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Old Sep 14, 2000 | 05:00 PM
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Do any of you know what the top speed of 2K Maxima is? Auto? 5 Speed?

Old Sep 14, 2000 | 05:02 PM
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Not sure if there is a limiter.. but I've had my speedo up to 135 on a long stretch coming out or PA into NJ...

The Type R that was driving with me can vouch for that..
Old Sep 14, 2000 | 09:19 PM
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Do any 5th gen's have a speed limeter on them,

If so what is the top speed.
Old Sep 14, 2000 | 10:19 PM
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I did 130 on I-5... didn't hit the limiter. Probably could've gone higher, but didn't want to.
Old Sep 15, 2000 | 09:12 AM
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Originally posted by foozed
Not sure if there is a limiter.. but I've had my speedo up to 135 on a long stretch coming out or PA into NJ...

The Type R that was driving with me can vouch for that..
I did 140 in my Altima and my friends VR6 00 Jetta can vouch for that. NISMO baby ...nice MAX
Old Sep 15, 2000 | 09:28 AM
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Only the 2K GXE 5 spd is limited to 130 MPH on the speedo due to H-rated tires from the factory. The rest are not, as far as I know.

Originally posted by Ripper00
Do any of you know what the top speed of 2K Maxima is? Auto? 5 Speed?

Old Sep 15, 2000 | 01:11 PM
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OK SE AUTO WOULD DO 138 when it hits the limiter.. 2K 5spd Would do 143 at limiter. I had mine at 140 and have a pic at 138. but the pic is on a 35mm camera and I don't have a scanner.
Old Sep 15, 2000 | 01:59 PM
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i wanna see video

not still pic. add nos and pull a "gone in 120seconds"
Old Sep 15, 2000 | 08:28 PM
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Re: i wanna see video

Originally posted by mingo
not still pic. add nos and pull a "gone in 120seconds"
it didn' take 120 seconds to get from 80-140 but My damn heart felt like it was gonna come out of my chest... I knew if I get pulled over they are not gonna ask me what I had for Breakfast this morning that I'm drive like this, they'll prolly take my keys and walk me to that place... Mingo if there was no speed limit and NO cops to worry about I'ld make your wish come true.. but lets not scratch that idea off just yet.... let me find the right moment and I just might try it again.. RISKY THOUGH... of Yeah for U guys who think I'm crazy, U didn't read this post.
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 12:16 AM
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I felt pretty comfortable hitting 130... then came this thought... what happens if a cop stops me? Doh! Better slow down before I get my @$$ thrown in jail. If there weren't trees around, no traffic, clear view, and ok weather I would've kept on going. Too bad there aren't any OPEN, straight roads in NorCal.
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I felt pretty comfortable hitting 130... then came this thought... what happens if a cop stops me? Doh! Better slow down before I get my @$$ thrown in jail. If there weren't trees around, no traffic, clear view, and ok weather I would've kept on going. Too bad there aren't any OPEN, straight roads in NorCal.
I was comfortable man. was worried about the cops. the car drove like water.
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 09:48 AM
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Originally posted by PIONEER
I was comfortable man. was worried about the cops. the car drove like water.
My heart would've stopped if I saw red and blue lights in my rear view mirror.
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 10:21 AM
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hehe

no no i was talkin' bout gone in 60 sec. but said 120sec just to poke fun.. well i just wanna watch a video of everything gettin' blurred out on the side. it's cool.. hahah liek those anime. with tunnel vision kinda then when they hit warp speed. hehe oh u dont' really get thrown in jail for 130 .. or at least my bro didnt' get thrown in for going 140 on his lude.hahaha. i was all thinkin' awww too bad he needs a lesson.
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 10:25 AM
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My heart would've stopped if I saw red and blue lights in my rear view mirror. [/I][/QUOTE]
Yes THE END WAS NEAR if RED/BLUE ON YOUR TAIL
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 11:57 AM
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Thats the one bad thing about the max (not really bad, but bad for speeding..) the fact that going 120 doesnt really feel like you are going 120.. Unless you're accelerating really hard, even with the CAI.. the car is still quiet and smooth... I have to constantly watch myself because I have a long open stretch of concrete highway which seldomly has traffic, and is 3 lanes wide... its too too easy to get haulin' on there..
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 08:56 PM
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one gush of wind

your car go flying and is peace outside. becareful we drive a metal tissue box on wheels
Old Sep 16, 2000 | 09:42 PM
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Re: one gush of wind

Originally posted by mingo
your car go flying and is peace outside. becareful we drive a metal tissue box on wheels
Its not as bad as those 78-82 corollas, and Datsun B210 man.. Drove those thing back where I come from.. U go over 80 and the front tires come off the road. LIGHT VERY LIGHT..
Old Sep 17, 2000 | 04:59 PM
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I got 2k 5 sp max and when i hit 130 it slows me down. Whats goin on?
Old Sep 17, 2000 | 05:15 PM
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speed limiter

the comp in ur car wont' let u go any faster. it's the speed limiter.
Old Sep 17, 2000 | 05:19 PM
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Originally posted by 00 black max
I got 2k 5 sp max and when i hit 130 it slows me down. Whats goin on?
Is it a GXE? I think they are limited to 130 because they come with H-rated tires. SE and GLE probably top out at 140 or 150 becuase they come with V-rated tires.
Old Sep 17, 2000 | 06:37 PM
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137.....

137 is my fastest. Had to slow down for a slight curve cause the car was floating a bit. I did that on I-91 in Northern Vermont. Great road for it, very few cars and I've never seen a cop (knock on wood). Road and track reports the top speed for the 2K 5 speed to be 140. I believe it, but you better be going straight......
Old Sep 17, 2000 | 08:02 PM
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The Fastest is the SE 5spd with the 17" wheels. 143Top speed. The GLE and Auto SE is 138... I had mine at 140 but was catching up on traffic so I slowed down.. didn't try it after that.. it was a one time deal. haven't been brave enough since. Too meny cops around here, hide behind bushes and stuff, can't take the chance. Don't know about the GXE guys.
Old Sep 19, 2000 | 04:05 PM
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no i got an se 5 sp (collectors edition). (came with konigs and nitto nt555 which are rated to 168). Did nissan slap some se badges on my car????
Old Sep 19, 2000 | 06:42 PM
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Originally posted by 00 black max
no i got an se 5 sp (collectors edition). (came with konigs and nitto nt555 which are rated to 168). Did nissan slap some se badges on my car????

NO NO NO Those are the tires rated at 168. the car only goes 143.
Old Sep 20, 2000 | 07:55 AM
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143?


NO NO NO Those are the tires rated at 168. the car only goes 143. [/I][/QUOTE]

do you know where you heard that figure? just curious...

btw- does anyone know the top speed of a 2000 jetta vr6. The fastest I've read is 134, but my roomate said his went 140. Last year he said it went 150(bs) He's obviously full of sh$$, but I'm curious to hear a real number...
Old Sep 20, 2000 | 08:05 AM
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Re: 143?

do you know where you heard that figure? just curious...
I got a 3page poster of the 2K Maxima Right here in front of me. It Reads

HORSEPOWER: 222
ENGINE PATENTS: 184
SEATING CAPACITY: 5
LEATHER (SQ, FT,): 45
AIR BAGS: 4
WHEELS (INCHES): 17*
BOSE STEREO SPEAKERS: 7
STEREO WATTS: 200
TOP SPEED (MPH): 143**

* WITH SE C&C
**With SE 5SPD WITH 17" V RATED TIRES, (SE Auto 138mph with 17" V Rated Tires)
Old Sep 20, 2000 | 08:54 AM
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134 mph

i hit 134 on I-80 between salt lake city and nevada salt flats. in 5th gear closing in on redline real hard and then it was like hitting the brakes when the ECU cut me off. good thing - i was $hitting bricks anyway. did this before the intake mod, with 17"ers, at 4200 feet and prob 60 degrees f. it was smooth, but i don't think i need to test it again on the top end.

speed junkie?
as if i didn't enough, about two weeks later i cleared 150 in my buddy's strosec 911. (that thing'll do 170 at least)


Old Sep 20, 2000 | 12:36 PM
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Re: 143?

[QUOTE]
btw- does anyone know the top speed of a 2000 jetta vr6. The fastest I've read is 134, but my roomate said his went 140. Last year he said it went 150(bs) He's obviously full of sh$$, but I'm curious to hear a real number...

KJ says,
My friend has a 00 jetta VR6 but he got it chipped and he can do 140. I pulled up beside him when I was trying to test my top speed and he was amazed. But yeah their stock top is about 134. Does he have any mods??
Old Sep 21, 2000 | 08:29 AM
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Re: Re: 143?


KJ says,
My friend has a 00 jetta VR6 but he got it chipped and he can do 140. I pulled up beside him when I was trying to test my top speed and he was amazed. But yeah their stock top is about 134. Does he have any mods?? [/I][/QUOTE]



Nope. His is completely stock. He also tried to convince me that his h-rated tires were on a different speed rating system than the one the rest of the world uses, and his are rated to 150. The VR6 is a fast car but he's a jack@ss.
Old Sep 21, 2000 | 05:58 PM
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hehehehe i did 150 on my dad's R1, i don't think ill do that again, it wa scary, it shook like a ****, and i didnt have a steering damper either, and i was in a duck too
Old Sep 22, 2000 | 11:43 PM
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Originally posted by foozed
Not sure if there is a limiter.. but I've had my speedo up to 135 on a long stretch coming out or PA into NJ...

The Type R that was driving with me can vouch for that..
One time I was driving on a highway, and I kinda fell assleep. And when I woke up, the spedometer said 250. I can prove it because the Ford festiva was driving right next to me!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Sep 22, 2000 | 11:56 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I felt pretty comfortable hitting 130... then came this thought... what happens if a cop stops me? Doh! Better slow down before I get my @$$ thrown in jail. If there weren't trees around, no traffic, clear view, and ok weather I would've kept on going. Too bad there aren't any OPEN, straight roads in NorCal.
One time I was racing some chic in a Toyota Echo, and I saw a cop on the other side of the street. So I slowed down, but she didn't!!! I bet she gets tickers all the time!!!

I only got a ticker once. I was going to take my karate lessons and I was late. I had to rush because if I am late, the sensei kicks my ***** because I have no disicipline!!! And some cop stops me and says, "I'm only gonna give you a warning!" So I got a parking ticker.
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