The 200 mph thread.

[EALm4]

~145 probably 10 min after I left Welt on the autobahn.

[loknar]

Originally Posted by jkoral

On public roads, I'm reminded of this guy:

Yes!

[1MOREMOD]

Only low 140s in my e46 and e90 at the track. Similar with r1.

[PoorLurker]

I don't think I've ever driven 100mph to be honest. I typically fear the consequences of such actions.

My track days were always with a car that couldn't reach 100 on the local tracks, haha.

Been in a car doing 140 down the 73 towards Jamboree. The stripes on the freeway started to become "one" visually.

I am not really one to enjoy high speeds, I prefer flow with twists and turns. (on mountain biking at least)

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by PoorLurker

I don't think I've ever driven 100mph to be honest. I typically fear the consequences of such actions.

My track days were always with a car that couldn't reach 100 on the local tracks, haha.

Been in a car doing 140 down the 73 towards Jamboree. The stripes on the freeway started to become "one" visually.

I am not really one to enjoy high speeds, I prefer flow with twists and turns. (on mountain biking at least)

100? Yawn. Consequences of law enforcement or crashing? Remember these cars are built stock to do 155mph all day on the autobahn. A brief spirt to 100+ on an empty highway isn't gonna be a problem. These aren't altimas.

[PoorLurker]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

100? Yawn. Consequences of law enforcement or crashing? Remember these cars are built stock to do 155mph all day on the autobahn. A brief spirt to 100+ on an empty highway isn't gonna be a problem. These aren't altimas.

law enforcement.

Never do find the thrill of high speeds. I was in a 335i when we did 140. More excited doing 30mph through a tight hairpin or chicane.

[m630]

the mighty S85

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by m630

the mighty S85

Nothing like it!
4X Int'l Engine of the Year awardee.

[m630]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Nothing like it!
4X Int'l Engine of the Year awardee.

it was the ultimate expression of what ///M was all about, I'll miss her forever!

[M_Six]

Germany in the 80's was awesome for high speed driving. As a US serviceman, I was able to buy gas at about $1/gal, so the fact that my 633CSi guzzled fuel at Autobahn speeds meant nothing to me, other than knowing where the next Esso station was. There were very, very few restricted areas on the A-bahn then. Accordingly, I rarely drove below 100MPH and often got pissed if someone in the left lane made me slow down to 100MPH.

Coming back to 55MPH in the States at that time was a major shock to the system. Like being stuck in a slo-motion nightmare.

This wasn't my actual car, but mine was exactly like this one. Same color and style and wheels.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by m630

it was the ultimate expression of what ///M was all about, I'll miss her forever!

The best ///M Engine ever built.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by PoorLurker

I don't think I've ever driven 100mph to be honest. I typically fear the consequences of such actions.

My track days were always with a car that couldn't reach 100 on the local tracks, haha.

Been in a car doing 140 down the 73 towards Jamboree. The stripes on the freeway started to become "one" visually.

I am not really one to enjoy high speeds, I prefer flow with twists and turns. (on mountain biking at least)

Dude I've went 120 in a 1987 Honda Accord grow some!

[m630]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Germany in the 80's was awesome for high speed driving. As a US serviceman, I was able to buy gas at about $1/gal, so the fact that my 633CSi guzzled fuel at Autobahn speeds meant nothing to me, other than knowing where the next Esso station was. There were very, very few restricted areas on the A-bahn then. Accordingly, I rarely drove below 100MPH and often got pissed if someone in the left lane made me slow down to 100MPH.

Coming back to 55MPH in the States at that time was a major shock to the system. Like being stuck in a slo-motion nightmare.

Nice! My first 6er was also an e24, which is what my screen name is derived from..my 77 630CSi!

In the S85, speed was just a matter of gearing, shifting from 3rd to 4th redline wound up flashing 104 to 110 in an instant with still 3 full gears to go
But mostly frustrating as there was often little room to stretch the legs, everything else surely was slo-mo

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Germany in the 80's was awesome for high speed driving. As a US serviceman, I was able to buy gas at about $1/gal, so the fact that my 633CSi guzzled fuel at Autobahn speeds meant nothing to me, other than knowing where the next Esso station was. There were very, very few restricted areas on the A-bahn then. Accordingly, I rarely drove below 100MPH and often got pissed if someone in the left lane made me slow down to 100MPH.

Coming back to 55MPH in the States at that time was a major shock to the system. Like being stuck in a slo-motion nightmare.

This wasn't my actual car, but mine was exactly like this one. Same color and style and wheels.

To this day I believe that this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Germany in the 80's was awesome for high speed driving. As a US serviceman, I was able to buy gas at about $1/gal, so the fact that my 633CSi guzzled fuel at Autobahn speeds meant nothing to me, other than knowing where the next Esso station was. There were very, very few restricted areas on the A-bahn then. Accordingly, I rarely drove below 100MPH and often got pissed if someone in the left lane made me slow down to 100MPH.

Coming back to 55MPH in the States at that time was a major shock to the system. Like being stuck in a slo-motion nightmare.

I was stationed at Hahn AB, Germany from 74 -78. Had a '71 Corvette and a V6 Capri. Like you, we cruised above 100 and coming back to the 55mph in the states was really tough. Seemed like we could get out and walk faster.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

To this day I believe that this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

I feel the same way. Still love that timeless design.

[m630]

me2, i still wish I had mine!

i only have few pix, she was blue on blue! the interior was a lovely blue leather, though I have no pix that i can find anymore

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

I was stationed at Hahn AB, Germany from 74 -78. Had a '71 Corvette and a V6 Capri. Like you, we cruised above 100 and coming back to the 55mph in the states was really tough. Seemed like we could get out and walk faster.

Seriously. I use to tell folks I would do 55MPH on the on-ramps to the Autobahn *if* they were twisty. Skiing in Garmisch is 100 miles away? No problem. Be there in an hour.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by m630

Nice! My first 6er was also an e24, which is what my screen name is derived from..my 77 630CSi!

In the S85, speed was just a matter of gearing, shifting from 3rd to 4th redline wound up flashing 104 to 110 in an instant with still 3 full gears to go
But mostly frustrating as there was often little room to stretch the legs, everything else surely was slo-mo

The most dangerous thing about the car is not driving it for 10 days or so and getting back into it. It is a mind bending experience at every speed. Especially over 100 mph.

[ASBSECU E93]

...I've also been 60 mph in a shifter kart...thats like 190 in a regular car, right...?

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

To this day I believe that this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

I had a 1980 Euro-spec 635CSi. It was a great car.

[m630]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

The most dangerous thing about the car is not driving it for 10 days or so and getting back into it. It is a mind bending experience at every speed. Especially over 100 mph.

it was awesome!

years ago i used to go on a lot of runs with a bunch of guys and we had lots and lots of fun in triple digits, we caused some issues though!