So thats what 205mph looks...
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Through the years it's kind of funny to notice that one English guy with a red Ruf has done a lot of more interesting films than almost all the other members combined
Yes it is.
If this starts as a pissing contest I must remind everyone that seeing 200 mph on the speedo is quite different than 200 mph on the GPS, on most cars at least.
In most cases to achieve the latter one you would need a bit more power, a bit longer 6th gear or a bit longer road.
I don't know how many times I've went 200 mph on the speedo but on the gps it's much rarer...
Btw. You seem to be a Viper guy, I doubt they are that good driving 300km/h+ over extended periods with the stock aerodynamics?
Perhaps in need of a big rear wing like the racing Vipers or no?
Of course with 1000 hp or so you can get to 200 mph in no time, but I doubt if you take a curvy Autobahn and a Porsche Turbo and a Viper that the Porsche is much more easier to drive through the bends going over 300 km/h+...
Haven't driven a Viper myself (rare cars in Finland, only like 5-10 examples in the whole country) so this is just an assumption.
One of the main advantages of the modern 911s is the great stability in high speeds compared to other sports cars (great for Autobahn
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You would be surprised, a car setup properly (dropped with a decent alignment) is insanely stable at crazy speeds with no fugly wing needed. The car produces a decent amount of downforce and really squats down over 150. At 170 it feels better than 65, and due to the crazy tall 5th and especially 6th gears it has no problem running those speeds for a long time. I would have no issues what so ever running with a porsche on the autobahn well over 200. Especially when you crack it open and the p car runs out of *****... err gear at 215 and that hillbilly viper keeps on pulling. Originally Posted by Kaizu
Thanks Adam for the clip. Through the years it's kind of funny to notice that one English guy with a red Ruf has done a lot of more interesting films than almost all the other members combined
Yes it is.
If this starts as a pissing contest I must remind everyone that seeing 200 mph on the speedo is quite different than 200 mph on the GPS, on most cars at least.
In most cases to achieve the latter one you would need a bit more power, a bit longer 6th gear or a bit longer road.
I don't know how many times I've went 200 mph on the speedo but on the gps it's much rarer...
Btw. You seem to be a Viper guy, I doubt they are that good driving 300km/h+ over extended periods with the stock aerodynamics?
Perhaps in need of a big rear wing like the racing Vipers or no?
Of course with 1000 hp or so you can get to 200 mph in no time, but I doubt if you take a curvy Autobahn and a Porsche Turbo and a Viper that the Porsche is much more easier to drive through the bends going over 300 km/h+...
Haven't driven a Viper myself (rare cars in Finland, only like 5-10 examples in the whole country) so this is just an assumption.
One of the main advantages of the modern 911s is the great stability in high speeds compared to other sports cars (great for Autobahn
)
Love it ADAM !!!
Ruf's are definitely built for speed!!!
2 quick questions:
1) what is the film car ?? v-8 powered?
2) have you seen my buddies (LAT) Black CTR 2 in Pfaffenhausen ?
MK
Ruf's are definitely built for speed!!!
2 quick questions:
1) what is the film car ?? v-8 powered?
2) have you seen my buddies (LAT) Black CTR 2 in Pfaffenhausen ?
MK
Holy crap!
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Speaking of interior noise...I was driving a Lambo GTR today. Something about driving at triple digits while peering out the holes in the floorboard to see the pavement about two inches below....
Originally Posted by silversurfer
solid yes, but I've pulled away from Lambo XYZ (including non-production vehicles like the SVR) at those speeds. The Murcs are limited to just over 190+. Maybe for a reason? I've heard of many a L Car hitting a dip and going airborne a la Torquenstein (Viper) in the '04 Gumball. I hit a dip in the DTM, all 4 came off the ground, and came right back down. The car squatted and kept right on going. I just don't get that same feeling of solidness from the Lambos. Speaking of interior noise...I was driving a Lambo GTR today. Something about driving at triple digits while peering out the holes in the floorboard to see the pavement about two inches below....
Sick... And i GUess they are very deceiving then.. I mean that's even more of a reason for me not to get one, so not only is it big and heavy feeling when I thought for a reason of great stability at all speeds, well now it doesnt even live up to that 
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Ruf's are definitely built for speed!!!
2 quick questions:
1) what is the film car ?? v-8 powered?
2) have you seen my buddies (LAT) Black CTR 2 in Pfaffenhausen ?
MK
Originally Posted by WOODTSTER
Love it ADAM !!!Ruf's are definitely built for speed!!!
2 quick questions:
1) what is the film car ?? v-8 powered?
2) have you seen my buddies (LAT) Black CTR 2 in Pfaffenhausen ?
MK
The car was an SLK 55 amg, so yes V8 powered
yes that ctr 2 is currently sitting at the factory
adams car is so fast because i did a special mod to it when i was last working on the factory floor
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Hats off to you!
You guys take a lot of risks.
Reminds me of this "Polish Adam" guy in his LP640.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgLvK830xI
I was told 200mph in LP640 is like doing 120mph in some cars. You feel nothing. But a RUF...
scary.
How is that real? I thought the official top speed of the LP was 210---and isn't that their factory gear limited speed?Originally Posted by Prince Ced
That is insane man. Hats off to you!You guys take a lot of risks.
Reminds me of this "Polish Adam" guy in his LP640.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgLvK830xI
I was told 200mph in LP640 is like doing 120mph in some cars. You feel nothing. But a RUF...
scary.