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Rage · 05-11-2012, 03:57 PM

There are a few places down here..... but needless to say, there are a few of us who venture that high, just to say we did. You can rev 4th out till 140ish...... think about it...... With enough road, it's possible. I didnt say I did it in a mile.

tadams72 · 05-11-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aSSian

174.4mph...

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...aro-bonneville

I have friends that race the salt in a streamliner. Never really thought about taking the Camaro there until I read this article. Going to look into it now. Need to figure out how to deal with that 200 pounds of front end lift though before I do. Hmmm...

B@tman · 05-11-2012, 06:29 PM

Texas mile

scottw · 05-11-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcchuck

It depends how high the buliding is...

Jakeman · 05-11-2012, 07:44 PM

Why shouldn't it hit at least 175? My last car was a Porsche Panamara 4 with a 6 cylin. 300 hp engine with a top speed of 180. Heck the base 911 hits 185, yes much lighter, but the Panamara is a 4 door coupe. So a 6.2 liter LS 1 or L99 should be able.

ParisTNDude · 05-11-2012, 07:47 PM

I'm sure it's capable of 180s. Some of our European counterparts ought to jump in with their thoughts on doing it legally!!!

Rage · 05-11-2012, 07:51 PM

Could have pushed her for more, but starts to get a little floaty at those speeds. I'm not sure about 160 in fourth bro...... I shifted into fifth and looked at the speedo and was in the low 140's..... I did shift before redline tho. I was very impressed with her gearing at that speed. I was wholly expecting her to bog or slow down, but I guess the difference between fourth and fifth is small enough that it kept my Roma high enough to just push me forward

Jakeman · 05-11-2012, 07:53 PM

I worked for a German company for nearly 9 years and have driven the Autobahn quite a lot. Through most of the country. South of Munich in a rented MB diesel I hit 155 and could have gone faster. I hit 145 in a Renault from Hamburg to Frankfort. That could have gone faster. Driving the SS it certainly feels capable.

CamaroWinz · 05-11-2012, 09:18 PM

Good highways are good highways, whether they're here or in Germany. If the traffic is light and the pavement is good then there's no reason why you can't exercise it, a bit.

I used to have a B7 A4 that was APR Stage 2. I'd almost routinely run it into the 140s. Top speed was 168.

Jakeman · 05-11-2012, 10:54 PM

Well Rte 80 is out, as is 287.

Forget NY and LI!

Then every 100 yards some sort of speed trap.

So maybe parts of PA.

Then we have the deer, bears and bicycles.

Oh well!

LOL

tadams72 · 05-12-2012, 12:35 AM

Camaro has a lot of power but the frontal area/aero are not the greatest as the speeds go up. The faster you go, the frontal force continues to increase exponentially until the power of the car can no longer push it faster. This is why on paper the cars gearing should allow it to hit something like 280 mph at redline in sixth gear. We all know that is not possible. Would be neat for an engineer type to be able to show the amount frontal area and corresponding aero resistnance at these hgih speeds. Bottom line, at some point, your Camaro is trying to push freight train like loads just from the aero.

CamaroWinz · 05-12-2012, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakeman

Well Rte 80 is out, as is 287.

Forget NY and LI!

Then every 100 yards some sort of speed trap.

So maybe parts of PA.

Then we have the deer, bears and bicycles.

Oh well!

LOL

At the right time of day, you'd be shocked at what you can get away with on the PA Turnpike.

The best road "in our area" (although it really isn't) is I81 between Binghampton and Syracuse.

SLEEPER SS · 05-12-2012, 07:43 AM

gone 170 in mine

Rage · 05-12-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakeman

Well Rte 80 is out, as is 287.

Forget NY and LI!

Then every 100 yards some sort of speed trap.

So maybe parts of PA.

Then we have the deer, bears and bicycles.

Oh well!

LOL

I moved from NJ, Bergen county. I hit speed limiter(155/6) many times on 80.... But def watch for deers.

05-11-2012, 03:57 PM	#15
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	There are a few places down here..... but needless to say, there are a few of us who venture that high, just to say we did. You can rev 4th out till 140ish...... think about it...... With enough road, it's possible. I didnt say I did it in a mile. __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

05-11-2012, 07:47 PM	#20
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I'm sure it's capable of 180s. Some of our European counterparts ought to jump in with their thoughts on doing it legally!!! __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

05-11-2012, 07:51 PM	#21
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Could have pushed her for more, but starts to get a little floaty at those speeds. I'm not sure about 160 in fourth bro...... I shifted into fifth and looked at the speedo and was in the low 140's..... I did shift before redline tho. I was very impressed with her gearing at that speed. I was wholly expecting her to bog or slow down, but I guess the difference between fourth and fifth is small enough that it kept my Roma high enough to just push me forward __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

05-12-2012, 12:35 AM	#25
tadams72 When is enough ever... Drives: 2006 Silverado 2500HD CC/SB LBZ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Residence: Chula Vista, CA Home: Billings, MT Posts: 996 View My Garage	Camaro has a lot of power but the frontal area/aero are not the greatest as the speeds go up. The faster you go, the frontal force continues to increase exponentially until the power of the car can no longer push it faster. This is why on paper the cars gearing should allow it to hit something like 280 mph at redline in sixth gear. We all know that is not possible. Would be neat for an engineer type to be able to show the amount frontal area and corresponding aero resistnance at these hgih speeds. Bottom line, at some point, your Camaro is trying to push freight train like loads just from the aero. __________________ The Project: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (ERL 427 Superdeck NA Monster) "Just like farmer engineering. Find the weak link and fix it, then find the next one." Salt Cat Racing

05-11-2012, 06:29 PM	#17
B@tman Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 139	Texas mile

05-11-2012, 07:44 PM	#19
Jakeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Co, NJ Posts: 106	Why shouldn't it hit at least 175? My last car was a Porsche Panamara 4 with a 6 cylin. 300 hp engine with a top speed of 180. Heck the base 911 hits 185, yes much lighter, but the Panamara is a 4 door coupe. So a 6.2 liter LS 1 or L99 should be able.

05-11-2012, 07:53 PM	#22
Jakeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Co, NJ Posts: 106	I worked for a German company for nearly 9 years and have driven the Autobahn quite a lot. Through most of the country. South of Munich in a rented MB diesel I hit 155 and could have gone faster. I hit 145 in a Renault from Hamburg to Frankfort. That could have gone faster. Driving the SS it certainly feels capable.

05-11-2012, 09:18 PM	#23
CamaroWinz Drives: 2LT/RS (TBD) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Englishtown NJ Posts: 227	Good highways are good highways, whether they're here or in Germany. If the traffic is light and the pavement is good then there's no reason why you can't exercise it, a bit. I used to have a B7 A4 that was APR Stage 2. I'd almost routinely run it into the 140s. Top speed was 168.

05-11-2012, 10:54 PM	#24
Jakeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Co, NJ Posts: 106	Well Rte 80 is out, as is 287. Forget NY and LI! Then every 100 yards some sort of speed trap. So maybe parts of PA. Then we have the deer, bears and bicycles. Oh well! LOL

05-12-2012, 07:43 AM	#27
SLEEPER SS Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DA BOTTOM Posts: 649	gone 170 in mine