What is the fastest you have gone in your cobra??

[ausie]

Originally Posted by ausie

Considering the distance beyond 160 the indicator went my guess would be in the neighborhood of 175 and I had one more gear to use.

If I add (or subtract) the percent error due to the different size tire (275/35-18) at the time I burried the needle, actual speed is close to 169 which is assuming that the speedo has any accuracy beyond 100mph. Another reason why I went back to the stock sized wheels and tires so I do not get pulled over for speeding even if my speedometer says otherwise. No matter how you look at it, once you go beyond 120mph it becomes a different world especially when you think you maxed it out and there is till more power left to continue. At least I was able to keep all 4 wheels on the ground. I would certainly hate to go airborne.

[sssvtcobra]

About the 135mph mark, on a deserted road with no side roads coming in, and a spotter on the other end, and 2 way radios. It got there pretty quick, and it felt pretty stable compared to my '94 GT that I had going that speed once. I would like to try it again, and see what I can get her up to. But since my insurance dropped $205 dollars a month , I'm finding myself driving the "posted" speed limit.

[WarpathRacing]

135 on I-95 in Virginia.. for about 30 miles

[ausie]

I would say I have slowed down considerably since I have been going to the local drag strip. I basically lost the urges to pursue high speeds on the highway but I will every now an then open it up as long as there is not traffic to contend with.

[tazzracing1]

I had to try it once. I know the feeling is awsome but will not do it again. I do how ever want to try the 1/4 mile this summer.

[ausie]

once you have it is hard not to do it again. Best if done on a closed course or track at least that way the road surface and or driving conditions would be safe enough to push the envelope. Highways are not a safe avenue to push the car to its maximum potential due to uncontrolled conditions like animals, debris, traffic, or worse. The same goes for a closed course but at least there are spotters and EMH personnel available in case a catastrophe were to occur. As for the quarter mile, that has its issues as well (loss of control or other driver loosing it wheather it be mechanical failure or driver error).

The quarter mile is alot of fun and I would recommend that to anyone who wants to race. I sure would like to take on a closed road coarse too. Also taking the safety and driving class for road course racing would be cool too.

[blk04cobra1]

When the car is running, I very rarely dont see 120+ when I take it out...I dont speed often, but a few quick blasts and I get my fix ...damn thing just gets up there so fast, it's hard not to want to let off the gas

[beerkat]

I have hit a 140mph at VIR on the full course. I have hit a 120 several times on the street, but try not to do that to often.

[johnbasf]

160 at LMS

[Twice Bitten]

156.5 @ the Texas Mile in the Cobra R.
146 at Texas World Speedway doing an DE event in the GT, I think my instructor had a woody on the front straight

I plan on doing the Tx Mile this fall with the GT and the '03, I should see some really high speeds then, probably past 180

[redsnake99]

Whistler has been at 145 a few times at VIR, on track. 140+ at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

The fastest I've ever hit a tire wall is 110, backwards.

[95Cobra]

Over 160....that was Before the Procharger.

[svtmc-g]

I'm a moron...I like high speeds...I buried the needle in my Cobra...that's not the moron part

I also buried the needle in my 03 Honda Element...seriously...a toaster...going 120+...it handled great actually
and buried the needle in my 93 Z28(for 28 miles), my 02 Civic Si, and even the worn out(haha)86 Pontiac Station wagon...with woodgrain decals down the side(peeling off)and no mufflers!!HAHAHAHAHAHA

Those are the moron parts

I also once ran to Houston from here(to see in-laws) in my 96 4 door civic at a solid 125 for about 6 hours straight during the trip...minus gas stops and highway changes and food...THAT was fun...we had a convoy going with a bunch of Z71 Chevys! They put us(my wife and I) in between them

[97cobrasvtinkc]

I had mine up to 145mph in 4th gear, but unfortunately it's really hard to find a good straight away that is clear of idiot drivers and long enough to get the car up to 152 mph (which according to SVT is top speed for my car).....at least until i remove the speed governor ) where I live at.

Once I get a chip in, a cold air kit, bigger MAF Sensor, put on JBA headers, underrive pulleys, and get it all tuned to the new exhaust I put on, I will have the speed governor removed when it gets tuned. Then I should be able to hammer 165 or 170 I would think. We shall soon find out.

I know I have to be real careful where and when I do that though, cause around here it's an automatic 3 days in jail, plus the ticket goes on my driving record if I get caught, cause they won't allow me to amend it to a non-moving violation, and on top of that, it's like a $1,000 fine for public endangerment, plus driving school. Damn legal beagles can't let no one have any fun.

Andrew

[97cobrasvtinkc]

I also once ran to Houston from here(to see in-laws) in my 96 4 door civic at a solid 125 for about 6 hours straight during the trip...minus gas stops and highway changes and food...THAT was fun...we had a convoy going with a bunch of Z71 Chevys! They put us(my wife and I) in between them

In August of 2004, I left Denver, Colorado at 1:00 PM Central Time, and arrived in the Kansas City, Missouri city limits at approximately 7:59 pm. I was driving my 4 door 1991 Honda Civic with a 1.5 Liter 4 cylinder, equipped with a 5 spd manual transmission. 650 miles in 6 hours and 59 minutes. Avg speed was 92.89 miles per hour, but most times I was doing about 130 mph. This includes a stop in Hayes, Kansas for gas, bathroom, and McDonald's. Needless to say my dad was royally ticked, because until then he held the family record for fastest transit time between KC and Denver. Now I hold it. Hehehehe.