Mustang hits 150 m.p.h. on Colorado interstate; cops give up chase

[Groo]

 

[Cobrabit]

As for the drag strip and governor debate, a stock car will not come close to reaching its governed speed at the strip. It would need to be modified heavily to reach 150+ and at that point, you've obviously had it tuned to remove the governor when adjusting a/f ratio, timing, etc. And most likely updated the suspension and tires to handle those speeds.

The governed speed is really there due to the rating of the tires, suspension and aerodynamic characteristics. Going 150+ on the highway is nuts, as a slight movement in the steering can easily cause a half lane shift. Then risking the tires, even if z rated, blowing out at those speeds and it's just too stupid.

 

[Groo]

No more speed, I'm almost there Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care Last car to pass, here I go And the line of cars goes down real slow ~ Golden Earring

 

[redseat]

well yeah it would have been ridiculously STUPID to continue the chase at that speed...

 

[Yankee Traveler]

As for the drag strip and governor debate, a stock car will not come close to reaching its governed speed at the strip. It would need to be modified heavily to reach 150+ and at that point, you've obviously had it tuned to remove the governor when adjusting a/f ratio, timing, etc. And most likely updated the suspension and tires to handle those speeds.

The governed speed is really there due to the rating of the tires, suspension and aerodynamic characteristics. Going 150+ on the highway is nuts, as a slight movement in the steering can easily cause a half lane shift. Then risking the tires, even if z rated, blowing out at those speeds and it's just too stupid.

Yeah, uhm...

His comment was that all vehicles should be governed to not exceed the speed limit.
Most cars without any mods will exceed the speed limit in the quarter mile at full throttle.

But, good points.

Edit...My bad, he (ill) did not reference a specific speed to limit to. He said;
"all cars should have governors installed. No one needs to go 150 mph"

 

[Bayou Tiger]

If it was late model, it would have been "Electronically Limited" to 155.

derpa, derp.


You ever heard of programmers moron?

 

[Bayou Tiger]

all cars should have governors installed. No one needs to go 150 mph

You wear panties. You may as well admit it Sissy.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

Yeah, uhm...

His comment was that all vehicles should be governed to not exceed the speed limit.
Most cars without any mods will exceed the speed limit in the quarter mile at full throttle.

But, good points.

Edit...My bad, he (ill) did not reference a specific speed to limit to. He said;
"all cars should have governors installed. No one needs to go 150 mph"

Who is this fucking retard?

 

[Yankee Traveler]

derpa, derp.


You ever heard of programmers moron?

Already been discussed.
Your too late to the game dumbass.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Who is this fucking retard?

I gave you too much credit.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

I gave you too much credit.

Can we get a mod in here to help? Seems someone left the door open and a little girl wandered in here...

Why don't you fuck off asshole. This is the automotive section of the forum. The section you are looking for is elsewhere.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

Show of hands of everyone that actually built and took a car to the drag strip....



<raises hand>

 

[ill]

Show of hands of everyone that actually built and took a car to the drag strip....



<raises hand>

you're the coolest, Tigger.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

you're the coolest, Tigger.

Figures you would post a toy. That is about the extent of your car knowledge. Now get the fuck out the automotive section Sissy....

 

[Bayou Tiger]

 

[ill]

Figures you would post a toy. That is about the extent of your car knowledge. Now get the fuck out the automotive section Sissy....

No

 

[Shaggy]

Wow! Stop talking to each other. Its like herding cats on this forum. You all bitch about the stupidest things. Move on and start putting each other on ignore if you don't want to see a users posts anymore. Pretty damn simple.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

Wow! Stop talking to each other. Its like herding cats on this forum. You all bitch about the stupidest things. Move on and start putting each other on ignore if you don't want to see a users posts anymore. Pretty damn simple.

It's mostly in jest....





Mostly.

 

[ill]

Wow! Stop talking to each other. Its like herding cats on this forum. You all bitch about the stupidest things. Move on and start putting each other on ignore if you don't want to see a users posts anymore. Pretty damn simple.

ain't no one bothering me, boss.

 

[Cobrabit]

Show of hands of everyone that actually built and took a car to the drag strip....

<raises hand>

My cars:

'89 Mustang GT
347 with 150 shot
H/C/I
long tube headers/off road h-pipe/dumps
TKO trans.
tubular k-member
4.10 rear end
slicks


'96 Mustang Cobra convertible
Novi 2000RR
short tube headers/off road h-pipe/side exit
T56 trans.
4.10 rear end
tubular k-member
torque arm/panhard bar
drag radials

<kicked off multiple times after 1 pass since I didn't have a full cage >



Ran multiple friends' cars for their last passes of the day since I couldn't run anymore and they wanted to get the slightly better timeslip with me in the car. Most were blown SN95 Mustangs, sprayed fox bodies, or one badass naturally aspirated and gutted '98 Cobra with a 4.88 rear end (crazy launch on slicks).