Just to slap them down

[TheLastMarauder]

Based on what I have heard before, the maximum theoretical speed for the Protege is 142 mph, under perfect conditions, on a flat grade with no wind. In reality, though, these cars are 10+ years old, and driving conditions on a highway are far from perfect. Plus, I couldn't imagine my Pro DX going faster than maybe 120, with a 4-5 mile stretch of road.

Going downhill, though, changes things a bit. Going downhill, on a straight road, with larger-than-stock wheels and brand-new tires, and riding close to cutoff for 5 or more miles, I could see hitting the higher speeds. But then again, with a speedometer that only goes to 140 and, as I understand, is very inaccurate even at that, how would you know how fast you were going?

[itzkcatz]

Fly by a cops radar station

[funkdaddysmack]

Last tuesday I had my protege to 125 with my sunroof open

But it was pretty much done right there... Maybe it was 124, I don't think I quite made it to 125.

[KiddX]

well of course your sunroof was open, theres noother way to travel!

[KiddX]

wow, this thread has gone forever!

[Semtex]

i did 200km/h in my 90, took forever on an up and down road
maybe 190-200 i tend to watch the road when doing that speed, not the tach

[redfyre]

Oooo, look at you, the big man. Ever think that maybe they were just going from A to B and they couldn't igve a **** about you? I don't know why losers like you do stuff like this.

[funkdaddysmack]

Originally posted by redfyre
I don't know why losers like you do stuff like this.

What, make flaming posts on car forums? You're right, you'd have to be a loser to do something like that

[silver03p5]

Originally posted by redfyre
Oooo, look at you, the big man. Ever think that maybe they were just going from A to B and they couldn't igve a **** about you? I don't know why losers like you do stuff like this.

Originally posted by the asshole in his profileVehicle Owned
Biography 031 - Deathtech
Location Ontario Canada
Interests
Occupation Military

so uh, do u represent the entire canadian military?

[itzkcatz]

Originally posted by funkdaddysmack
What, make flaming posts on car forums? You're right, you'd have to be a loser to do something like that

Yeah only losers do that

[KiddX]

well, redfyre. im sorry you feel that way. but id like to invite you to keep your opinions to yourself when they are totally uncalled for.

if i want your opinion, ill send you an e-mail k?

[dodgersmith2003]

well kiddx i belive u bout goin 160mph only cause ive buried my needle myself, i was goin 140 like at 6500 tho not 7000 and yes it was downhill on a highway, and if it werent for them damn cops i probly would have got some air goin up the hill, so i know how fast i was goin, you can ask the ky state police, it took them a good 15-20 min to turn around and catch up, poor depribed cops, not enough power to move thier fat asses, any ways i talked him into writing the ticket for 95 too keep my but outta jail the speed limit was 65, and it scared the crap outta me too.

[charles]

Just because the needle is buried doesn't mean you're going 160....

[KiddX]

hehe ill bury your needle baby...

[bubbashane]

just because your needle might say you're going
130 doesnt necessarily mean that you're really going that
fast.