Not to promote anything illegal...but I made a short trip up to Lake Arrowhead the other day and on the way home hit 110 on the open road. Seemed like the HHR (stock 2.4L), had plenty left at that point. Has anyone gone faster?

Over a month ago I was in Florda and we wound up renting an LS HHR. It was a different experienced comprared to my LT2. I wound up driving over 100 MPH on I-95 going from Fort Lauderdale towards Boca. It was smooth. I have not had the chance or open road around me in New York to Open my bad boy HHR up. Plenty of Traffic if you know what I mean

I drove to Syracuse and back over the weekend and had the opportunity to take up to 100 on the way back on 81 in PA several times(averaged over 31MPG too) had no problems and definately felt like I could take it higher...

-WC

See...I'm not the only one! :thumb:

I hit 90 thats it. Id like to take it to a track and really top it out.

I'm always driving 80 or 90 to and from work. I have went into the mid 100s but haven't got a chance to bury the needle yet. Its coming soon. :D I at least want to wait untill after my first oil change.

Well, I walked away from a PT Crooner today...just left him in the dust basically. I was waiting to empty this tank and throw some octane booster in to see how she responds. After the Crooner episode, I decided to skip the booster...not needed!

I'm guessing with the K&N intake and Borla exhaust - she'll be all I'll need!

What a great story. lol. I really wish K&N would release something.

Anybody have a SWAG of when K&N is going to relaease one?

Well, I walked away from a PT Crooner today...just left him in the dust basically. I was waiting to empty this tank and throw some octane booster in to see how she responds. After the Crooner episode, I decided to skip the booster...not needed!

I'm guessing with the K&N intake and Borla exhaust - she'll be all I'll need!

The HHR does have more horse power then the PT. So we are always going to beat them in a race. A couple of mod's with Extra HP could play a difference. Now if you lost the PT, I doubt you would ever post "Hey Guess what a PT Cruiser beat me". :blah:

Anybody have a SWAG of when K&N is going to relaease one?

I'm working with K&N right now. Not sure of the timeframe yet because SEMA is this week. Once all the measurements are done, it will still take a while before it hits actual production. As soon as something is locked down, I'll post details.

-Mike

I just broke 3001 miles today. I guess I should get an oil change

Actually, the HHR is designed for 5000mi oil change intervals.
But it's your call. :thumb:

I religiously change the oil at 3000.

I always have too. In fact, I had a 1985 Jeep CJ-7 that I changed the oil in every month! (It was actually coming out "clean" !!!) :D I did check into the HHR reccomendations though, and feel they are valid. I'm going to wait the full 5K between changes - monitoring the oil visually.

Remember - the transmission is actually sealed! You can't change the fluid in there if you tried. Much research has been done regarding this, and I don't believe Chevy would have set them up this way unless they trusted the results.

Still...let your conscience be your guide! :thumb:
-Mike

Wow. Didn't know that.

Majority of new cars are sealing the Automatic transmission Fluids area. Just think the more reasons to bring your car in, the more money they can make.

First time i drove this thing on the road was sorta dispointed, Until today.
Man I pushed her to 160km/h and it was so smooth. :cool: oh yeah this car is slowe at the start, but it keeps going and then it FLYS,, haha i love it, . Smoked a honda today also.

I agree - the HHR stays smooth all the way up. Great Ride! :thumb:

Be sure to keep the shiny side up!
-Mike :beer:

my 2.4 manual 5 speed the gov kicks in at 118 or 119 that's on 95 in VA

I just hit 105 the other day in mine. Even the 2.2L with a 5 spd moves. Exhaust and cold air intke do help a bit with making the audible part of the journey worth while! ;)

Not to promote anything illegal...but I made a short trip up to Lake Arrowhead the other day and on the way home hit 110 on the open road. Seemed like the HHR (stock 2.4L), had plenty left at that point. Has anyone gone faster?


Have been to 115 on the Fl turnpike! :eek: Still felt like plenty of room under the pedal.

I just hit 105 the other day in mine. Even the 2.2L with a 5 spd moves. Exhaust and cold air intke do help a bit with making the audible part of the journey worth while! ;)

What brand exhaust and cold air intake? :confused:

What brand exhaust and cold air intake? :confused:

I kind of wondered that myself? :confused:

After sorting through all the expert / amateur opinions in this thread, I've scientifically concluded why SoCal's HHR is soooo fast.... :thumb:


It's the stubby antenna, folks!! Gotta be worth at least 20 MPH on the top end!! :)

So... I ordered one of the previously guarded speed-secret antennas!! :D

Look out world!!! :p: :one:

Oh, man - watch out! Joe's putting the "Stubby" on!

Zoom, zoom - he's gooooone! :eek:

i drive on the highway everyday and i cant get my 2lt above 108 unless im going down hill i can feel the gov kick in (auto)are you guys doing something diff then i am what is the top rated speed every gm product ive owned or my friends owned is limited to 108

i drive on the highway everyday and i cant get my 2lt above 108 unless im going down hill i can feel the gov kick in (auto)are you guys doing something diff then i am what is the top rated speed every gm product ive owned or my friends owned is limited to 108

You got the 2.2l?

2.4 auto trans

Oh, man - watch out! Joe's putting the "Stubby" on!

Zoom, zoom - he's gooooone! :eek:


Yea I got my Stubby last week, and I can tell a big difference in my MPG's too!! :D But seriously it does look much better, thanks Mike :thumb:

i drive on the highway everyday and i cant get my 2lt above 108 unless im going down hill i can feel the gov kick in (auto)are you guys doing something diff then i am what is the top rated speed every gm product ive owned or my friends owned is limited to 108


Just put her in drive and hit the pedal !! :D !

Just put her in drive and hit the pedal !! :D !

Thats what worked for me. :beer:

What brand exhaust and cold air intake? :confused:


Its a home made setup that I got help from our local *cough cough IMPORT cough* shop. Using various mandrel bends and an off the shelf "fart can" style muffler for exhaust and various mandrel bends for intake. I can get pics soon. Keeping 2 1/4 for exhaust and intake starts at 4" on the filter and down to TB size right at the MAF. Helps create a velocity stack effect! :thumb:

Not to promote anything illegal...but I made a short trip up to Lake Arrowhead the other day and on the way home hit 110 on the open road. Seemed like the HHR (stock 2.4L), had plenty left at that point. Has anyone gone faster?
HELLO. DOES THE HHR HAVE A MPH LIMIT CALEBRATION IN THE PCM LIKE OTHER GM'S MY 2003 SILVERADO STOP AT 99 MPH AND MY 1999 ZR2 STOP AT 98. MY HHR HAS ONLY 2500 MILES ON IT AND HAVEN'T HAD OPPRUTUNITY TO SEE... LATER DEEREBILT. 06 BLUE 1LT AUTO.

On my road trip up to Laughlin over the weekend I did get between 100-110.
I ws behind a a SUV passing some other cars. I backed off after that but think it would have got pass 110 :beer:

HELLO. DOES THE HHR HAVE A MPH LIMIT CALEBRATION IN THE PCM LIKE OTHER GM'S MY 2003 SILVERADO STOP AT 99 MPH AND MY 1999 ZR2 STOP AT 98. MY HHR HAS ONLY 2500 MILES ON IT AND HAVEN'T HAD OPPRUTUNITY TO SEE... LATER DEEREBILT. 06 BLUE 1LT AUTO.

The GM set limit is 108. I'v ehad mine at 110 several times - just lucky I guess! It shuts right down after that.

I will be getting into the computer soon (hopefully), and will see if that can be removed, and some changes made to the mixture ratio, neutral rev limiter, shift points, and firmness.

Let's see if we can't come up with a "tune" for the HHR!! :thumb:

Just left a post on Gas Peddle Issue...

On I-5 several weeks ago, had a clear freeway for a little bit. Punched it, baby!

Hit 105mph, before I had caught up to others. Wished for 110. It was there but I had to slow down for the others...... :(

Love it. :cool:

I was recently clocked going down the local freeway :eek:

Don't I wish.....

Twice I've had it up to 115 until I realized the clicking was the antenna bouncing off the sun-roof. Will have to try again as soon as the new "shorty" gets here. Plus, after reading posts about having a gov, I'm not sure if I actually hit 115.

I left the house early this morning (4:30am) so in a lil bit of a stretch, i put the pedal on the floor up until the dang speed limiter kicked in at 108 on the nose... dang conspiracy to control us... I'm waiting for HyperTech to come out with a chip modulator... I have one on my 04 Silverado and I love it... speed now at 128, changed the gear shift speeds, firmness and a couple other things...

CBL

Twice I've had it up to 115 until I realized the clicking was the antenna bouncing off the sun-roof. Will have to try again as soon as the new "shorty" gets here. Plus, after reading posts about having a gov, I'm not sure if I actually hit 115.

I also thought my speedo was at 115. Hard to be sure while trying not to run over anybody. :p:

Gee.....I've never worn a Speedo.............even at 115! :D

Being Italian my people are very in to Speedos. :red: I wish that stereotype wasn't true. :(

there should be a public test and poll first before you are allowed to wear a speedo or a thong!!!!

can i Hear an AMEN

Amen !!!!!!!!!!! :d

I will be getting into the computer soon (hopefully), and will see if that can be removed, and some changes made to the mixture ratio, neutral rev limiter, shift points, and firmness.

Now thats a good reason for me to drive out to socal.

Mike doesn't look to be the type to wear a Speedo......but then again, it all starts in SoCal

i put the car in I and took off i was on i380 in pa between the mt pocono exit and the tobyhanna exit about 4 m,iles well half way 2 miles i hit the rev limiter and was pissed at 108 so i changed the gear and went to I and i hit 118 before i had to stop and get off my exit i was totally suprised and it wanted to keep going ....

That's true! I forgot about this; the top speed limiter only works in high gear. I had a ford ranger that cutout at 100mph, but downshifting it (out of OD), it would still keep accellerating!

Thanks CJ for the reminder! :thumb:

Now the race is back ON again for a new top speed! :one:

(CJ's in the lead with 118!) :beer:

I hit 100 again last night racing my brother's gmc siera v8. Soooo much adrenaline.

It's funny - like many others here I bought the HHR primarily to get better mileage. Even during the test drive I was thinking ]"Hmmm...No power, - but at least it'll get good mileage."[/I] But after you get a few miles on her and get that ecotec broken in - MAN, what a rush! :eek:

I love this car... :thumb:

Hey! i just joined. I raced a GTP and a f.f. SVT and beat both of them. I had her up to about 110 and it still wants to go.

I have fun all the time in I gear. it is amazing what you can do with it. there really isnt a road in the DFW area w/o cops that i would try over 100 with it... but next road trip in the boonies in Okrahoma and i am there.

try it in a big parking lot in the rain. go to 1st and the TC is gone and still more fun

anyone try 0to 60 and 1/4 miles in I gear and in D?

people are shocked how this lil HHR hauls in it with me.

I'm on Hwy 75 between Dallas and Oklahoma on a daily basis. I stretched it out and I only get to 108 before the speed limiter kicks in darnit. Waiting for Hyper-Tech to come out with something to releive that issue. I have one on my Silverado and at least it peaks at 128. I don't really have a need to go much faster than that! ha

CBL

all the people that are doing 108 do you have automatics because in my manual I can do 118 just wondering

I tried to hit this 118mph the other day, like most of you. I also have the manual trans. I was travelling on a fairly flat road, on the San Mateo Bridge, which spans about 9 miles, where about 7 miles is really flat. I opened it up on the flat section of the bridge.

Well, I could only reach 104ish mph. :frown: Perhaps it was the wind factor, as it was really blowing hard that evening. I was alone, so it is not a weight factor. :confused: I think I am gonna have to try it again soon.

Yea, 100mph, plenty fast, :bow: and was surprised at how fast it gets there. But did feel sorta squirrly at that speed to me, and it is the 2LT auto. I stopped at 100...... bought this for the gas mileage soo 75 mph is about 1 mpg less than 65, :thumb:


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I hit the limiter last weekend..surprised me how fast it got there and that I couldn't push it more

Downshift - it'll go more!

I just made my first 400 mile trip last weekend. Got in a line of traffic going 80 mph. We stayed that way for about 2 hours. A couple of times I saw 100 on the speedo. She really was smooth. I love this car.

As long as I can go faster than a PT Loser, that's all that matters to me. lol

Well, I've now tried my 2.2, 1LT, Auto in both D and I and it still peaked at 107ish in both gears. I did not notice a difference.

Highjack alert:
Someone mentioned 1mpg difference between driving 65 and 75. For the last few days, i've been keeping mine at 65 with the cruise set, approximately 90 miles one way to work and my NIC just couldn't seem to climb over 30.5. Today I drove approximately 350 miles, mostly highway with the cruise set on 75. When I parked it in the driveway this evening I thought I'd check to see how much worse it was and to my surprise the NIC registered 31 even. It actually went up. Now keep in mind, there are quite a few hills on my route. I'm wondering if it's the fact that the engine didn't labor as hard getting up the hills with the added speed. It doesn't make sense to me, but I thought I'd post it anyway.

CBL

Reguarding the speed limmiter............... IS the limmiter on all cars or just automatics? I have the 5 speed but havent rapted her out yet.

I think I am gonna have to try it again soon.

Tried it again, same place, same time, same bat channel...and with a very calm evening, she flew like a bird. Hit 110mph and had room to go. Had to slow down for the cars ahead of me though......was really smooth.

Hi: :bow:
OK. I had to try it again....my gas mileage after a fill up. I drove 45 miles to work at 60 mph, cruise set on a 2 lane highway. with hills and even passed a car and had to accelerate to get around. when I got to work, DIC said 31.5 mpg. When I left work and drove home that evening, upon arriving home the DIC said 28.5 mpg... :roll: now this averaged all the miles driven since fill up. This part of the trip was on the Interstate at about 72mph with hills here too involving downshifting also and cruise set for a total of about 90 miles. I drive this route all the time. just noticed it seems to get better mileage at lower speeds, i have the 2LT with the 2.4 auto, but, I use regular gas, which is $2.99 a gallon now with premium at $3.19 a gallon. I have 4900 miles on my HHR since I purchased new on the 20th of February. :red: I'm not complaining, because the Astro got at best of 19 mpg on a trip, so I have really saved by buying the HHR, it is a blast to drive, and I guess it is really a neat thing to enjoy and need at the same time. I'll be posting pic's soon, you guys have given me a few neat idea's to do to mine and although subtitle they have really made my ride personnel and an attention getter....The biggest thing I really get mad about though, "OH, Is that a new PT Cruiser?" I've always owned Chevrolet's..... :one: Is a bit frustrating. But when I tell them the setup of the HHR, it's a different story..It does offer more than the PT....I finally drove one the other day(PT), not too impressed..but the salesman was in the car too. :steering: Oh one more thing, the DIC stays around 27.5 mpg if left alone for all driving conditions, both Interstate and city driving, with the most being Interstate. :blah:

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BTW:
I ran into an interesting situation when I tried the speed test again, same place, I hit 110 mph, easing up to it, then it did it, hit 110 and stopped, like it shifted. well I slowed back to speed limit, and tried to set the cruise control.....no cruise... I got off the Interstate, stopped, then drove on the expressway toward home, the cruise has worked fine since........wonder if the computer noted the shutdown and have to go back to 1st gear or a complete stop before the cruise reset. The car felt good at 110 mph too, but alas, I bought this for the gas mileage.... time to be a responsible adult and SLOW DOWN......

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Keep in mind that in today's gov't and legal climate, no car will roll off the assembly line where the top speed capability (governed) will exceed the speed rating of the OEM tires. On the HHR, they are "S" (112 mph) for the 16" and "T" (118 mph) for the 17". Not really sure if Chevy has different settings for the different tires.

That said, last week I was travelling on business, mostly I-64 and some I-81. I was looking for an opportunity to let 'er out, but the heavy traffic volume never gave me an open stretch to do it. Also, the VA SP (speed gestapo) were out in force last week.

We can up the speed limiter or remove it if you'd like .



Matt
www.tunetimeperformance.com

While making a run to Disney on the Turnpike, Dory topped out at 110 in "D". Dropped her in to "I" and made it to 118 before having to slow for traffic. Managed to get a cheap pic w/ cell phone while backing down. Held down the average speed reset button to get more exact reading than speedometer. The pic shows 112!
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/9/6/speed.jpg

Took mine out yesterday for its first road trip, St. Louis to Springfield MO, 220+ miles each way on HWY 44.

On the way down I averaged 85-95 mph, got about 23mpg, hit the 110 limit a couple times. didn't want to risk any faster with the wife and child....there will be other chances though!

On the way back had the cruise on 70 and got 29.9mpg.

Mind you this was on a highway that is mostly hills on a windy day. Very impressed by the speed and mileage!:D

Bought it for gas mileage without considering performane, what an awesome bonus!:thumb:

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/8/9/2/HPIM0029.JPG

Yes that does say AV SPEED 119 MPH!!!

That was Friday night somewhere in Illinois on I-64 carrying 4 people and all of our gear!

Gotta love "I" drive!!:steering:

OK so Mike just posted a pic showing 22?.

http://www.socalhhr.citymax.com/i/Hidden%20Pics/230_Speedo.jpg


:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

I will say though, I don't have any performance mods except the IMCO, had a couple of F-A-T people, 2 kids and a full cargo area.

I just love this economy car. When I hit 119, it would have gone faster but with the precious cargo I had on board, that was fast enough for me!:cool:

The 78 I got up to on the track at Bristol felt a lot faster than the 119 on the hwy. Those banks are a b!tch!! I'd punch it coming out of the turn to get some more speed on the straight and it seemed like just one second later another big a$$ bank was flying at me.......braking time!:eek:

Can't wait to try it again though....the track, I think for now 119 is fast enough for me.

I just love this economy car. When I hit 119, it would have gone faster but with the precious cargo I had on board, that was fast enough for me!:cool:

Did you happen to check out the mpg you were getting while doing 119?
When I checked mine at 118, it was reading only 14 mpg.

The 78 I got up to on the track at Bristol felt a lot faster than the 119 on the hwy. Those banks are a b!tch!! I'd punch it coming out of the turn to get some more speed on the straight and it seemed like just one second later another big a$$ bank was flying at me.......braking time!:eek:

Can't wait to try it again though....the track, I think for now 119 is fast enough for me.

I don't think I'm going to try again anytime soon either, going to keep it to under 100, just not worth the risk/lousy mpg.

Notice the fuel gauge is on going EMPTY!

Notice the fuel gauge is on going EMPTY!

At that speed, I wonder how far the HHR can coast.:D

OK, I installed my new K & N.......now mine should be good for 135 mph.

I hit 105 mph on my trip to Eastern Oregon. Before I put my intake on. Can't wait to see what it's going to do when I got out next month. The car stayed steady at high speeds. I was really surprised my wife wanted to feel what the car felt like at high speed. She didn't like the car at first but it's growing on her.

Did you happen to check out the mpg you were getting while doing 119?
When I checked mine at 118, it was reading only 14 mpg.



I don't think I'm going to try again anytime soon either, going to keep it to under 100, just not worth the risk/lousy mpg.

Honestly, as soon as I got the pic, we did coast for a looong time before we got back down to 85, which is what we were doing to make good time. I didn't even think to look at the mpg. I do know that when we did fill up we had gotten over 25 mpg overall. This was driving 80-85 mostly through very hilly conditions carrying a lot of weight.

And no I won't be trying this again anytime soon. If I do it'll be after my cars out of warranty and I start doing some real performance mods; cat back, supercharger, etc....hey a guy can dream can't he!:D

It was a real rush though.

I could just add a few SoCal HHR decals, thats always good for another 15-25 hp.:nuts:

I hit 105 mph on my trip to Eastern Oregon. Before I put my intake on. Can't wait to see what it's going to do when I got out next month. The car stayed steady at high speeds. I was really surprised my wife wanted to feel what the car felt like at high speed. She didn't like the car at first but it's growing on her.

I know what you mean about the ride.

There was no floating feeling or unsteadiness of any kind.

My wife had no idea that we were going that fast until I told her to get the camera ready.

And my wife's a new convert too. As soon as she was done with her turn doing laps at Bristol she said she had to have one too. She already has picked out her color!

I'm sure the mpg wasn't that bad. :D After 9 dyno runs at wide open throttle from 30-110mph here's what we ended up with:

http://www.socalhhr.citymax.com/i/CGS%20Dyno%20Test/MPG_After_Dyno_RunsSm.jpg

Try that in your V8 car! :lol:

16 MPG... 30-110MPH, not a typical day in So Cal off the 91 freeway! Glad that was during testing only!

there should be a public test and poll first before you are allowed to wear a speedo or a thong!!!!

can i Hear an AMEN
All I have to do is look in the mirror, and I know I'm outta that game !!

Just wondering what the tach is reading at 108 to 115?

Just wondering what the tach is reading at 108 to 115?

Looks to be just over 6000 RPMs...........

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/9/6/speed.jpg

Just wondering what the tach is reading at 108 to 115?


With the Flash...
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Without the Flash.....
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When the Rev Limiter Kicks In..........lol!!
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This is with a 2.2L and a 5spd...........Regards

The HHR does have more horse power then the PT. So we are always going to beat them in a race. A couple of mod's with Extra HP could play a difference. Now if you lost the PT, I doubt you would ever post "Hey Guess what a PT Cruiser beat me". :blah:

"Pick up the pace with PT Cruiser's high-output 2.4-liter turbocharged engine. Standard on PT Cruiser GT, it creates 230 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 245 lb-ft of available peak torque from 2,800 to 4,500 rpm.

A turbocharged 2.4-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder DOHC engine producing 180 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque is available on PT Cruiser Limited.

PT Cruiser's standard 2.4-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder DOHC power plant offers a formidable150 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm."

HOW DO YOU FIGURE? I personally don't care for the PT myself and am in love w/ my HHR's, but I just wanted to see how you figure the PT has less hp than the HHR. Especially since they have a turbo kit available and we don't yet.

a friend of mine just rented a PT with the N/A motor and an auto tranny. We raced from a stand still and a roll. The 2.2 HHR whooped on him EVERY time. NO question the HHR is faster than the N/A version. Now we're trying to get his dad to let him borrow his PT GT Turbo with a 5spd to see what my modded 2.2 does...

119 with my husband in the car on I95

119 with my husband in the car on I95


That was it? It felt faster then that.

It was fun with the Camaro though, felt like we were doing 90, I look down and see 135. :eek: I nearly :censored: myself!


The Camaro's accual high speed is 182, although, I've only gotten it to 150.

? When you do take that 5 speed out, let me know.
Actually, my HHR is a manual also, is yours?

RUDEINC, where did you get that reeeealllly nice instrument panel??? It looks way better than the stock cluster!

RUDEINC, where did you get that reeeealllly nice instrument panel??? It looks way better than the stock cluster!

I sent it to
http://www.usspeedo.com/

They did the install and sent it back to me. I think it was around $125.00 plus shipping to Michigan.

.....Regards

While on my vacation and on a nice desolate country highway, I reached a top speed of 108 MPH, the accelerator had more to give, gues that is the speed it was governed out at.

I've gotten up to 117mph. Thought i might go faster but there was others in the car.

I don't expect too much speed from my HHR. I wind it out and see how fast it goes. When I want to go fast ,I'll just hop in my Dakota R/T. That will do 140mph. I usually cruise the breezeways in Chicago about 80 so I imagine once I get my new HHR it will go about the same.

I took mine out the other day and got up to 110 and then it felt like I lifted the throttle. I thought maybe I had just run out of power, but from this thread it seems that there is a limiter installed. I have the 2.4L engine and auto. Has anyone bypassed the limiter? I could get over 120 MPH in the old car, but nowhere near the mileage that I am getting from the HHR. I just figured that the lower top speed came with the package.

HPTuners software will allow you to change the top speed of your car. not that it will do that speed but takes the limiter off.

Has anyone bypassed the limiter?

Drop it into "I" gear. You'll take a really big hit on economy but if you're trying to max out the HHR, I doubt you'll be worrying about that.

It does over 120 with a proper tune.

It does over 120 with a proper tune.

Havent really had a safe place to try it, but since mine was Hptuned it does run very strong. Im sure 120 easily.

I never said it was safe:lol:

Jesse, with your tune, elevated red-line, high-flow muffler, and cold air intake, my Excel calculations have you hitting 132 in 3rd (aka "I" gear). :one: :thumb:

With the speedometer only going to 120 (and it DOES stop there!), now we need some documentation of higher speeds. :eek: :confused:

Otherwise, talk is cheap. :nuts: :lol:

I never said it was safe:lol:

Never said you did:lol: , but we need to be!:thumb:

With the speedometer only going to 120 (and it DOES stop there!), now we need some documentation of higher speeds. :eek: :confused:

Will the DIC read higher than 120 if you reset the average while doing so?:confused:

Will the DIC read higher than 120 if you reset the average while doing so?:confused:

Good question! But don't know the answer. :confused: Maybe someone can try it? I wouldn't want to try to take a pic at those speeds, though! :eek:

The problem around here in SE VA (Jesse can attest to this!) is that congestion is so bad that the opportunity to stretch it out safely (emphasis on doing it safely, since we don't want anyone getting hurt!) is an extremely rare opportunity. I've done thousands of miles of travel on VA and NC interstates and finding that "gap" to safely try for top end is close to impossible.

A few weeks ago I suddenly saw that gap in NC, on I-85 just south of Greensboro. I had HP Tuners ready to log since I had been logging other data on the trip. About the time I was contemplating shifting to 5th, a truck came down an on-ramp ahead with a car following. I backed off because the car pulled into the left lane to pass as soon as they were on the main road.

The HP Tuners log showed 125 at just over 7,000 in 4th. (5-speed here)

It does over 120 with a proper tune.
It will do 120+ without the tune.:cool: At least mine did!

With the tune it will do much more than 120.

It will do 120+ without the tune.:cool: At least mine did!

With the tune it will do much more than 120.

But, Mike, how do you know that? :confused:

Not trying to give you a hard time, but just asking...

Some computations with my Excel sheet have both the auto and 5-speed hitting RPM cutoff point at about 120 (auto in 3rd, 5-sp in 4th) and that's without the factory 108 MPH speed limiter. Upshifting with either will drop the RPMs well down the power band.

The HHR is a "brick" aerodynamically and not a high power car. The top speed will be aero-limited by the HP available.

So..... to back up my previous claim:

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/0/8/HHR_125.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/8/9/2/HPIM0029.JPG

Yes that does say AV SPEED 119 MPH!!!

That was Friday night somewhere in Illinois on I-64 carrying 4 people and all of our gear!

Gotta love "I" drive!!:steering:

It will do 120+ without the tune.:cool: At least mine did!

With the tune it will do much more than 120.

But, Mike, how do you know that? :confused:

Not trying to give you a hard time, but just asking...

Some computations with my Excel sheet have both the auto and 5-speed hitting RPM cutoff point at about 120 (auto in 3rd, 5-sp in 4th) and that's without the factory 108 MPH speed limiter. Upshifting with either will drop the RPMs well down the power band.

The HHR is a "brick" aerodynamically and not a high power car. The top speed will be aero-limited by the HP available.

So..... to back up my previous claim:

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/0/8/HHR_125.JPG
The first quote's pic is missing. This is the pic:
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/7/5/1/HPIM0029.JPG

Sometime's your as bad as you acuse SoCal Mike as always being.:roll:

This pic was taken with two adults, 2 kids and a PACKED car, please spare me safety comments, on my way to Bristol Speedway last summer. I had not had the tune done yet.

As you can see, 120mph @ 6500rpms. So yeah, with out a tune, the HHR CAN do 120+.

And just like you used to always throw at Mike, your nice litle computer generated graphic doesn't PROVE anything. I'm not saying it may not be genuine, but if you are going to always raise these BS issues with anything others say, then you should be held to the same standard. Let's see a pic of your gauges showing the same info, that would be proof.

BTW, I'm not siding with or against Mike, just giving examples of how you make a habit of calling people out.

Sometime's your as bad as you acuse SoCal Mike as always being.:roll:

This pic was taken with two adults, 2 kids and a PACKED car, please spare me safety comments, on my way to Bristol Speedway last summer. I had not had the tune done yet.

As you can see, 120mph @ 6500rpms. So yeah, with out a tune, the HHR CAN do 120+.

And just like you used to always throw at Mike, your nice litle computer generated graphic doesn't PROVE anything. I'm not saying it may not be genuine, but if you are going to always raise these BS issues with anything others say, then you should be held to the same standard. Let's see a pic of your gauges showing the same info, that would be proof.

BTW, I'm not siding with or against Mike, just giving examples of how you make a habit of calling people out.

Hey, Mike... calm down now! I simply asked "Not trying to give you a hard time, but just asking..."! :confused:

I never made a comment on the safety issue. That's your or anyone else's judgement call.

Yes, 120 @ 6500 with an auto is right on.

My "nice little computer generated graphic" is a screenshot from a HP Tuners data log. How else can anyone document this? The factory speedometer will NOT pass 120, nor will the tach pass 7000. Hey, I'm not trying to sell Dyno Tabs here! Someone asked if resetting the DIC speed would show over 120 and I said I don't know. That may be interesting for anyone without the capability to log data otherwise. Who knows?

As far as "BS issues".... never said that or accused you of that! But I will say that anyone who earlier in this thread claimed over 108 with the 5-speed and no tune is BS'n! :lol:

As far as SoCal Mike and the myth and lore he put out, yes, when I know otherwise I will "call out" any statements that are doubious or contrary to known fact. Somebody needs to sometime. :eek:

And, finally, I've never called you on anything. I can never recall you making any statement that would raise my BS flag. I hope your business does well! :thumb:

the 2.2 autos are governed to 106- 108 . try putting trans in I mode and walla gov is gone,after 112 they pull slow, at 115 watch out they feel weak kneed on bumps and bends and bouncy, i always put 45 psi in my continental vr tires

If you switch the canadian model into mph, will the speedo go up to 200? Hmm, maybe I should try it. Gotta find a big arse hill though :D

My Gps unit showed my top speed at 143 in the ss with pedal left!

Had my ss up to 140 mph on I 10 going to the race track i think it had a little left. I had to let off the radar detector started going nuts i will try for more next time.

How the hell do you justify going that fast on a public road?

Just my 2 cents:

European model = same as US = limited speed
Has to do with the speed the tires have been tested on

Mine stopped at exactly 180km/h which would make 111.85 Mph

There was room for more but it just stopped so there is a showstopper of a speedlimiter installed. I'm hoping to get a update somehow somewhere to get that limiter to stop bothering me.

(I'm on a Automatic Transmission.)

Just my 2 cents:

European model = same as US = limited speed
Has to do with the speed the tires have been tested on

Mine stopped at exactly 180km/h which would make 111.85 Mph

There was room for more but it just stopped so there is a showstopper of a speedlimiter installed. I'm hoping to get a update somehow somewhere to get that limiter to stop bothering me.

(I'm on a Automatic Transmision.)
All you have to do is shift into "I" drive. It turns off the limiter.:thumb:

Hey Thanks GDZHHR I'll try that :D

shifting in I mode removes the speed limiter in some 2.2 06-08 automatics, mine went 116 and didnt have much left the 2.2s lack torque,with air raid and modded exhaust, light weight wheels, and braille 11 lb battery,, without any mods mine use to struggle to get to 112,some people say later 08s GM has changed that little trick, now they go only to 112, i dont know about the 2.4s ? BUT, the SS models will do 140+ un governed ,but wall of wind resistance, makes you run out of road

I got some bad news 'bout turning off the limiter by switching to 'I'.

It doesn't work on the 2.4 '08 model I got. Still stuck on 180km/h = 111.85 Mph

Got mine up to 110 with PLENTY left. I backed off 'cause that was the fastest I've gone (so far;) ). Big difference from my 4x4 rolling brick:lol: .

Took my SS up to 115 on Sunday....had just shifted in 4th so i had plenty left. Less than 200 miles on it at the time so i didnt wanna push it too hard.

I had mine up to 65mph last week. It was a little hairy going that fast, but I managed.:lol:

Actually I only have 105 miles on mine so far and I am trying to resist the urge to "test her out". I am planning on having this car for many years so I really want to be cautious during break in.

Once I get her broken in and the oil changed I plan on taking the Noodle-5 to the track and seeing how fast I can get her.

SPPD

Ran it to the top of 4th motoring alongside a new zo6 (not racing just cruising on an empty stretch) I think it was around 118-122:cool:

I got my ss up to 130 so far. I think the top speed is around 150

Victory red 08 HHR SS

Ran it to the top of 4th motoring alongside a new zo6 (not racing just cruising on an empty stretch) I think it was around 118-122:cool:

So do our SS's have a speed limiter(governor)? If so what is the top speed of the limiter?


SPPD

Took my SS up to 115 on Sunday....had just shifted in 4th so i had plenty left. Less than 200 miles on it at the time so i didnt wanna push it too hard.

:eek: That's not pushing it? I may need to trade in for an SS. lol

I might've hit 70 last week for a mile or two. I've been trying too hard to find out what kind of mileage it gets and forgot that fast and furious can be fun too! :D I might go and chirp the tires tomorrow for grins now that I'm over 500 miles on it.

the govenor in either 148 or 155 mph. When i find it ill let you know

Victory red 08 HHR SS

I've hit 130mph. Gets there slower than my Mustang, but it's very calm and stable, and gets there plenty fast. Definitely lots more left in her. Was impressed with the stability of the car at speed.

yup ive been to 125 so far gm say it will do 150+

Has any one found out what the rev limiter is on the SS? Is it different for the manual than to automatic?

So do our SS's have a speed limiter(governor)? If so what is the top speed of the limiter?


SPPD

IIRC, the 5-spd has no speed limiter, and the auto is supposedly at 150mph. i could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure i've read that on here somewhere before.

Thanks for the info.

IIRC, the 5-spd has no speed limiter, and the auto is supposedly at 150mph. i could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure i've read that on here somewhere before.

Doesn't the limiter depend on the tires that came with the car? My SS came with W-Rated tires from the factory, which I think are rated to 168 mph (270 km/h)

Old thread, but I hit 140 last night. There wasn't much left. Aerodynamic drag makes a speed limiter much over that unnecessary, stock. I won't be stock for long. :D

Gee..after reading all this..I realise now that the stage kit wasn't the answer..it was the stubby all along!!!! And to think, i coulda bought me some new kracko speakers with those bucks......

i alos did a little over 130 and my sunroof started to flap so i slowed down

I gained .2 mpg with my stubby...

i alos did a little over 130 and my sunroof started to flap so i slowed down

I hit 130 last week in a safe area where I was the only car on the road for miles. The passenger door was making so much wind noise I thought it was gonna pop open, so I slowed down. I have the stage kit and there was plenty of pedal left. I am certain that this car is capable of speeds over 150 as listed as the top speed.

SPPD

I hit 130 last week in a safe area where I was the only car on the road for miles. The passenger door was making so much wind noise I thought it was gonna pop open, so I slowed down. I have the stage kit and there was plenty of pedal left. I am certain that this car is capable of speeds over 150 as listed as the top speed.

SPPD

I got you beat by 3 MPH so far and also have the stage kit. I too had lots of pedal left, only ran out of safe room with no cars around so I couldn't find out what top end really was. :steering:
I had all windows up and sunroof closed. Didn't have any really bad sounds, but thought the fishing pole antenna was going to self destruct :lol:

I got you beat by 3 MPH so far and also have the stage kit. I too had lots of pedal left, only ran out of safe room with no cars around so I couldn't find out what top end really was. :steering:
I had all windows up and sunroof closed. Didn't have any really bad sounds, but thought the fishing pole antenna was going to self destruct :lol:

Your sig says your SS was built in '09 and adopted in '08. :lol:

Last weekend on a roadtrip I got the SS up to 135mph and had a little extra left. The SS is stock for the moment.

Please give a hint to were this strech of road might be . Heck message me, and will meet and run em ! My best is 123-125 on the kennedy (not cool). die'in to find a safe stretch of space. SSPD Shiller -Park PD ? :D



I hit 130 last week in a safe area where I was the only car on the road for miles. The passenger door was making so much wind noise I thought it was gonna pop open, so I slowed down. I have the stage kit and there was plenty of pedal left. I am certain that this car is capable of speeds over 150 as listed as the top speed.

SPPD

Please give a hint to were this strech of road might be . Heck message me, and will meet and run em ! My best is 123-125 on the kennedy (not cool). die'in to find a safe stretch of space. SSPD Shiller -Park PD ? :D

Unfortunately the stretch of road was a back road outside merrimac(?) Wisconsin. I went up to devilshead skiing.

Correct on the screen name translation.

BTW: I really like the hood scoop. Is it functional?

SPPD

Unfortunately the stretch of road was a back road outside merrimac(?) Wisconsin. I went up to devilshead skiing.

Correct on the screen name translation.

BTW: I really like the hood scoop. Is it functional?

SPPD

Thanks brother, The scoop is not functional yet, But i have started messing with a design that i will try this summer. Just gotta get the nerves up to cut into the hood :eek: .

Thanks brother, The scoop is not functional yet, But i have started messing with a design that i will try this summer. Just gotta get the nerves up to cut into the hood :eek: .

I hear you on that one Ive been wanting to that to but I just cant bring my self to cut into a car less than a year old, oh well eventually.

My wife won't let me go fast. PERIOD.:lol::lol::lol:

hit 140 and still had some pull left on my stock SS at track

Hey I love the caricature of the SS there. Did you draft that yourself or purchase it somewhere?

Hey I love the caricature of the SS there. Did you draft that yourself or purchase it somewhere?

I actually found it online, but it had the third window.. mine does not so i photoshopped it to erase the rear window.. here's the link

http://www.duck-design.com/cartoon-cars-gallery?func=viewcategory&catid=7&startpage=4

I actually found it online, but it had the third window.. mine does not so i photoshopped it to erase the rear window.. here's the link

http://www.duck-design.com/cartoon-cars-gallery?func=viewcategory&catid=7&startpage=4


Thanks very much. That is a really cool website.

I actually found it online, but it had the third window.. mine does not so i photoshopped it to erase the rear window.. here's the link

http://www.duck-design.com/cartoon-cars-gallery?func=viewcategory&catid=7&startpage=4

I second it:thumb:

It is rain today, but I got it up to 110 and still had some left. I had to slow down as I was coming up to some traffic ahead and w/ the rain I slowed it down. My wife was sitting next to me and she said, "Don't do that again." lol I think the rain was scaring her. We have so many cops on the highways here that that is the only stretch that I know of where cops never sit. I also will not try it on back roads as we have way to many deer around here.

hit 140 and still had some pull left on my stock SS at track
I had the opportunity to run mine up on a private road to about 135 then "ran out of road" (125 came up very quick but 135 took a while). At about 120 the drivers side glass pulled away from the weatherstripping and wind noise was pretty loud (did anyone else notice something similar?)

I hit 130 last week in a safe area where I was the only car on the road for miles. The passenger door was making so much wind noise I thought it was gonna pop open, so I slowed down. I have the stage kit and there was plenty of pedal left. I am certain that this car is capable of speeds over 150 as listed as the top speed.

SPPD

my driver door does this i think its caused by too much cabin pressure try cracking open a rear window or put your air on recirculate. I live in the country and usually I will have someone drive ahead and call me and tell me if the road is clear. I usually make 2 mile runs. next time I will compare with gps over 140 they shouldda put a 160 in it.

I thought new cars have a limiter on them so they can't go over a certain speed? I know my mom's 2006 Impala would chime at 107 and say "Speed Limit" on the speedometer. I also know my Lumina will go about the same 107 and just slow down a few. I haven't tried the HHR, since I'm not as reckless as I used to be...lol. I was lucky, don't want to risk it again!

They do,the speed limiter is set at the factory by the speed rating of the tires.

I had the needle buried on my stock LS earlier today. A buddy of mine in a 350z said we were cruising at 130 but my Gtech pro only said 125. Regardless, thats not too bad for a bone stock 2.2L

What was the RPM at 125? in your 2.2

If I remember correctly, it was around 5800 or 5900... I was a little preoccupied watchin the road lol

Hmmmm.... My 2008 LT 2.4L seems to hit a wall about 118.... I may have to test this again if a 2.2L can hit 125......... :steering::confused:

I dont know what mine will do on its own. I was drafting behind the z and my front bumper was about a foot or so away from his back bumper.

i hit 120 this morning when getting on to the hightway .

Ls

i hit the governor at 126 mph on a long two mile bridge in temple, tx. i have since then added the cortex tuner and increased the speed limiter. still haven't had the chance to go back and see what it can do now.

the 5spd ss limiter is 155, didn't know the auto was different.

i did this in my stock ss about 3 months after i got it, i have that little dash computer system that came with the car and i hit 126, i may not have hit the limiter so you are probably right about the setting. but i did run out of straight road, so had to lift off. I will actually be going down the same bridge this weekend. i now have the superchips cortex tuner on it, with the speed limiter lifted to the "superchips level" as they call it. my brother just bought a new mini digital recorder and he's going with me. I will film what i hit and post it, haven't seen any posts with that yet. should be fun.:cool:

Ive hit 138 in 4th gear in my 5spd with tune, couldve shifted to 5th and been fine but i didn't really want to. Its a little bumpy 2 lane "highway" on my way to work. Ill have to datalog a topspeed run one day lol.

I hit 138 yesterday, and got it on film, check it out on youtube search hhr ss 130+. let me know what you think. only add on is the superchips cortex tuner. all else is stock. here is the link for the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-gahQ-u68s

I understand switching to "I" will kill the limiter in an auto? Not for sure on that but would like to try to find a place to do that

I have an auto and had no problem breaking 130... my goal was to max it out but I ran out of room.

Shit I was doin 130 in traffic today... that was nothing.

I hit the speed limiter in my ss last night... i think im ready for the stage 1!:)

took this a couple of weeks ago (at 3 am) it did bump into the black but this is where the camera clicked... definitely had more, but caught up to traffic :lol:

http://chevyhhr.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=129&pictureid=971

:police:Bad boys Bad boys...whatch gonna do when they come for you...................

:police:Bad boys Bad boys...whatch gonna do when they come for you...................

...........hit the switch that kills the brake and running lights.:twothumbs:

Not as fast as some of you guys, but myself, Saxrocks2009, and CrazyCarKid has our HHR's upto 100mph on part of the test track at the GM Milford Proving Grounds last saturday when we was leaving.

It will do 150... the bumper does not like it though, bows out around the outside of the headlights and has popped out a couple times.

Ive closed my speedo at 140 and kept going to i have no idea how fast ive gone

Ive closed my speedo at 140 and kept going to i have no idea how fast ive gone

GPS :) It will let you know.

GPS :) It will let you know.

Yup! :biggrin2:

GPS :) It will let you know.

I might get scared lol

I might get scared lol


lol :roflol: But it's fun.

Its a lot of fun. I hit 140 goin to work this morning and then ran out of room

Its a lot of fun. I hit 140 goin to work this morning and then ran out of room

With my luck, I would get busted!! :skull1:

They passed a bunch of crappy new speeding fines in this Province. 40km/h (or 25 mi/hr) over the speed limit and they impound your frickin car for a week plus a hefty fine!! Although, I haven't received a speeding ticket in my home province for 15 years, it isn't for a lack of driving fast... just fast AND smart! But now no one can afford to get caught! It's going to lead to more people driving without licences and insurance when they can't afford to pay a simple traffic fine. It's ridiculous!


Makes me want to move to the Isle of Man!!

http://www.iomguide.com/drivingontheisleofman.php

Unlike the UK there is no national speed limit. There are speed restrictions in built up areas, but after passing a 'National Speed Limit' sign there ceases to be any speed restriction, although people driving in a reckless manner may well be stopped by the police.

Im moving haha

With my luck, I would get busted!! :skull1:

They passed a bunch of crappy new speeding fines in this Province. 40km/h (or 25 mi/hr) over the speed limit and they impound your frickin car for a week plus a hefty fine!! Although, I haven't received a speeding ticket in my home province for 15 years, it isn't for a lack of driving fast... just fast AND smart! But now no one can afford to get caught! It's going to lead to more people driving without licences and insurance when they can't afford to pay a simple traffic fine. It's ridiculous!


Makes me want to move to the Isle of Man!!


Are you in the area with like the $10,000 fine for speeding? My father told me something about Canada and some crazy fine for speeding.

Are you in the area with like the $10,000 fine for speeding? My father told me something about Canada and some crazy fine for speeding.

In the province of Quebec, the highway speed limit is 100Km/h (63Mph). If you get caught speeding at 240Km/h (150Mph) in a 100Km/h zone, the fine is over $2000.00 :skull::skull1: + lose your licence for a long time. And once you're allowed to resume driving, then your vehicle registration fee cost X 4, and your drivers licence cost X 4, and your car insurance cost rises x 3. :yikes::hissyfit:

That's why I try to avoid :steering: (whenever possible :biggrin2: )

Ontario has what have been called "Street racing laws"
One of the fun parts of it involve the roadside impounding of your vehicle for going 50 kph over the posted speed limit.
If my gps is to be believed I could be in a little trouble!!! Check out the max speed.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/cheeseburgereater/topspeed.jpg

[QUOTE=Fox Hat;493379]Ontario has what have been called "Street racing laws"
One of the fun parts of it involve the roadside impounding of your vehicle for going 50 kph over the posted speed limit.
If my gps is to be believed I could be in a little trouble!!! Check out the max speed.

Wow you got mine beat...

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/4/9/0/4/GarminSpeedDisplay.JPG

Had my LS up to 119 last week. I know most say its governed at 110 but it went there with out a problem Ill get picks of the gps for the proof

Had my LS up to 119 last week. I know most say its governed at 110 but it went there with out a problem Ill get picks of the gps for the proof
Yeah, that will work (see two posts above yours). Just kidding though, I believe you.

Sorry dont have time to read the whole thread, Sorry if this is a repost. My HHR LT2 2.4 auto tops out at 110, where the governor kicks in. Its only running 6 grand in 3rd. It will not shift into 4th till you get off it and drop to 105 where its running about 4 grand. I have a feeling, a rather good one, that it would top out at around 140 without a gov. That gov. will be coming off shortly...

Dont ask how I know all this...

I would LOVE to say thank you for random Crotch Rockets coming up behind you.

I saw one coming, and dropped it to third and quickly got up to 90 and for 1/2 mile I held him behind me. Max speed during this rolling challenge, 96. O.O I would LOVE to find out what my 1/4 mile and 0-60 are in my HHR. Anyone in the Dayton Ohio area, have any ideas?

190 km per hour, about 118 mph... nothing added. Mexico stock doesn´t have gov. :D

You also have a 2.4 :P

120 mph in my stock ss. She had plenty more but I was a little nervous to push my luck....really gets your heart pounding!

120 mph in my stock ss. She had plenty more but I was a little nervous to push my luck....really gets your heart pounding!

That lets you know "You're Alive" :twothumbs: :lol:

I topped 117 in my 2.2L responding to an urgent request for an officer replacement.

I topped 117 in my 2.2L responding to an urgent request for an officer replacement.

:lol:

what would you say to the Trooper who clocked you at 100 to 140 uh,uh, the forum made me do it ??

I hit 85 mph today!! That's my highest top speed today. :D

what would you say to the Trooper who clocked you at 100 to 140 uh,uh, the forum made me do it ??

Were you talking to me SS fan?

An indicated 115 in Paddy, GPS said it was 112. Boo Boo will sit at an indicated 115 too, didn't check that against the GPS yet. Either one will cruise comfortably at 100-105 with no problems.

I have no idea................. There's no place to check. :skull:

Did 120 in the SS earlier this evening.

so did I on a on ramp

Topped 115. Man....

hit 120 when this kid came up trying to ride my rear. didn't see him anymore in his pos maxima :lol:

132 at Road America at a track day. This in a 2009 SS. Has the GM Stage 1, but was defaulting to 10 Lbs of boost. After last session, unplugged battery to reset and back up to over 20. Bummer, could have easily hit 140+. Will find out in a month or 2 when I get it back out.

Later,

Enrique
www.racingforthechildren.org

I've had mine up to 55mph, felt like I was on a rocket ship.

Topped 115. Man....

:lol:

I've had mine up to 55mph, felt like I was on a rocket ship.

Better get your tires balance checked!

i hit 120 in my SS on the on ramp, still felt like it had more

:thumb:

I have drove my HHR at 80 mph. have no need to go faster, I gave up going fast now that I have gained some years, when I had the Pantera was trying to make from L.A to Phonex< Arizona in 3 hours most of the time was between 148 and 155mph got a ticket as the Arizona hwy. patrol was chaseing me for 45 minutes I didnt know it he said he was at 125 the whole time.

Way to go Jay:thumb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9ccqL7lfg



Yum.

Watch the gas gauge lol!

When I had the Pantera cruising at 135 MPH gas mileage 34mpg, on hwy 5 going to San Fra. and Lake Tahoe to ski.

When I had the Pantera cruising at 135 MPH gas mileage 34mpg, on hwy 5 going to San Fra. and Lake Tahoe to ski.

You had a Pantera?!

God, those look cool...

I would LOVE to find out what my 1/4 mile and 0-60 are in my HHR. Anyone in the Dayton Ohio area, have any ideas?

Go over to Kil-Kare in Xenia. Nice track. If you hit a 16.5 1320 time I'd be surprised.

I wouldn't DARE go... it would just make me sick and upset the humbleness I have for my underpowered grocery getter.

You had a Pantera?!

God, those look cool...
It was a 73 L the dealer had to register it as an 72 has it would not pass smog so I told the dealer call it anything, I had all the smog stuff off installed a Hays distributor mod installed new headers, had the mag wheels polished they looked like chrome as the wheels Companela Magnesium not aluminum, loved the car got to drive on the Ontario, Calif. Indy just before the race was doing 135 for 2 laps.

It was a 73 L the dealer had to register it as an 72 has it would not pass smog so I told the dealer call it anything, I had all the smog stuff off installed a Hays distributor mod installed new headers, had the mag wheels polished they looked like chrome as the wheels Companela Magnesium not aluminum, loved the car got to drive on the Ontario, Calif. Indy just before the race was doing 135 for 2 laps.
photo of my 73 pantera photo with my son taken in 1973 photo in gallery.

i hit 120 in my SS on the on ramp, still felt like it had more

It does. I do that probably every day I drive... Go ahead and barry the needle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9ccqL7lfg



Yum.

Watch the gas gauge lol!

What about the gas gauge? It went down a bit... do that on a V-8 and then you'll see some major droppage.

I have drove my HHR at 80 mph. have no need to go faster, I gave up going fast now that I have gained some years, when I had the Pantera was trying to make from L.A to Phonex< Arizona in 3 hours most of the time was between 148 and 155mph got a ticket as the Arizona hwy. patrol was chaseing me for 45 minutes I didnt know it he said he was at 125 the whole time.

My dad had his 200mph speedo pegged in his 71 and it was still pulling. Got pulled over on the way to a car show...cop clocked him at 160 and took him like 5 miles to catch him...luckily he knew the cop

His Pantera was featured in Mustang Illustrated Magazine....bad azzz car:twothumbs:

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/focal_21/panterainmustangillustrated1.gif
http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/focal_21/panterainmustangillustrated2.gif

There's an open stretch of highway nearby, 4 lanes, all straight between two exits a few miles apart, divided with a barrier, so you can see clearly for miles. Hit it saturday morning when it was pretty empty. I'm using the "Speed" app from the Amazon Appstore on my Android, it's GPS based, and I've been testing it; it's generally within 1-2mph of my speedo, so I'd rate it as good enough.

Anywho, hit 154 and held it there for about 1 minute. It bounced down to 149 a couple of times for a second and then right back up. Helluva rush.

I can confirm that the speedo just stops at 140, doesn't go past that.

so your android app showed you past 140 at 154? Shizah!