View Poll Results: How Fast Have You Gone In Your 993?
80-89
13
2.70%
90-99 mph (145-160 kph)
13
2.70%
100-109 mph (161-176 kph)
32
6.65%
110-119 mph (177-192 kph)
52
10.81%
120-129 mph (193-208 kph)
64
13.31%
130-139 mph (209-224 kph)
72
14.97%
140-149 mph (225-240 kph)
85
17.67%
150-159 mph (241-256 kph)
52
10.81%
160-169 mph (257-275 kph)
58
12.06%
170+ mph (276+ kph)
40
8.32%
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How Fast Have You Gone In Your 993?
10-14-2005, 02:19 PM
#16
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Not that I have done it myself, but the PO claimed he did 196 MPH in Germany in the RUF BTR. Now that I have Kevin's high-flow turbo, I gather the car can go faster than that, especially with decent gas.
Personally, 120 MPH or so and only once. Every jurisdiction in CA is looking for revenue and what better way to get it from unsuspecting Porsche owners.
I need a deserted air-field some where.
CP
Personally, 120 MPH or so and only once. Every jurisdiction in CA is looking for revenue and what better way to get it from unsuspecting Porsche owners.
I need a deserted air-field some where.CP
10-14-2005, 02:47 PM
#19
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At the Lewistown DE in May, I got up to 129 on Saturday with a ~15 mph headwind.
On Sunday (no wind) I hit 143 on the back stretch. That's the fastest I've ever been. I thought it amusing the wind could affect the speed so.
On Sunday (no wind) I hit 143 on the back stretch. That's the fastest I've ever been. I thought it amusing the wind could affect the speed so.
10-14-2005, 02:59 PM
#21
Race Director
Originally Posted by Vince 97' 993 TT
Coming back from Las Vegas on the 15 about 50 miles into California before Baker hit 180 mph. 
That is awesome. Can you elaborate a little more? How does the car feel, planted, straining? Also, any tunnel vision issues for you personally? Adrenaline runnath over?
I hit 167 in my M5 and just could not go faster as the tunnel vision effect scared me shwitless.
The car could go a lot faster though and it was planted like a rock. Darn, I miss my M5. 
BTW, O/T question, will you be able to join us in Moro Bay on 11-12? Would love to see your car. I still remember your thread contemplating selling it, and I'm glad you didn't. It is a beauty.
CP
10-14-2005, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
CP,
Tunnel vision? Can you elaborate? That doesn't sound normal
Tunnel vision? Can you elaborate? That doesn't sound normal
It is a visual distortion and mental deception, but the 'nerve' is real. I let go at 167 even though realistically it was perfectly safe.
Disney's parks have many rides that simulate the tunnel vision effect (stars just rushing past you etc.) I could handle those when I was younger. As I get older, it bothers me more. I sometimes close my eyes, or look sideways to minimize the effect on me.
I think it is something that affects different people differently, and one can raise the 'threshold' with practice and experience. I'm not a speed demon and tried it just once to see what it feels like. Quite a thrill though.
Hope this clarifies things a little.
CP
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10-14-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by CP
Vince,
That is awesome. Can you elaborate a little more? How does the car feel, planted, straining? Also, any tunnel vision issues for you personally? Adrenaline runnath over?
I hit 167 in my M5 and just could not go faster as the tunnel vision effect scared me shwitless. The car could go a lot faster though and it was planted like a rock. Darn, I miss my M5.
BTW, O/T question, will you be able to join us in Moro Bay on 11-12? Would love to see your car. I still remember your thread contemplating selling it, and I'm glad you didn't. It is a beauty.
CP
That is awesome. Can you elaborate a little more? How does the car feel, planted, straining? Also, any tunnel vision issues for you personally? Adrenaline runnath over?
I hit 167 in my M5 and just could not go faster as the tunnel vision effect scared me shwitless.
The car could go a lot faster though and it was planted like a rock. Darn, I miss my M5. BTW, O/T question, will you be able to join us in Moro Bay on 11-12? Would love to see your car. I still remember your thread contemplating selling it, and I'm glad you didn't. It is a beauty.
CP
Hey CP, it was freakin scary...my concern were the tires, you get a blow out @ that speed and you pretty much .....can cancel Christmas.... The tires tires are Z rated, which means they are good to 145 +... well what does 145+ mean? So when I came home I called the tire manufacture, and they said as long as i had the tires at nominal air pressure they wouldn't have a problem seeing 200 mph. Yea I was with one of my friends who owns a Boxter, and at the time there was a Boxter behind me and we were cruising around 100, and I couldnt resist to show him how much faster my TT was in comparison,... the boxter made a valiant try, but could not keep up. Tunnel vision was hypnotic. The car felt pretty solid, although these cars traditionally tramline over any variations in the road, so i was holding that wheel as solid as possible, didn't want it weaving ad wondering all over the highway at those speeds.. You talk about an adrenaline rush... boy howdy...very intoxicating...was jammin with some tunes from Tool in the stereo and just really got into the moment... incredible rush... not necessarily the smartest though...
Wont be able to make it to Morow Bay this weekend.. catch you guys on another...
10-14-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CP
I was on a 2-lane road, straight as an arrow, flat and wide open on both sides. I tried to eminded myself to look at the far horizon, yet the peripheral vision picked up all the bushes, stripings, fence-posts etc. just flying by. The faster I went, the closer they seem to crowd towards me. It basically eroded my confidence that I can control the car and not hit something so 'close' to me.
It is a visual distortion and mental deception, but the 'nerve' is real. I let go at 167 even though realistically it was perfectly safe.
Disney's parks have many rides that simulate the tunnel vision effect (stars just rushing past you etc.) I could handle those when I was younger. As I get older, it bothers me more. I sometimes close my eyes, or look sideways to minimize the effect on me.
I think it is something that affects different people differently, and one can raise the 'threshold' with practice and experience. I'm not a speed demon and tried it just once to see what it feels like. Quite a thrill though.
Hope this clarifies things a little.
CP
It is a visual distortion and mental deception, but the 'nerve' is real. I let go at 167 even though realistically it was perfectly safe.
Disney's parks have many rides that simulate the tunnel vision effect (stars just rushing past you etc.) I could handle those when I was younger. As I get older, it bothers me more. I sometimes close my eyes, or look sideways to minimize the effect on me.
I think it is something that affects different people differently, and one can raise the 'threshold' with practice and experience. I'm not a speed demon and tried it just once to see what it feels like. Quite a thrill though.
Hope this clarifies things a little.
CP
10-14-2005, 03:46 PM
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Is it generally considered an adrenaline rush to drive this fast in a straight line? I don't understand the attraction, to be honest I find it utterly boring. If you were on a motorcycle, I can see how it would get your blood flowing... but on four wheels, it doesn't matter if you're going 80 or 180, it requires almost NO input, just keep the wheel straight...
I would guess that if you find high speed driving in a straight line exciting or challenging, you are in desperate need of a 4 wheel alignment, or maybe you have non-matching front-rear wings, etc. Short of Craig Breedlove, straight line driving shouldn't be very scary.
I would guess that if you find high speed driving in a straight line exciting or challenging, you are in desperate need of a 4 wheel alignment, or maybe you have non-matching front-rear wings, etc. Short of Craig Breedlove, straight line driving shouldn't be very scary.
10-14-2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
Is it generally considered an adrenaline rush to drive this fast in a straight line? I don't understand the attraction, to be honest I find it utterly boring. If you were on a motorcycle, I can see how it would get your blood flowing... but on four wheels, it doesn't matter if you're going 80 or 180, it requires almost NO input, just keep the wheel straight...
I would guess that if you find high speed driving in a straight line exciting or challenging, you are in desperate need of a 4 wheel alignment, or maybe you have non-matching front-rear wings, etc. Short of Craig Breedlove, straight line driving shouldn't be very scary.
I would guess that if you find high speed driving in a straight line exciting or challenging, you are in desperate need of a 4 wheel alignment, or maybe you have non-matching front-rear wings, etc. Short of Craig Breedlove, straight line driving shouldn't be very scary.
