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mailman · 27 January 2007, 10:20 AM

I know you're out there. What's the fastest/quickest thing you've ever owned or had the pleasure of driving? Cars, boats, motorcycles, jetskis, airplanes, whatever. Let's see or hear about it.

Mine is my black b!tch. It only tops out at 130mph but it gets there in a hurry

roadcarver · 27 January 2007, 11:12 AM

This is my Kawasaki Ninja 750R, year 2000. It has 750cc, and tops at 280Km/h.

The fastest that I've gone with this was at 280Km/h coming back from Quebec, the tires were really gummy at the end of that run. Throttle fully cranked to the max and at top gear of 6.

JJ Irani · 27 January 2007, 12:13 PM

I move like greased lightning when I'm chasing after my sheep!!

steve-o · 27 January 2007, 12:49 PM

Here's what I flew, the F-14D (also flew the A and B variants)

With the Burners lit:

High speed fly-by:

Maxed out on one hop at FL500 (about 50,000) and 2.0 IMN (indcated mach number)...about 1500 mph ground speed at altitude.

JJ Irani · 27 January 2007, 12:54 PM

WOW!! Steve....very impressive!!

roadcarver · 27 January 2007, 12:56 PM

Okay, this one takes the cake!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-o

Here's what I flew, the F-14D (also flew the A and B variants)

With the Burners lit:

High speed fly-by:

Maxed out on one hop at FL500 (about 50,000) and 2.0 IMN (indcated mach number)...about 1500 mph ground speed at altitude.

Rockrolex · 27 January 2007, 01:51 PM

Ah, you just made me jealous, Steve. Is that you in the driver's seat?

JJ Irani · 27 January 2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Ah, you just made me jealous, Steve. Is that you in the driver's seat?

No....that's his bloody chauffeur!!

Mrdi · 27 January 2007, 03:48 PM

Steve-o
Do you actually get to fly an F14, or is it so computerized you spend your time programming its moves?
At 2 IMN, I don't imagine you can just pull the stik back?

ezmoney46 · 27 January 2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-o

Here's what I flew, the F-14D (also flew the A and B variants)

With the Burners lit:

High speed fly-by:

Maxed out on one hop at FL500 (about 50,000) and 2.0 IMN (indcated mach number)...about 1500 mph ground speed at altitude.

Awesome Steve, I think you have the rest of us hands down! Now that's SPEED!!

mailman · 27 January 2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-o

Here's what I flew, the F-14D (also flew the A and B variants)

With the Burners lit:

.

Alright you win

They're all great pics but his is my favorite one of the bunch.

Let's see more guys

President · 27 January 2007, 07:53 PM

steve-o · 27 January 2007, 11:42 PM

At 2.0 IMN at altitude, the wings are all the way back and there's not a lot of G available, so you could pull radically on the stick, but it would only cause the plane to depart controlled flight...a bad thing.

Ragu · 28 January 2007, 01:20 PM

Here's my speed demon's

I've done 110 mph on the FatBoy and the same on the 07 StreetGlide.
Without the faring you gotta hold on tight

steve-o · 28 January 2007, 01:45 PM

Nice bikes. :)

Lol-x · 29 January 2007, 03:40 PM

Paul & Steve-o didn't you know Harleys were made to be ridden fast! They are bikes to be seen and heard cruising down the boulevard not screeming along like they were on a race track. I mean what happens when you need to turn a corner.

Now a Yamaha R1 is another story, I've had 2 of those and 220 kph is well within it's everyday ability.

mailman · 29 January 2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Paul & Steve-o didn't you know Harleys were made to be ridden fast! They are bikes to be seen and heard cruising down the boulevard not screeming along like they were on a race track. I mean what happens when you need to turn a corner.

Now a Yamaha R1 is another story, I've had 2 of those and 220 kph is well within it's everyday ability.

You're right up to a certain point Steve. My bike has a 28 degree rake which is the tightest for a big twin HD, fully adjustable suspension in the front and rear for compression, rebound and dampning, and race compound tires. Trust me, I can drag the pegs all day long at a good rate in the twisties

So she turns too.

But, it's no R1. That's a different class altogether.

Dan Pierce · 30 January 2007, 06:06 AM

My speed demon.

I did break my previous [47mph] speed record this year.
dP

colemanitis · 30 January 2007, 06:56 AM

My old '88 Mustang LX 5.0 w/ Vortech supercharger.

mailman · 30 January 2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

My old '88 Mustang LX 5.0 w/ Vortech supercharger.

Beautiful Mustang Jeff

SDman · 30 January 2007, 09:36 PM

WOW that's great Steve here's my baby......images.jpg

astcell · 30 January 2007, 11:58 PM

31 January 2007, 12:19 AM

I've done 108km/hr on my bicycle, yes downhill and in a full tuck on a twisty descent. Not that fast really, but considering you have less than two square centimeters of contact to the pavement, and brakes that are ineffective at that speed, it's quite a thrill.

I've gone about 100km/hr on skis, full tuck at Lake Louise.

I've gone 310km/hr in a Ralt RT-4 Formula Atlantic car at the Pocono International Speedway.

SLRdude · 31 January 2007, 03:18 AM

Let's see...

As far as acceleration, fastest I have ever been 0-62 mph (0-100mph) is 2.some seconds.
As far as 1/4 mile, 9.43 @ 158
Top speed, with GPS, 211.8 mph.

First gear top speed is 97mph. Second is good for about 130. Third... about 150. Fourth around 180, Fifth around 200, and sixth all the way to an indicated 225, 211 actual.

I remember an article that I appeared in MotorTrend a few years back and it was also on MotorTrend TV, and they took a stock Hayabusa and a Corvette Z06, places test drivers on both of them, and ran them 0-100mph-0. The famous Carol Shelby test.
By the time the Vette got to 100, the stock busa went to 100 AND got back to 0!

steve-o · 31 January 2007, 09:31 AM

Nice bikes. I had a 2000 Harley Sportster XLC 1200 for a couple of years. A real fun bike to ride. Not a ZR-1 by any means, but fun.

mailman · 31 January 2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-o

Nice bikes. I had a 2000 Harley Sportster XLC 1200 for a couple of years. A real fun bike to ride. Not a ZR-1 by any means, but fun.

Let's see some pics Steve

fat-sam · 17 February 2007, 06:09 AM

my road hog- 78.5mph

diablojota · 17 February 2007, 02:19 PM

diablo_se30_jota_img04.jpg

This is the fastest thing I've driven (not the one pictured, but one similar). That's why my handle is DiabloJota. It is after a limited run Lamborghini Diablo Jota (pictured). Car has serious muscle. I hit 150mph before I hit the brakes out of sheer terror. I didn't want to wreck the guy's $300k car.

Ashley · 19 February 2007, 04:16 PM

Woo! Go Karts!

astcell · 19 February 2007, 04:20 PM

Scariest thing I ever rode:

I may never graduate to the pro version of it...

27 January 2007, 10:20 AM	#1
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Ok Speed Freaks I know you're out there. What's the fastest/quickest thing you've ever owned or had the pleasure of driving? Cars, boats, motorcycles, jetskis, airplanes, whatever. Let's see or hear about it. Mine is my black b!tch. It only tops out at 130mph but it gets there in a hurry __________________ JJ

27 January 2007, 11:12 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	This is my Kawasaki Ninja 750R, year 2000. It has 750cc, and tops at 280Km/h. The fastest that I've gone with this was at 280Km/h coming back from Quebec, the tires were really gummy at the end of that run. Throttle fully cranked to the max and at top gear of 6. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 January 2007, 12:13 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I move like greased lightning when I'm chasing after my sheep!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 January 2007, 12:49 PM	#4
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Here's what I flew, the F-14D (also flew the A and B variants) With the Burners lit: High speed fly-by: Maxed out on one hop at FL500 (about 50,000) and 2.0 IMN (indcated mach number)...about 1500 mph ground speed at altitude. __________________

27 January 2007, 12:54 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	WOW!! Steve....very impressive!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 January 2007, 01:51 PM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	Ah, you just made me jealous, Steve. Is that you in the driver's seat? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 January 2007, 03:48 PM	#9
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Steve-o Do you actually get to fly an F14, or is it so computerized you spend your time programming its moves? At 2 IMN, I don't imagine you can just pull the stik back?

27 January 2007, 07:53 PM	#12
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27 January 2007, 11:42 PM	#13
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	At 2.0 IMN at altitude, the wings are all the way back and there's not a lot of G available, so you could pull radically on the stick, but it would only cause the plane to depart controlled flight...a bad thing. __________________

28 January 2007, 01:20 PM	#14
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Here's my speed demon's I've done 110 mph on the FatBoy and the same on the 07 StreetGlide. Without the faring you gotta hold on tight

28 January 2007, 01:45 PM	#15
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Nice bikes. :) __________________

29 January 2007, 03:40 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,229	Paul & Steve-o didn't you know Harleys were made to be ridden fast! They are bikes to be seen and heard cruising down the boulevard not screeming along like they were on a race track. I mean what happens when you need to turn a corner. Now a Yamaha R1 is another story, I've had 2 of those and 220 kph is well within it's everyday ability.

30 January 2007, 06:56 AM	#19
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	My old '88 Mustang LX 5.0 w/ Vortech supercharger. __________________ Member #471

30 January 2007, 09:36 PM	#21
SDman Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Pat Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 152	WOW that's great Steve here's my baby......images.jpg

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31 January 2007, 12:19 AM	#23
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I've done 108km/hr on my bicycle, yes downhill and in a full tuck on a twisty descent. Not that fast really, but considering you have less than two square centimeters of contact to the pavement, and brakes that are ineffective at that speed, it's quite a thrill. I've gone about 100km/hr on skis, full tuck at Lake Louise. I've gone 310km/hr in a Ralt RT-4 Formula Atlantic car at the Pocono International Speedway.

31 January 2007, 03:18 AM	#24
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Let's see... As far as acceleration, fastest I have ever been 0-62 mph (0-100mph) is 2.some seconds. As far as 1/4 mile, 9.43 @ 158 Top speed, with GPS, 211.8 mph. First gear top speed is 97mph. Second is good for about 130. Third... about 150. Fourth around 180, Fifth around 200, and sixth all the way to an indicated 225, 211 actual. I remember an article that I appeared in MotorTrend a few years back and it was also on MotorTrend TV, and they took a stock Hayabusa and a Corvette Z06, places test drivers on both of them, and ran them 0-100mph-0. The famous Carol Shelby test. By the time the Vette got to 100, the stock busa went to 100 AND got back to 0! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

31 January 2007, 09:31 AM	#25
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Nice bikes. I had a 2000 Harley Sportster XLC 1200 for a couple of years. A real fun bike to ride. Not a ZR-1 by any means, but fun. __________________

17 February 2007, 06:09 AM	#27
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	my road hog- 78.5mph __________________ This confession has meant nothing

17 February 2007, 02:19 PM	#28
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	diablo_se30_jota_img04.jpg This is the fastest thing I've driven (not the one pictured, but one similar). That's why my handle is DiabloJota. It is after a limited run Lamborghini Diablo Jota (pictured). Car has serious muscle. I hit 150mph before I hit the brakes out of sheer terror. I didn't want to wreck the guy's $300k car.

19 February 2007, 04:16 PM	#29
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Woo! Go Karts!

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astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Scariest thing I ever rode: I may never graduate to the pro version of it...

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