How Fast Have You Taken Your W203?
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That's easy, take your RPMs at 60 MPH. Then divide your RPMs by the redline. Then multiply by 60. Round down a bit. That's your maximum speed.
This was a huge shocker for me. The new Lexus LS460 which has an 8-speed transmission can do 130 mph at only 3400 rpms in top gear... On an 05 C230K SS Auto, 130 mph requires 5200 rpms.
This was a huge shocker for me. The new Lexus LS460 which has an 8-speed transmission can do 130 mph at only 3400 rpms in top gear... On an 05 C230K SS Auto, 130 mph requires 5200 rpms.
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My car: 2003 C240
Country: USA
My Max Speed: I'm going to say prolly 118..I don't think I made it to 120.
Comments: It's very difficult to try this in the Boston/North of Boston area, there's lots of cops and the roads are not very good. Because of those factors I'm a little nervous for going much faster. Although I know I'll push it sometime I wish I had a closed road to try, such as a track. Very smooth at 118. And one more thing, I love how these cars pick up so well when you're already moving at high speed.
Country: USA
My Max Speed: I'm going to say prolly 118..I don't think I made it to 120.
Comments: It's very difficult to try this in the Boston/North of Boston area, there's lots of cops and the roads are not very good. Because of those factors I'm a little nervous for going much faster. Although I know I'll push it sometime I wish I had a closed road to try, such as a track. Very smooth at 118. And one more thing, I love how these cars pick up so well when you're already moving at high speed.
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1) I hit the limiter (135 MPH) in my 06 C230 SS. The car was driving like it was nothing and even had some power left.
2) I took my friend's SL 65 for a little run, and let me tell you, 100 MPH is like 30 MPH in a C class. That thing is a rocket.
3) Nothing is as fast as this: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15...n-at-top-speed
Mike
2) I took my friend's SL 65 for a little run, and let me tell you, 100 MPH is like 30 MPH in a C class. That thing is a rocket.
3) Nothing is as fast as this: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15...n-at-top-speed
Mike
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
2003 C320 Sports Coupé V6 3.2L w/ Renntech Stage 1 w/ CARLSSON RS - Bilstein PSS9 Suspension
No Speed Limiter
145 mph
I-15 southbound, no traffic for miles, no on-ramps, no off-ramps
Rode on rails !
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No Speed Limiter
145 mph
I-15 southbound, no traffic for miles, no on-ramps, no off-ramps
Rode on rails !
Carlos
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From: Seattle, WA
'04 C230K, '94 Integra GSR "Sleeper, Suzuki GSX-R600
Car: 2004 C230 SS
General area: 35 minutes east of Seattle
Road: I-90
Max: 132mph on completely flat surface. I'll have to see how it goes on the long decline next time.
Also on I-90 with my GSX-R600 I hit about 155 (indicated) - could have got a tad more out of the bike but figured it was fast enough
On my buddy's Suzuki Hayabusa I hit 191 (indicated) - the scary part was that his bike is heavily modded and it had what felt like plenty of room
General area: 35 minutes east of Seattle
Road: I-90
Max: 132mph on completely flat surface. I'll have to see how it goes on the long decline next time.
Also on I-90 with my GSX-R600 I hit about 155 (indicated) - could have got a tad more out of the bike but figured it was fast enough
On my buddy's Suzuki Hayabusa I hit 191 (indicated) - the scary part was that his bike is heavily modded and it had what felt like plenty of room
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2002 C230 coupe , NOt THE AVATAR!!
Car: 2004 C230 SS
General area: 35 minutes east of Seattle
Road: I-90
Max: 132mph on completely flat surface. I'll have to see how it goes on the long decline next time.
Also on I-90 with my GSX-R600 I hit about 155 (indicated) - could have got a tad more out of the bike but figured it was fast enough
On my buddy's Suzuki Hayabusa I hit 191 (indicated) - the scary part was that his bike is heavily modded and it had what felt like plenty of room
General area: 35 minutes east of Seattle
Road: I-90
Max: 132mph on completely flat surface. I'll have to see how it goes on the long decline next time.
Also on I-90 with my GSX-R600 I hit about 155 (indicated) - could have got a tad more out of the bike but figured it was fast enough
On my buddy's Suzuki Hayabusa I hit 191 (indicated) - the scary part was that his bike is heavily modded and it had what felt like plenty of room
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From: GREECE, Thessaloniki
W203 M111.955 2.0 kompressor
Model: 2001 C200 kompressor Elegance
Country: Greece (car bought from Germany)
MAX speed: 260+/kmh (161.56+/mph)
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Speed limiter removed (ECU) + removed engine RPM limiter on 6th gear (ECU)
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After 7000+rpm it is really scary (kompressor sounds too loud).
Till 240km/h it goes very smooth.
Country: Greece (car bought from Germany)
MAX speed: 260+/kmh (161.56+/mph)
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Speed limiter removed (ECU) + removed engine RPM limiter on 6th gear (ECU)
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After 7000+rpm it is really scary (kompressor sounds too loud).
Till 240km/h it goes very smooth.
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
That's not very assuring, I plan to visit Bangkok in several months.
The hotel will be providing me with the transportation services. So I won't be too worried about sitting in taxis without seatbelts.
I like your idea about diamond lanes. Of course, some of the finer details must be adjusted. But overall, it's actually a good idea that is realistically feasible. You should tell Mercedes-Benz and BMW of your plan, since they would sell more cars, they would sponsor you.
I don't agree with you about I280 and 85N. At least not on the parts that I've been on. But if you're ever in the Saratoga area, we should enjoy Big Basin Road, that is if you enjoy windy mountain roads.
The hotel will be providing me with the transportation services. So I won't be too worried about sitting in taxis without seatbelts.
I like your idea about diamond lanes. Of course, some of the finer details must be adjusted. But overall, it's actually a good idea that is realistically feasible. You should tell Mercedes-Benz and BMW of your plan, since they would sell more cars, they would sponsor you.
I don't agree with you about I280 and 85N. At least not on the parts that I've been on. But if you're ever in the Saratoga area, we should enjoy Big Basin Road, that is if you enjoy windy mountain roads.
Highway 85 from 280 to S. San Jose is smooth, with just a slight constant curve. Perfect for flat out runs...but also so easy to get busted.
Windy mountain roads? Shoot. I used to live in Ben Lomond, on the OTHER side of highway 9, commute up to skyline, down to woodside, to Redwood city everyday. My record was 58 minutes.
I'd hit 100 mph on skyline passing Fogerty Wineries. C32 brakes got worked at that next corner! 100-40 in one second.
So, funny story. I'm on 85 near Union heading south, getting off the next exit. No traffic in front for a ways, none close to me from behind. Feeling bored, so I floor it. Long before I get to Camden, only about 1 mile, I'm bouncing off the 130 limiter. Well, that was fun. I get off the freeway at Camden, and
am at the redlight. Another car pulls up behind me kinda fast.
I see yet another car pull up behind him....hmmmm....whats that red light?
Oh Sheee-it! It's a cop! I'm gonna lose my freakin' license? Where the hell did he come from? OMG! I'm freaking out! Oh lord I promise I won't drive that fast in the USA again! Time to go to Germany.
We pull away from the light, the cops lights come on full blast,
and he pulls the GUY BEHIND ME OVER!!
Ha, OK, so no more 130 mph runs for me.
I had to say a thankyou prayer that night, and pray for the guy who got pulled over instead of me.
Likely the cop was sitting on the onramp at Union.
I had already passed the ramp when I decided to punch it.
I was actually quite amazed how quick it got up and went.
65-130 to zero in less than a mile.
So, the cop would have just seen tail lights in the distance moving VERY fast.
The guy behind me was going a little fast when he came up behind me, so the cop thought that was his man. With upgraded suspension, and pulley, you just don't feel like you're going that fast.
Did you enjoy your cab ride in Bangkok?
Ha ha ha ha!!!
Hell the Thai government was providing me with transpo services, didn't stop 'em from driving like lunatics.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Mar 3, 2007 at 04:35 AM.
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I don't speed very much on public roads. We're probably referring to different areas on the same roads.
I feel sorry for the guy who got pulled over. Another reason not to speed, someone else may take the blame.
I feel sorry for the guy who got pulled over. Another reason not to speed, someone else may take the blame.
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It's too much of a risk, like I said,
"lose my license and all that jive, I can't drive 55"....
85 from 280 to 101 is rough, and no you wouldn't want go much over 90 if that.
Just not a road you'd want to go fast on. The other side I was talking about
is only about 10 years old, and smooth as a baby's bottom. And as wide as yer ol' ladies'...he he...just kidding.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Mar 3, 2007 at 01:01 PM.
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From: Chula Vista, California
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Model: 2005 SS Kompressor
Country: USA
Top Speed: 120 mph
Comment: From downtown east bound Highway 94 in San Diego. It was pretty hairy but the car was very stable...You have to be very carefull with the CHP in this area...
Country: USA
Top Speed: 120 mph
Comment: From downtown east bound Highway 94 in San Diego. It was pretty hairy but the car was very stable...You have to be very carefull with the CHP in this area...
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From: Boston
2003 C240
As some of you may know I posted a kill story about my fastest experience so far as a C owner but here are my stats for the thread:
2003 C240
Location: I-95/Rte128 North of Boston
Max Speed: 130 as a bimmer was trying to keep up
I've had my car just about a month and half and still can't believe how sweet this car is...to me anyways!
2003 C240
Location: I-95/Rte128 North of Boston
Max Speed: 130 as a bimmer was trying to keep up
I've had my car just about a month and half and still can't believe how sweet this car is...to me anyways!
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From: Irvine/West Covina, CA
2007 C350 SS
Model: 2007 C350 w/ SI ECU
Speed: 153 mph
Road: 605N (between the 10 and the 210)
Comments: OMG the car is a freakin monster The car could of EASILY hit 160 but I saw red and blue flashing lights at the end of the freeway near the 210
I was going down to Pasadena so Jose could help me with my HID fogs. Man, Jose and Drex was way chill. I'm glad that I got to have met them
Speed: 153 mph
Road: 605N (between the 10 and the 210)
Comments: OMG the car is a freakin monster
The car could of EASILY hit 160 but I saw red and blue flashing lights at the end of the freeway near the 210I was going down to Pasadena so Jose could help me with my HID fogs. Man, Jose and Drex was way chill. I'm glad that I got to have met them
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Model: 2007 C350 w/ SI ECU
Speed: 153 mph
Road: 605N (between the 10 and the 210)
Comments: OMG the car is a freakin monster The car could of EASILY hit 160 but I saw red and blue flashing lights at the end of the freeway near the 210
I was going down to Pasadena so Jose could help me with my HID fogs. Man, Jose and Drex was way chill. I'm glad that I got to have met them
Speed: 153 mph
Road: 605N (between the 10 and the 210)
Comments: OMG the car is a freakin monster
The car could of EASILY hit 160 but I saw red and blue flashing lights at the end of the freeway near the 210I was going down to Pasadena so Jose could help me with my HID fogs. Man, Jose and Drex was way chill. I'm glad that I got to have met them
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From: Vancouver, Canada
03' E39 M5, 10' CLS63 AMG
Model: 2002 C230 Coups
Speed: 225Km/H about 140 mph (the car locked locked-out)
Place : coquihalla highway Canada
Model: 2003 C32
Speed: 239 Km/h about 150 mph (the car locked out once again)
Place: Highway 99 heading south
well then there is a
Model: 2006 Porsche Cayenne S
Speed: 230 Km/h about a 143 Mph (it locked out once again)
Place: Highway #1 Entering Alberta.
Speed: 225Km/H about 140 mph (the car locked locked-out)
Place : coquihalla highway Canada
Model: 2003 C32
Speed: 239 Km/h about 150 mph (the car locked out once again)
Place: Highway 99 heading south
well then there is a
Model: 2006 Porsche Cayenne S
Speed: 230 Km/h about a 143 Mph (it locked out once again)
Place: Highway #1 Entering Alberta.
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From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Model: 2007 C350 w/ SI ECU
Speed: 153 mph
Road: 605N (between the 10 and the 210)
Comments: OMG the car is a freakin monster The car could of EASILY hit 160 but I saw red and blue flashing lights at the end of the freeway near the 210
I was going down to Pasadena so Jose could help me with my HID fogs. Man, Jose and Drex was way chill. I'm glad that I got to have met them
Speed: 153 mph
Road: 605N (between the 10 and the 210)
Comments: OMG the car is a freakin monster
The car could of EASILY hit 160 but I saw red and blue flashing lights at the end of the freeway near the 210I was going down to Pasadena so Jose could help me with my HID fogs. Man, Jose and Drex was way chill. I'm glad that I got to have met them
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From: Chicago
2006 CLK350 Cabriolet Previous: W203,W202,W201, 2 Porsche 914s, 1965 Jaguar XKE Roadster
I haven't pushed the Kompressor to the limit yet, but I did have a 1965 4.2 liter Jaguar E-type convertible that I got up to 142 mph. That's when the connecting rod split and flames starting shooting out of the bonnet louvers onto my windshield...melted the wipers. The cost for a new engine...$5,000.
I still remember the tow truck turning the corner as I saw it go away. That was in 1979...still stings.
I still remember the tow truck turning the corner as I saw it go away. That was in 1979...still stings.
