Try removing your roof racks for higher speed (if you have them). At that kind of speeds, every little bit of drag will be significantly magnified and will prevent your car from going any faster.

In the snow
 

On the way to WV it started snowing. Curvy mountain roads and snow!! No tricks to report. I took it easy, but I still felt confident. Ugggg!!!! ROAD SALT SUX! My car was coated in it. Calling all Canadians...know the best way to protect the cars paint against the road salt?

Thanks
SnObOaRdEr_X
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Y THE #@$% AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT CANT BRAKE THE 100 MARK????:thumbs do MAYBE ITS CAUSE I HAVE AN AUTO.

That's smokin!
 

Pinguoo you can't break 100?!?!??! Are you driving uphill? High altitudes maybe?

RPM's
 

What are the Revs like at such a high speed? I find I am doing over 3 grand just doing 110kmh. It seems like it could use a 6th gear

any comments?

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Sorry this off topic but, I noticed you're from maryland. Are you going to Maryland International raceway this Sunday. Check out the "DC Area" section on this Forum to get the info. Hope to see you there!

I got mine up to a little over 190kmh which is 120mph on the dot. Engine was running about 5500 rpm, still another 500rpm to go until max power so i am guessing it is limited.

-Andrew

i just got back from testing out my manual P5 in the Gatineau's (all those people fron ottawa know what i'm talking about) anyways i was coming back into ottawa on HWY 5 and managed to get it at 170km/h @4000RPM.....didn't push it any futher cause there was a curve up ahead, but man the stearing is even smooth that that speed

170 km/h @4000rpm?? I am turning 4000rpm at like 140 km/h.
Did you mean 5000rpm??

ops ya me bad

eeterp...Thanks for the info, but I was on a road trip to Chicago!

Everyone else!!!! Your P5 kicks a$$. Though I've noticed gas milage takes quite a hit!!

I just made a road trip to Chicago (700 miles) (698.2 to be exact)(1136km) we made it from MD in 8 hours!! That's about 87.3 mph avg!!! (142km p/h)

There were 3 people in the car and luggage, it was over flat midwest road through the night. Here's the stuff you might be intersted in.....

With the factory rack on at that speed I was only getting about 270 miles per tank! The way back I kept it under 80 I got about 340/50 miles per tank! What a difference! Has anyone else noticed similar findings! The car really gets pushed by the wind on high speeds. Does anyone know a way to reduce the drag besides taking off the rack?

How much road do you need to attain these speeds? I took my P5 up to 100mph and it took forever!

a while
 

Yeah, it takes a while to get up. It starts toping off around 113ish, then slowly it creeps up. I haven't taken it to the track yet. But it is manual so that could explain the speed difference. I also do most of my driving around sea level.

Was on the interstate in Hampton, VA last Saturday night. coming from an import/domestic gathering that we do about every couple of weeks. Anyway, driving home with my pals'( 00 Civic SI, 01 Civic LX, 01 Subaru WRX). Well we all played a little cat and mouse on the highway, let's just say that I was around 105-110 mph in 4th gear at 5500 rpm when I switch to 5th. It was still going, but had some traffic ahead, didn't want to be too stupid. The Pros can go go go, and they handle great. Have fun w/ them 'cause I sure am.:cool:

I have a '90 323 and it took me FOREVER to get to 110... 82 HP doesn't work too well!

Dan
'90 323