Whats your top speed on private land?...ahem.... : )

Uldis · Post by **Uldis** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:04 pm

ed wrote:nice one , how many seasons was that?!

In Italy? not even one (broke hand mid-way and then I restarted working in the oilfield)
Previous to that 2 seasons in Mexico in a CBR900 (open class)

H8OAG · Post by **H8OAG** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:33 pm

30 mph - Suzuki 250 Farm Quad - 2 wheel spec

Scotty C · Post by **Scotty C** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:36 pm

140 in my old elise

135 in the 340

65 on the same bit of tarmac (12 years ago) on a pushbike 2 ft from my mates Mk3 escort with a broom handle holding the boot open.

Scotty C

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:09 pm

133 in my standard elise. 160 mph in my current elise. That was on flat roads. i sauspect with a slipstream and a big hill that 170 is possible.

deano15482 · Post by **deano15482** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:47 pm

142 in the integra on a loooonnnggggg drive way

Dean

quattroboy · Post by **quattroboy** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:46 pm

Think its about 140ish in westy,no side screens just helmet bloody scary though

speedo was reading more but i think the road angels more trustworthy....

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:30 pm

138 in the Snot (2 up without windscreen but no helmet

, chasing a 996 GT3 on way back from Le Mans this year

) - was a bit blustery

170 in the RS6 on a private road with a 9 and an A in it

- very stable, still some to go, so I suspect it's been de-limited

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:58 am

little ol 135mk tops out about 125mph with the close ratio box. Might get more with less wind.

Audi S6 (preRS6 uberbarge) hits the speed limiter hard at 155mph... still pulls like it's in third up to that point.

dr al · Post by **dr al** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:56 pm

nudged 120 (by the speedo) on a welsh dual private driveway, dry and pretty much empty at the time.
standard S2, and was surprised at how well it pulled over the ton.

then i remembered how much i like actually having a licence (and my liberty) and cooled it.

A.

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:04 pm

Im glad there is abundance of wealthy people with these driveways

Seriously though, aint the Lotus' just the best cars for British roads and their speed limits? I mean, Ive never had so much fun being under these limits!!!!

All my passengers initially panic, during acceleration...and I say, look Im only doing forty!

Dr Al.....The Avatar is Sweet!

RDH · Post by **RDH** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:03 am

Michael wrote:Im glad there is abundance of wealthy people with these driveways

Seriously though, aint the Lotus' just the best cars for British roads and their speed limits? I mean, Ive never had so much fun being under these limits!!!!

All my passengers initially panic, during acceleration...and I say, look Im only doing forty!

Mine too - Laura's mum as a passenger - she kept looking for a something to hold - my left knee has never recovered

Skyenet · Post by **Skyenet** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:19 am

dr al wrote:nudged 120 (by the speedo) on a welsh dual private driveway, dry and pretty much empty at the time.
standard S2, and was surprised at how well it pulled over the ton.

then i remembered how much i like actually having a licence (and my liberty) and cooled it.

A.

did exactly the same on a Scottish dual driveway

Managed to exceed the Punto's spec top speed by 5mph on a downhill ski slope in Glencoe on way to TT2005, probably was the Lotus badge that I had fitted that contributed to the record speed

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:14 am

IAINBOAG wrote:30 mph - Suzuki 250 Farm Quad - 2 wheel spec

That's impressive... two up in the photo, although your pax is very small

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:15 am

shooomer wrote:105mph everyday in the Jazz, 110mph if it's downhill

And the GT3????

delands · Post by **delands** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:15 am

165mph in Lamborghini Countach