How Fast Have You Taken Your W203?
06-15-2007, 06:57 PM
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06' BMW M3
05' 230 SS K
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120MPH so far (had to shut it down due to traffic)
I was impressed with it's stabilty for such a small car.Felt relatively safe in considering the speed.I've lowered(H&R springs) it since then,should improve the "feel" now.
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120MPH so far (had to shut it down due to traffic)
I was impressed with it's stabilty for such a small car.Felt relatively safe in considering the speed.I've lowered(H&R springs) it since then,should improve the "feel" now.
06-16-2007, 02:33 PM
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it's saved me a ton of tix. I haven't had an occasion where I was pulled over and it failed to detect the radar.
So, better to have a less expensive one than none at all.
If you detect 9 out 10 of the cops with radar trying to get yer sorry ***, it's better than Zero!
Whatever your logic, these days a speeding ticket (in Cali) costs about 200-300 plus the increased insurance for 3 years, which for me was like an extra 200-400 a year just for the one ticket I mentioned earlier in this thread. Which is well over $1000 for one f'ing ticket.
So, just buy one.
On another note, I was on my fav fast freeway (85) again the other night...
just couldn't resist just a small throttle blip...
sheeit, I punch it, get up to about 90 in 2 seconds flat and see...
I'm about to pass a cop with a lowrider lightbar!
Dammit! Slowed down before I passed him, and he went about his biz.
Thankfully.
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06-16-2007, 03:32 PM
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2003 C240
I was the same....held off because of the $300 + cost of a Valentiine or top line escort...eventually I just bought $50 Cobra off ebay...
it's saved me a ton of tix. I haven't had an occasion where I was pulled over and it failed to detect the radar.
So, better to have a less expensive one than none at all.
If you detect 9 out 10 of the cops with radar trying to get yer sorry ***, it's better than Zero!
Whatever your logic, these days a speeding ticket (in Cali) costs about 200-300 plus the increased insurance for 3 years, which for me was like an extra 200-400 a year just for the one ticket I mentioned earlier in this thread. Which is well over $1000 for one f'ing ticket.
So, just buy one.
On another note, I was on my fav fast freeway (85) again the other night...
just couldn't resist just a small throttle blip...
sheeit, I punch it, get up to about 90 in 2 seconds flat and see...
I'm about to pass a cop with a lowrider lightbar!
Dammit! Slowed down before I passed him, and he went about his biz.
Thankfully.
it's saved me a ton of tix. I haven't had an occasion where I was pulled over and it failed to detect the radar.
So, better to have a less expensive one than none at all.
If you detect 9 out 10 of the cops with radar trying to get yer sorry ***, it's better than Zero!
Whatever your logic, these days a speeding ticket (in Cali) costs about 200-300 plus the increased insurance for 3 years, which for me was like an extra 200-400 a year just for the one ticket I mentioned earlier in this thread. Which is well over $1000 for one f'ing ticket.
So, just buy one.
On another note, I was on my fav fast freeway (85) again the other night...
just couldn't resist just a small throttle blip...
sheeit, I punch it, get up to about 90 in 2 seconds flat and see...
I'm about to pass a cop with a lowrider lightbar!
Dammit! Slowed down before I passed him, and he went about his biz.
Thankfully.
07-22-2007, 04:57 AM
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From what I hear, the SOLO is the only one you'd want to buy for a cordless radar detector.
07-22-2007, 04:57 AM
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I sincerely hope you don't live in my neighborhood.
10-04-2007, 06:12 AM
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2002 Mercedes-benz C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe
2 Lane usual road
Model: 1996 C200
Country: Rep. of Georgia
My Maximum Speed: 206km/h
Comments pretty stable without wind noise.
Model: 2001 VW Jetta 1.8 T
Country: Rep of Georgia
My Maximum Speed: 215km/h
Comments The wind was wislting
Model: 1996 C200
Country: Rep. of Georgia
My Maximum Speed: 206km/h
Comments pretty stable without wind noise.
Model: 2001 VW Jetta 1.8 T
Country: Rep of Georgia
My Maximum Speed: 215km/h
Comments The wind was wislting
10-04-2007, 06:47 AM
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2002 C230 KOMPRESSOR
2002 C230K Coupe
North Carolina USA
110mph
Going up to Raliegh on I-40...Passanger got Scared so I had to Slow...
Felt Great.... I have only had car for a month.. I love it......
Anyone know the "Limit" and how to take it off { if possible }
North Carolina USA
110mph
Going up to Raliegh on I-40...Passanger got Scared so I had to Slow...
Felt Great.... I have only had car for a month.. I love it......
Anyone know the "Limit" and how to take it off { if possible }
10-04-2007, 11:07 AM
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2004 c230ss
2004 C230SS
Mine hit 130MPH a couple times when i was back from SF to LA
Car is stable when it hits 120MPH...
2003 BMW 325CI
Supercharge
It hits 160MPH sometimes
More wind noisy than C230SS
Mine hit 130MPH a couple times when i was back from SF to LA
Car is stable when it hits 120MPH...
2003 BMW 325CI
Supercharge
It hits 160MPH sometimes
More wind noisy than C230SS
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10-04-2007, 11:59 PM
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01' C32o
Model: 01 C320 Sedan
Country: USA
My Maximum Speed: 125+ mph
Comments: damn i was going past 125 until my fender guard thingy fell off and the car ran over it.. damn, thought my tire got shot. scared for while.. in the middle of the 5 going back to sac at 5 am.. ain't no joke.. hah
Country: USA
My Maximum Speed: 125+ mph
Comments: damn i was going past 125 until my fender guard thingy fell off and the car ran over it.. damn, thought my tire got shot. scared for while.. in the middle of the 5 going back to sac at 5 am.. ain't no joke.. hah
10-05-2007, 01:12 AM
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2001 c200k with kleemann pulley
Model: 2001 C200K with Kleemann pulley
Country: Australia
My Max Speed: 190Km/hr
Comments: quite stable, not enough car length to go faster ...
Country: Australia
My Max Speed: 190Km/hr
Comments: quite stable, not enough car length to go faster ...
10-05-2007, 01:37 AM
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10-05-2007, 02:13 AM
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I would never go that fast on snowy or rainy days 
10-05-2007, 02:28 AM
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Amg C32
lol
2001 gpw s2000 , top speed 155mph. could go higher, but dont want to push tooo hard
car felt fine, but stiff due to TEIN FLEX 12-17 set up.
2002 C32 amg 140 mph, feels like going 90mph ?? steering wheels shakes.
car felt fine, but stiff due to TEIN FLEX 12-17 set up.2002 C32 amg 140 mph, feels like going 90mph ?? steering wheels shakes.
10-05-2007, 08:18 AM
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'00 C240 W203
Model: 2000 C240 W203 19x8.5-9.5 rims
Country: Indonesia
Top Speed: 238 km/h (I assume around that figures)
Comments: smooth ride, but i think there's a limiter at 6000rpm.
some video links:
Top Speed
Country: Indonesia
Top Speed: 238 km/h (I assume around that figures)
Comments: smooth ride, but i think there's a limiter at 6000rpm.
some video links:
Top Speed
10-05-2007, 12:01 PM
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Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals
I remember when I was driving back to Singapore from Malaysia a couple of years ago and I wished I had a more powerful car. I can't remember its name but the road that leads you to the Johor-Singapore Causeway is great for top speed runs. You can just open up like you don't give a f#ck. I was in a 'speedy Proton Wira' 
but I saw a couple of Ferraris, Vipers and Porches with Singapore tags fly by me like I was standing still.
but I saw a couple of Ferraris, Vipers and Porches with Singapore tags fly by me like I was standing still.
10-05-2007, 02:19 PM
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I thought this thread was for our C class top speeds?
So that being said...
Ferrari 308 (rental!) Oahu, H2 freeway, 4am, no one on the road...
150mph +. I stopped trying to look at the speedo...
I looked down once and traversed all 3 lanes...
so I don't know exactly how fast I was going...
150-160 before I backed off on the throttle with the roof off....tears streaming out my eyes...the engine just screaming!
Fun!!!
My little C Coupe....I try not to drive fast, but every once in a while,
I just get my foot into it for an extra 10 seconds or so...and I look down to find I'm doing 120....happened the other night....where I should never be driving that fast. Slowed my *** down pronto.
It just wants to go, especially when you get your suspension upgraded,
and well the pulley, etc....Downshifts to 5th around 120? All the way 90 in 3rd. You don't feel like you're going fast only at maybe 4K rpm at 120.
I'm sure the cops would disagree.
So that being said...
Ferrari 308 (rental!) Oahu, H2 freeway, 4am, no one on the road...
150mph +. I stopped trying to look at the speedo...
I looked down once and traversed all 3 lanes...
so I don't know exactly how fast I was going...
150-160 before I backed off on the throttle with the roof off....tears streaming out my eyes...the engine just screaming!
Fun!!!
My little C Coupe....I try not to drive fast, but every once in a while,
I just get my foot into it for an extra 10 seconds or so...and I look down to find I'm doing 120....happened the other night....where I should never be driving that fast. Slowed my *** down pronto.
It just wants to go, especially when you get your suspension upgraded,
and well the pulley, etc....Downshifts to 5th around 120? All the way 90 in 3rd. You don't feel like you're going fast only at maybe 4K rpm at 120.
I'm sure the cops would disagree.
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10-05-2007, 02:59 PM
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'05 c230 Kompressor Sport Sedan
Oh come on guys. The car goes up to 160mph doesn't it? Let's get it cranking.
Model: 2005 c230k sport
Speed: 85 mph (fast huh?)
Road: 280n in Bay Area California
Comments: Just got the car. Aint' gunna go that fast, but glad you see you guys are stable at 135. Stay safe y'all.
Model: 2005 c230k sport
Speed: 85 mph (fast huh?)
Road: 280n in Bay Area California
Comments: Just got the car. Aint' gunna go that fast, but glad you see you guys are stable at 135. Stay safe y'all.
10-05-2007, 03:37 PM
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2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe, 2003 E320, 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06
Model: 03 C230 Kompressor coupe
Country: USA
Speed: 129 mph
Comments: Pretty stable and handling was bearable, still feel the car could go a little bit faster
Model: 03 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Country: USA
Speed: 167 mph
Comments: Going up north the LA pretty early, air outside was cool and the freeway pretty deserted. In this thing, very stable, handling was awesome, engine noise is to die for, drive it like you stole it The car could have kept going but didnt want to push it.
Country: USA
Speed: 129 mph
Comments: Pretty stable and handling was bearable, still feel the car could go a little bit faster
Model: 03 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Country: USA
Speed: 167 mph
Comments: Going up north the LA pretty early, air outside was cool and the freeway pretty deserted. In this thing, very stable, handling was awesome, engine noise is to die for, drive it like you stole it
The car could have kept going but didnt want to push it.
10-05-2007, 08:24 PM
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excites your girlfriend
Model: 2007 Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron Pur Sang
Country: Deutschland (Autobahn)
Speed: 247 mph
Comments: So last month I was driving the Pur Sang on the 'bahn, it's kind of a big deal if you haven't heard. It was pretty okay but I still feel the car could go a little bit faster.
And then I woke up.
Country: Deutschland (Autobahn)
Speed: 247 mph
Comments: So last month I was driving the Pur Sang on the 'bahn, it's kind of a big deal if you haven't heard. It was pretty okay but I still feel the car could go a little bit faster.
And then I woke up.
10-06-2007, 01:07 AM
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10-06-2007, 01:11 AM
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Model: 2007 Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron Pur Sang
Country: Deutschland (Autobahn)
Speed: 247 mph
Comments: So last month I was driving the Pur Sang on the 'bahn, it's kind of a big deal if you haven't heard. It was pretty okay but I still feel the car could go a little bit faster.
And then I woke up.
Country: Deutschland (Autobahn)
Speed: 247 mph
Comments: So last month I was driving the Pur Sang on the 'bahn, it's kind of a big deal if you haven't heard. It was pretty okay but I still feel the car could go a little bit faster.
And then I woke up.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ovNkwiHJCIA
