SC max speed
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Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: CA
SC max speed
I know SC is capable of doing 155mph, just wondering what is your max? Last week, I did a 100 mph, on N I5 heading to Bakersfield. Seemed like 70mph and I have run flats.
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: California
Crap you “ youngsters” are really living on the edge
At 80MPH, I am already thinking I am going too fast
and worry about getting a ticket.
Even when I was young and has nothing to lose
I think the fastest I have ever taken a car is
90MPH
but I guess “ u liv 1s”
At 80MPH, I am already thinking I am going too fast
and worry about getting a ticket.
Even when I was young and has nothing to lose
I think the fastest I have ever taken a car is
90MPH
but I guess “ u liv 1s”
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Alabama
I think I have had it up to 95 very briefly when passing and like my LS, THE SC felt like it had lots more room to go faster.
Be aware that in most states in the US, getting a ticket at that kind of speed, or higher, is a huge, extremely expensive problem (and likely also causes loss of drivers license for a year or more). The potential hassle and cost is definitely not worth the momentary thrill.
Be aware that in most states in the US, getting a ticket at that kind of speed, or higher, is a huge, extremely expensive problem (and likely also causes loss of drivers license for a year or more). The potential hassle and cost is definitely not worth the momentary thrill.
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Racer
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From: Ca
I've gotten up to 140 once in my 2002 with the top down on a new paved straight highway in Kansas City. Felt stable and you could really feel the car "dip" down to hold the road. Now I've upgraded the suspension, and probably do about 80mph avg with touches up to 90 and 100 on the highway heading in to work in the mornings (with my Cobra radar detector and Waze running). I agree, I feel that the SC340 really can cut loose. The upgraded suspension really keeps the car glued to the pavement.
