How Fast Have You Taken Your W203?
12-16-2007, 12:38 AM
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Someone could argue, depending on what country you are in and what road conditions prevail, driving 135mph and driving any kind of car or motorcycle is a death trap.
But to say that the C-Class is a death trap at 135 and a 2003 E500 is not a death trap (at similar speed) is flat-out untrue. The W203 C-Class handles itself quite nicely at high speeds, especially with the Michelin Pilot Primacy tires.
But to say that the C-Class is a death trap at 135 and a 2003 E500 is not a death trap (at similar speed) is flat-out untrue. The W203 C-Class handles itself quite nicely at high speeds, especially with the Michelin Pilot Primacy tires.
12-20-2007, 10:26 PM
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2007 C350 6M
The fastest i've taken my C-350 was 85/90....
I did top my 2006 YZF-R1 out at 186mph before i sold it .... I lost my common sense everytime i got on that thing.
I did top my 2006 YZF-R1 out at 186mph before i sold it .... I lost my common sense everytime i got on that thing.
01-16-2008, 06:40 AM
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2009 C200K
Car : 2005 stock C230K
Just overhauled the gearbox last month.
Country : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I managed 143.56 mph (231 km/h).
I was busy trying to snap pics of my instrument cluster with my camera phone and trying to hold the steering wheels steady, didn't know how fast i was going until i saw the speed at 231km/h
Before i have chance to push further, I have to slow it down with some traffic ahead.
Just overhauled the gearbox last month.
Country : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I managed 143.56 mph (231 km/h).
I was busy trying to snap pics of my instrument cluster with my camera phone and trying to hold the steering wheels steady, didn't know how fast i was going until i saw the speed at 231km/h
Before i have chance to push further, I have to slow it down with some traffic ahead.
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01-18-2008, 10:21 AM
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2001 C320
Model: 01 C320 Elegance Sedan - Stock
Country: South Africa
My Maximum Speed: 245km/h (153mph)
Comments: Firm ride on straight. Would have liked broader tires than the 205x16's. Next time, I'll do this with Kleemann's SC and different wheels.
Country: South Africa
My Maximum Speed: 245km/h (153mph)
Comments: Firm ride on straight. Would have liked broader tires than the 205x16's. Next time, I'll do this with Kleemann's SC and different wheels.
01-27-2008, 08:44 PM
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2001 c200k with kleemann pulley
to zakon ... how much power do u have in ur c200k ... what specific mod did u do ... interested to find out ... i only manage around 190-200km/h not enough good road to go further plus cops factor ...
01-29-2008, 04:29 PM
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at least you're alive today, and not like the 5 kids who totaled that M5
01-29-2008, 05:08 PM
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C230k coupe 500sec convertible
haha those kids live about an hour away from me!!! funny it made the front page of the Times here, i guess they don't make vehicles like they used to, the speed was not the issue,it is common on these vehicles, it was the unskilled idiot that probably downshifted instead of upshifting and didn't know the terrain he was on-his parents probably own a house in that airplane development---oops WHAAAAAAAAAA boom -=--end of story
02-06-2009, 11:46 AM
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2005 clk500
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I had just got my 2005 C230 back from dealer and they had my ride for a week, just installed new Engine computer and wire harness, new pully and belt. So I wanted to test my ride. On the freeway late at night I got to 128 MPH easy, could have gone faster but was coming up on traffic, felt perfect, solid, and strong. I wanted to tell the new engine computer not to be a *****
. Hope it worked, two weeks later no check engine light.
. Hope it worked, two weeks later no check engine light.
04-25-2009, 01:39 AM
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1992 Toyota Corolla, 1994 Chevy C1500, 2002 C32, 2012 Prius, 2013 Toyota Sienna
Vehicle: 2002 C32
MPH: 176
Road: Autobahn 7
Place: Bavaria, Germany near Schweinfurt
Feel: Wind noise from mirrors, stable.....
MPH: 176
Road: Autobahn 7
Place: Bavaria, Germany near Schweinfurt
Feel: Wind noise from mirrors, stable.....
04-25-2009, 04:19 AM
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Vehicle: 2006 C350 Sport 7AT (stock)
MPH: 130 (Governed)
Road: Buena Vista on ramp 134 FWY headed towards 101 (3:00AM with my Valentine 1)
Place: Burbank, CA United States
Feel: I felt nothing I had Tiesto in the background but I can tell you I knew the car could handle way more. Very sturdy car and no vibrations.
MPH: 130 (Governed)
Road: Buena Vista on ramp 134 FWY headed towards 101 (3:00AM with my Valentine 1)
Place: Burbank, CA United States
Feel: I felt nothing I had Tiesto in the background but I can tell you I knew the car could handle way more. Very sturdy car and no vibrations.
04-25-2009, 04:26 AM
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You want to talk about scared *****LESS?
Imagine this guy http://www.europeancarweb.com/events...3rd_place.html who is a legendary street racer (Wicked Motor Sports - Mike Simply - Sherman Oaks) and he is your cousins husband. You are in his Audi S4 and all of a sudden this WRX pulls next to you and the driver mashes on the gas on the 5 north with traffic and swerving inches away from cars (racing in traffic).
Scenarios like this is where you confess your sins and have time to connect with your inner self.
That's when I almost S*(T my pants but hell ya ZR-1 going that fast no doubt it's tunnel vision. Probably feels good.
04-25-2009, 09:39 AM
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235 Km/h = 146 miles per hour at coast indicated & probably optimistic.
04-25-2009, 11:27 AM
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I raced a pontiac firebird V6 on the freeway from 60-132mph good thing i won =D i was scared to go any faster.. I would hate to get a ticket going this fast.. On the 5 North going to dana point =D.
04-25-2009, 11:52 AM
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1999 CLK320 (sold), 2007 C230 SS (gone), 2000 Grand Marquis, 2011 CR-Z, stay tuned...
haha those kids live about an hour away from me!!! funny it made the front page of the Times here, i guess they don't make vehicles like they used to, the speed was not the issue,it is common on these vehicles, it was the unskilled idiot that probably downshifted instead of upshifting and didn't know the terrain he was on-his parents probably own a house in that airplane development---oops WHAAAAAAAAAA boom -=--end of story
04-25-2009, 02:17 PM
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C320 coupe
Vehicle: C320 coupe
Speed: 132ish (limited)
Place: highway 5 (numerous time), highway from bay area to yosemite back and forth
Place: California
Feel: Noisy, all fuzzy but stable...
Speed: 132ish (limited)
Place: highway 5 (numerous time), highway from bay area to yosemite back and forth
Place: California
Feel: Noisy, all fuzzy but stable...
04-26-2009, 02:22 AM
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model: 05 c230k 6sp
country: US US 95N
speed: ~130 mph (near redlining in 6 gear)
Late at night driving through VA at 90 when I passed a speed trap so I decided to take off praying the next ext would come sooner than later when I saw his lights turn on in the rearview some 1000 yds back!
country: US US 95N
speed: ~130 mph (near redlining in 6 gear)
Late at night driving through VA at 90 when I passed a speed trap so I decided to take off praying the next ext would come sooner than later when I saw his lights turn on in the rearview some 1000 yds back!
