how fast has anyone had there rx-8
#1
The Jazz Man - Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas!
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Question](https://www.rx8club.com/images/icons/icon5.gif)
has anyone maxed out the speed of there rx-8 i seen a picture that said 161 has anyone gone that fast or faster :D
#7
I like rusty spoons
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 1,959
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah I really doubt that (160 mph). I've been up to 234 kph which is about 145 mph and I doubt it would go faster. Maybe the 160 wasn't stock and/or it was going downhill or something?
#10
The Turkish Delight
Originally Posted by khtm
hey legokcen...it looks like your DSC light is on in your avatar! I sure hope it was solid and not flashing ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Solid, I tend to keep if off on the street when it is dry.
#13
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Thumbs down](https://www.rx8club.com/images/icons/icon13.gif)
I hope these top speeds are on the track or some sort of closed course. Never mind the legal stuff, 145mph is HIGHLY IRRESPONSIBLE on the street. Putting your own life at risk on the track is one thing, but on the street you could also put others who might not share your love off speed at risk. Would not even want to hit an animal on some empty road at that speed....
My track car has a rollbar, 5-point harness and racing shell. I wear a helmet and protective clothing. The car has an extinguisher system. I do not want or plan to die in my car as too many people depend on me.
Couple of jackasses were racing on Long Island a few years ago. The surviving driver is now in jail on manslaughter charges. You don't get to drive in jail.
My advice, try autocross to learn skills and then find some track time thru SCCA or some other club, then check out your top speed.
PaulyG
My track car has a rollbar, 5-point harness and racing shell. I wear a helmet and protective clothing. The car has an extinguisher system. I do not want or plan to die in my car as too many people depend on me.
Couple of jackasses were racing on Long Island a few years ago. The surviving driver is now in jail on manslaughter charges. You don't get to drive in jail.
My advice, try autocross to learn skills and then find some track time thru SCCA or some other club, then check out your top speed.
PaulyG
#18
Kaiten Kenbu Rokuren
I'm pretty sure this is already a thread and the moderators didn't shut it down. Sure it's not safe to go 145mph on a street, but many speed on track alone. I don't see a problem with people hitting this speed as long as it's on a closed course. If you're going 150mph on the highway then you've got a death wish, and maybe an extra few for some lucky pedestrians or other drivers.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
#20
EX-Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Jacksonville FL
Posts: 1,286
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by markd
I've taken mine to around 111-112mph. I haven't tested it, but I hope it's not true that the auto 8's limiter is set at 125 ![Frown](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![Frown](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I believe this is true. A friend had it at 125mph. I had mine at 115mph.
#21
Lawyer in training :)
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 913
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
um...this isn't going to be a safe thread. watch out for the mods.
Just an observation
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
And now back to your regularly scheduled programming...
#23
Lawyer in training :)
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 913
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
I don't know what it is about 120, but I've had several sports cars that can go easily over 120 but I never seem to go above that point.
#24
Originally Posted by markd
Maybe you're in too high a gear? In my auto, I tried to hit 125 in 4th but I could never do it because acceleration got so slow. Then I discovered that 3rd gear redlines at 125mph and that made it a little easier (though I still haven't been able to get it that fast). I don't know; just a thought...? :o
I guess you have an automatic, cause I've redlined my 4th gear and I don't think I was doing 125.
edit: duh, you even said you had an automatic. My reading comphrension teacher did a poor job with me.
#25
I have also been to 125 in 4th on the last straight at Sebring. That was at about 9300rpm. I did not have enough time to shift into 5th before having to brake for the turn.
John
John