I get looks, but no one has ever tried to race
#62
Pole Position
Isn't the MB CLA250 a "WANTABE MB"?
I remember way way back then the MB brand was an indication that "you have made it and arrived". But now these "WANTABE MB" are all over the place. Similarly Porche some years ago with its legendary 911 which was exclusive, then Porche went for the SUV market. Don't get me wrong............I still like MB and Porche.
I remember way way back then the MB brand was an indication that "you have made it and arrived". But now these "WANTABE MB" are all over the place. Similarly Porche some years ago with its legendary 911 which was exclusive, then Porche went for the SUV market. Don't get me wrong............I still like MB and Porche.
#63
Pole Position
I'm in the DMV area as well. I have only seen a white RCF, Molten Pearl RCF and one USB one! I have an USB F-sport but yes they are pretty rare around here.
#64
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
You said you wonder what the top speed of the vehicle is when the limiter is removed. While I haven't removed the limiter, I'm just sharing information with you as to the top speed WITH the limiter. Although I've heard rumors that the car is capable of near 200mph without the limiter.
#66
Lead Lap
You said you wonder what the top speed of the vehicle is when the limiter is removed. While I haven't removed the limiter, I'm just sharing information with you as to the top speed WITH the limiter. Although I've heard rumors that the car is capable of near 200mph without the limiter.
Unless we can remove the limiter at some point we'll never know for sure...
Edit: My bad. I misread your post. I read online somewhere that the top speed with the limiter removed is 174, so I thought that is what you were quoting. 200 mph top speed would be sweet in stock form (with no limiter). I can't guess what it will be, but I'm sure it's more than 174.
Last edited by Davew77; 07-26-16 at 04:47 PM.
#68
Yep, i bet that got UGLY Quick! these cars are really sneaky fast, not a lot of torque but it doesn't take but a blink & you can go from 60 to 130 in a heartbeat
#70
I thought you said the limiter was at 174. I believe it's actually limited at 171-172 (177 on the speedo). I don't believe 174 is the top speed without the limiter. It still had power when I was up there. Maybe they were at a high elevation or going up hill when they observed 174 as the top speed?
Unless we can remove the limiter at some point we'll never know for sure...
Edit: My bad. I misread your post. I read online somewhere that the top speed with the limiter removed is 174, so I thought that is what you were quoting. 200 mph top speed would be sweet in stock form (with no limiter). I can't guess what it will be, but I'm sure it's more than 174.
Unless we can remove the limiter at some point we'll never know for sure...
Edit: My bad. I misread your post. I read online somewhere that the top speed with the limiter removed is 174, so I thought that is what you were quoting. 200 mph top speed would be sweet in stock form (with no limiter). I can't guess what it will be, but I'm sure it's more than 174.
Last edited by finny76; 07-31-16 at 07:16 AM.
#71
Lead Lap
#72
Driver
iTrader: (2)
I upgraded the suspension (Penske coilovers) and have had my car up to 156 at Pocono. The car is amazingly stable and there was more speed to be had just ran out of track. I did track at Pocono prior to the mods and it was impressive then. I mainly did the suspension for road courses. The speeds were achieved on the main straight.
#73
Lead Lap
I upgraded the suspension (Penske coilovers) and have had my car up to 156 at Pocono. The car is amazingly stable and there was more speed to be had just ran out of track. I did track at Pocono prior to the mods and it was impressive then. I mainly did the suspension for road courses. The speeds were achieved on the main straight.
For reference, my old 350z wasn't nearly as stable at 155 (stock limit), but I still took it over 180 many times (when no longer stock).
#74
This car is very stable at high speeds!
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#75
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by finny76
This car wouldn't be safe to drive that those speeds. Remember its a Luxury sports car NOT a Race car.