I made it!!! - MINI Cooper Forum

vespa · #1 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 06:09 AM

Does this mean I can finally exceed 90Mph?

COOPERation · #2 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 06:14 AM

Not legally on Arizona highways...

tip · #3 (**permalink**) 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 · #4 (**permalink**) 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 · #5 (**permalink**) 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 · #6 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 07:10 AM

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

minirossa · #7 (**permalink**) 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 · #8 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 10:27 AM

What were the RPM's at 130

D.D. · #9 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 07:52 PM

YIKES!!

Cape Cod MINI · #10 (**permalink**) 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 · #11 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 10:42 PM

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

Vespa, enjoy yourself!

Rick

#12 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 10:45 PM

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

AZ Paradise · #13 (**permalink**) 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 · #14 (**permalink**) Apr 4th, 2003, 10:57 PM

Now we need some informed discussion about speedometer error.

Dec · #15 (**permalink**) 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?

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