Red Lup Gti Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 180+ is normal mate! 170- is just being silly! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 i got 120 in my wee 1.4s. think that was it maxxed out.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I had 127mph indicated out of my 1.4 Polo with the same engine/gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I regularly travel at over 2000MPH in relation to the Sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I regularly travel at over 2000MPH in relation to the Sun.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csi_bha Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 not a lupo, but I've had 100 out of my Clio style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 In terms of the speed not relating to exactly the speedo reading. If I wos lets say for example doin 125mph on the clock and was 'clocked' by the old bill would my speed reading be different?? how does it all work then? rather confuses me style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 not a lupo, but I've had 100 out of my Clio style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}>That a 1.2 16v? My old dear had one of those mate, Will do 115! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 (edited) That a 1.2 16v? My old dear had one of those mate, Will do 115!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>My mate has a 1.2 16v as Red Lup says it'll do 115-120 gd little engine in them! The 172 cup his bro has can pull 150 on the clock! Edited May 22, 2005 by Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13CAH Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I've had 120mph out my 1.4.That was the speed indicated on the speedo and the Snooper GPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 In terms of the speed not relating to exactly the speedo reading. If I wos lets say for example doin 125mph on the clock and was 'clocked' by the old bill would my speed reading be different?? how does it all work then? rather confuses me style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}>The speed the speedo shows you are going is higher than the speed that you're actually going, usually by around 10%. So 125mph indicated would be roughly 125mph - (10% of 125mph, i.e. 12.5mph) = 112.5mph.I strongly recommend you don't rely on that information to avoid speeding tickets, though!(Also, not all cars overread by 10% - the VX is +/- 1mph compared to GPS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Well I got 145.So I'm fastest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 PMSL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoGirlRacer Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 wouldnt have a clue style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> glad i dont know style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csi_bha Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 The speed the speedo shows you are going is higher than the speed that you're actually going, usually by around 10%. So 125mph indicated would be roughly 125mph - (10% of 125mph, i.e. 12.5mph) = 112.5mph.I strongly recommend you don't rely on that information to avoid speeding tickets, though!(Also, not all cars overread by 10% - the VX is +/- 1mph compared to GPS)<{POST_SNAPBACK}>What about cars with digital speedo, like the citroen c2?Ty and Red Lup GTi, I didnt want to go too fast, only been driving a year style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_lupogti_ Posted May 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 i got 126 mph out ma clio 1.2 16v with an ind kit and relocation pipe on 15s then ma managment light came on and i broke down lol renaults border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 What about cars with digital speedo, like the citroen c2?Ty and Red Lup GTi, I didnt want to go too fast, only been driving a year style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}>Most cars have a digital speedo, including the Lupo. They just use an analogue dial connected to a stepper motor to show the speed.I don't know for sure with the C2, but I would very much expect it to be the same. If you actually examine the VW ECU using diagnostic tools, you can read what speed it thinks it's doing - and it's quite clear that the car knows damn well what speed it's going it, it's just adding a 10% 'fudge factor' to the speedo readout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 all so u think ur faster than u r style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> im gutted lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegyas Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 bout 125/6 on the speedo..of course it was a private road…………. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 agree with Snoop about the stack intruments, very accurate indeed, backed off at a real 125 in the VX, was getting a bit wayward and light at the front. Seen 167 indicated in the S2000 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> only 130 indicated in the lupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 i got 126 mph out ma clio 1.2 16v with an ind kit and relocation pipe on 15s then ma managment light came on and i broke down lol renaults border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}>LMAO - Please tell me that number plate means you used to own a Saxo!And please tell me it was a bodykitted ned-mobile... please, it would make my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoMicha Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 220km/H with Lupo GTi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 220km/H with Lupo GTi<{POST_SNAPBACK}>137.5mph, that's pretty good going, acceleration almost completely runs out about 125 and it crawls up from there. Is the 6 speed box lower geared in top than the 5 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Dont know as I am hung over but seems most GTIs can get to 135-140 after some time - as you say though there is nothing over 125! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Are ALL the 138s quoted done in GTIs?? I did about 130 in my old 5speed - but i've not actually topped out my 6speed coz it's only on 1200 miles and i dont wanna push my luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 (edited) Are ALL the 138s quoted done in GTIs?? I did about 130 in my old 5speed - but i've not actually topped out my 6speed coz it's only on 1200 miles and i dont wanna push my luck....<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yer seems to be all GTi's that have achieved this speed but as i say i wos travelling down hill and dont think i would achieve that sort of speed on a flat piece of road mayb 130 i reckon! But it showed 138 on the clock think she may have got a little more but didnt wana push her/me any further! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Edited May 23, 2005 by Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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