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ORIGINAL: breyton

I remember a top speed test on a bunch of cars a while back in which they taped up the openings on the Mustang and removed the rear wing. I think they picked up at least 5 mph. If memory serves me correctly they had a Supra Turbo that they feared the hood would pop off because it started to bow. This was back when only really expensive cars could hit 150+.

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ORIGINAL: P Zero

Ive gone faster than this guy claims to have gone in my '85, but as was commented earlier the suspension needs to be done right, also aerodynamics really come in to play after Id say even as low as 90mph. I lowered the bejeezus out of my car, if you stand a packof smokes upright thats where the bottom of my stock bumper cover starts, I also put in the old Extang (theyre lund now) headlight covers on. I left the stock 85 wing because it actually functions at higher speeds, unlike the '87 - 93 GT rear spoiler, which I swear creates lift. I have overheated my brakes numerous times, I have to change the rotors 2 to 3 times a year, they actually turn blue. Aside from that the old 4eye cars are more aerodynamic than the '87 -93 as well, especailly with headlight covers.
Im not tryin to encourage anyone to do anything. Personally I love to haul ass, I hit 100+ DAILY (weather permitting). I have tons of experience driving at these speeds, and just like this schmuck I only do this when Im alone, but I NEVER do it when traffic is around, even on my normal cruising Ill slow down to pass cars so the people dont freak out. And the people on here rippin this kid a new one I know that some of you are being hipocritical, Im sure youve done it - at least once. Otherwise whats the point of soupin your car up? At that point why would you even buy a GT or a cobra?
Anyway, Im gonna jump on my 500HP John Deere lawn mower and cut the grass at 150 mph. Maybe Ill smoke a camaro while Im at it.
-P.

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ORIGINAL: grabbem88

why is this topic still going?...we came. we saw. we flamed. now close this sucka!