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Old 03-25-2007, 09:05 PM
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I wonder what the RX8's true topspeed is?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj6YGTelmVM
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Drag limited to ~151-154 mph.
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I imagine if you dropped it low and did some aero improvements you may be able to reach 160 if you're lucky
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How about with a big *** HKS Turbo!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06vFlxPNATg
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
to start off with, you arent talking about the rx8 right? i just wanted to make sure that the video you posted was ment to be a 996 RUF R Turbo.
the new RT12 is much faster. The guy who owns Ruf Auto Centre in dallas also owns a house with my parents (i am 16). He just got an RGT with a 3.8L that flies!! The car is like a greenish color. I havent gotten a test ride in it.....yet. I did get to be a passenger in his 996 RGT on Texas Motorsports Ranch, although it was a parage lap. Come to dallas and ill show you guys!!!!!!!!!!
Edit: ajax you already live in dallas. i must take you.....

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No, I know it's not an RX8.
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ok, good. BTW, RUFs have sooooo much torque
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anybody know how to take the limiter off? I'm going to be visiting a runway the next day we have that's decent in order to find out what it's capable of
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
How about with a big *** HKS Turbo!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06vFlxPNATg

A little off topic...but that 8 sounded amazing.


BOT: 204 mph must be ridiculously scary
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I know for a fact that the 8 will go at least 151mph.... dont ask how i know...
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From posts on here, its about 150MPH and not a lot more.
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Originally Posted by schpanky
anybody know how to take the limiter off? I'm going to be visiting a runway the next day we have that's decent in order to find out what it's capable of
it's drag limited. gotta either up the power or greatly change the dynamics of the car.
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154 for sure
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
it's drag limited. gotta either up the power or greatly change the dynamics of the car.
I thought that the 04-07's had a top speed computer-controlled to 120-something mph? Great, if not!
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157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
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The scary part is how long it takes to get the 8 to finally reach 150.
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Originally Posted by GeTcRuNk
157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
the crack is strong in this one..

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Originally Posted by swoope
the crack is strong in this one..

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His name should have gave it away.
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lolll...you know you guys...the funny thing is i don't even drink
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and i agree...something i would never do again...
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Originally Posted by GeTcRuNk
157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
i have taken time to pm you to help you...

what you say did not happen... unless you were drafting something that got you to that speed...

stop while you are just a bit behind..

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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
The scary part is how long it takes to get the 8 to finally reach 150.
Oh, I dunno. We were scratching at 140 last night and it only took us a little over a mile.
I ran out of ***** way before I ran out of power!
BTW - Where the hell did that Lincoln come from?
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loll you just won't stop swoope...i'm as clean as a preacher's sheets
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Originally Posted by GeTcRuNk
157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
Kilometers for sure!


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