What's the fastest you've driven your TSX?
02-07-2004, 04:18 PM
#1
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What's the fastest you've driven your TSX?
I live in NY, and it's not easy to speed anywhere cuz of the many cars and cops. Well the other day when I was on the Long Island Expressway, the whole middle lane just emptied out for a good long distance, so I just though of testing my TSX a little bit, and I got to about a 105 mph and I stopped at that. That's the fastest you can even think about driving in NY. I was just curious if anyone has topped out or anythin?
02-07-2004, 07:34 PM
#3
Racer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Chicago
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Got it up over 120 driving from st. louis to chicago on I-55 once. I wanted to see if I could go faster but I was afraid if my stock all-season michelins were even rated at any higher speed. Are they? Anyhow, the car was very stable at that speed and noise from wind turbulence was remarkably low. I would say that wind noise at that speed was considerably lower than an E46 M3 and a B5 S4, but just a little noisier than a W211 E500. This car definitely has outstanding aerodynamics and sound insulation for it's class.
02-07-2004, 07:41 PM
#4
Registered AssHat
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Portland, OR
Age: 46
Posts: 3,777
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by masmole
Got it up over 120 driving from st. louis to chicago on I-55 once. I wanted to see if I could go faster but I was afraid if my stock all-season michelins were even rated at any higher speed. Are they? Anyhow, the car was very stable at that speed and noise from wind turbulence was remarkably low. I would say that wind noise at that speed was considerably lower than an E46 M3 and a B5 S4, but just a little noisier than a W211 E500. This car definitely has outstanding aerodynamics and sound insulation for it's class.
Got it up over 120 driving from st. louis to chicago on I-55 once. I wanted to see if I could go faster but I was afraid if my stock all-season michelins were even rated at any higher speed. Are they? Anyhow, the car was very stable at that speed and noise from wind turbulence was remarkably low. I would say that wind noise at that speed was considerably lower than an E46 M3 and a B5 S4, but just a little noisier than a W211 E500. This car definitely has outstanding aerodynamics and sound insulation for it's class.
02-07-2004, 08:34 PM
#6
Advanced
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Speed
Originally posted by masmole
oic.
too bad the car can't go up to 149mph for short bursts.
oic.
too bad the car can't go up to 149mph for short bursts.
I've had the TSX to 120 several times and 131 once. The 131 was on a slight downgrade...I'd say 3-4% down.
Cheers
Todd
'04 6spd CG non-navi
former '01 Blk 6spd S4 X-chip
02-07-2004, 08:54 PM
#7
Racer
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Trending Topics
02-07-2004, 09:05 PM
#8
Racer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Chicago
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Speed
Originally posted by atlatr
The S4 can though : ) I agree that the TSX is quiter at speed than the S4. Alot of the noise at high speeds from the Audi was engine noise if I remeber correctly.
The S4 can though : ) I agree that the TSX is quiter at speed than the S4. Alot of the noise at high speeds from the Audi was engine noise if I remeber correctly.
Here's a quote referring to the TSX from my google search:
"Honda’s new-found interest in aerodynamics results in a drag coefficient of just Cd 0.26, placing it at the top of the D-segment in Europe. The aim of such wind-cheating properties is to deliver better refinement and improved fuel consumption. ." - cardesignnews.com
Whoa! No wonder it's so stable and relatively quiet at speed despite not having quite the sound insulation of the average german sedan. It must have taken Honda some damn good design and engineering hand-in-hand with lots of wind-tunnel testing to accomplish a ridiculously low Cd of .26! And this is a car that doesn't come with a rear deck spoiler, no extensive lower body treatments, or no significantly reduced ride height and ground clearance. Compare that to the smaller WRX STi with its monstrosity of a rear spoiler that can only manage a Cd of .33
02-07-2004, 10:17 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
Re: What's the fastest you've driven your TSX?
Originally posted by coolio
I live in NY, and it's not easy to speed anywhere cuz of the many cars and cops. Well the other day when I was on the Long Island Expressway, the whole middle lane just emptied out for a good long distance, so I just though of testing my TSX a little bit, and I got to about a 105 mph and I stopped at that. That's the fastest you can even think about driving in NY. I was just curious if anyone has topped out or anythin?
I live in NY, and it's not easy to speed anywhere cuz of the many cars and cops. Well the other day when I was on the Long Island Expressway, the whole middle lane just emptied out for a good long distance, so I just though of testing my TSX a little bit, and I got to about a 105 mph and I stopped at that. That's the fastest you can even think about driving in NY. I was just curious if anyone has topped out or anythin?
02-07-2004, 10:43 PM
#10
Race Director
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Illinois
Age: 45
Posts: 10,741
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
02-07-2004, 10:51 PM
#11
bleh...
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Midwest
Posts: 3,229
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I got mines upto 117mph on I-70 last summer. Yesterday passing Bloomington-Normal driving back from Chicago I reached upto 91mph, it was fun, but dangerous cuz it the roads were kinda messy with the slush and snow. Never going to do that in the winter again!
The TSX is so smooth at any speed, its sometimes hard to know your going that fast unless you look down!
The TSX is so smooth at any speed, its sometimes hard to know your going that fast unless you look down!
02-08-2004, 11:30 AM
#13
Pro
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 40
Posts: 688
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I got mine up at about 135 mph with a lil' help from tail wind. I had to back out cuz i'm afraid of cops and I was driving in Ontario in my TSX which had Illinois plate on. It took me a while to reach 135 mph.
02-08-2004, 01:17 PM
#14
My bolonga has a 1st name
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Age: 39
Posts: 2,209
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I've had cruise control at 120 for about 15 minutes str8 once down in alligator alley; that same trip i made it a little over 135 a couple times.... me and new accord v6 coupe were going at it.
02-08-2004, 10:14 PM
#15
Sile
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Long Island
Age: 42
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Re: What's the fastest you've driven your TSX?
Originally posted by briny319
I don't know how far west you live but you can almost go as fast as you want on the wantaugh parkway. I've done 120mph in my civic on that road. There are normally no cops from hempstead tpk to southern state. But there is this one spot 1/4 mile south of the southern state exit where the state police like to hide.
I don't know how far west you live but you can almost go as fast as you want on the wantaugh parkway. I've done 120mph in my civic on that road. There are normally no cops from hempstead tpk to southern state. But there is this one spot 1/4 mile south of the southern state exit where the state police like to hide.
02-08-2004, 11:47 PM
#16
Advanced
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: NYC
Age: 44
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yea i did about 105-110mph....not sure if it was nothern state or not but not for too long cuz of those damn pigs. And like everyone says ............ wow u dont even notice how fast ur going until u look down at the speedometer
04-10-2004, 09:25 AM
#19
LOUD NOISES!!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NY
Age: 43
Posts: 967
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i hit about 120 coming down a hill on the way to Plattsburgh, the trooper didnt look to thrilled with me, then we bullshitted, showed a little tin, and was on my way free of tickets
04-10-2004, 01:32 PM
#20
Do I Make You Horny?
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: phoenix, arizona
Age: 42
Posts: 2,124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
second night i had my car, i hit 143mph racing on the I-10 here in phoenix. the car wouldent go any faster, so i assume that the top speed is 143.
btw, i was running up on a BMW M3. i was going like 110 when he pulled up next to me, then we took off. the tsx can hang at high speed with m3's, but when i hit 143 and couldent go any more he kept pulling away.......
about 2 miles up the road i passed him as he was pulled over.......poor guy.
btw, i was running up on a BMW M3. i was going like 110 when he pulled up next to me, then we took off. the tsx can hang at high speed with m3's, but when i hit 143 and couldent go any more he kept pulling away.......
about 2 miles up the road i passed him as he was pulled over.......poor guy.
04-10-2004, 02:12 PM
#21
7th Gear
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Montreal
Age: 41
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I hitted 215 km/h cruising with a lexus IS300 and an infinity G35.....but those car were definately faster...I was at the max...and both of the other had some pedal left...
btw....I think 215 km/h = 134 mph or so. This was on a plain highway, alone in the car, mid fuel tank, and maybe 0 Celsius outside (32 F
).
Wind noise was really low, engine noise was medium, and stability was great, but the best "fun zone" is between 45 MPH and 100 MPH...the second, third and fourth gear are really nice !
btw....I think 215 km/h = 134 mph or so. This was on a plain highway, alone in the car, mid fuel tank, and maybe 0 Celsius outside (32 F
).Wind noise was really low, engine noise was medium, and stability was great, but the best "fun zone" is between 45 MPH and 100 MPH...the second, third and fourth gear are really nice !
04-19-2004, 04:03 PM
#22
Instructor
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Slovenia
Age: 48
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had few weeks ago max speed 238 km/h or 139 mph.... I were driving on german highways from Slovenia to Cebit (Hannover) in Germany. Trip was long 1100 km (687 miles).
And what is more beatiful on german roads - NO SPEED LIMIT !!! only on some part of highways before and after cities
And what is more beatiful on german roads - NO SPEED LIMIT !!! only on some part of highways before and after cities
04-19-2004, 04:08 PM
#23
Do I Make You Horny?
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: phoenix, arizona
Age: 42
Posts: 2,124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
larry, welcome to the club.
bmencig......you have no speedlimits in germany? thats f^cking dope man!!! i would kill myself in like 3 months though!
bmencig......you have no speedlimits in germany? thats f^cking dope man!!! i would kill myself in like 3 months though!
04-19-2004, 04:19 PM
#24
Instructor
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Slovenia
Age: 48
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
In Germany they have rules that speed is NO LIMIT unless it's writen so.
"Ich habe eine gute fahr eine monate weg :-))))"
I live in Slovenia but, still...On Slovenian highways speed limit is 130km/h (82 mph) but I usually drive +100mph....
On german higways it's very cool because if there is no limit everybody is driving from 100-120 mph...and if there is a sign for limit everybody just brake the limit down in few seconds...That's the german discipline !!!
So ....at the end I can tell you it's really cool. I drove my ex S2000 ...161 mph :-)))) in Germany and as well in Slovenia
"Ich habe eine gute fahr eine monate weg :-))))"
I live in Slovenia but, still...On Slovenian highways speed limit is 130km/h (82 mph) but I usually drive +100mph....
On german higways it's very cool because if there is no limit everybody is driving from 100-120 mph...and if there is a sign for limit everybody just brake the limit down in few seconds...That's the german discipline !!!
So ....at the end I can tell you it's really cool. I drove my ex S2000 ...161 mph :-)))) in Germany and as well in Slovenia
04-20-2004, 11:10 AM
#28
Ayumi Hamasaki
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Age: 39
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Awesome, so top speed on this car is 143. The top speed on an Evo is 149 and not sure about a WRX, I think 145. These top speeds, is that because of the governor or is that just as fast as it can go? Most cars have something installed by the factory to limit its top speed.
Wess
Wess
04-20-2004, 01:01 PM
#31
Senior ATCer
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, It started with war surplus JATO rockets and beer...... btw, a claybar WILL get ammonium hydroxide stains off the rear bumper in case anyone is interested.
BamaTSX
Tongueandcheek, Alabama
BamaTSX
Tongueandcheek, Alabama
04-20-2004, 06:50 PM
#32
This is a video that I made from our two days at California Motor Speedway during the Ride and Drive introduction, it is about 56 megs, so dial up users beware. It shows the cars on the track and in-car footage of two laps of the speedway track, too bad I wasn't driving. Old timers here have already seen it cause I made it just over a year ago but it shows 135 with the windows open!. Please right click and save:
http://www.innerdimension.net/video/TSX-RideandDrive.wmv
http://www.innerdimension.net/video/TSX-RideandDrive.wmv
04-21-2004, 06:24 AM
#34
Moderator Alumnus
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Windsor-Quebec corridor
Age: 47
Posts: 7,709
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
4 Posts
Originally posted by Colin
This is a video that I made from our two days at California Motor Speedway during the Ride and Drive introduction, it is about 56 megs, so dial up users beware. It shows the cars on the track and in-car footage of two laps of the speedway track, too bad I wasn't driving. Old timers here have already seen it cause I made it just over a year ago but it shows 135 with the windows open!. Please right click and save:
http://www.innerdimension.net/video/TSX-RideandDrive.wmv
This is a video that I made from our two days at California Motor Speedway during the Ride and Drive introduction, it is about 56 megs, so dial up users beware. It shows the cars on the track and in-car footage of two laps of the speedway track, too bad I wasn't driving. Old timers here have already seen it cause I made it just over a year ago but it shows 135 with the windows open!. Please right click and save:
http://www.innerdimension.net/video/TSX-RideandDrive.wmv
But man does it seem like forever on this racetrack! How much do indycars or champ cars reach on this track?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GWEEDOspeedo
Car Parts for Sale
4
01-15-2016 10:39 PM