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vespa · Apr 4th, 2003, 06:09 AM

Does this mean I can finally exceed 90Mph?

COOPERation · Apr 4th, 2003, 06:14 AM

Not legally on Arizona highways...

tip · Apr 4th, 2003, 06:36 AM

Just tell the cop when you get pulled over: Its okay, Mini told me after 1200 miles I can go over 90mph. See,it's written in the owners manual. HEHEHE

Charles

yellowmininy · Apr 4th, 2003, 06:52 AM

I was going to say 'but officer, the manual says to vary your speed during the break-in period'. Driving 90 is one thing, but pictures while driving? I hope you had a copilot take the picture!

Cape Cod MINI · Apr 4th, 2003, 06:55 AM

Yeah! Way to go. I just love speedo pics. How do you like the nav.?
Here's your next goal

(and I was going uphill at the time!)

vespa · Apr 4th, 2003, 07:10 AM

That's not fair. You had a 1919 mile head start.

minirossa · Apr 4th, 2003, 10:20 AM

So, what does an S feel like at 130mph?

Is it stable? A lot of noise?

Do tell!!

mikehome1 · Apr 4th, 2003, 10:27 AM

What were the RPM's at 130

D.D. · Apr 4th, 2003, 07:52 PM

YIKES!!

Cape Cod MINI · Apr 4th, 2003, 08:50 PM

Very stable. Solid. No lift off or drift.
It has to be done in 5th gear as 6th loses power and drags.
I don't have a clue about the rpms because I was concentrating on other things. The motor is seriously humming at this speed. Engine noise is up there, wind rush isn't bad at all.
I drove a 40 mile or so run in Northern Maine last Fall where I kept it over 100 the entire time and got it up to 135 often. Very nice ride. Early morning, almost completely deserted road (just a few 22 wheelers), lots of cold air for the engine. Cruising at 110-120 is great in this car.
I would NEVER do this in a populated or busy area. This was definately a well planned event to see what the car could do.

AZ Paradise · Apr 4th, 2003, 10:42 PM

Remind me not to drive down in Tucson with those crazy Mini drivers.

Vespa, enjoy yourself!

Rick

Apr 4th, 2003, 10:45 PM

You guys are lame, only 130? My focus auto can do 130...

AZ Paradise · Apr 4th, 2003, 10:50 PM

L8 Apex,

Based on your user name I'm sure your aware the Focus would not stand a chance against the Mini on the track.

GordonD · Apr 4th, 2003, 10:57 PM

Now we need some informed discussion about speedometer error.

Dec · Apr 4th, 2003, 11:15 PM

upto +10% error (legally) so at 130 u may only be doign 117?

and how the hell did l8 apex take that?? 130 and ur lookign through a cemera to take a picture? i hope it was mounted...

Dec

p.s any police officers around?

GordonD · Apr 4th, 2003, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by L8 Apex
You guys are lame, only 130? My focus auto can do 130...

we may be lame but our temperature guage isn't in the red - do you have the picture right after when the radiator hose blows off?

AZ Paradise · Apr 4th, 2003, 11:29 PM

Gordon D,

At least he has a full tank of gas. What is the redline of a Ford Focus? Possible reason for overheating, other than Ford engineering.

Lemmiwinks · Apr 5th, 2003, 12:21 AM

All pics taken are on closed course driving

Cape Cod MINI · Apr 5th, 2003, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dec
upto +10% error (legally) so at 130 u may only be doign 117?

Or 143

Why do people start to try and split hairs anyway? If the car was taken up to where the speed limiter kicks in who gives a F*** about 10% variances and whether one car will do 140 or 135. Anything over 100 is no man's land anyway.
I've driven vehicles at 95 mph (like my brother's old beat to crap '62 6 cylinder Chevy Biscayne!) that were a far more hairy ride than the MCS at 135. So one car being lame over another at these speeds is a moot point.

Vespa, I didn't mean to steal your thread. Like I said, I just love those speedo action pics. and got all excited and felt the need to jump in.
Hey, L8Apex , don't you have a MCS?

Dec · Apr 5th, 2003, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
Or 143

No, its not +- 10% speedos always say over the speed ur doing, inless uve cahgned them (in england anyway) thats so when the police say ive clocked u at 90 and u say but my speedo said 70, they no ur lying....

id still liek to know how that focus pic was taken...

Apr 4th, 2003, 06:09 AM	#1
vespa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson Local Time: 06:51 PM Posts: 156 Offline	I made it!!! Does this mean I can finally exceed 90Mph?

Apr 4th, 2003, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 836 Offline	Just tell the cop when you get pulled over: Its okay, Mini told me after 1200 miles I can go over 90mph. See,it's written in the owners manual. HEHEHE Charles BRG/W MCS

Apr 4th, 2003, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 09:51 PM Posts: 5,365 Offline	Yeah! Way to go. I just love speedo pics. How do you like the nav.? Here's your next goal (and I was going uphill at the time!) Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Apr 4th, 2003, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
minirossa MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 05:51 PM Posts: 378 Offline	So, what does an S feel like at 130mph? Is it stable? A lot of noise? Do tell!! Life is short! Why drive a boring car?! Indi blue/white Cooper;Sport & Premium packages.

Apr 4th, 2003, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
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Apr 4th, 2003, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 09:51 PM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Not legally on Arizona highways...

Apr 4th, 2003, 06:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 7,117 Online	I was going to say 'but officer, the manual says to vary your speed during the break-in period'. Driving 90 is one thing, but pictures while driving? I hope you had a copilot take the picture!

Apr 4th, 2003, 07:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
vespa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson Local Time: 06:51 PM Posts: 156 Offline	That's not fair. You had a 1919 mile head start.

Apr 4th, 2003, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikehome1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: cincinnati Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 119 Offline	What were the RPM's at 130

Apr 4th, 2003, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 09:51 PM Posts: 5,365 Offline	Very stable. Solid. No lift off or drift. It has to be done in 5th gear as 6th loses power and drags. I don't have a clue about the rpms because I was concentrating on other things. The motor is seriously humming at this speed. Engine noise is up there, wind rush isn't bad at all. I drove a 40 mile or so run in Northern Maine last Fall where I kept it over 100 the entire time and got it up to 135 often. Very nice ride. Early morning, almost completely deserted road (just a few 22 wheelers), lots of cold air for the engine. Cruising at 110-120 is great in this car. I would NEVER do this in a populated or busy area. This was definately a well planned event to see what the car could do. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Apr 4th, 2003, 10:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
AZ Paradise MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Local Time: 06:51 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Remind me not to drive down in Tucson with those crazy Mini drivers. Vespa, enjoy yourself! Rick 2002 Honda S2000 Suzuka Blue

Apr 4th, 2003, 10:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
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Apr 4th, 2003, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
AZ Paradise MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Local Time: 06:51 PM Posts: 24 Offline	L8 Apex, Based on your user name I'm sure your aware the Focus would not stand a chance against the Mini on the track. 2002 Honda S2000 Suzuka Blue

Apr 4th, 2003, 10:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 09:51 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Now we need some informed discussion about speedometer error. aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 4th, 2003, 11:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 01:51 AM Posts: 253 Offline	upto +10% error (legally) so at 130 u may only be doign 117? and how the hell did l8 apex take that?? 130 and ur lookign through a cemera to take a picture? i hope it was mounted... Dec p.s any police officers around?

Apr 4th, 2003, 11:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 09:51 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by L8 Apex You guys are lame, only 130? My focus auto can do 130... we may be lame but our temperature guage isn't in the red - do you have the picture right after when the radiator hose blows off? aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 4th, 2003, 11:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
AZ Paradise MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Local Time: 06:51 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Gordon D, At least he has a full tank of gas. What is the redline of a Ford Focus? Possible reason for overheating, other than Ford engineering. 2002 Honda S2000 Suzuka Blue

Apr 5th, 2003, 12:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Lemmiwinks MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:51 AM Posts: 59 Offline	All pics taken are on closed course driving

Apr 5th, 2003, 12:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 09:51 PM Posts: 5,365 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dec upto +10% error (legally) so at 130 u may only be doign 117? Or 143 Why do people start to try and split hairs anyway? If the car was taken up to where the speed limiter kicks in who gives a F* about 10% variances and whether one car will do 140 or 135. Anything over 100 is no man's land anyway. I've driven vehicles at 95 mph (like my brother's old beat to crap '62 6 cylinder Chevy Biscayne!) that were a far more hairy ride than the MCS at 135. So one car being lame over another at these speeds is a moot point. Vespa, I didn't mean to steal your thread. Like I said, I just love those speedo action pics. and got all excited and felt the need to jump in. Hey, L8Apex , don't you have a MCS? Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs**

Apr 5th, 2003, 01:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 01:51 AM Posts: 253 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI Or 143 No, its not +- 10% speedos always say over the speed ur doing, inless uve cahgned them (in england anyway) thats so when the police say ive clocked u at 90 and u say but my speedo said 70, they no ur lying.... id still liek to know how that focus pic was taken...

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