Ur RX-8 Max. Speed~~
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Originally Posted by Gambit
we all make mistakes
you just have to learn from it and move on
you just have to learn from it and move on
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243 km/h here. Didn't notice that my front splitter was loose (father curbed the car lol) and at that speed with the wind, the stress was too much and it broke down the center which caused the front to lighten a bit so i backed it down to cruising speed.
god i love it when there's no traffic.
god i love it when there's no traffic.
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Well, according to Mazda they are governed at 255 kmh or 155mph. I had a 1993 RX-7 R1 (25th anniversary here in Canada) on the limiter. I had my 2004 RX-8 on blizzaks at 241kmh on the 400 going downhill towards hwy 9, but then I said to myself "you idiot your on snow tires" and slowed down. Gotta love those "V" rated blizzaks! I might take a 2006 to my friends dyno and see what rpm it runs on the limiter in 6th gear. We are taking the RX-7 race car to the dyno next week to see how our transmission changes have affected our top speed, and how much HP the new engine has.
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I hit like 207kph! in the 8.
in my previous car i hit like 230kph (C230K)
i hate to spped now, my record is about as long as this thread, and i wanna keep on driving!, i know the 8 can hit 250kph,
fastest i ever went was like 260-270kph in SL55 by the time i merged on to the highway i was doin 200kph, the other 60 took like 7sec and then i let off, **** go's by real fast at that speed.
speeding is wrong "DON'T GET CAUGHT"
tlovr out
in my previous car i hit like 230kph (C230K)
i hate to spped now, my record is about as long as this thread, and i wanna keep on driving!, i know the 8 can hit 250kph,
fastest i ever went was like 260-270kph in SL55 by the time i merged on to the highway i was doin 200kph, the other 60 took like 7sec and then i let off, **** go's by real fast at that speed.
speeding is wrong "DON'T GET CAUGHT"
tlovr out
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You guys are nuts..!
My latest brainstorm - Trans-Canadian autobahn-style road. Coast to coast (bypasses Quebec, going through northeastern US). Now, that would bring in the US tourist dollars!
My latest brainstorm - Trans-Canadian autobahn-style road. Coast to coast (bypasses Quebec, going through northeastern US). Now, that would bring in the US tourist dollars!
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Originally Posted by spd frk
I ran 235km/h in 5th turning about 8750rpm, going 407 westbound to Hamilton at 2am.
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Originally Posted by vincentlyw
Hi,guys.
It may be a little childish to ask this question.
I know RX-8 is not designed for racing.
But I wanna know the Max. speed of RX-8 from your experience.
My max. speed was 176km/h.
But I don't usually drive that fast~~~I often drive under the speed limit.
How fast did you drive? Pls share your experience~!
No matter how fast you drove before, drive safely from now on!
p.s. I, personally, don't agree people to race on the street or drive over speed-limit.![Nono](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/nono.gif)
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It may be a little childish to ask this question.
![Spank](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/spank.gif)
I know RX-8 is not designed for racing.
But I wanna know the Max. speed of RX-8 from your experience.
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My max. speed was 176km/h.
But I don't usually drive that fast~~~I often drive under the speed limit.
![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
How fast did you drive? Pls share your experience~!
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No matter how fast you drove before, drive safely from now on!
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p.s. I, personally, don't agree people to race on the street or drive over speed-limit.
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ive done a few 220+ runs on HWY1 at 2am.. and i hit 250+ in my Focus SVT 3 yrs ago..
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My best is 196km/h on the Queensway around 1-2am on a weeknight. I was in 4th around 6500RPM.
My insurance is through the roof as it is $288 with a perfect driving record. So I'm really scared of being caught speeding.
My insurance is through the roof as it is $288 with a perfect driving record. So I'm really scared of being caught speeding.
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rx8 top speed
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...2822F8BDF4.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...2822F8BDF4.htm
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Speeding is so wrong.
Always make a complete stop at stop signs.
Obey all on-ramp suggested limits.
Pay your taxes on time.
Always take your car to a Mazda Dealer for scheduled check-ups.
Me?
1st - Beep - Shift - 2nd Beep - Shift - Third Beep - Shift - Brake for slow traffic - repeat. Live for the BEEP.
Worst gas rate?? 30L/100km = lots of BEEPS!!!
Speed limits are for chumps. The funnest thing I like to do is bomb up and down 30km/h school zones dodging the Chillin's like little pylons.
Good thing about small kids - when you hit them, they really don't do much damage.
Speed Kills?
It's not about the speed - but the sudden 50G stops.
Always make a complete stop at stop signs.
Obey all on-ramp suggested limits.
Pay your taxes on time.
Always take your car to a Mazda Dealer for scheduled check-ups.
Me?
1st - Beep - Shift - 2nd Beep - Shift - Third Beep - Shift - Brake for slow traffic - repeat. Live for the BEEP.
Worst gas rate?? 30L/100km = lots of BEEPS!!!
Speed limits are for chumps. The funnest thing I like to do is bomb up and down 30km/h school zones dodging the Chillin's like little pylons.
Good thing about small kids - when you hit them, they really don't do much damage.
Speed Kills?
It's not about the speed - but the sudden 50G stops.
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I tried mine one week night at 1:30AM on a main high way with no traffic. I hit 233k/h. I could've hit higher if there was no speed limiter and wind restriction. After driving this speed for around 3 to 4 minutes, my RPM guage sudently droped down to 0 !!! The car slowed down for about 5 seconds and the guage went back up. At this point, i was doing around 210k/h. So the RX-8 does have a stock speed cut off of 230-235k/h.
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I hit 241(5th gear redline) on the 407 entered on at bayview exited at bathurst. Have had it above 235 many times but 241 is the fastest and that was with my pirelli snowsports on.
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i think it has a limiter in the autos.. but the RPMS is the limiter in the Manuals... anyways.. believe it or not.. the fastest ive had mine was 140km/hs... im 20 years old.. and the rx8 is MY car..worked my *** off to be able to buy a Fully loaded GT 2005... and for some reason, thats stopping me from Romping on it.. i do hear the beeps quite often.. but only untill 2nd.... i have 3 speeding tickets and 2 accidents (neither were my fault but.. ).. i dont wanna risk This Beauty to a ticket or a ding
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Originally Posted by Skiptomylue
i think it has a limiter in the autos.. but the RPMS is the limiter in the Manuals... anyways.. believe it or not.. the fastest ive had mine was 140km/hs... im 20 years old.. and the rx8 is MY car..worked my *** off to be able to buy a Fully loaded GT 2005... and for some reason, thats stopping me from Romping on it.. i do hear the beeps quite often.. but only untill 2nd.... i have 3 speeding tickets and 2 accidents (neither were my fault but.. ).. i dont wanna risk This Beauty to a ticket or a ding
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In regards to the 'unclogging' factor of speed, doesn't the engine temp and RPMs have more to do with it than speed? How would speed help 'unclog' the engine?
Actually, the tickets will cost you more: $2K more in insurance per year, for perhaps 5 years to clear your record, is $10K. That's assuming you still have the 8 after 5 years.
Actually, the tickets will cost you more: $2K more in insurance per year, for perhaps 5 years to clear your record, is $10K. That's assuming you still have the 8 after 5 years.
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Originally Posted by YT1300
In regards to the 'unclogging' factor of speed, doesn't the engine temp and RPMs have more to do with it than speed? How would speed help 'unclog' the engine?
Actually, the tickets will cost you more: $2K more in insurance per year, for perhaps 5 years to clear your record, is $10K. That's assuming you still have the 8 after 5 years.
Actually, the tickets will cost you more: $2K more in insurance per year, for perhaps 5 years to clear your record, is $10K. That's assuming you still have the 8 after 5 years.
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Originally Posted by YT1300
In regards to the 'unclogging' factor of speed, doesn't the engine temp and RPMs have more to do with it than speed? How would speed help 'unclog' the engine?
Actually, the tickets will cost you more: $2K more in insurance per year, for perhaps 5 years to clear your record, is $10K. That's assuming you still have the 8 after 5 years.
Actually, the tickets will cost you more: $2K more in insurance per year, for perhaps 5 years to clear your record, is $10K. That's assuming you still have the 8 after 5 years.
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Originally Posted by Danielson
I did 240 km/h down hill !! I seriously don't think the RX8 can't go any faster than that !?
Maybe a little bit with my CATBACK Borla just installed ?
Maybe a little bit with my CATBACK Borla just installed ?
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Hello Sham ! Nice to hear from you my friend. I am going to Toronto this week end (Saturday) at the Big meet at Esna Park Drive (with Neo...etc) just check out the thread on this. This will be my last time in Toronto with my baby!!! I am shipping my RX8 oversea by sea container on the 19 of June in Ottawa ! Yes I am keeping it !! I just love it too much.
I hope you and Helas will show-up ? I would like very much to shake your hand one last time, Monica will be there too...Helas where are you ??HAHAHA
I hope you and Helas will show-up ? I would like very much to shake your hand one last time, Monica will be there too...Helas where are you ??HAHAHA