I got a speeding ticket going 83 in a 70 mph zone in the Geo Metro I used to drive.... I think I got that thing up 95 going down a hill one time. lol.
Pfft, weaksauce vette. The Callaway sledgehammer one goes faster than that...but i think this is faster 0-60 tho. Of course i'm thinking of the first callaway vettes in the late 80's when i used to drool over them.sergeriver wrote:
http://rsportscars.com/eng/cars/corvette_z06.aspIRONCHEF wrote:
I had to see what a z06 was because I didn't know. http://www.autoviaggiando.com/archivio/ … -%2001.jpg
My favorite vette was the old callaway vette that did 254mph max speed. Looks like this is the same thing? The "sledgehammer?"
I'd still take a handful of different porshes over ANY vette.
But in reality, my real dream car is the '03 VW Eurovan! Blue! Grrrrr!! makes me horny knowing i can actually afford one!
Way back when, about 145MPH on my 94 3000GT:
southbound 710 near the 91. Coulda taken it more, but kept running out of open road.
southbound 405 past San Onofre. Not enough straight-aways.
southbound 710 near the 91. Coulda taken it more, but kept running out of open road.
southbound 405 past San Onofre. Not enough straight-aways.
Needle was pegged at 120 mph in a police package Ford Crown Victoria. Drove over 250 miles from Eagle Pass TX to Natalia TX all the way.
I smell bullshit!MorbidFetus wrote:
We couldn't break mach because the of pussy-ass Navy transfer pilot. He seemed hesitant on our max/vert climb on take-off and didn't wanna pull negative g's (pulled zero and 8.3 though) or a loop. I got mine in Vegas and flew over a bunch of canyons and shit. I got to take the stick for a while and did a few rolls.spray_and_pray wrote:
So is everyone here basically saying they've never been in a Jetliner which travels about Mach 0.82ish or around 500+ Knots groundspeed.
Way off topic: Are the army pilots still talking about knots? I thought they would have been using mach as the unit after the planes started going supersonic on a regular basis...
Knots are definately used more than mach on airliners though...
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Mine are Porsche 911 Turbo and Lambo Murcielago. Can't afford 'em.IRONCHEF wrote:
Pfft, weaksauce vette. The Callaway sledgehammer one goes faster than that...but i think this is faster 0-60 tho. Of course i'm thinking of the first callaway vettes in the late 80's when i used to drool over them.sergeriver wrote:
http://rsportscars.com/eng/cars/corvette_z06.aspIRONCHEF wrote:
I had to see what a z06 was because I didn't know. http://www.autoviaggiando.com/archivio/ … -%2001.jpg
My favorite vette was the old callaway vette that did 254mph max speed. Looks like this is the same thing? The "sledgehammer?"
I'd still take a handful of different porshes over ANY vette.
But in reality, my real dream car is the '03 VW Eurovan! Blue! Grrrrr!! makes me horny knowing i can actually afford one!
I love people who talk shit on something they know nothing about.Gawwad wrote:
I smell bullshit!
Way off topic: Are the army pilots still talking about knots? I thought they would have been using mach as the unit after the planes started going supersonic on a regular basis...
Knots are definately used more than mach on airliners though...
I love people who talk shit on someone they know nothing about.MorbidFetus wrote:
I love people who talk shit on something they know nothing about.Gawwad wrote:
I smell bullshit!
Way off topic: Are the army pilots still talking about knots? I thought they would have been using mach as the unit after the planes started going supersonic on a regular basis...
Knots are definately used more than mach on airliners though...
Tell me, how high were you when he let you hold the stick and do a few rolls?
I do not belive that they would let an (assumingly) amateur with no experience of flying to "make a few rolls" with a jet.
Give me some detail and I might belive you.
Btw, I probably know more about aviation in general and military aviation than you if you don't happen to have served in the airforce.
Edit: please define "roll". I think there might have been a little mis understanding...
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Indicated 145, which is about 137mph.
Not enough road. Max is 147
Not enough road. Max is 147
Hm. Depends on the mode of transportation.
Land: 90 MPH
Sea: 30 knots. (I know that sucker would go faster, but being a civilian, the CO would not let me max it out. Yes, it was a sub.)
Land: 90 MPH
Sea: 30 knots. (I know that sucker would go faster, but being a civilian, the CO would not let me max it out. Yes, it was a sub.)
Yet you think the military rarely uses knots and Army pilots fly mach/fly F-16s. Believe it or not, pilots can't just haul ass whenver they please. Their are speed limits do to traffic, residential areas, etc. I'm an F-16 Avionics Technition with the USAF. We could only max climb to 5000 feet instead of the usual 15000 for incentive flights. I think our ceiling was 18000 because of air traffic. This was back in the summer of 2002 so I don't remember a lot of details. Most of the time I was looking out the canopy. Navigating the jet isn't that hard, expecially when you run up the avionics systems on a daily basis. Also, the pilot can cut the back seat controls if shits starts going down. Hell, noners get back seat flights more than the technitions. And yes, they get to pilot the aircraft too.Gawwad wrote:
Btw, I probably know more about aviation in general and military aviation than you if you don't happen to have served in the airforce.
I live in bowling green KY if anyone knows where that is. But its where the vetts are made. Ive seen some high end vetts with over 500horsepower and they will rank up there round 190 or better.
You're putting words in my mouth so I could as well ignore you. But anyway, from your posts I got the impression that you won a ride on a plane from some airshow or something, which would make you an amateur and thus make your story unbeliveable.MorbidFetus wrote:
Yet you think the military rarely uses knots and Army pilots fly mach/fly F-16s. Believe it or not, pilots can't just haul ass whenver they please. Their are speed limits do to traffic, residential areas, etc. I'm an F-16 Avionics Technition with the USAF. We could only max climb to 5000 feet instead of the usual 15000 for incentive flights. I think our ceiling was 18000 because of air traffic. This was back in the summer of 2002 so I don't remember a lot of details. Most of the time I was looking out the canopy. Navigating the jet isn't that hard, expecially when you run up the avionics systems on a daily basis. Also, the pilot can cut the back seat controls if shits starts going down. Hell, noners get back seat flights more than the technitions. And yes, they get to pilot the aircraft too.Gawwad wrote:
Btw, I probably know more about aviation in general and military aviation than you if you don't happen to have served in the airforce.
If you work for the airforce, I belive you. You can see it written in my previous post.
I didn't say I think that the army uses mach. I did not know which unit they use, since my knowledge is from commercial aviation (where knots are used mostly, but mach is still present), and as I'm also curious I asked. (commercial and military aviation are quite different, and you know that)
Neither did I say that the army pilots go nuts with their thrust during ever flight. I said that planes started going supersonic regulary. To clear it up -> Planes are generally able to go supersonic.
(My first language is not english so I sometimes have to compromise with the way I write due to limitations in words I know.)
You could have just said that you work for the airforce in the first place and cleared it up. No need to get defensive and start insulting.
You're the one who called bullshit.Gawwad wrote:
No need to get defensive and start insulting.
65MPH in a Tigercat (with no licence:p)
150 grand am gt going around i270 around columbus. racing some honda civic and a eclipse. blew my tranny but it was worth it.
Yes, the sledgehammer is the Callaway that did 254mph. The Z06 does not have the top end that the sledgehammer does, but it is quicker off the line and likely handles better. Costs much less, too. Only one Sledgehammer exists, but Callaway will supposedly build one for you for $400,000.IRONCHEF wrote:
I had to see what a z06 was because I didn't know. http://www.autoviaggiando.com/archivio/ … -%2001.jpg
My favorite vette was the old callaway vette that did 254mph max speed. Looks like this is the same thing? The "sledgehammer?"
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I don't know. Back then, I believe he outfitted others with the same twin engine, body kit and logos for others. I know he used his own vette for shopping. I think I saw somewhere that there were about 128 of them.Stingray24 wrote:
Yes, the sledgehammer is the Callaway that did 254mph. The Z06 does not have the top end that the sledgehammer does, but it is quicker off the line and likely handles better. Costs much less, too. Only one Sledgehammer exists, but Callaway will supposedly build one for you for $400,000.IRONCHEF wrote:
I had to see what a z06 was because I didn't know. http://www.autoviaggiando.com/archivio/ … -%2001.jpg
My favorite vette was the old callaway vette that did 254mph max speed. Looks like this is the same thing? The "sledgehammer?"
If i'm not mistaken, the body kit alone was $26k. The engines (twin bowtie block 350's) were crazy expensive though. It was a magazine i used to read at least 15 years ago...damn i feel old now.
Woops..i see the googled article you're quoting... http://www.fastcoolcars.com/sledgehammer/sh4.htm
Maybe he was just doing other callaway upgrades as an offer and not doing the full twin engine sledgehammer model. or maybe nobody wanted to pay the money.
Ok, here's some other callaway upgrades he's done.
http://www.fast-autos.com/callawaycenter.html
I'm wondering if he was trying to get alot of business with his label like Saleen or Konig or something.
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If you want a daily driver that expensive, buy a BMW or a Cadillac CTS-V. Comfort, performance, and room to carry stuff.PRiMACORD wrote:
I'm talking about daily driving here, not taking the cars on a track. Nobody would beat my Carerra S on the road because i would never be stupid enough to race.
If i had to pick a car to drive purely on the track, i would take the Z06.
One time . . . did the wheels come off and the engine throw a rod? We used to pile 4 guys in a 3 cylinder Metro in college, surprised it didn't toast the transmission.cheshiremoe wrote:
I got a speeding ticket going 83 in a 70 mph zone in the Geo Metro I used to drive.... I think I got that thing up 95 going down a hill one time. lol.
well since i have my g1 in Canada (kinda like a drivers permit) and with a g1 your not allowed on the freeway or highway w/e you wanna call it the fastest i hit was about 90kph which is about 55.9 mph on a major road at 5:00 in the morning when no one was on the road
hahaha and u got caughtrob777 wrote:
well since i have my g1 in Canada (kinda like a drivers permit) and with a g1 your not allowed on the freeway or highway w/e you wanna call it the fastest i hit was about 90kph which is about 55.9 mph on a major road at 5:00 in the morning when no one was on the road
Irrelevant. Totally different driving experiences.Stingray24 wrote:
If you want a daily driver that expensive, buy a BMW or a Cadillac CTS-V. Comfort, performance, and room to carry stuff.PRiMACORD wrote:
I'm talking about daily driving here, not taking the cars on a track. Nobody would beat my Carerra S on the road because i would never be stupid enough to race.
If i had to pick a car to drive purely on the track, i would take the Z06.
The Porsche is great on the track and still amazing to drive around all day. It's a great balance between balance and comfort imo. Definitely a more visceral ride while keeping with the classic Porsche elegance.
Anyway, horsepower is cheap, Pontiac will sell you 400hp for 30k. Does that make it better then a 911
Sorry i have to intrude here but Mach is used in airliners commonly because of the difference between groundspeed and airspeed. Aircraft cruising speeds are mainly in Mach although the takeoff/landing, flap limits, speed limit under 10 000 feet is knots. Mach will only be used in jets when traveling above Mach 1 he explained he did not go over that speed and it is very normal for the Learner to be able to take the controls. If you go down to your local airfield and get a flying lesson you will probably be put up in a Cessna 152 or a Piper Commanche 180 you will be allowed to do the takeoff and 75% of the flying in the air once you establish 1500 or higher. If youre lucky and havea good instructor he might let you climb if he sees you doing well. Flying in a 2 seater F16 the learner should be able to fly once established. Its not hard to fly straight 1 eye is on the Virtual Horizon the other on the Altimiter. Keep the Black on the white line and make sure you havent got any changes in altitude. Also if you had a good instructor he would have pitch trimmed the plane so it would be possible to just fly straight.Gawwad wrote:
I smell bullshit!MorbidFetus wrote:
We couldn't break mach because the of pussy-ass Navy transfer pilot. He seemed hesitant on our max/vert climb on take-off and didn't wanna pull negative g's (pulled zero and 8.3 though) or a loop. I got mine in Vegas and flew over a bunch of canyons and shit. I got to take the stick for a while and did a few rolls.spray_and_pray wrote:
So is everyone here basically saying they've never been in a Jetliner which travels about Mach 0.82ish or around 500+ Knots groundspeed.
Way off topic: Are the army pilots still talking about knots? I thought they would have been using mach as the unit after the planes started going supersonic on a regular basis...
Knots are definately used more than mach on airliners though...
Sorry to the Liberal of the year but i forgot the US flies planes in the Navy the F14 is retired from any form of US combat military service. Happy? Also you again being as ignorant as possible didnt read my full post and intentions of trying to help someone.
lol, horseshit.SealXo wrote:
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93 vette=210 (freeway)