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Offline divweir

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« on: September 11, 2010, 05:56:34 pm »
what speed would you do if it was legal lol i would love to do 142 beforew i had  to brake  lol only if you could :driver: :signLOL:
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Re: speed
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2010, 06:15:46 pm »
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You can....







....On a legally unrestricted autobahn in Germany. The GTI is very stable even at 140 mph (GPS, not speedo display which isn't as accurate) but the hatchback drags aerodynamically and acceleration tails off noticeably.

She'll go at 130 mph all day without any issues. When you first come back to the UK, 70 feels like 40!  :sad1:

It's about time the UK followed in Germany's footsteps but I very much doubt it will. Too many people in the UK who bleat about what they think it'll cost to the NHS etc etc. Speed does NOT kill!
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Re: speed
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2010, 06:33:31 pm »
i ran out of road at 142  if the speedo is wrong :notworthy:  it felt like 140 to me  ive had cars at 130 but takes a time gti is within seconds and i love it
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Re: speed
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2010, 09:32:41 am »
Me and a few of the lads off here had a play on the Autobahn on the way to the ring last year. I had just past 170 on the speedo and then I chickened as there were a few cars in the distance. I am not sure what that would be in real speed but it felt quick!  :happy2:
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Re: speed
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2010, 01:50:03 pm »

186mph on the limiter  :driver:
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Re: speed
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2010, 02:59:33 pm »
gps?
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Re: speed
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2010, 04:14:44 pm »
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Re: speed
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2010, 05:15:58 pm »
Quote from: jhtrophy on September 12, 2010, 02:59:33 pm
gps?

Yep, not by me mind, but thats what I have to aim for in the next toy.

4 days and  counting :jumping:
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Re: speed
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2010, 05:22:14 pm »
me and carl have both had over 170 on GPS in our vRS's when in germany

the best autobahn i found has to be the A61 from the ring to moenchongladbach where i lived.  massive flat straight followed by a massive downhill section.  

i bottled it at 172 though because i had no idea how long the tyres would handle that.  
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Re: speed
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2010, 06:26:36 pm »
did not realise they were geared for it.
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Re: speed
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2010, 06:31:26 pm »
Quote from: jhtrophy on September 12, 2010, 06:26:36 pm
did not realise they were geared for it.


I think if you have the oomph for it you will hit 186mph on the limiter too with the 2.0TFSI. Well thats what the uae prince claims anyway with his 500hp TT.
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Re: speed
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2010, 08:52:22 pm »
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C'mon guys! There's no way a Golf hatchback will reach a true 186 mph on the flat - You're just willy-waving.
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Re: speed
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2010, 08:57:51 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on September 12, 2010, 08:52:22 pm
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C'mon guys! There's no way a Golf hatchback will reach a true 186 mph on the flat - You're just willy-waving.

No reason why a big turbo one wont, know 2 guys who have done over 170 indicated in a stage 2 plus k04, plus the 2vrs guys have done 170+.

And the 186mph on the limiter isnt a 2.0TFSI  :wink:
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Re: speed
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2010, 08:59:55 pm »
my vRS which has a better drag coefficient than the GTI was pretty much maxed out at just over 172 no way was there another  14mph, and considering they share the same gear box id agree with RR tbh.  more power wont make more speed, its the gearing thats the limiting factor, more power will make it reach the vmax quicker thats all
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Re: speed
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2010, 09:06:43 pm »
Tbh i think around 170 is the limit not that it really matter anyway because you aint gonna be able to do that until your on the autobahn and how often is that.
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