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A fast enough fastback

submitted by Thyhorrorcosmic103 to VW 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 07:45:59 ago (+20/-0)     (files.catbox.moe)

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[ - ] bobdole9 6 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 08:52:31 ago (+6/-0)

Where can you go 125?

Anywhere with a low population density and straight roads for miles. Iowa was fantastic for flooring it to see how fast you could go.

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 [op] 2 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 11:12:26 ago (+2/-0)

Got up to 139 in my GTI near Coats, Kansas. Straight roads for days.

[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 13:28:47 ago (+1/-0)

I was unhappy to find that flat out a Ford Fusion is limited to 125. Never gotten around to removing that...now we're over 225,000 miles, so we'll never need to go that fast again.

[ - ] oyveyo 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 21:21:35 ago (+1/-0)*

Pro-tip: If you turn on your hazard lights, it overrides the speed governor on your vehicle. That's what I love about my old muscle car; no computers. Stomp it to the floor and hold on while your vision goes tunnel and the speedometer pegs out over 170mph.

[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 3, 2023 08:26:57 ago (+1/-0)

That's a hack I'll have to try...hope it still works!

[ - ] bonghits4jeebus 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 15:29:21 ago (+0/-0)

It doesn't even take that long for me to hit the limiter at 155. I'd get that gay thing removed, but realistically...

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 [op] 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 16:01:47 ago (+0/-0)

My car isn’t stock. Thats just as fast as I got it on a public road.

[ - ] GuyWhite 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 3, 2023 21:06:24 ago (+0/-0)

Glad you clarified that. I have a 2015 GTI. While I have never tested it, I suspect the speed limiter would cut in before 139 mph.

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 [op] 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 4, 2023 11:11:29 ago (+0/-0)

If I recall your model is limited to 124 mph stock. All you have to do is tune the ecu. Plenty of options.

[ - ] Lost_In_The_Thinking 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 11:36:25 ago (+1/-0)

Can confirm. I used to drive from Clear Lake to the smaller towns. The roads were always empty, and I was told people normally drove about 80mph along those long, straight roads.

[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 13:30:46 ago (+1/-0)

It's truly remarkable in some areas. Bits of Dallas County I would go through would have fun hills...but always a straight shot. Add a radar detector and you'll save yourself unnecessary tax revenue.

[ - ] x0x7 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 12:01:01 ago (+0/-0)

You can go 80 in Colorado with plenty of traffic around and going on over passes. Speed limit is 80, many go 90.

[ - ] bobdole9 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 13:34:53 ago (+0/-0)

I went through some of the backroads going to New Mexico. 75 on a two lane narrow road was quite stimulating - really grateful I did not see much for wildlife.

[ - ] con77 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 11:27:28 ago (+0/-0)

0 to 50 in 12 seconds!
You better not be trying to merge on any freeway I drive.

[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 13:37:06 ago (+1/-0)

"Sponsored by: AARP"

[ - ] con77 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 11:28:27 ago (+0/-0)

I go 100 on the reg on bridges in the Tampa area

[ - ] bobdole9 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 13:32:50 ago (+0/-0)

Speed cameras banned in Florida? Seems like an easy cop trap otherwise.

[ - ] Anus_Expander 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 20:35:04 ago (+0/-0)

I go 90 every day in the PCB area

[ - ] bonghits4jeebus 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 15:26:20 ago (+0/-0)

I want one of the old (late 90s, 2000s?) Audis with the V10.

I almost bought one in 2006, but I ended up buying a BMW which I've been driving ever since, sort of.

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 [op] 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 15:55:26 ago (+0/-0)

Are you referring to the W12’s in the A8’s?

[ - ] bonghits4jeebus 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 19:07:29 ago (+0/-0)

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 [op] 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 19:13:15 ago (+0/-0)

I like that in a wagon. Sharp.

[ - ] bonghits4jeebus 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 2, 2023 19:25:43 ago (+0/-0)

I can't find one for sale in the US. They're all over the UK and Germany for 30k EUR. I can't tell if they didn't sell it here or what.

I used to have an E60 M5, but I sold it cuz it was a PITA. I kinda regret it though, cuz the new ones are too quiet. But it's a good DD. So I'm looking for something to fuck around with now.