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200MPH On A Texas Toll Road, In a C7 Corvette
The Truth About Cars ^ | 12/17/2013 | Jack Baruth

Posted on 12/17/2013 12:51:07 PM PST by nascarnation

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Looks like fun to me!
1 posted on 12/17/2013 12:51:07 PM PST by nascarnation
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To: nascarnation

Looks like fun to me!

Can you see a turtle or armadillo at 200MPH


2 posted on 12/17/2013 12:53:36 PM PST by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: nascarnation

“Interestingly enough, the factory speedometer in the LCD display appears to be dead-on accurate. “

The above say something about peoples expectations; geeez, in this day of electronic and microchip advancement speedometers OUGHT to be dead on.


3 posted on 12/17/2013 12:58:24 PM PST by TalBlack (Evil doesn't have a day job.)
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To: mountainlion

Never mind the small critters, watch out for the hogs and deer.


4 posted on 12/17/2013 12:59:14 PM PST by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes everything)
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To: nascarnation

Between GPS and wheels speeds, vehicular speed instrument accuracy should be better than one percent at speeds above 10 mph.


5 posted on 12/17/2013 12:59:41 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: mountainlion

Pink mist in your rear view.


6 posted on 12/17/2013 1:00:24 PM PST by rktman (Under my plan(scheme), the price of EVERYTHING will necessarily skyrocket! Period.)
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To: nascarnation

Noted the campaign commercial at the vid end for Dewhurst.


7 posted on 12/17/2013 1:00:37 PM PST by C210N (When people fear government there is tyranny; when government fears people there is liberty)
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To: Paine in the Neck

A turkey will also do a number on a car. But at least you’ll live have a bird for the table.


8 posted on 12/17/2013 1:00:51 PM PST by b4its2late (A Progressive is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: nascarnation

I’ve been on that toll road. Speed limit is 85 mph. I can do 90 easily in my 8 year old Xterra. It is indeed an awesome road.

If that C7 is only doing 200; I wonder why they held back?


9 posted on 12/17/2013 1:01:04 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Not enough power to break 200, maybe?


10 posted on 12/17/2013 1:02:05 PM PST by ZirconEncrustedTweezers (I'm not anti-government, government's anti-me.)
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To: b4its2late

” bird for the table.”? Won’t be anything much to eat... don’t ask how I know! HA


11 posted on 12/17/2013 1:04:04 PM PST by Ace's Dad (Proud grandpa of a newly born "Brit Chick" named Poppy Loucks!)
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To: nascarnation

Reminds me of my youth! Thanks! Over 120 before LED was plenty fun enough.. Needed another gear 8-!


12 posted on 12/17/2013 1:04:26 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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To: nascarnation
Nice to see they closed off the road…

The driver was wearing a helmet, but at 200 MPH, he isn't wearing a helmet, the helmet is wearing him. </Seinfeld>

13 posted on 12/17/2013 1:06:57 PM PST by Yossarian
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To: ZirconEncrustedTweezers

I suspect there may be an electronic governor on the speed. I read where 195 is the top speed.

But do a little tweaking and - - who knows how fast it’ll go?


14 posted on 12/17/2013 1:07:19 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: Anoreth

ping


15 posted on 12/17/2013 1:07:36 PM PST by Tax-chick (I told you not to unplug that!)
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To: Ace's Dad
Turkey burger...
16 posted on 12/17/2013 1:07:42 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks ("Say Not the Struggle Naught Availeth.")
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To: nascarnation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-gzNi6MRwI#t=35


17 posted on 12/17/2013 1:09:04 PM PST by US_MilitaryRules (Tastes like Heaven, Burns like Hell! Mmmmmm. What is it?)
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To: ZirconEncrustedTweezers

Note that he got the last few MPH out of it on the downhill side.

That being said, 200 MPH is an awesome accomplishment in any car.


18 posted on 12/17/2013 1:11:53 PM PST by Quality_Not_Quantity (Liars use facts when the truth doesn't suit their purposes.)
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To: nascarnation

Regardless of circumstance I’m impressed at the stability of the car, largely factory spec, at 200 mph. I’ve taken cars to 140 mph before and it gets a little spooky, to be quite honest, minor imperfections in the pavement set the suspension off, I really don’t like any hint of instability at such speeds. So, this is impressive, as I mentioned.


19 posted on 12/17/2013 1:12:32 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: Quality_Not_Quantity

Fools errand.


20 posted on 12/17/2013 1:13:15 PM PST by Resolute Conservative
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