fun road trip-120 mph tpk, then mountain twisties
#1
Just got back from a fun ride in my Max out to 'sticksville' PA. Wide open PA turnpike let me check out high speed cruising. I hit 120 several times, but could not seem to get past 122. I'm not sure if I hit the limiter or not because I always seemed to come up on traffic. I did notice that the engine is smooth @ 120 and the revs are only at 4200 while there was still plenty of room-the red line is 6600. After flying down the tpk, I get off at Fort Littleton exit and have a 25 mile ride through some mountain twisties. These roads would be a great test with the FSTB, RSB, etc. if I ever get them. The only thing that ruined my trip was that on the return I got bagged @ 99.1 mph. Pretty stupid of me to travel at 120 without a radar detector, but it was too inviting. Trooper said they got me on radar and by airplane, too. I hope the points don't transfer back to NJ. Ticket was only $190 though. My wife will raise the roof as she always does when I get a speeding ticket. I never got one for going above 80, so I can imagine what she'd say about 99. Why the hell are you driving 99 mph?? CUZ IT'S FUN.
Has anyone verified top end of a 2001 SE auto? Could it be only 122 or so?
Has anyone verified top end of a 2001 SE auto? Could it be only 122 or so?
#4
Like I said, I always seemed to run out of room when I hit about 122, so I don't know if it was actually limited. The reason why I asked is that several times I have gotten to around that speed (cruises nicely) but never cracked 125. You really need a lot of open hiway as traffic comes up very quickly at that speed. Also, I recall a recent post where somebody else cited the same top end. I know it is capable of much more because it was only at 4200 rpm. I probably won't check it out myself for a while after getting that ticket. Any other 2001 SE autos hit higher speeds??
#5
I'll race you...
Originally posted by greggmax
Like I said, I always seemed to run out of room when I hit about 122, so I don't know if it was actually limited. The reason why I asked is that several times I have gotten to around that speed (cruises nicely) but never cracked 125. You really need a lot of open hiway as traffic comes up very quickly at that speed. Also, I recall a recent post where somebody else cited the same top end. I know it is capable of much more because it was only at 4200 rpm. I probably won't check it out myself for a while after getting that ticket. Any other 2001 SE autos hit higher speeds??
Like I said, I always seemed to run out of room when I hit about 122, so I don't know if it was actually limited. The reason why I asked is that several times I have gotten to around that speed (cruises nicely) but never cracked 125. You really need a lot of open hiway as traffic comes up very quickly at that speed. Also, I recall a recent post where somebody else cited the same top end. I know it is capable of much more because it was only at 4200 rpm. I probably won't check it out myself for a while after getting that ticket. Any other 2001 SE autos hit higher speeds??
At least you'll get there before me...then wait for me to pass you.
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#6
you said it yourself, you seen to hit traffic when you reach it...
I've hit 130 at around 4500-5000 rpm once and scared myself (I guess I'm not used to it) on I-91 in CT from Exit 30-36, pretty straight, 4 lanes no traffic at 2:45am, on my way to work,with no cars in sight. It was a weird feeling... (But I don't work or live in CT anymore). Oh, by the way, I have a 2000SE 5SP, so I guess this doesn't really help...
I've hit 130 at around 4500-5000 rpm once and scared myself (I guess I'm not used to it) on I-91 in CT from Exit 30-36, pretty straight, 4 lanes no traffic at 2:45am, on my way to work,with no cars in sight. It was a weird feeling... (But I don't work or live in CT anymore). Oh, by the way, I have a 2000SE 5SP, so I guess this doesn't really help...
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