140mph w/the Nismo today....

Pharmacist · 04-29-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

40, 440, or 540? also watch out for the black z06 that wake co sheriff baits cars with. a week after getting mine on 540 he flew by me over 100mph only to slow down and get beside me and rev to see if i would take off.

isn't it illegal for him to drive at this speed?

RexB · 04-29-2011, 05:40 PM

Unless you are being chased by terrorist space alien rapists, I can see no justification for driving at that speed on a PUBLIC road.

If you want to drive like that, do it on a track.

ImportConvert · 04-29-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by warbird

Yeah I know....wasnt the smartest move. A Camaro Z28 tried me so I was compelled. One concern though, the car felt as though it was going to come off the ground I didnt feel stable at all, it seemed kind of jittery. I had to really focus on not losing it!! Needless to say I was a bit scared.
I am no stranger to that speed, I have done that w/my BMW 740iL, 650 and Twin Turbo 300ZX. They were all stable as a rock. Ironically the 7 felt the best. Has anyone felt a little unsure at that speed w/your 370?

So...what year Z28 and outcome? Mods to both cars (if known)?

The fastest I drove a 370Z to was around 100. Felt great. Of course, I have discovered in other cars that 100, and above about 120, are two totally different things.

kenchan · 04-29-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

isn't it illegal for him to drive at this speed?

Only if he was going backwards.

whoLEEoh · 04-29-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

40, 440, or 540? also watch out for the black z06 that wake co sheriff baits cars with. a week after getting mine on 540 he flew by me over 100mph only to slow down and get beside me and rev to see if i would take off. glad i watch the news and know whats out there. you should make the carolina nissans movie night tomorrow or cars and coffee next saturday.

They can't Intice u to race like that. It's illegal and that cop should get a ticket for speeding.

cossie1600 · 04-29-2011, 06:47 PM

I don't know how you guys do it, I am already pooping in my pants going over 100. It's not that I can't handle the speed, I just don't want to get busted. I guess living out west and south don't have as many pigs as we do

onzedge · 04-29-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

like i posted, i do 1mph going up my driveway into my garage... this takes skillz

onzedge · 04-29-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RexB

Unless you are being chased by terrorist space alien rapists, I can see no justification for driving at that speed on a PUBLIC road.

If you want to drive like that, do it on a track.

Nismo_Q · 04-29-2011, 06:56 PM

Maxed out 155mph on my nismo and it was smooth. All depends on the road condition and wind. The nismo spoiler really adds down force to the rear wheels.

spearfish25 · 04-29-2011, 06:59 PM

I think the only instability was from shaky hands from nervousness of driving those speeds on public roads.

sonic370 · 04-29-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by warbird

we did have a lot of wind today...maybe I was incurring crosswinds. The more I think about the dumber I feel. I had no business driving like that. It wont happen again. I didnt buy the car to track or drag race it. Bought it for its looks, reputation and previous Z heritage (this is my 5th one).
Thanks for the input.

wise choice. take the knowledge that the 370 looks,drives and handles better
than any mustang. imho.

LunaZ · 04-29-2011, 09:18 PM

At that speed, you need to upgrade your doors.

Billy02987 · 04-29-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I don't know how you guys do it, I am already pooping in my pants going over 100. It's not that I can't handle the speed, I just don't want to get busted. I guess living out west and south don't have as many pigs as we do

I know what your talking about, I use to always be nervous coming around a bend on the highway when I lived in Connecticut. The only good thing I encountered up there is that they love to sit in the same spots so you learn their hideouts. I definitely come across more cops in my daily drive down south but their usually doing 20mph faster then me. The road I have to take to get to work is a 13 mile straight away that goes between a natural preserve so I open the car up there when I'm wanting that adrenaline rush lol.

cossie1600 · 04-29-2011, 10:20 PM

I am all for higher speed limit, but some people just need to calm down

tomnavone · 04-29-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I am all for higher speed limit, but some people just need to calm down

How can we calm down when fast and furious is out in the theaters yo!

04-29-2011, 06:59 PM	#40 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I think the only instability was from shaky hands from nervousness of driving those speeds on public roads. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	At that speed, you need to upgrade your doors. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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RexB Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: location, location Posts: 21 Drives: like a Boss Rep Power: 14	Unless you are being chased by terrorist space alien rapists, I can see no justification for driving at that speed on a PUBLIC road. If you want to drive like that, do it on a track.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I don't know how you guys do it, I am already pooping in my pants going over 100. It's not that I can't handle the speed, I just don't want to get busted. I guess living out west and south don't have as many pigs as we do

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I am all for higher speed limit, but some people just need to calm down