I broke the 140 mph barrier last night
12-29-2000, 12:20 AM
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I broke the 140 mph barrier last night
This happened around 9 p.m. last night on Route 280 in West Orange. I was driving to my friend's house when I flew by this new Volvo like an S40 or S60 going about 110 mph. I noticed that he started speeding up and then he passed me. Aiight, he wants to play so I stepped on the gas. I caught up to him doing 120 mph and then he slowly pulled ahead of me. Above 120 mph the car takes a few seconds to start pulling. I slowly passed him and looked down at my speedometer and it was pass 140 mph. By then I was a car-length ahead of him. Then there were traffic and I lost him as I was weaving in and out of traffic. Thank god there were no cops around.
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12-29-2000, 01:39 AM
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I was stupid enough to hit 135 Christmas night while intoxicated. This was on stock rubber. =/
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12-29-2000, 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by BlackShadow:
This happened around 9 p.m. last night on Route 280 in West Orange. I was driving to my friend's house when I flew by this new Volvo like an S40 or S60 going about 110 mph. I noticed that he started speeding up and then he passed me. Aiight, he wants to play so I stepped on the gas. I caught up to him doing 120 mph and then he slowly pulled ahead of me. Above 120 mph the car takes a few seconds to start pulling. I slowly passed him and looked down at my speedometer and it was pass 140 mph. By then I was a car-length ahead of him. Then there were traffic and I lost him as I was weaving in and out of traffic. Thank god there were no cops around.
This happened around 9 p.m. last night on Route 280 in West Orange. I was driving to my friend's house when I flew by this new Volvo like an S40 or S60 going about 110 mph. I noticed that he started speeding up and then he passed me. Aiight, he wants to play so I stepped on the gas. I caught up to him doing 120 mph and then he slowly pulled ahead of me. Above 120 mph the car takes a few seconds to start pulling. I slowly passed him and looked down at my speedometer and it was pass 140 mph. By then I was a car-length ahead of him. Then there were traffic and I lost him as I was weaving in and out of traffic. Thank god there were no cops around.
At least Nate recognizes he was stupid...
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12-29-2000, 08:54 AM
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Originally posted by BlackShadow:
This happened around 9 p.m. last night on Route 280 in West Orange. I was driving to my friend's house when I flew by this new Volvo like an S40 or S60 going about 110 mph. I noticed that he started speeding up and then he passed me. Aiight, he wants to play so I stepped on the gas. I caught up to him doing 120 mph and then he slowly pulled ahead of me. Above 120 mph the car takes a few seconds to start pulling. I slowly passed him and looked down at my speedometer and it was pass 140 mph. By then I was a car-length ahead of him. Then there were traffic and I lost him as I was weaving in and out of traffic. Thank god there were no cops around.
This happened around 9 p.m. last night on Route 280 in West Orange. I was driving to my friend's house when I flew by this new Volvo like an S40 or S60 going about 110 mph. I noticed that he started speeding up and then he passed me. Aiight, he wants to play so I stepped on the gas. I caught up to him doing 120 mph and then he slowly pulled ahead of me. Above 120 mph the car takes a few seconds to start pulling. I slowly passed him and looked down at my speedometer and it was pass 140 mph. By then I was a car-length ahead of him. Then there were traffic and I lost him as I was weaving in and out of traffic. Thank god there were no cops around.
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12-29-2000, 10:30 AM
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Hey at least I wasn't intoxicated. About weaving in and out of traffic, there were only a few cars and they had a few car-lengths between them. Get real fellas, how can someone weave in and out of traffic at 140 mph. You cannot change lanes with cars close to each other going that fast. It is not about how fast you go but how much control of the car you have.
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Blackshadow, Im going to tell you what others tell me when I go that fast. Drive safe bro. I have hit speeds on my Ninja in excess of 140 and its a thrill and an adreneline rush but can also be very dangerous as you already know so just do it with caution. Enjoy the speeds!
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12-29-2000, 01:46 PM
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Yo Stylin, thanks for the advice. 
For the record, I am NOT a reckless driver. I know how to control my car. And it's not like I drive 140+ everyday. It just so happens that he wanted to race me.
How many guys or gals here would back down from a race? Maybe 1 or 2 but the majority of you would have raced him like I did.
I have read so many posts on here about people racing in their TL's all over the country. So what's wrong with me doing it once in a while?
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For the record, I am NOT a reckless driver. I know how to control my car. And it's not like I drive 140+ everyday. It just so happens that he wanted to race me.How many guys or gals here would back down from a race? Maybe 1 or 2 but the majority of you would have raced him like I did.
I have read so many posts on here about people racing in their TL's all over the country. So what's wrong with me doing it once in a while?
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12-29-2000, 02:25 PM
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Nice kill, Blackshawdow! Don't let these guys fool you. I have read plenty of post with people discussing thier top speeds...
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12-29-2000, 02:35 PM
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Just wish i had a clear long stretch of highway to do that!
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01-04-2001, 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by BlackShadow:
Damn, jkc, 155 mph?
The TL can go that fast?
Nevermind that, a Jetta at 155 mph also?
What is this world coming to?
BTW, who won?
Damn, jkc, 155 mph?
The TL can go that fast?
Nevermind that, a Jetta at 155 mph also?
What is this world coming to?
BTW, who won?
I didn't know our car could go that fast, if so it probably took you a good 2 minutes to reach that speed. I know that even with headers, intake, and all the crap that I have I still have a hard time hitting 130. I can do it but man, it takes oh so long! Now the 540i hit that no problem!
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the jetta was seriously modded (it had to be) he had two other people in the car with him. i didn't start to pull on him until about 140. the only bad part about it is that my brakes are still a little sketchy. i hit them at that speed and i thought my steering wheel was going to fall off cause it was shaking so much. i dont know about the 5 speeds but my 4 speed seems to get to 130 decently quick. after that it is slow going though. we were on a long bridge that runs from tampa to st. pete. i was pretty impressed though my previous top speed was 147 (had to slow down cause of cars in front)
01-04-2001, 03:26 PM
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Originally posted by jkc2121:
the jetta was seriously modded (it had to be) he had two other people in the car with him. i didn't start to pull on him until about 140. the only bad part about it is that my brakes are still a little sketchy. i hit them at that speed and i thought my steering wheel was going to fall off cause it was shaking so much. i dont know about the 5 speeds but my 4 speed seems to get to 130 decently quick. after that it is slow going though. we were on a long bridge that runs from tampa to st. pete. i was pretty impressed though my previous top speed was 147 (had to slow down cause of cars in front)
the jetta was seriously modded (it had to be) he had two other people in the car with him. i didn't start to pull on him until about 140. the only bad part about it is that my brakes are still a little sketchy. i hit them at that speed and i thought my steering wheel was going to fall off cause it was shaking so much. i dont know about the 5 speeds but my 4 speed seems to get to 130 decently quick. after that it is slow going though. we were on a long bridge that runs from tampa to st. pete. i was pretty impressed though my previous top speed was 147 (had to slow down cause of cars in front)
I don't know...don't underestimate the VR6's. They are pretty fast. I had a hard time pulling from a 2000 Jetta VR6 when we were going like 80 or so and I have a lot of freakin mods.
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Why in the hell would you be racing a luxury car at 150 MPH. Speed kicks ass, but in the right car! Going 150 in a TL is a completly different story than in a sports car. TL's are not racing machines, unless you have the type S. Even then with the bigger engine and better suspension, it's far from a car you should be racing around in. Next time someone wants to race you, just laugh about it. You're driving around in a plush leather car and the other guy has a terribly uncomfortable German tin can. I'm not ragging on you, just be careful. Imagine how horrible you would feel if YOU killed an inicent motorist.
Here's an idea. Instead of driving around thinking that you have the fastest car, dive around thinking that your car is nicer inside/outside than most cars you are passing. Isn't that half the reason you bought it?!!
Here's an idea. Instead of driving around thinking that you have the fastest car, dive around thinking that your car is nicer inside/outside than most cars you are passing. Isn't that half the reason you bought it?!!
01-04-2001, 05:15 PM
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German Tin Can...speak for yourself buddy! I agree with the points you made, I know I would feel like shit if I hit an innocent person. I don't think he drives 150 all the time, just sharing his kill story with us. I personally drive 80 everyday and often go up to 110 but not racing. I'm just a fast driver whether racing or not. But, you still made a good point!
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I didn't mean to rip on Jetta's or any car for that matter. I just wanted to say that the TL isn't a sports car and to be careful when putting it to the test, if not for your sake then for other people on the road. 150 MPH is an insane speed for this car, it's not meant to go that fast. Your arm could twitch from the adrinaline rush and that would be the end of you and most likely anyone around you. Again, I'm not trying to rain on anyones parade, we all love speed! Be careful and live it up!
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Hey B, I'm glad I wasn't in ur car this time. Oh, please don't race in my town no more, I could get killed u know. See u tomorrow.
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oh yeah...and it was really late at night and there was noone on the road. and about not racing anyone.....why get the mods if you aren't going to use them? i know it isn't the fastest out there but is still quick enough to be fun.
01-06-2001, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by crmbass:
I didn't mean to rip on Jetta's or any car for that matter. I just wanted to say that the TL isn't a sports car and to be careful when putting it to the test, if not for your sake then for other people on the road. 150 MPH is an insane speed for this car, it's not meant to go that fast. Your arm could twitch from the adrinaline rush and that would be the end of you and most likely anyone around you. Again, I'm not trying to rain on anyones parade, we all love speed! Be careful and live it up!
I didn't mean to rip on Jetta's or any car for that matter. I just wanted to say that the TL isn't a sports car and to be careful when putting it to the test, if not for your sake then for other people on the road. 150 MPH is an insane speed for this car, it's not meant to go that fast. Your arm could twitch from the adrinaline rush and that would be the end of you and most likely anyone around you. Again, I'm not trying to rain on anyones parade, we all love speed! Be careful and live it up!
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05-21-2008, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bradhuckabee
tighttt i love getting really high and driving 140 through houseing tracks haha ew why are you all so bitchy get over yourselves
This thread's 8 years old!! And by the way, you're a moron for driving high, driving 140 MPH, and doing that in a residential neighborhood. 
idiot! 
05-21-2008, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bradhuckabee
tighttt i love getting really high and driving 140 through houseing tracks haha ew why are you all so bitchy get over yourselves
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