With the talk of going 200mph...

[jeff s]

Mmm, It took that Lambo about 57 seconds, or nearly 30 seconds longer to reach 190 than my Ultima GTR did, scroll down to the second chart.
http://www.sscc.us/results-06-sscc.htm#z2z

[zbugger]

Originally Posted by jeff s

Mmm, It took that Lambo about 57 seconds, or nearly 30 seconds longer to reach 190 than my Ultima GTR did, scroll down to the second chart.
http://www.sscc.us/results-06-sscc.htm#z2z

Damn... I need a ride like I need a heroin addict needs another hit.

[nitrorocket]

Originally Posted by BRIAN

Comparing hitting 175 or above on a bike is hardly comparable to trying it with your car. Most sport bikes are so overdesigned and capable of satisfying the most experienced rider right out of the box. Maybe a switch to a favorite tire is needed. Look at any new sport bike and the technology is incredible. This all makes hitting those speeds somewhat safe as the machine is more than capable of handling the speed. That does not take into account the rider.


You have a nice car but you have to be kidding. Zero aerodynamic corrections, Heavy street rims, OEM brakes, stock brake system, no chassis changes, hood pins? etc, etc, etc.

The best part is you are trying to find possibly a used T56 where you have no idea of what it's internals hide. So you get this untested deal up to speed and something goes wrong, what then?? Do you have a cage? suit? helmet?


I say go all the way. Take your shirt off, throw on some shorts and flip flops. Buy yourself a Starbucks to hold while attaining the speed. If this isn't distracting enough hold a camera with a live feed so we can all watch it.

I think you can do it and see no reason wht not to try it.

Can't make heads or tails of this post?? Who's car and bike are you refering to?

[nitrorocket]

Here is a fairly pathetic vette 190 mph video:

http://www.motortrend.com/av/112_060...tte_z06_video/


This car did 200 mph in the standing mile:

http://www.ls1speed.com/movies/intmd8_199.wmv


This car did about 190 mph with a flipped blower belt!(Standing mile)


It does not seem to take much to do a 1 mile blast!!

A 4 point roll bar is needed if car is attempting to hit 190+ mph

I know with my car, with a t56 the 5th gear ratio will be perfect for a 200 mph goal. That is why I say a t56 would be a good choice. Both cars above have a t56.

[68protouring454]

last i checked most g machines do not go 200 mph buddy, i think you need to go 155 first, then worry about 175, then maybe 200

[nitrorocket]

Originally Posted by 68protouring454

last i checked most g machines do not go 200 mph buddy, i think you need to go 155 first, then worry about 175, then maybe 200

Why go 155 first??

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by nitrorocket

Why go 155 first??

Probably meant that as a starting point, since you have not gone that fast in your car yet. I imagine he's speaking of your 155 mph on-ramp blasts which later were found to be 20-25 slower than you thought due to converter slippage.

Jody

[nitrorocket]

Oh. Sounded more to me like he was doubting my car would even go that fast.

[chicane]

Originally Posted by 68protouring454

last i checked most g machines do not go 200 mph buddy, i think you need to go 155 first, then worry about 175, then maybe 200

I completely agree.

At the LSR events, once the chassis you plan on driving passes tech... you are required to do incrimental runs, each in succession of speed. Not only for chassis sorting, but for the driver to get seat time and the associated experience that goes along with that.

I also second Jodys comment of:

Originally Posted by camcojb

and different 5/6 gears, plus a way to keep the car on the ground (highly overstated, but a major key to the puzzle). Having the hp does not mean you can do it.

The shear mechanics and aero considerations are really what give you the permission to accomplish such speed.

And in somewhat agreement with Stewart... with the exception of doing 100-0 in 4 seconds. Negative G is just as impressive to me...

[Stuart Adams]

Originally Posted by nitrorocket

Oh. Sounded more to me like he was doubting my car would even go that fast.

Has your car been 200 mph?