Top speed
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 241
From: west virginia
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?
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?
edit forgot to mention, I live in wv where the speed limit is 70 and the fit holds up fine (sterring and all) But 100 felt completely different.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 98
From: So Cal
130 is really fast. I dont see how it can be done. I have done a 120 in my car and I have i/h/e and around 115 the car does not really wanna go. I have been on the freeway redlining each gear and was at 110 shifting into 5th and only hit 118 or 120.
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From: N Jersey
( i choose to live ) lol
Why is this in Fit racing? This a forum for responsible adults who take the time and money to drive their cars legally and safely on a TRACK. This top speed nonsense is juvenile and very dangerous, not to mention just plain stupid. I hope a moderator can move this to a different section.
I have done 120 on I-294, the Fit can do definitly more but I was worring about my tires (dunlop 
tested only to 150mph) I have MT and I didnt notice any "fuel cut off" I dont think that Fit has any speed limiter it only has RPM limiter at 7500 rpm. Once I run over max rpm on second gear and I had a fuel cut off after going over 7500rpm.
tested only to 150mph) I have MT and I didnt notice any "fuel cut off" I dont think that Fit has any speed limiter it only has RPM limiter at 7500 rpm. Once I run over max rpm on second gear and I had a fuel cut off after going over 7500rpm.
There is an entire thread about the cutoff on the Fit where most people claimed that they hit 118 and the engine backed off. I don't know if it is true because I have not gotten that high, but I came close.
Last edited by osborne; Feb 29, 2008 at 04:16 PM.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Torrance, CA
Why is this in Fit racing? This a forum for responsible adults who take the time and money to drive their cars legally and safely on a TRACK. This top speed nonsense is juvenile and very dangerous, not to mention just plain stupid. I hope a moderator can move this to a different section.
Just a weee bit too officious
but some interesting info has squeezed its way in so YAY for that *smiles*
Last edited by Snap Fit; Feb 29, 2008 at 04:14 PM. Reason: cuz I forgot the smiley part
i have to admit i had to look up 'officious' however i agreee i guess it wasnt asked for BUT this is a quote from the title of this section....
this is like a thread in pictures asking how to install their exhaust regardless of the how good or bad the discussion may be. Top speed on public roads is NOT legal in any shape or form therefore should not be in this section
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this is like a thread in pictures asking how to install their exhaust regardless of the how good or bad the discussion may be. Top speed on public roads is NOT legal in any shape or form therefore should not be in this section
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From: Egypt
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We are pretty limited to 115-125.. I can see 130 if but your engine will probably hate you afterwards lol..
I hit 100 and only add ons I had at the time was CAI and axle back tanabe muffler, I actually got to 110 but was busy steering with that one.. I did not test the top speed after the header and bpipe, Iam sure I could have hit 120..
I hit 100 and only add ons I had at the time was CAI and axle back tanabe muffler, I actually got to 110 but was busy steering with that one.. I did not test the top speed after the header and bpipe, Iam sure I could have hit 120..
Why is this in Fit racing? This a forum for responsible adults who take the time and money to drive their cars legally and safely on a TRACK. This top speed nonsense is juvenile and very dangerous, not to mention just plain stupid. I hope a moderator can move this to a different section.
Thanks for your concern though. I also agree testing a cars top speed on the open road is really retarted, taking a pic while doing this is even more stupid.
Tyler
To answer the question of why this is in the racing section: Even though the OP stated that they received a ticket while trying to see how fast they could go, the inquiry posed did not say anything about racing or street driving. They merely asked if anyone has reached top speed. Top speed is definitely a raceway statistic IMO. If you haven't reached top speed then the answer is a simple No or just don't post a response.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Decatur AL
It stays here because, who knows if they are talking about a straight away on a track or a long public road. To hard to tell. If this thread was strictly a street race thread it would be handled accordingly.
Thanks for your concern though. I also agree testing a cars top speed on the open road is really retarted, taking a pic while doing this is even more stupid.
Tyler
Thanks for your concern though. I also agree testing a cars top speed on the open road is really retarted, taking a pic while doing this is even more stupid.
Tyler
hahaha I totally agree on the picture part...... idiotic