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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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Great Video of a C5 on the Autobahn ...Would be a Blast...But some of The traffic...Would be a harry Ride....
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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That's insane. He must have been nearing 200mph at one point, the HUD went to 299kph and stayed there despite it seeming like he was still accelerating
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 12:53 PM
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I have watched this more than a few times, then I wake up !!!!!!!!! it sure looks fun !!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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one thing about the Autobahn is if someone is coming fast in the left lane you move the hell OVER !!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Think they said he was running around 188 mph....Crazy but cool...
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Would be great to be able to go that fast on the highway, but he's for watching the soccer game while driving that fast.
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 02:41 PM
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One tire blowout at that speed.......
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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One tire blowout at that speed.......
that's why you run tires rated for that speed !!!! not to say it couldn't happen !!!!! also the maintenance on the Autobahn is extreme !!!

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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 03:34 PM
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Awesome video. Would love to drive on both the autobahn and the ring one day. Thanks for posting!
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Going to the Autobahn with my 98 (767rwhp) is a dream of mine. I think it would be awesome to break the 200 mph barrier.
So far, 165 mph is the fastest I've gone in her (5th gear) while my girlfriend was following me in my 02. She said I disappeared quick
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That's insane. You can easily outdrive your visibility/forward vision, as well as your brakes. Looks like a lot of fun though and nice to see how stable and sure the car is at 180 mph.
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Going to the Autobahn with my 98 (767rwhp) is a dream of mine. I think it would be awesome to break the 200 mph barrier.
So far, 165 mph is the fastest I've gone in her (5th gear) while my girlfriend was following me in my 02. She said I disappeared quick
Nice..............
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Going to the Autobahn with my 98 (767rwhp) is a dream of mine. I think it would be awesome to break the 200 mph barrier.
So far, 165 mph is the fastest I've gone in her (5th gear) while my girlfriend was following me in my 02. She said I disappeared quick
Ever thought of running one of the standing mile events?
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Ever thought of running one of the standing mile events?
Yes, I have. Nothing like that around where I live though (Iowa)
Here is a pic of her:


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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
yes, i have. Nothing like that around where i live though (iowa)
here is a pic of her:


sweet !!!!!!
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Looks great
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Originally Posted by Studying4boards
One tire blowout at that speed.......
don't use 16 year old original runflats
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Yes, I have. Nothing like that around where I live though (Iowa)
Here is a pic of her:


Say what kind of wheels are those? They're gorgeous lol
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I would love to do that!

These cars actually ride better at over 120 than they do at 80.
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 07:20 AM
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Would be a harry Ride.
Well if it's Harry's car, he should be able to drive it like he wants to......

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