/k
Last edited by C5natie; 10-13-2011 at 06:51 PM.
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