<VV> Speed on Public Highways

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 Well... way back when, when Delaware Rt. 1 was under construction, I did sneak onto it one afternoon, and see how fast I could push my 300ZXTT. I got to 165 before I realized how uneven roads are at that speed! And yes, I did get away with it, and the statute of limitations has expired... <G>

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jay Pitchford <jay.pitchford at gmail.com>
To: Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sat, Apr 2, 2011 7:28 am
Subject: Re: <VV> Speed on Public Highways


Driving a '97 Acura Integra with their hot little Vtec engine. I was going

from Honda's auto plant outside Marysville OH to their East Liberty OH

plant, going the 'back way' past Honda R&D North America on State Route 739,

aka Honda's 'unofficial' test track. Six miles of brand new grooved

concrete, almost completely flat ... no traffic. Car & Driver said my car

had a top end of 132 MPH, and as Ronald Reagan said; "Trust .. but verify".



I crossed the RR tracks behind the auto plant and opened her up, getting to

136 MPH with 200 revs left before the 8400 red line. I dropped down a small

decline and felt the steering go light from air building up under the car.

That was enough for me!



jcp

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