New Personal SLK Speed Record

**Cold Shot** · 05-03-2007

My daughter is here visiting from Chicago. Last night after dinner, I suggested a quick ride at sunset in the SLK. She has not been in the car yet, and the night was perfect for some top down driving. 85 degrees, calm and a beautiful sunset over the desert hills.

I headed North up my favorite two lane, and - knowing Nicky likes speed - I wound it up to about 121. But after the u-turn to head back to the house, the road just completely opened up. Not a car in front of us.

I punched it and wound it up to 142 before I saw a horse trailer up ahead. Would have taken it to the limit if not for that glue hauler. Nicky was thrilled. She came back in the house, told her husband what just happened, and I had to listen all night to him asking to be with me when the next record falls!!

Man, I love that car.

Baron7700 · 05-03-2007

AWESOME! Didnt the car feel rock solid!? I hit my governor (155) once in the car, and to be honest minus the wind whurring by from having the top down, the car didnt feel like it was going more then 70 or 80. it was just, .....solid. Anyway congrats!

412driver · 05-03-2007

It is a thrill to see someone experience a new thrill. When I took my first wife down the 1320 in the Nomad the first time, she couldn't talk for nearly an hour. The 427 roared, the front tires came off the ground and when the chute opened seconds later at over 160 mph...The first time I drove a pro car,, what a gas...Sore for a week but high for a month. All this in the late 1960's, now 320mph is common, can you imagine 320 mph in 4 seconds...... You are the man Cold Shot.

**Cold Shot** · 05-03-2007

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

AWESOME! Didnt the car feel rock solid!? I hit my governor (155) once in the car, and to be honest minus the wind whurring by from having the top down, the car didnt feel like it was going more then 70 or 80. it was just, .....solid. Anyway congrats!

It was VERY smooth and solid. Even with the top down. And this was not exactly a perfectly flat road. It has a few bumps, dips and inclines. I drive 70 to 80 MPH everyday, so this definately felt faster. More like 110 or so, but not the 140 we were doing!!

**Woolly** · 05-03-2007

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Originally Posted by 412driver

It is a thrill to see someone experience a new thrill. When I took my first wife down the 1320 in the Nomad the first time, she couldn't talk for nearly an hour. The 427 roared, the front tires came off the ground and when the chute opened seconds later at over 160 mph...The first time I drove a pro car,, what a gas...Sore for a week but high for a month. All this in the late 1960's, now 320mph is common, can you imagine 320 mph in 4 seconds...... You are the man Cold Shot.

Doug, when you say a '56 Nomad, is this what you mean ??

412driver · 05-03-2007

Yep, have 2 of um. Raced one as a kid 16-18. Holman Moody 427 4 speed. 1 is being frame off resto as we speak. Love the body style,,,

**Woolly** · 05-03-2007

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Originally Posted by 412driver

Yep, have 2 of um. Raced one as a kid 16-18. Holman Moody 427 4 speed. 1 is being frame off resto as we speak. Love the body style,,,

Kewl

- what colour ? post some piccies . . . .

Baron7700 · 05-03-2007

Im amazed at Dougs car collection, i would love to see it one day.

DesignoSLK · 05-04-2007

Good for you ColdShot!! I remember the first time(s) I hit 140 and 150 (R170 top speed), felt almost not real. 110 - 120 is almost an everyday occurance now. I have to if I don't want to get run down in some places...

. I use the words "have to" loosely.

**alroumi** · 05-04-2007

Awesome, My personal record is 308KMH

N4PWJ · 05-04-2007

brillinat. it's such a good feeling open flat road and foot to the floor. my personal best is 145 going to dublin with roof down. beautiful flat new motorway and not a sinner in sight for miles and miles. pure bliss. i didnt drop below 130 for about 20mins

**SLKman** · 05-04-2007

asked my buddy.."I clocked you doing 140mph on the exit ramp of the freeway! What the heck you think you were doing?" My buddy said.. "Slowing down!" LOL

As fast as I drive to work at 4am, I REALLY need a Valentine1. I have been VERY lucky in the last year or so.

The traffic average is 80-100mph most mornings unless we are following a cop into town on his way into work, then we usually run a steady 80mph behind him.

Houston Freeways are pretty much Racetracks!

120mph my sustained top speed until we passed a cop. He did not come after us.

We got lucky that time!

I look forward to the day I can open it up to full speed!

SLKman

412driver · 05-04-2007

The Nomad I raced is painted marina blue to match the 67 Chevelles, the one we are workin on now will be burgundy and gun metal grey/ burgundy dk grey interior. Have a 502 big block crate motor for it. This one will be streetable.

**Cold Shot** · 05-04-2007

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Originally Posted by SLKman

As fast as I drive to work at 4am, I REALLY need a Valentine1. I have been VERY lucky in the last year or so.

SLKman

I hear you. I had front and rear detectors built-in to my Lexus, with indicators for each in the guage wells. I have been thinking of getting the Bluetooth Calibre K40 for the SLK. I like the idea of no wires, and might opt for the laser defuser as well if they can mount it behind the front grill. I don't like front plates or frames on my cars as they ruin the look. Unfortunately, this seems to be how most laser defusers get mounted.

Anyone have the Calibre K40?

http://www.k40.com/othe_unde_main.html

DesignoSLK · 05-05-2007

Shot for 150 again this morning on my way to work, hit 145...kept it for about 3 or 4 minutes 'til an E class changed lanes on me. Guess he wasn't paying attention to his rearview.

Didn't have enough unrestricted real estate to try again.

**SLKman** · 05-05-2007

Nice!

Followed my Motorcycle cop buddy in today. Arg! I have seen him a few times on the road on the way to work. I know he is headed into work but I don't want to chance passing him. (No one else on the road passes him either! LOL) At least he does a constant 80 mph so it ain't too bad.

Kevin, How many miles of unrestricted road do you get to drive each morning???

SLKman

DesignoSLK · 05-05-2007

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Originally Posted by SLKman

Nice!

Followed my Motorcycle cop buddy in today. Arg! I have seen him a few times on the road on the way to work. I know he is headed into work but I don't want to chance passing him. (No one else on the road passes him either! LOL) At least he does a constant 80 mph so it ain't too bad.

Kevin, How many miles of unrestricted road do you get to drive each morning???

SLKman

Yeah, probably not a good idea to pass him when HE'S doing 80. Might push his "OK, I'm not doin' you a favor drivin' fast anymore" button...

There's a nice 12 mile stretch of unrestricted A6 between Grünstadt and Mannheim. Depending on the time of day and day of week, usually Sat or Sun morning, I can let her go without any real issues.

Unrestricted A6.JPG

filibusterfella · 08-18-2007

While reading this thread, Mrs F remarked on a story about the local garage owner when she was a kid: Sybill Lupp. First kiwi female A grade mechanic and racing driver. She only did Jags (pity). Sybill used to get factory vehicles from the UK, drive them once, then tell her mechanics to do all sorts of stuff becuase they weren't going fast enough; this was a women in her 60's.
She got caught on a long straight stretch in NZ (Foxton Straights) doing 230kmh (limit is 100k, strictly enforced). She went to court for this and was facing a loss of license, when asked bythe judge if she knew what speed she was doing, she replied "of course I did, young boy, I was braking at that point!" Didn't lose her license and the case against her was thrown out. She was close to 70yo at that point.

05-03-2007	#1 (permalink)
Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 599 Country: Thanks: 89 Thanked 69 Times in 31 Posts	New Personal SLK Speed Record My daughter is here visiting from Chicago. Last night after dinner, I suggested a quick ride at sunset in the SLK. She has not been in the car yet, and the night was perfect for some top down driving. 85 degrees, calm and a beautiful sunset over the desert hills. I headed North up my favorite two lane, and - knowing Nicky likes speed - I wound it up to about 121. But after the u-turn to head back to the house, the road just completely opened up. Not a car in front of us. I punched it and wound it up to 142 before I saw a horse trailer up ahead. Would have taken it to the limit if not for that glue hauler. Nicky was thrilled. She came back in the house, told her husband what just happened, and I had to listen all night to him asking to be with me when the next record falls!! Man, I love that car. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model) Last edited by Cold Shot; 05-03-2007 at 05:06 PM.
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05-04-2007	#9 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,635 Country: Thanks: 84 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Good for you ColdShot!! I remember the first time(s) I hit 140 and 150 (R170 top speed), felt almost not real. 110 - 120 is almost an everyday occurance now. I have to if I don't want to get run down in some places.... I use the words "have to" loosely.

05-04-2007	#10 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,048 Country: Thanks: 233 Thanked 174 Times in 105 Posts	Awesome, My personal record is 308KMH __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,020 Country: Thanks: 230 Thanked 59 Times in 31 Posts	asked my buddy.."I clocked you doing 140mph on the exit ramp of the freeway! What the heck you think you were doing?" My buddy said.. "Slowing down!" LOL As fast as I drive to work at 4am, I REALLY need a Valentine1. I have been VERY lucky in the last year or so. The traffic average is 80-100mph most mornings unless we are following a cop into town on his way into work, then we usually run a steady 80mph behind him. Houston Freeways are pretty much Racetracks! 120mph my sustained top speed until we passed a cop. He did not come after us. We got lucky that time! I look forward to the day I can open it up to full speed! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. So many come here FOR help but are not willing TO help? C'mon people...Help the site survive...Become a Supporting Member or just Donate $5, $10 or whatever you can! Your SLK will go faster, get better gas mileage, never get dusty or dirty.... Well,... maybe not, but you WILL feel good you helped the site! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-05-2007	#16 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,020 Country: Thanks: 230 Thanked 59 Times in 31 Posts	Nice! Followed my Motorcycle cop buddy in today. Arg! I have seen him a few times on the road on the way to work. I know he is headed into work but I don't want to chance passing him. (No one else on the road passes him either! LOL) At least he does a constant 80 mph so it ain't too bad. Kevin, How many miles of unrestricted road do you get to drive each morning??? SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. So many come here FOR help but are not willing TO help? C'mon people...Help the site survive...Become a Supporting Member or just Donate $5, $10 or whatever you can! Your SLK will go faster, get better gas mileage, never get dusty or dirty.... Well,... maybe not, but you WILL feel good you helped the site! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-03-2007	#2 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,600 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	AWESOME! Didnt the car feel rock solid!? I hit my governor (155) once in the car, and to be honest minus the wind whurring by from having the top down, the car didnt feel like it was going more then 70 or 80. it was just, .....solid. Anyway congrats!

05-03-2007	#3 (permalink)
412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is a thrill to see someone experience a new thrill. When I took my first wife down the 1320 in the Nomad the first time, she couldn't talk for nearly an hour. The 427 roared, the front tires came off the ground and when the chute opened seconds later at over 160 mph...The first time I drove a pro car,, what a gas...Sore for a week but high for a month. All this in the late 1960's, now 320mph is common, can you imagine 320 mph in 4 seconds...... You are the man Cold Shot.

05-03-2007	#6 (permalink)
412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, have 2 of um. Raced one as a kid 16-18. Holman Moody 427 4 speed. 1 is being frame off resto as we speak. Love the body style,,,

05-03-2007	#8 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,600 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Im amazed at Dougs car collection, i would love to see it one day.

05-04-2007	#11 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,414 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	brillinat. it's such a good feeling open flat road and foot to the floor. my personal best is 145 going to dublin with roof down. beautiful flat new motorway and not a sinner in sight for miles and miles. pure bliss. i didnt drop below 130 for about 20mins

05-04-2007	#13 (permalink)
412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Nomad I raced is painted marina blue to match the 67 Chevelles, the one we are workin on now will be burgundy and gun metal grey/ burgundy dk grey interior. Have a 502 big block crate motor for it. This one will be streetable.

05-05-2007	#15 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,635 Country: Thanks: 84 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Shot for 150 again this morning on my way to work, hit 145...kept it for about 3 or 4 minutes 'til an E class changed lanes on me. Guess he wasn't paying attention to his rearview. Didn't have enough unrestricted real estate to try again.

08-18-2007	#18 (permalink)
filibusterfella SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wellington New Zealand Vehicle: midnight blue 97 SLK230 Other Toys: karpiel DH bike Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	While reading this thread, Mrs F remarked on a story about the local garage owner when she was a kid: Sybill Lupp. First kiwi female A grade mechanic and racing driver. She only did Jags (pity). Sybill used to get factory vehicles from the UK, drive them once, then tell her mechanics to do all sorts of stuff becuase they weren't going fast enough; this was a women in her 60's. She got caught on a long straight stretch in NZ (Foxton Straights) doing 230kmh (limit is 100k, strictly enforced). She went to court for this and was facing a loss of license, when asked bythe judge if she knew what speed she was doing, she replied "of course I did, young boy, I was braking at that point!" Didn't lose her license and the case against her was thrown out. She was close to 70yo at that point.