Hit 180mph Germany)
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 4,249
Likes: 3
From: Grovetown Georgia
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (Bluewasp)
You guys have waaay better drivers north of the Alps, the most I've had the Vette up to is about 145 running with a Ferrari, we had it up to about 120 for awhile yesterday and was amazed at how many times someone would pull into the passing lane in front of us...no way I'd do it in Italy. Where'd you do your runs at? Might have to take a trip :D
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,424
Likes: 1
From: Tucson Az
St. Jude Contributor
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (90EXPVette)
That might be a bit much even for my '84 (If I ever get it done) . . . .
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 13,913
Likes: 101
From: Manassas VA
NoVa Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (Snackdragons)
is your car stock?
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 13,913
Likes: 101
From: Manassas VA
NoVa Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (90EXPVette)
You guys have waaay better drivers north of the Alps, the most I've had the Vette up to is about 145 running with a Ferrari, we had it up to about 120 for awhile yesterday and was amazed at how many times someone would pull into the passing lane in front of us...no way I'd do it in Italy. Where'd you do your runs at? Might have to take a trip :D
The 180mph run isn't something I do every day. I waited until sunday morning just as the sun was burning off the morning dew to make the run. Otherwise I keep it at a normal autobahn speed of 80mph to 115mph... ;) My boss over here said he wants to ride in the car this weekend with a digital camcorder and record the run. If it doesn't rain and there is no traffic I try it again, and that will be the last time for me.. max it out for the camera.
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 13,913
Likes: 101
From: Manassas VA
NoVa Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (CarolinaGuy99)
Guten Tag, Herr Wasp, ich komme aus deutschland. congrats on the speed man!
[Modified by CarolinaGuy99, 1:23 PM 2/23/2003]
[Modified by CarolinaGuy99, 1:23 PM 2/23/2003]
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,705
Likes: 5
From: OKC Oklahoma
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (Bruthish)
I think I can hit 185 or maybe even 190..
I don't have the road or the ***** for 180. Wish I did :D
:lol: Me Neither :iagree:
I don't have the road or the ***** for 180. Wish I did :D
:lol: Me Neither :iagree:
Racer
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
From: Stuttgart, Germany
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (Bluewasp)
Hi Bluewasp,
it seems you and your Vette made the move to Germany.
180mph sounds good. :thumbs: - but there should be more in your LT4...I have seen your mods...
We have a little Corvette-gettogether this Friday, 28th in Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart). Some American guys plan to stop by as well. If you have time you are welcome!
We meet at 8pm at Restaurant "Oops" in Ludwigsburg
located in Maybachstr. 6
Here you find a map: http://www.oops-lb.de/lage.html
So long,
Ray
it seems you and your Vette made the move to Germany.
180mph sounds good. :thumbs: - but there should be more in your LT4...I have seen your mods...
We have a little Corvette-gettogether this Friday, 28th in Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart). Some American guys plan to stop by as well. If you have time you are welcome!
We meet at 8pm at Restaurant "Oops" in Ludwigsburg
located in Maybachstr. 6
Here you find a map: http://www.oops-lb.de/lage.html
So long,
Ray
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 4,230
Likes: 0
From: VA
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: Hit 180mph Germany) (Tx96LT1)
Wow, you beat my 174mph down I95. :eek: :lol:
Run it with open headers and tell us how you do. :D
Not bad at all for having 358 RWHP and stock gearing.
See ya soon.
:cheers:
Run it with open headers and tell us how you do. :D
Not bad at all for having 358 RWHP and stock gearing.
See ya soon.
:cheers: