Top Speed..Honestly!

Creampuff · 21-02-2006, 03:44 PM

My father and I are argueing over the top speed of a BA XR6 '04 model..with nothing done to the engine.He read that the top speed is 200kph,I told him I have gone quicker than that........what is the top speed????

max^power · 21-02-2006, 03:46 PM

100-110 in most states

Smoke Pursuit · 21-02-2006, 03:47 PM

220 i think the BAs Cut out, i think the v8s and turbos maybe 230?

Not 100%, i know its higher then AU.

Keepleft · 21-02-2006, 03:48 PM

122km/h, going any faster results in a fireball, that said if you drive with your fog lights on in clear conditions whilst exceeding 112km/h - that is the start point at which the BA explodes into flames.

21-02-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Keepleft

122km/h, going any faster results in a fireball, that said if you drive with your fog lights on in clear conditions whilst exceeding 112km/h - that is the start point at which the BA explodes into flames.

: This has been the shortest and funniest thing you have ever posted

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Laminge · 21-02-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Keepleft

122km/h, going any faster results in a fireball, that said if you drive with your fog lights on in clear conditions whilst exceeding 112km/h - that is the start point at which the BA explodes into flames.

I was under the impression that if utalising 3 road safety triangles secured on the roof the top speed would be increased to 128 and 118 respectively

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Casper · 21-02-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

I was under the impression that if utalising 3 road safety triangles secured on the roof the top speed would be increased to 128 and 118 respectively

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Heres one we prepared earlier!

No safety triangles (or banana's) were injured in this photoshoot!

fiery · 21-02-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Heres one we prepared earlier!

No safety triangles (or banana's) were injured in this photoshoot!

The problem with this one is they arent on the roof!!!!!!!!!!!
it was said (suggested) the roof....

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Casper · 21-02-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fiery

The problem with this one is they arent on the roof!!!!!!!!!!!
it was said (suggested) the roof....

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Its not a BA. The AU's were far different aerodynamically.. the triangles were set out for optimal AU non fireball speed. BA's need them all on the roof.

aualright · 22-02-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Heres one we prepared earlier!

No safety triangles (or banana's) were injured in this photoshoot!

Great photo...it looks like my driveway with a black AU XR8 and a white AU ute.

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Dave_au · 21-02-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Keepleft

122km/h, going any faster results in a fireball, that said if you drive with your fog lights on in clear conditions whilst exceeding 112km/h - that is the start point at which the BA explodes into flames.

Haha, but mate, if only you had spent your money on a fire extinguisher for the car rather than triangles!

Casper · 21-02-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_au

Haha, but mate, if only you had spent your money on a fire extinguisher for the car rather than triangles!

Smacking into a BA with a triangle may not put the fire out as fast but it would be a bloody ИИИИ load more enjoyable

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Blue Oval Mopar Man · 22-02-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Keepleft

122km/h, going any faster results in a fireball, that said if you drive with your fog lights on in clear conditions whilst exceeding 112km/h - that is the start point at which the BA explodes into flames.

OK, WHO HAS LOGGED ON AS KEEPLEFT , AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH HIM !!!!!!!

we know this is someone else because its funny and there is not 1 mention of a warning triangle in it ANYWHERE !!!!!!!!!

Casper · 21-02-2006, 03:54 PM

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Now thats funny!!!!!

micksta · 21-02-2006, 03:59 PM

r we talking about the top speed we've gone ?

or the top speed in a BA ?

Simmo · 21-02-2006, 04:02 PM

235 cutoff as proven by a mate with an xr6t.

Redrum · 21-02-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Simmo

235 cutoff as proven by a mate with an xr6t.

The BA MK2 T goes at least 235kmph.

max^power · 21-02-2006, 04:34 PM

they help with downforce too apparently.

Ringo · 21-02-2006, 05:03 PM

A BA with red and blue coloured lights on the roof would go fastest wouldn't it

**M&Ms** · 21-02-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by creampuff

He read that the top speed is 200kph,I told him I have gone quicker than that........what is the top speed????

How fast did you get. I've been in a NA XR6 upto the speedlimiter (not driving), which is a little over 200km/h (Maybe 210)

Creampuff · 21-02-2006, 05:22 PM

a pubic hair off 220

flappist · 21-02-2006, 05:30 PM

The actual limits are:

XR6, 200km/h, XR6T 230km/h, FPV 250km/h.

This is a speed calculated by the ECU based on the rotational velocity of the wheels, so you can actually go a bit faster.

It is important to remember:
1) The analogue speedo reads slightly high on ALL falcons (In my F6, 100=98; GTP, 100=97). The digital one is much closer.
2) The calculation is only approx as the tyres expand and deform due to centrifical force at high speed making them larger and therefore cover more distance per rotation.

The quickest I got my GT-P up to was 254 GPS which was a bit over 260 on the speedo. I haven't been up to NT in the F6 yet.

stockel · 21-02-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

The actual limits are:

XR6, 200km/h, XR6T 230km/h, FPV 250km/h.

This is a speed calculated by the ECU based on the rotational velocity of the wheels, so you can actually go a bit faster.

It is important to remember:
1) The analogue speedo reads slightly high on ALL falcons (In my F6, 100=98; GTP, 100=97). The digital one is much closer.
2) The calculation is only approx as the tyres expand and deform due to centrifical force at high speed making them larger and therefore cover more distance per rotation.

The quickest I got my GT-P up to was 254 GPS which was a bit over 260 on the speedo. I haven't been up to NT in the F6 yet.

lol thats some good ИИИИ covering there.

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flappist · 21-02-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stockel

lol thats some good ИИИИ covering there.

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Yes but I actually DO go up to the NT to do the go fast thing....

The Barkly is the middle of woop woop and visibility is over 10km and there are huge long stretches and no speed limit (sort of).
It is much more fun blasting along and not having to stress about road tax and if there is something coming the other way you can see it and slow down way before there is any possibility of a problem.

SSBUB · 21-02-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Yes but I actually DO go up to the NT to do the go fast thing....

The Barkly is the middle of woop woop and visibility is over 10km and there are huge long stretches and no speed limit (sort of).
It is much more fun blasting along and not having to stress about road tax and if there is something coming the other way you can see it and slow down way before there is any possibility of a problem.

do you have to watch out for roos on that road? We have a road near the beach which is surrounded by bush which has claimed so many vehicles, and skippys, because they come out of nowhere. :gren:

Interesting to see where a gen 3 cuts out too while we are on it. I have never been over 120...yeah i know, im lame, but im a safe lamer with only a few points left who cant afford to speed

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flappist · 22-02-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SSBUB

do you have to watch out for roos on that road? We have a road near the beach which is surrounded by bush which has claimed so many vehicles, and skippys, because they come out of nowhere. :gren:

Interesting to see where a gen 3 cuts out too while we are on it. I have never been over 120...yeah i know, im lame, but im a safe lamer with only a few points left who cant afford to speed

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Early in the mornings and at night I suspect yes but I NEVER travel in western QLD or NT at night or early mornings.
In the "hyper speed zone" that is, across the barkly tableland there is NOTHING.
No trees, no bush, no rocks, no bloody anything, it is like driving on water.
There are however the odd road train and eagle. It is a good idea to slow down for both....

Sourbastard · 21-02-2006, 05:32 PM

Why not have a worthwhile argument.

If I kick a midget in the balls from a 15 foot run up, how many times will he rotate until he lands on the highway? What will his peak velocity be? And will the truck that runs him down be red?

WILDTRAKPX2 · 21-02-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sourbastard

Why not have a worthwhile argument.

If I kick a midget in the balls from a 15 foot run up, how many times will he rotate until he lands on the highway? What will his peak velocity be? And will the truck that runs him down be red?

Love it!

**Mechan1k** · 21-02-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sourbastard

Why not have a worthwhile argument.

If I kick a midget in the balls from a 15 foot run up, how many times will he rotate until he lands on the highway? What will his peak velocity be? And will the truck that runs him down be red?

I never got the chance to try it ... the one at our work was relocated to a different department due to laziness.

But I am sure a few of use in my department would have loved to have tried it. We also wondered how high he would bounce if you dropped him from our floor (13th floor of all floors ... LOL)

Sourbastard · 21-02-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I never got the chance to try it ... the one at our work was relocated to a different department due to laziness.

But I am sure a few of use in my department would have loved to have tried it. We also wondered how high he would bounce if you dropped him from our floor (13th floor of all floors ... LOL)

Dont get me wrong. I love midgets. But I couldnt eat more then one.... well.... maybe two... but thats the limit.