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This is somewhat of an irresponsible thread... but what the hey, the buzz is still within me.
Yesterday on my way home from work, treacling down the road towards the motorway, a biker on a big sports motorcycle (I forgot what it was but it was definitely a Japanese bike) started tailgaiting the rear of my car* & revving his motor. My assumption was this guy was either in a hurry to pass or wanted to have an impromptu race. I chose the former obviously.
The exit before the motorway involved negotiating a small round-about. The minute the road started to straighten out I gunned it in 3rd (my car has low gearing), 4th & finally 5th. Alot of whoosing & whistling later I noticed the RPM was just under 8000! I glanced quickly at my Apexi digital meter to see the actual road speed. I was doing 250kph (~155mph)! This is the fastest I've ever driven in any car. My previous was a 'mere' 235kph. I was quite astonished actually as the on paper figures states my car should only be able to do 235kph max & never tried to better it after reaching that. I suppose the road had a very slight gradient which helped on its run up & my car was slightly modifed with BLITZ airpod, Blow off valve & exhaust manifold (on standard exhaust - to save myself from tinnitus!)
Anyway, where was the biker at this time? Surprisingly not too far back after I backed off to a steady 230khp. I know that powerful modern bikes nowadays can top 170~180mph but on normal roads? This guy must have balls of steel to manage to keep up! However he did have to crouch down really low to reduce drag which looked amusing to me in his green military uniform!
As I approached my exit I slowed down to 100kph. As the biker passed he gave me his thumbs up... although it felt good
to win the impromptu race I couldn't help admire his daring ability & honked the horn in acknowledgement.
Y'all be glad to know I won't be doing this on a regular basis. As far as I'm concerned anything above 200kph is just too fast anyway. Plus the road was relatively clear to do this. So don't try this at home kiddies.
* '98 Subaru WRX STi Type R version 4 - a mouthful yes!
P.s.
I wish I had strapped on my DigiCam to prove that I really did it but anyway don't flame poor lil ol' me for whatever reason! I'm timid. LOL!
Yesterday on my way home from work, treacling down the road towards the motorway, a biker on a big sports motorcycle (I forgot what it was but it was definitely a Japanese bike) started tailgaiting the rear of my car* & revving his motor. My assumption was this guy was either in a hurry to pass or wanted to have an impromptu race. I chose the former obviously.
The exit before the motorway involved negotiating a small round-about. The minute the road started to straighten out I gunned it in 3rd (my car has low gearing), 4th & finally 5th. Alot of whoosing & whistling later I noticed the RPM was just under 8000! I glanced quickly at my Apexi digital meter to see the actual road speed. I was doing 250kph (~155mph)! This is the fastest I've ever driven in any car. My previous was a 'mere' 235kph. I was quite astonished actually as the on paper figures states my car should only be able to do 235kph max & never tried to better it after reaching that. I suppose the road had a very slight gradient which helped on its run up & my car was slightly modifed with BLITZ airpod, Blow off valve & exhaust manifold (on standard exhaust - to save myself from tinnitus!)
Anyway, where was the biker at this time? Surprisingly not too far back after I backed off to a steady 230khp. I know that powerful modern bikes nowadays can top 170~180mph but on normal roads? This guy must have balls of steel to manage to keep up! However he did have to crouch down really low to reduce drag which looked amusing to me in his green military uniform!
As I approached my exit I slowed down to 100kph. As the biker passed he gave me his thumbs up... although it felt good
Y'all be glad to know I won't be doing this on a regular basis. As far as I'm concerned anything above 200kph is just too fast anyway. Plus the road was relatively clear to do this. So don't try this at home kiddies.
* '98 Subaru WRX STi Type R version 4 - a mouthful yes!
P.s.
I wish I had strapped on my DigiCam to prove that I really did it but anyway don't flame poor lil ol' me for whatever reason! I'm timid. LOL!