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Scariest is a tie: 100+ (speedometer topped at 85) in a CJ7 with no top or doors and 31.5" tires on the interstate, and about 100 in a lifted 1984 Nissan pickup (33.5" tires; 4" lift) that came over the railroad grade and tracks and launched about 30' before touching down. In both cases: very NOT smart.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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have you built and drag raced cars at a track? Back around '80-'81 my neighbor built a top fuel dragster. I was told at that time his had the most powerful engine in top fuel, but it was in a very old frame and he couldn't get a sponsor. He was afraid of it and didn't drive it much, so he was looking for a drive. He knew I raced motorcycles from time to time so he asked me to come give it a shot. I might have hit around 110-120, but GOOD LORD that thin scared the living chit out of me. When I dumped the clutch and hit the gas it felt like God was ripping the world in half. I think I was up over 100mph in about two seconds and it was everything I could do to keep it straight. I let off, and let it coast to a stop, got out and said no thanks. You'd think a 16 year old kid would be all up for that, but it was way more excitement than I needed in my life at that time. I drove by his house about 10 years ago, the trailer is still in the back of his driveway. He never got a sponsor, never got a driver, and apparently never sold it. Kinda sad.
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Got in my box of pics and took pics of pics. My ride while in Germany when I worked for state. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/splattermatic/20150612_145755_zpsgpc5kuyq.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/splattermatic/20150612_145813_zpsgssq9efg.jpg) Rear view. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/splattermatic/20150612_145905_zpstlkh8qnw.jpg)
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Them f'kin' Beemers will FLY. Had access and driving privileges to the early 600series and WOW. Never pegged it, but I was driving it on mountain resort roads and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. Any car you can routinely hand those curves in at 100 or so, is a BAD machine.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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150 in a Turbo Dodge Stealth
120 on a bike........would have done more, still will, but that was enough for me as I don't need a wheelbarrow for my family jewels.
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No Did Mach .86 on my Cushman Eagle. Did 190 kts almost straight down w/o a parachute or wings. I wear aviators just to make people confuse me with Maverick. I'm that awesome.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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There are a few pilots here, including an F-14 jock (prm). None have chimed in yet.
Digital Dan is FOS. He was a flyboy.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Pegged my '89 V6 4Runner one time east of Hanksville on Hwy 95... about 115....was haulin' azz....free range...glad no cows crossed >>>>>>>>>>>>>>  <<<<<<<<<<<<<
T R U M P W O N !
U L T R A M A G A !
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My BS meter is pegged about this thread.
some pretty outlandish numbers Which ones?
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Right at 170 on 1100 Yamaha when i was younger
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Hey, I chimed in earlier. On the ground, 110 is my tops, probably.
Went 350 knots (402 mph) at less than 50 feet altitude a few times. Things kinda whiz past. Broke the Mach at altitude, and will claim 1,000 mph. Not overly fast as jets go, but hey I FLEW JETS!
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
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whatever 260 km/hr works out to. rented mercedes on the autobahn south of frankfurt.
My diploma is a DD214
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"I would build one again, if it were not for my 350RM (grin)."
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Hey, I chimed in earlier. On the ground, 110 is my tops, probably.
Went 350 knots (402 mph) at less than 50 feet altitude a few times. Things kinda whiz past. Broke the Mach at altitude, and will claim 1,000 mph. Not overly fast as jets go, but hey I FLEW JETS! You're sounding jealous. I'm getting a chuckle regardless. File this under 'Believe it or dont", the first fixed wing I ever flew was a National Airlines DC-10. Her name was Barbara. N62NA. Over west Texas/eastern New Mexico. FL390.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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I had a 53 Buick with no tires that would do 140.
Its all right to be white!!
Stupidity left unattended will run rampant
Don't argue with stupid people, They will drag you down to their level and then win by experience
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160 mph in my old 75 Trans Am with the Factory 455 and Hurst 4- speed. I had bored and stroked the engine and added a racing Cam.
Out ran more than a few cops with that car.
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"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston
Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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110 going forward......55 going backwards......
.92Mach in a 727.....shhhhhh......wasn't supposed to go that fast.......we was late.....
can't top Rocky though....too many seats in what I flew...and too many lard asxx's in them.......
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Me? Jealous? Oh, good Dan sir, no. Just putting up the honest numbers for comparison. Only had to post it twice for the guys who asked "What? No pilots?"
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-Laffin'-
We were quite a team back in the Jurassic Period, hey?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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