jhawk127

First of all let me clarify - I'm not asking how fast anyone has driven in their Vette - legally, or otherwise.

Having never previously owned an awesome car until a few months ago, it's been a learning experience for me to know how to respond to the expressions of others:
-I've learned how to respond to the "Nice car!" acknowledgements.
-I've learned to appropriately handle.... challenges by other hot rods.
-I love the interaction with young kids (and adults) who just want to look at it, or just have a chance to sit it the Vette.
-I have "Saved the Wave" - have received some wave-backs in a limited number of opportunities.

A new one for me today:
Drive thru attendant asked me, "So how fast have you been in that?"
It caught me off guard and I paused before responding, "Uhhh.... fast enough...but I still had a couple more gears to work with!"

Any other clever responses?

jackcasual

So fast, that if I crashed ,my dental records wouldn't help.

jrose7004

I say "135" because that's how fast I've had it up to in a controlled situation. It's just a question and your answer will depend on what you've really done.

4SUMERZ

In a routine police roadside check for current vehicle inspections and front plates ( $$ maker on late inspections), after a quick look to see if my inspection sticker was current, and that I was legal to run without a front plate, the lady police officer asked me; how fast does this car go?

Taken aback, I paused for a few second and responded.....it does the speed limit, and she said with a smile, good answer!

wayback

Always start with "while in Mexico. ..."

JayPP2015

-I've learned how to respond to the "Nice car!" acknowledgements.
-I've learned to appropriately handle.... challenges by other hot rods.

I'd be curious how you respond to those as well being a complete noob.

jhawk127

Both are circumstantial - Often it's a smile/wave/nod. Sometimes extra fuel is used. You can usually read what response is desired. I have an '07 without modified exhaust, so often wish I had held out for an '08 or newer with NPP.

Sometimes it's a shake of the head if it's not worth it or driving conditions dictate otherwise. Gotta have a balance between maturity and just having fun - I've seen/read too much about others getting into trouble. I know what my car will do, and I don't necessarily have to prove it to anyone.
I even had a Prius pass me on the divided highway last week (not racing - just normal driving). I noticed, but it didn't really bother me at the time as other vehicles often choose to drive faster than me on the highway. Since then, it just doesn't feel right. I may change my mind next time.

Edit: JayPP2015 - I noticed you also have an A6. I recommend taking it out of D and using S mode with paddle shifters - not all the time, but enough to know what you are doing if the need ever arises. Otherwise, I think the automatic drops to 2nd if your foot gets heavy too quickly -even at 50 mph or so. TCS can also be nice to keep your rear end from getting loose...unless you want it to....

JayPP2015

Yeah I've noticed everyone feels compelled to pass me as well. I'm living by a strict no street racing rule, I've seen too many youtube videos. If you want to race past me in your (whatever), feel free. At the end of the day, this is a C6 and that's still a (whatever), go look up 0-60 times if you care to know how fast my car is. I've been getting lots of waves from other Vette owners.

x88

Depends on who's asking. A friend, I tell them the truth.
Cops? "Took it up to 90 once"
Girl in a skirt and heels? "Wanna find out?"

jhawk127

I have told friends the truth. It was just the first time I've ever had a non-friend [stranger] ask, so I wasn't really prepared with a good answer.

jarin12ga

140MPH Kawasaki ZL900 motorcycle top out!! Young and Dumb!!

Johnathon59

How fast ? ...Under 200 ...enough said..

Cybernetic Medic

In the vette maybe 130ish on an empty country road and no one else in the car. On a track 150+ in a retired NASCAR.

donwil

Lots of times I see drivers doing all they can to get next to me and I think uh oh this idiot wants to race. Then when they do get along side I realize they just wanted to check out the car. Does this happen to you?

donwil

I usually say "fast enough to scare me".

RED84CF

"One time at Band Camp"

Not fast enough.

Mikado463

133.3 mph (1/4 mile) ………in this ……

drews60

I was drunk and don't remember

Cor430vette

I like this one...

KB9GKC

Hello,

150+ in the C6 and 170+ on the Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike!

Douglas in Green Bay