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theastronaut · 11-05-2020, 01:49 PM

Of all of the quick/fast cars I've driven or rode in- modified Camaros and Mustangs, a 400whp Evo, BMW M5's, built aircooled VW's, etc... the only one that really stand out is my friend's Ford Festiva with a 1.8 swapped in from an Escort GT, and a big turbo at 20 psi. It's making around 280-300 hp and only weighs about 1750 pounds. He regularly chases down C7 Vettes on road courses with it. I got to drive it a few months ago and I've never been in anything that pulled that hard at 120+

Matt Man · 11-05-2020, 02:23 PM

Fastest top speed was in my dads 2001 corvette he had a while back. We were going through the Nevada desert on the 93 on a "closed course" and he said go ahead punch it. If I recall I saw 164 mph but like others stated when you are going that fast on a two lane highway your eyes are focused straight ahead! The car with the most power I have driven is my uncles 55 chevy with a Scott Shafiroff 565 big block chevy thing is wicked fast too scary for me as a passenger...

weq92f · 11-05-2020, 07:43 PM

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Well...I am sure glad all you are still around to gab about your top speeds! I'm certain that many, many are NOT. Maybe a moment of silence for them eh?

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My daily driver is one of those that doesn't really feel fast because it is so d@mn refined. However once you finally realize just how fast you are going it becomes clear how refined it truly is. But, alas, my top speed came on two wheels back in my teen years. BTW I too am certainly very lucky to be here typing away on this keyboard having survived those teen years on that bike.

I regularly travel in the 90-110 range here in DFW on the major expressways/tollways in my travels about. Mind you this isn't uncommon around here though and as at least one other has mentioned, I maintain my tires well and have my hands all over the car often enough to know it is safe at those speeds. I'm hoping you all do the same before you go on high speed runs please.

-klb

**Wgesnerjr** · 11-09-2020, 12:24 PM

As far as fasted,Richard Petty Experience!! OMG!! Best time ever!

We made 176 and it was just like Days of Thunder!! Loved it!

As far as "Quickest", 9 second Fox body Mustang on nitrous! Never been pinned in seat like that one.

11-05-2020, 01:49 PM	#51
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,868	Re: Fastest car you've ever been in? Of all of the quick/fast cars I've driven or rode in- modified Camaros and Mustangs, a 400whp Evo, BMW M5's, built aircooled VW's, etc... the only one that really stand out is my friend's Ford Festiva with a 1.8 swapped in from an Escort GT, and a big turbo at 20 psi. It's making around 280-300 hp and only weighs about 1750 pounds. He regularly chases down C7 Vettes on road courses with it. I got to drive it a few months ago and I've never been in anything that pulled that hard at 120+ __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

11-05-2020, 02:23 PM	#52
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Fastest car you've ever been in? Fastest top speed was in my dads 2001 corvette he had a while back. We were going through the Nevada desert on the 93 on a "closed course" and he said go ahead punch it. If I recall I saw 164 mph but like others stated when you are going that fast on a two lane highway your eyes are focused straight ahead! The car with the most power I have driven is my uncles 55 chevy with a Scott Shafiroff 565 big block chevy thing is wicked fast too scary for me as a passenger... __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903 Last edited by Matt Man; 11-05-2020 at 07:24 PM.

11-05-2020, 07:43 PM	#53
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,877	Re: Fastest car you've ever been in? . Well...I am sure glad all you are still around to gab about your top speeds! I'm certain that many, many are NOT. Maybe a moment of silence for them eh? . . .... My daily driver is one of those that doesn't really feel fast because it is so d@mn refined. However once you finally realize just how fast you are going it becomes clear how refined it truly is. But, alas, my top speed came on two wheels back in my teen years. BTW I too am certainly very lucky to be here typing away on this keyboard having survived those teen years on that bike. I regularly travel in the 90-110 range here in DFW on the major expressways/tollways in my travels about. Mind you this isn't uncommon around here though and as at least one other has mentioned, I maintain my tires well and have my hands all over the car often enough to know it is safe at those speeds. I'm hoping you all do the same before you go on high speed runs please. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

11-09-2020, 12:24 PM	#54
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Fastest car you've ever been in? As far as fasted,Richard Petty Experience!! OMG!! Best time ever! We made 176 and it was just like Days of Thunder!! Loved it! As far as "Quickest", 9 second Fox body Mustang on nitrous! Never been pinned in seat like that one. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project



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