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Apr 17, 2008 | 02:41 AM

hercmafia

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fast driving?

it wont hurt the 8 to drive it 100-141 mph for 15 minutes will it?

Apr 17, 2008 | 02:46 AM

Flashwing

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Not sure, ask some phoenix peeps about their drive back from sevenstock last year as all their cars are still working as is mine.

Apr 17, 2008 | 03:09 AM

N rider89

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From: santa clara ,ca

shouldnt

Apr 17, 2008 | 09:25 AM

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you shouldnt be going that fast unless you are

1. not in the usa
2. on a track

but no, it shouldnt hurt the car.

Apr 17, 2008 | 10:04 AM

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no it doesnt hurt i did on the way back from a casino here in cali, it was 4 in the morning and lucky for me NO traffic

Apr 17, 2008 | 10:06 AM

mysql

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it won't hurt the car. When mazda was testing the car, they ran a few of them in a circular track at redline for several days non stop (though they stopped to refuel and switch drivers).

the engine has gotten a buttload of awards for stuff like this.

Apr 17, 2008 | 10:07 AM

xsnipersgox

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it may hurt the 8 if u lose control, and indirectly hurt it when u get pulled over.

Apr 17, 2008 | 11:30 AM

04RX8man

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Shouldn't hurt it all all....these engines are made to spin and spin and spin and spin and spin and spin.....ooops sorry was getting in to it......should b fine

Apr 17, 2008 | 11:38 AM

silvernite8

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There should be no problem with running the engine that hard. Never the less PLEASE dont do this on a public road. if on a track yea go for it and let us know the results.

Apr 17, 2008 | 08:37 PM

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You can also do that all through Utah.

Apr 17, 2008 | 08:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kersh4w

you shouldnt be going that fast unless you are

1. not in the usa
2. on a track

but no, it shouldnt hurt the car.

What does the USA have to do with anything...?

Apr 17, 2008 | 10:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by puch96

What does the USA have to do with anything...?

He was implying the german autobahn.

Apr 17, 2008 | 11:07 PM

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Razz1

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I nominate this for the craziest question of the month

Apr 17, 2008 | 11:23 PM

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kersh4w

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alano

He was implying the german autobahn.

reading comprehension ftw!

Apr 18, 2008 | 01:15 AM

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I hear the emergency parachute will deploy.

Apr 18, 2008 | 01:15 AM

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alz0rz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 04RX8man

Shouldn't hurt it all all....these engines are made to spin and spin and spin and spin and spin and spin.....ooops sorry was getting in to it......should b fine

and spin and spin and spin and spin

Apr 18, 2008 | 01:20 AM

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CarAndDriver

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And spin.

Apr 18, 2008 | 03:12 AM

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Silver06

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From: Western Canada, eh?

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Originally Posted by casedogg

What about 80-110mph from michigan to florida only stopping for gas?

You'll probably get hungry. Stop for food as well.

Apr 18, 2008 | 03:29 AM

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luv4eternity

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lol ...i would be driving from california to utah next wed ....probably going over 100 at some constant speed which i have no idea what yet ~ hope it doesnt hurt me too ~

Apr 18, 2008 | 08:39 AM

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kersh4w

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it might hurt your wallet.

Apr 18, 2008 | 11:02 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by luv4eternity

lol ...i would be driving from california to utah next wed ....probably going over 100 at some constant speed which i have no idea what yet ~ hope it doesnt hurt me too ~

If you see a cop, punch it and drop the spike strips out your trunk. It's like watching Speed Racer!

Apr 18, 2008 | 11:16 AM

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dozer

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and spin and spin and spin and spin and spin, its non stop when the cars on!!

Apr 18, 2008 | 11:59 AM

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spin and spin and spin and spin

Apr 18, 2008 | 12:02 PM

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and spin and spin and spin and spin and spin

Apr 18, 2008 | 12:10 PM

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