what is the fastest you have had your Z too?

optiontrader · 02-16-2011, 01:29 AM

Oh... does this count driving on Forza 3? Then I believe I've clocked upwards of 145mph on a straight...

flashburn · 02-16-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi

I am sorry but that is just not cool...

I have done ~130 in my Z (pushed a little after being in 5th when redlining it in 4th) and I did this when there were *no* other cars in site on the freeway.

I am am all for driving cars fast. The Z is a sports car and meant to be driven fast. I however believe that good judgment should be used when driving fast on the public street.

IMHO there was *way* too much traffic for you to be driving at the speeds you were. I would never be going >25 MPH over the speed of traffic while there are cars that are just one lane away from me. There are far too many people who will turn without signaling or looking especially in lower traffic conditions. With how you were driving it someone could have very easily cut you off causing an accident.

You have *far* too much trust of other drivers on the road and at those types of speeds it can get you *and* some other people killed.

I honestly can't imagine anytime (at least in the U.S.) that you can what I would consider to be safely hitting those speeds while its still light out. About the only times I see opportunities for going at speeds like that are between 1-3 AM unless you are in a really unpopulated area.

This thread is full of stupid, but semtex's video definitely takes the cake. Doing that kind of speed on a freeway, especially with a decent amount of traffic like that is beyond endangering yourself, but everyone around you (and then some). Your licensed should be revoked for that ****.

Econ · 02-16-2011, 11:44 AM

~204 fps

BeachZTT · 02-16-2011, 12:02 PM

150+ and she hunkered down like she was meant to be there... Oh wait, that was my TwinTurbo. I will have to get back to you.

otftrble · 02-16-2011, 01:53 PM

128 mph

SeattleLion · 02-16-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Yeah, I too am looking at uying a 370z coupe, but the fact that the MX5 PRHT is such a great car it is making the decision hard. I had an original 240Z and ever since I sold it many years ago i have had the itch to get another one.

I had a 240 years ago too and bought the 2010 370. Don't even hesitate. It is amazing and still feels the way I remember my old 240Z, just way faster and better controlled. My highest speed so far was 100 mph briefly.

shadoquad · 02-16-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Yeah, I too am looking at uying a 370z coupe, but the fact that the MX5 PRHT is such a great car it is making the decision hard. I had an original 240Z and ever since I sold it many years ago i have had the itch to get another one.

I cross shopped the Z and the MX5. I love the way MX5's drive, but in the end, the Z won me over because of three things:

1. muscle
2. looks
3. interior shoulder room

To each their own. I wouldn't blame you if you chose to save some money and stick with the Mazda.

tonybui · 02-16-2011, 04:08 PM

130mph and it was fun !!

dmhenderson · 02-16-2011, 11:57 PM

The car wants to be at about 80mph or you feel like you're standing still. 100 isn't scary. I took it up on the Jersey turnpike going to visit a friend ~6 months after I bought it. With a passenger in the car, we decided to see how fast it'd go. I got it up to 133 before I literally got frightened and let off the gas.

It didn't feel much faster than 80, but we finally came upon another car and blew by it like it was standing still. Seeing another vehicle on the road was enough to get me to back down pretty quickly.

Haven't tried anything like that since.

red6spd · 02-17-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

The car wants to be at about 80mph or you feel like you're standing still. 100 isn't scary. I took it up on the Jersey turnpike going to visit a friend ~6 months after I bought it. With a passenger in the car, we decided to see how fast it'd go. I got it up to 133 before I literally got frightened and let off the gas.

It didn't feel much faster than 80, but we finally came upon another car and blew by it like it was standing still. Seeing another vehicle on the road was enough to get me to back down pretty quickly.

Haven't tried anything like that since.

Couldnt agree more, when I first got the Z it honestly did not feel much faster then the car I sold to get it (08 3.5SE 6spd Altima sedan with every bolt on they made at the time for the Altima) But I have just come to learn that this car is made to go fast, and do it safely where my Altima was made to get the kids from soccer practice, lol.

3SeventyZ · 02-17-2011, 10:55 AM

65mph

b1adesofcha0s · 02-17-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 3SeventyZ

65mph

Lies!

I saw you go at least 66 mph

Nguyen128 · 02-17-2011, 03:58 PM

Fastest I've been was 110 and that was during a test drive lol. I'll have to update again when I get mine

ste01 · 02-17-2011, 05:41 PM

while in Germany last year hit 148mph on a nice section of unrestricted autobahn, the z had plenty more to give (speedo was reading 2mph less than the two GPS's I was using to verify the speed)

Rooskey · 02-18-2011, 12:48 AM

140

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dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	The car wants to be at about 80mph or you feel like you're standing still. 100 isn't scary. I took it up on the Jersey turnpike going to visit a friend ~6 months after I bought it. With a passenger in the car, we decided to see how fast it'd go. I got it up to 133 before I literally got frightened and let off the gas. It didn't feel much faster than 80, but we finally came upon another car and blew by it like it was standing still. Seeing another vehicle on the road was enough to get me to back down pretty quickly. Haven't tried anything like that since. Last edited by dmhenderson; 02-16-2011 at 11:59 PM.

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