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Re: 140 mph

Reply #15 –
I hit 118 and wouldn't have let go of the wheel for anything. Barely saw the numbers on the digital speedo, about 6:00 in the morning, pitch black, interstate, hit a fog patch, left a brown streak in my drawers... :rolleyes:  :toilet:

Don't think I'll be seeing 119 very soon.  :crazy:

Re: 140 mph

Reply #16 –
that last time i was that fast I was racing a supra on a deserta highway in the middle of the night in my moms 96 Mustang GT.. I was doing of 130 when the supra backed off.. was a bit scary, but ed if I was gunna let an import beat a mustang. That was quite a few years ago. I wouldn't ever go that fast in the condition my old 'bird was in.. that would be a deathwish. hehe.

Re: 140 mph

Reply #17 –
Quote from: Tbird232ci
with your finger?


Correct. I didn't think that picture would make anyone think I was actually going that fast in a Cougar, let alone take a picture while doing it.

I have driven that fast though but legally in a BMW 5-series in Germany.


Quote from: CougarSE
Am I the only one who noticed this picture is very professional looking.  Plus I don't see any fingers.  :rollin:


Thanks man!  I just take a few hundred and hope one comes out good.

Here is one I took while moving the needle a little bit:
"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
[size=-2]Click on paw print \/[/size]

Re: 140 mph

Reply #18 –
That picture is very cool. I thought it had to be done sitting still for three reasons.
1- The subject so dark that the shutter would be open long enough that if you were moving that fast it would be blurry.
2- It would be impossible to take a picture that good at that angle while driving and not crashing at 10 mph let alone 140.
3- If a passenger was taking the pic instead of the driver, their head would be slamming into the steering wheel over every bump and they would probably fall onto the driver causing a very ugly situation.

Re: 140 mph

Reply #19 –
Quote from: 5.0willgo
their head would be slamming into the steering wheel over every bump and they would probably fall onto the driver causing a very ugly situation.


wouldnt be bad if it were a girl taking the pic  :hick:

Re: 140 mph

Reply #20 –
Quote from: MexCougar
No , no , no.....Turbocoupe50 was running without Radiator (and water), Without Oil pan (and oil) and check the gas gauge... Without Gas tank (and gas). He saved at least 200 pounds.  Hell, he is professional, talk about weight reduction...



Drats... I've let my best speed secret out... :bs:

Actually guys my engine was turning 4600 rpms and the speedo shows a true 138 mph(no fingers here).....

But..... AHEM.... It was up on jack stands in the garage when I shot that pix. :flip:

Re: 140 mph

Reply #21 –
Quote from: TurboCoupe50
Drats... I've let my best speed secret out... :bs:

Actually guys my engine was turning 4600 rpms and the speedo shows a true 138 mph(no fingers here).....

But..... AHEM.... It was up on jack stands in the garage when I shot that pix. :flip:


I was close, I was thinking dyno.
"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
[size=-2]Click on paw print \/[/size]

Re: 140 mph

Reply #22 –
Quote from: TurboCoupe50
Drats... I've let my best speed secret out... :bs:

Actually guys my engine was turning 4600 rpms and the speedo shows a true 138 mph(no fingers here).....

But..... AHEM.... It was up on jack stands in the garage when I shot that pix. :flip:



Tom....  I have to say your crazy... if that thing would of come off of the stands    :crazy:

Re: 140 mph

Reply #23 –
Quote from: 88turbo
Tom....  I have to say your crazy... if that thing would of come off of the stands    :crazy:


Awww Hell, it was a nice day for a quick trip down to NC... :D

Re: 140 mph

Reply #24 –
Quote from: TurboCoupe50
Awww Hell, it was a nice day for a quick trip down to NC... :D

Didnt that happen in Ferris Buellers Day Off
It's Gumby's fault.

Re: 140 mph

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Tbird232ci
Didnt that happen in Ferris Buellers Day Off



Just don't kick the bumper!  :nono:  :giggle:  :rollin:
One 88
 

Re: 140 mph

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Tbird232ci
Didnt that happen in Ferris Buellers Day Off

I dunno, but my God, it would be impressive to watch! 0 to 140 in 0 seconds :crazy:
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