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Old 02-24-2008, 05:10 PM
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Hello everybody. I was wondering if anybody reached the top speed in their yet. I tried, but for my stupid luck, I got pulled over. Thankfully with my stupid luck once again, I was let go. But I was jsut wondering what the top speed would be on it.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:26 PM
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The highest I got was 130mph at a freeway, AND I do not recommend anyone else to go that speed in pubic streets.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:30 PM
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I reached 120MPH going through the desert to Las Vegas. Actually was extremely suprised how well the car held up . But as stated above I do NOT recommend trying this @ HOME.


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Old 02-24-2008, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Slimjimx701x
The highest I got was 130mph at a freeway, AND I do not recommend anyone else to go that speed in pubic streets.
Uhh, What kind of streets are you driving on?
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Slimjimx701x
The highest I got was 130mph at a freeway, AND I do not recommend anyone else to go that speed in pubic streets.
I'm pretty sure most cities have ordinances that limit the length of the grass. I'm hoping the grass is cut on those pubic streets.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:45 PM
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what! how do u hit 130? i got to 115 and it stopped.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by zer0sk8ordie
what! how do u hit 130? i got to 115 and it stopped.
I believe the speed limiter on this particular car is 129/130MPH. It may also depend on what modifications you have done to your FIT.


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Old 02-24-2008, 08:12 PM
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I did it on HW85, where now that I think about it there was a slight downhill. And this was just after break in so the car is stock.

I just did it so I know when the car would get unstable, since my corolla get VERY unstable at 85mph. And since I know that THIS IS HIGHLY ILLEGAL ANYWHERE, I took a look around the freeway for cops.

Once again I HIGHLY DO NOT recommend do this on public street. You do this at the track.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:19 PM
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you guys hiting 115 and 130 are you running stock? I hit about 105 on a downhill interstate in my stock and the car felt realllly unstable so i slowed the f down. I was at like 5200rpm in 5th(obviously)
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:22 PM
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I got a little over 100 before I ran out of road (closed course, professional driver, of course). This same stretch of road would let my old Daytona get up to 120+, so the difference in power (about 2x the Fit's) was pretty obvious. I'll have to try again when I get access to the track by myself...

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Old 02-24-2008, 11:40 PM
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What? I thought the Fit had a governor! (not Arnold) Whats the point of one if you can hit 130! haahaaa

My 7th gen civic (w/governor stock) was at about 110mph but you could trick/cheat it to 120.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Slimjimx701x
The highest I got was 130mph at a freeway, AND I do not recommend anyone else to go that speed in pubic streets.
ehhh. idk about that. i was going downhill in the fit and the fuel cutoff is about 120.

in my mustang, ive been 140mph. and in my del sol, i bounced off teh fuel cutoff everyday on the way to work. 137ish.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:46 PM
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I guess I'll have to try it again, on a close course this time
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pastafarian
you guys hiting 115 and 130 are you running stock? I hit about 105 on a downhill interstate in my stock and the car felt realllly unstable so i slowed the f down. I was at like 5200rpm in 5th(obviously)
really? I have been about at that and the car (relatively speaking felt pretty planted)

I guess I should ask what was the unstable feeling? Was it traction, body roll, did the car just feel floaty, darty, mousey, squirrely, was it windy and wandered, were you on the gas then lifted completely off?


on a side note....
the steering control on this car oddly seems to be more well behaved as the speed picks up, any chance its electronicaly adjusted/proportional to speed. hmmmmmm nahhhhh, must be that little F/R spoiler on our FS's
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:52 PM
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I bet it will do 120 on a LONG!!!! straight away.
Please do this on a closed course, im not joking. Too many inncocent lives lost from idiotic things like this.

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Old 02-25-2008, 01:25 AM
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I hit 110mph. It was bouncy on stock suspension, but will be better when I am lowered.
 
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Old 02-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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122 on the 78 on my way out to ocotillo wells
 
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Old 02-25-2008, 10:55 AM
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what do you think max speed would be once people start FI (Kraftwerks, AJ Racing) ??? Any guesses?
 
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Old 02-25-2008, 11:40 AM
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I hit 131 mph going downhill and it didn't seem like it was going to slow down anytime soon! of course i ran out of road and slowed down, but the car still felt stable, could have done more imo.
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what do you think max speed would be once people start FI (Kraftwerks, AJ Racing) ??? Any guesses?
I'll let you know in a couple weeks
 
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Old 02-25-2008, 12:12 PM
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The unstableness comes from either high winds, unbalance wheels, rough road or unbalance weight distribution on your Fit. If all these are taken in consideration, a higher stability at high speed can be achieved. Also an uneven worn tires can make a car unstable. Disclaimer: I don't condone high speed driving but if you're going to take a chance, be accountable for your actions.
 


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