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curtisc
Joined: 20 Jul 2008
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Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
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| Posted: 9/2/08 11:09PM Post subject: Driving fast is great! |
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So today, after having my xB2 for almost three weeks, I finally got to drive it at around 70-80mph for more than just a few seconds.
I don't have any mods other than 235/40/18 tires/wheels, and I was quite surprised and happy at how easy it was to drive at those speeds....the car didn't even flinch. Very stable....I wanted to go faster. You guys with lowered xB's must really be smiling.
Maybe coming from a 4Runner, I forget was I was missing....and it was fine at those speeds too. But in the past I have had an Integra GSR....and this xB is at least as good. |
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sp2
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
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| Posted: 9/2/08 11:28PM Post subject: |
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wait till u take it to 130
haha did that once for a couple seconds felt fine too |
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curtisc
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| Posted: 9/2/08 11:30PM Post subject: |
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| in stock form, it can actually reach 130mph? |
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sp2
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
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| Posted: 9/2/08 11:34PM Post subject: |
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yea stock can get up there
at the time i think i had intake and eibach prokit drop
but now got a hell of alot more |
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FishyBusinessXB
Joined: 02 Sep 2008
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Location: Austin, TX
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| Posted: 9/3/08 4:14AM Post subject: |
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| yea in like ten minutes. This car is not made to do 130 for ANY period of time. Also there is a rev limiter at 130 as well I believe so whats the point. If you want to go fast then get yourself a new Vette ZR1. |
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xB_Crew
Joined: 09 Sep 2007
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| Posted: 9/3/08 6:00AM Post subject: |
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FishyBusinessXB wrote: yea in like ten minutes. This car is not made to do 130 for ANY period of time. Also there is a rev limiter at 130 as well I believe so whats the point. If you want to go fast then get yourself a new Vette ZR1.
The point for me would be, I cant afford a ZR1 .. number two, noone takes a ZR1 up that high.. I barely see them hit 40mph..
LOL at ten minutes.. I raced a xB2 with my first gen.. we hit 125 , I topped out he ganed 10 cars after that point, in no time and held it for a long time.. the xB2 is quick (this was KillerCain's xB, before boost) |
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xB_Crew
Joined: 09 Sep 2007
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| Posted: 9/3/08 6:01AM Post subject: Re: Driving fast is great! |
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curtisc wrote: So today, after having my xB2 for almost three weeks, I finally got to drive it at around 70-80mph for more than just a few seconds.
I don't have any mods other than 235/40/18 tires/wheels, and I was quite surprised and happy at how easy it was to drive at those speeds....the car didn't even flinch. Very stable....I wanted to go faster. You guys with lowered xB's must really be smiling.
Maybe coming from a 4Runner, I forget was I was missing....and it was fine at those speeds too. But in the past I have had an Integra GSR....and this xB is at least as good.
I agree.. they do handle a lot better than the looks suggest |
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AAG
Joined: 25 May 2007
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Location: Dallas, TX
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| Posted: 9/3/08 6:47AM Post subject: |
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curtisc wrote: in stock form, it can actually reach 130mph?
No, the the xb2 is mechanically restricted to 127 mph.
Yesterday was my fastest speed ever in the xb2, 107 mph. Could have gone faster, but my Fiance started freaking out :silly: |
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sp2
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
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| Posted: 9/3/08 7:01AM Post subject: |
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| well unless speedometer is wrong mine has read 130 b4 |
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AVODude
Joined: 10 Jul 2008
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Location: 420 Dezert
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| Posted: 9/3/08 7:57AM Post subject: got to 119 |
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i ran out of road while testing the new mods...AEM CAI and Strup header and cat-back system. This was on the 15 freeway in the high desert near my shop.
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ShaffNasty
Joined: 22 Jan 2008
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Location: LKWD in Killer Kali
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| Posted: 9/3/08 8:19AM Post subject: |
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| and you still had 1500rpms left... |
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AAG
Joined: 25 May 2007
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| Posted: 9/3/08 9:36AM Post subject: |
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sp2 wrote: well unless speedometer is wrong mine has read 130 b4
It probably is, most are at HIGH speeds. According to all the info in the TC forum, 127 mph is the max (for the 5-speed, unsure about the auto). |
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Beckenbauer
Joined: 29 May 2008
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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| Posted: 9/3/08 10:08AM Post subject: |
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| I got mine up to 123mph but the box ran outta room to go faster.haha |
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D_Unit
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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| Posted: 9/3/08 11:37AM Post subject: |
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| You guys are a bunch of idiots for driving that fast on a public road... And if you think going 130mph in an XB is stable, then that just further proves my point. Please email me your names and addresses so I may report you to the correct local authorities... |
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AAG
Joined: 25 May 2007
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Location: Dallas, TX
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| Posted: 9/3/08 12:26PM Post subject: |
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D_Unit wrote: You guys are a bunch of idiots for driving that fast on a public road... And if you think going 130mph in an XB is stable, then that just further proves my point. Please email me your names and addresses so I may report you to the correct local authorities...
:blah:
Unless you do the speed limit at all times then please S.T.F.U. I seriously doubt you've NEVER broken the law while driving. |
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D_Unit
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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| Posted: 9/3/08 12:29PM Post subject: |
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AAG wrote: D_Unit wrote: You guys are a bunch of idiots for driving that fast on a public road... And if you think going 130mph in an XB is stable, then that just further proves my point. Please email me your names and addresses so I may report you to the correct local authorities...
:blah:
Unless you do the speed limit at all times then please S.T.F.U. I seriously doubt you've NEVER broken the law while driving.
There's a big difference between going 75mph and 130mph... Oh wait, I just noticed you were from Texas... George W. is from Texas so I'm not surprised you're a dumb butt too. |
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AAG
Joined: 25 May 2007
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| Posted: 9/3/08 12:33PM Post subject: |
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LOL you sound like a little kid with your Texas comment.
Doesn't matter a-hole you are still speeding and breaking the law. My brief run up to 107 with no one around was safer than you doing 75 mph in traffic. |
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D_Unit
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| Posted: 9/3/08 12:41PM Post subject: |
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AAG wrote: LOL you sound like a little kid with your Texas comment.
Doesn't matter a-hole you are still speeding and breaking the law. My brief run up to 107 with no one around was safer than you doing 75 mph in traffic.
Again, if you think 75mph is the same as going 130mph, then you are an idiot. The time it takes for an XB to reach that speed is not safe. If there happens to be any road hazards on the highway, it can be potentially very dangerous for the driver and passengers, even if the road is clear. This type of conduct should not be approach with this type of thinking, "Unless you do the speed limit at all times then please S.T.F.U. I seriously doubt you've NEVER broken the law while driving."
BTW, there's a reason why they give you a ticket for going 75MPH or so and then let you drive away. There's also a reason why highway patrol can impound your car for going over 100MPH so you can't drive it home. At 130MPH in a Scion XB, you can guarantee that a police officer practicing good judgment will definitely tow away your car. |
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AVODude
Joined: 10 Jul 2008
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Location: 420 Dezert
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| Posted: 9/3/08 2:17PM Post subject: internet police |
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*Hey D Unit, when i need a lecture i'll call my mommy. Do me a favor and keep your small minded comments to yourself. just like tv, if you dont like whats on dont watch!
i'll climb down off my soapbox now :eyebrow: |
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D_Unit
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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| Posted: 9/3/08 2:18PM Post subject: Re: internet police |
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AVODude wrote: *Hey D Unit, when i need a lecture i'll call my mommy. Do me a favor and keep your small minded comments to yourself. just like tv, if you dont like whats on dont watch!
i'll climb down off my soapbox now :eyebrow: :love: |
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