100 MPH Aint what It used to Be

[Runner 68]

I serviced my 80 year old mother's car today, Audi A6, front brakes, plugs and an oil change. Went to take it for the post service test run and asked my 12 year old to hop in. Him having the gear head gene he didn't argue. After a little urban driving, I headed to the intersate, we are about 30 miles from the Wyoming boarder in northern Colorado. Wide open, flat, new concrete, no traffic.

Coming on the on ramp I pull it into sport mode and drop the hammer (80 year old women don't do the Itallian tune up very often) We come on to the interstate, I carve it into the left lane around somebody doing 65 in the right line that didn't move over (speed limit is 75) cut it back into the right lane and my 12 year old says. "Dad, were doing 120". I swear to god it felt like 80 MPH tops. 100 MPH ain't what it used to be.

My 12 year old cheerfully shared at the dinner table tonight that he had hit a mile stone in his young life, 100MPH + in a car.

Needless to say, I'm in the Dog House yet again.

 

[plum70coronet]

That's great to hear Runner68..!!! Too bad it wasn't in a Mopar tho.. You might of just bloomed another tuner!!!..lol.. It's all good tho.. Another gearhead anyway..

 

[roadrunnerman]

You probably didn't know you were going that fast cause your mom's car isn't that loud.

 

[snakeyes]

but you put a smile on your twelve year old ,bet your son has a story for his friends :headbang:

 

[Runner 68]

You probably didn't know you were going that fast cause your mom's car isn't that loud.

True, so true. To be honest, really couldn't hear much except the 6000 rpm of a V6. While at the core I'm a Mopar guy.....German engineering, gotta love it.

 

[coronet340]

I've got a big jap suv and that thing will do 100 smooth as baby sh*t. Had her up to 125+ a few times and it just glides.
I've looked down and realized I was doing 80-85 in a 65.

 

[chapdog105]

It's crazy how fast new cars are on the highway. I have a Buick Regal with a turbo four banger that went 147mph.
It's slow out of the hole...but wicked fast from 70-100mph.

 

[Mr Belvedere 30144]

If I was that boy I would surly be braggin to my buds about that. It's so different in a car like ours. I was getting on the freeway last week early in morning after having new shocks put on. The ramp is one of those long sweeping curve ramps. It has a stop light as well. I nailed it and by the time I hit the end of the ramp I shifted to 3rd and looked down and was hitting 115mph. It seem like it too! Gotta love the feel of speed! I think new cars are good for those long freeway cruises but they isolate you from feeling the road the speed the car the experience if driving. They have their place but give me Mopar Muscle most of the time!!

 

[Jonnyuma]

As much as we all love our old cars, they are not even comparable to even the most pedestrian of new(er) vehicles when it comes to NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness). Our vintage stuff has a tactile feel, sound, smell, and look that keeps us interested and coming back for more. But driving a new vehicle has its own rewards, ie: smooth, quiet, effortless power, comfort, convenience, and amenities up the whazoo. It's a fun place to visit, but I'll keep my old junk around just the same.

 

[Mr Belvedere 30144]

Yep, driving my GMC truck is like sitting on my couch, No driver feedback etc. That's great for a long trip but I guess I am just old school, or just old.

 

[NJRR]

When I was about 14-15, I went to to visit my oldest brother in Ormond Beach, Fl. He just finished rebuilding his Honda 750 4-stroke and asked me if I wanted to go for a ride with him. I said sure, but don't go too fast. The streets are pretty flat there and there was one straightaway that he started gunning it. I was holding on for dear life when I peaked over his shoulder and saw the speedo was over 100 MPH. I just held on tighter and closed my eyes. Scared the crap out of me. Talking about feeling the speed........... I don't mind going that fast, but prefer having a few thousand pounds of steel protecting me !!!!!!!!!

 

[MarPar]

Yeah amen to that. I had a 2011 BMW 335xi, and was heading up to Green Bay with a buddy of mine a few years back. It was wide open and not a car in sight. So i lean in on the go pedal and steadily climb up to 142mph and nudge my friend and point to the speedo. He looks over and his eyes got wide as saucers and was like HOLY SH*T!! It doesnt feel like we're going more that 80! lol yup, gotta love the autobahn tested German engineering!

 

[Mr Belvedere 30144]

The fastest I have ever traveled in ground transportation was 196 MPH. That was from Frieburg Germany to Paris on the TGV. They came over the intercom and announced the speed as we went through the countryside. It didn't seem that fast. I was amazed.

 

[HYRDGOON]

I also have to jump on this one as someone that will always prefer ol' school muscle I can appreciate German Engineering and not only how fast but how they hug the road. My best friend has an 2006 - M3 Headers, Cammed and flashed I've been in it with him when we hit 300kph (186mph) He just recently found a guy selling a used/never installed supercharger on a forum he is on and he is installing it as I type this (actually just sent me a pic of the intercooler in place) This will be good for 570hp so a gain of about +150 after what was already done to it..... I can not WAIT to drive that thing this summer!

 

[HT413]

My parents had an A6 Quattro, boy did it ride nice. Like you said, could never tell you were speeding. Meanwhile, get my old belvedere up to about 90 and it feels like the earth is shaking itself apart lol.

 

[MT_Mopar]

I serviced my 80 year old mother's car today, Audi A6, front brakes, plugs and an oil change. Went to take it for the post service test run and asked my 12 year old to hop in. Him having the gear head gene he didn't argue. After a little urban driving, I headed to the intersate, we are about 30 miles from the Wyoming boarder in northern Colorado. Wide open, flat, new concrete, no traffic.

Coming on the on ramp I pull it into sport mode and drop the hammer (80 year old women don't do the Itallian tune up very often) We come on to the interstate, I carve it into the left lane around somebody doing 65 in the right line that didn't move over (speed limit is 75) cut it back into the right lane and my 12 year old says. "Dad, were doing 120". I swear to god it felt like 80 MPH tops. 100 MPH ain't what it used to be.

My 12 year old cheerfully shared at the dinner table tonight that he had hit a mile stone in his young life, 100MPH + in a car.

Needless to say, I'm in the Dog House yet again.

True 100 isn't what it used to be, here is my 2010 370Z. Single turbo, custom install, 500+ WHP, full Hotchkis suspension, Southbend clutch, 6 forward speed manual, 265 front, 305 rear Michelin pilot super sports, 6 pot BBK, Escort passport radar detector.

100mph on a daily baisis, easy to do in Montana. Sold the car a couple of months ago, had too, last time I drove the car it topped 155. They don't even ask questions, just go directly to jail, I like me freedom too much, and I needed a new pickup truck.

Might have to build one again sometime, pretty fun.

 

[Budnicks]

shame on you bad dog, go lay down now...he he ha ha

 

[Runner 68]

shame on you bad dog, go lay down now...he he ha ha

Yah. The look my wife shot me from the other end of the table would have cut through a diamond. She is a little over protective of her cubs.

My mom stayed for dinner and was at the table and simply commented "I'm suprised he let off at 120". Then my 15 year old chimed in with "It's OK Mom, Dad's a great driver, he watches the road".

Downhill from there.

 

[Xp29h]

I know until I get the chance to dive into the front end of the charger,
40 mph seems like a 100! :grin:

 

[ma mopar nutz]

when i was about 14-15, i went to to visit my oldest brother in ormond beach, fl. He just finished rebuilding his honda 750 4-stroke and asked me if i wanted to go for a ride with him. I said sure, but don't go too fast. The streets are pretty flat there and there was one straightaway that he started gunning it. I was holding on for dear life when i peaked over his shoulder and saw the speedo was over 100 mph. I just held on tighter and closed my eyes. Scared the crap out of me. Talking about feeling the speed........... I don't mind going that fast, but prefer having a few thousand pounds of steel protecting me !!!!!!!!!

lol i know the feeling had a 929 honda cbr street bike when i was in my twentys! Got all full of liquid courage one nite and took that bike up to 180 mph and still had throttle to twist but got scared and backed out of it! At that speed the wind is so bad you cant hold your head straight even if your crouched down behind the wanna be windsheild! Just plain dumb as i look at it know but back then i was the man lol !