What is the top speed you have hit in your RL?
01-16-2008, 08:01 PM
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What is the top speed you have hit in your RL?
I was just wondering how fast you guys have gotten your RL up to.
Please post the year and mod(s) you have made to your RL along with the top speed you have hit.
Year: 2006
Mod(s): None
Top Speed: 128
Please post the year and mod(s) you have made to your RL along with the top speed you have hit.
Year: 2006
Mod(s): None
Top Speed: 128
01-17-2008, 11:24 AM
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2005 stock
a little over 100, very stable
a little over 100, very stable
01-17-2008, 12:38 PM
#6
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
2006
Mods: None
Top Speed: 100
After getting nailed in Wisconsin doing 86 in a 65, I've been a little more hesitant committing "felony speeding".
The ticket was initially $270 (6 points), but I was able to get it plead down to 14mph over, which brought it down to $175 and 3 points.
Other top speeds I've done in the past.
2001 TL
Mod(s): K&N Airfilter
Top Speed: 115mph
1993 Acura Vigor
Mod(s): None
Top Speed: 125mph
1993 Mazda MX-6 LS V6 (Fun car in it's day)
Mod(s): None
Top Speed: 125mph
Mods: None
Top Speed: 100
After getting nailed in Wisconsin doing 86 in a 65, I've been a little more hesitant committing "felony speeding".
The ticket was initially $270 (6 points), but I was able to get it plead down to 14mph over, which brought it down to $175 and 3 points.
Other top speeds I've done in the past.
2001 TL
Mod(s): K&N Airfilter
Top Speed: 115mph
1993 Acura Vigor
Mod(s): None
Top Speed: 125mph
1993 Mazda MX-6 LS V6 (Fun car in it's day)
Mod(s): None
Top Speed: 125mph
01-17-2008, 02:47 PM
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Year: 2006
Mod(s): 19x8.5 wheels w/245/40-19 tires, H&R Springs, 5-Zigen Exhaust.
Top Speed: 130
Car felt as good and "planted" as a BMW.
* Fastest I've driven was close to 170 on the German Autobahn in Southern Bavaria...
Mod(s): 19x8.5 wheels w/245/40-19 tires, H&R Springs, 5-Zigen Exhaust.
Top Speed: 130
Car felt as good and "planted" as a BMW.
* Fastest I've driven was close to 170 on the German Autobahn in Southern Bavaria...
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01-17-2008, 05:23 PM
#8
Originally Posted by RL06tech
Top speed is governor limited at 134. It drives perfectly at that speed. Non-governed Euro RL's top off at 156.
2004 TL manual 145mph
2005 Odyssey 118mph
2007 s2000 148mph
01-17-2008, 07:40 PM
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Year:2007 RL Tech
Mod(s):A-Spec Underbody kit & 18" Ron Jon Legend wheels
Top Speed: 110MPH
Year: 2004 TL
Mod(S):A-Spec Underbody kit, 18" wheels & Resonator removed
Top speed: 120 +MPH.
Note: It was driven in safe condition roads.
Mod(s):A-Spec Underbody kit & 18" Ron Jon Legend wheels
Top Speed: 110MPH
Year: 2004 TL
Mod(S):A-Spec Underbody kit, 18" wheels & Resonator removed
Top speed: 120 +MPH.
Note: It was driven in safe condition roads.
01-17-2008, 10:01 PM
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Year and mods as in my signature
Top speed 100 mph, chickened out after that
Top speed 100 mph, chickened out after that
01-19-2008, 11:48 PM
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I have a stock 99 RL (i know i know first gen.. lol).... however ive gotten mine up to 130 but it definitely had a little bit left....
and it's really stable too, I find myself going 80 on the highway then before I know it I will be up to 100, then sometimes ill go 110 on the highway if I'm feeling spirited, no problem. 120 i'll only do if it's not windy.... (there aren't too many cops on the highways in montana haha)
and it's really stable too, I find myself going 80 on the highway then before I know it I will be up to 100, then sometimes ill go 110 on the highway if I'm feeling spirited, no problem. 120 i'll only do if it's not windy.... (there aren't too many cops on the highways in montana haha)
01-20-2008, 01:24 PM
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It's incredible how smooth and quiet the RL is at top speed. Driving the Ohio Turnpike toward Toledo (trusty V1 on, of course) yesterday, 90 mph came too easily. The car felt and sounded the same as at 70 mph. Wife had to remind me to back off at that point when SHE looked at the speedometer--she hadn't noticed anything until then. Normal cruising speed is 75-80 for me.
01-20-2008, 06:33 PM
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Randy is the Future
135 then the governor kicked in. kinda sucked though cause i'm sure this car can get to the 150's easy. hit 120 plenty of times. its almost hard not to. if you dont pay attention to it you will be at 110 without even trying. i actually have to put effort into driving 75-80. thank god for cruise control.
05-18-2008, 08:34 PM
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Behavior of governor for those of you that hit 134
For those that hit 134, what was the behavior of the governor? Did the tach just stop and car quit pulling, or was there an immediate fuel cut off...tach pulls back and the car lurches?
05-20-2008, 03:09 PM
#24
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
I find it odd that my previous gen ('01) TL was limited to 147mph, and the RL, which is a much more stable vehicle is limited to 134mph. I wonder if it has to do with the AWD system and it being able to handle the high speeds.
I'll never hit those speeds, it's more a point of discussion.
I'll never hit those speeds, it's more a point of discussion.
05-20-2008, 04:05 PM
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Safety Car
I think it must be some kind of setting either governed by regulation or chosen by Honda as fast enough due to liability, esp if non USDM are regulated to 155, as I read somewhere.
Just my two cents
Just my two cents
05-20-2008, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GoHawks
I find it odd that my previous gen ('01) TL was limited to 147mph, and the RL, which is a much more stable vehicle is limited to 134mph. I wonder if it has to do with the AWD system and it being able to handle the high speeds.
I'll never hit those speeds, it's more a point of discussion.
I'll never hit those speeds, it's more a point of discussion.
05-20-2008, 04:11 PM
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2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Originally Posted by gavine
Usually top speed is governed by the tire speed rating. Perhaps the RL has 134mph tires and the TL has 147mph tires?
05-20-2008, 04:20 PM
#28
Safety Car
Well the RL in the US comes with V rated tires, good to 149
Legend (RL) in Australia comes with W rated tires
TL in US comes with W rated tires, good to 168, so maybe you have found the issue.
Legend (RL) in Australia comes with W rated tires
TL in US comes with W rated tires, good to 168, so maybe you have found the issue.
05-20-2008, 05:29 PM
#29
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Originally Posted by Chas2
Well the RL in the US comes with V rated tires, good to 149
Legend (RL) in Australia comes with W rated tires
TL in US comes with W rated tires, good to 168, so maybe you have found the issue.
Legend (RL) in Australia comes with W rated tires
TL in US comes with W rated tires, good to 168, so maybe you have found the issue.
Both W and V rated tires are well above the 134mph limitation on the RL. If anything it would justify a higher governer.
05-21-2008, 03:55 PM
#30
The euro RL doesn't have a limiter, the top speed is drag limited. I have no idea why the Us version is limited, but the usual reason is the tires. Most european cars also have limiters when importe here. Of interest, the S2000 and the TL (at least the manual version) have no limiters and both top out at around 150mph.
The limiter on the RL is a simple fuel cutoff when you reach 134, the computer cuts off the fuel supply and reengages it once the speed is reduced. If you kept the foot to the floor it would simply go through the cycle repeatedly.
The limiter on the RL is a simple fuel cutoff when you reach 134, the computer cuts off the fuel supply and reengages it once the speed is reduced. If you kept the foot to the floor it would simply go through the cycle repeatedly.
10-02-2008, 11:05 AM
#32
Drifting
85 mph. Then I ran out of nerve and room.
10-02-2008, 04:49 PM
#33
hmm..
1993 Accord EX Coupe: jdm h22a, tein ss', custom exhaust, generic intake: buried the needle on the speedo at about 4500 rpm in 5th - kept pulling to about 6000 and chickened out.
2003 TL-S: comptech headers, mugen exhaust, k&n filter, tein ss-p's; hit the speed limiter. Car felt perfect up to 120 after that it started getting a little loose and the cop was slowly coming up with his lights and sirens blazing - seriously. To quote him, "I didn't think I'd catch you - should've kept going"..
2006 RL: A-Spec; 70mph.. recent law makes it a criminal offense to go more than 25 mph over the speed limit. Given that I got my one "get out of jail free" pass on the reckless driving charge with the TL - I'm not pushing it. Wife also promised she wouldn't bail me out of jail if I ever do something stupid like that again. And in my profession, any run-ins with the law are very very bad things.
Truthfully, it's way more fun and safe to simply dust other cars off the line and up to the speed limit.
1993 Accord EX Coupe: jdm h22a, tein ss', custom exhaust, generic intake: buried the needle on the speedo at about 4500 rpm in 5th - kept pulling to about 6000 and chickened out.
2003 TL-S: comptech headers, mugen exhaust, k&n filter, tein ss-p's; hit the speed limiter. Car felt perfect up to 120 after that it started getting a little loose and the cop was slowly coming up with his lights and sirens blazing - seriously. To quote him, "I didn't think I'd catch you - should've kept going"..
2006 RL: A-Spec; 70mph.. recent law makes it a criminal offense to go more than 25 mph over the speed limit. Given that I got my one "get out of jail free" pass on the reckless driving charge with the TL - I'm not pushing it. Wife also promised she wouldn't bail me out of jail if I ever do something stupid like that again. And in my profession, any run-ins with the law are very very bad things.
Truthfully, it's way more fun and safe to simply dust other cars off the line and up to the speed limit.
10-02-2008, 05:27 PM
#34
Burning Brakes
Few people understand the psychology of dealing with a highway traffic cop. A normal speeder will panic and immediately pull over to the side. This is wrong. It arouses contempt in the cop heart. Make the bastard chase you. He will follow.
--Hunter S. Thompson
10-03-2008, 06:30 AM
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10-04-2008, 11:23 AM
#38
I think I broke 'the brick' once in the RL. Family takes priority these days. Other families as well.
I still have flashbacks of barely missing a full size 1000lb mammal at 140+ in my Lexus SC400 many years back on Extraterrestrial Highway @ night. It was smack in the middle of the road and I never saw it till I blasted by.
Top speed ever, 178mph-mod'd 928S4, again, many years ago.
Drive safe.
I still have flashbacks of barely missing a full size 1000lb mammal at 140+ in my Lexus SC400 many years back on Extraterrestrial Highway @ night. It was smack in the middle of the road and I never saw it till I blasted by.
Top speed ever, 178mph-mod'd 928S4, again, many years ago.
Drive safe.
08-25-2018, 10:25 PM
#40
I think fastest I went was just under 120mph - pretty stable.