Top speed run

[Bob24]

So, what have you had your M up to? I got real lucky this morning. It was a little before 6am and the traffic was basically non existent on the holiday morning. The highway I was on was dry as a bone and there is so much snow in the median that a cop going the other way would have no way of reaching me.

I was going about 75 or 80 and was ready to punch it when I saw some lights on the shoulder of the road about a half mile ahead. It wasn't a squad cars lights as these were amber and clear.

However, I figured I would stay off the gas until I passed the truck. Well, sitting right behind the truck was a State Trooper. So I made the right call in keeping the speed reasonable.

I am reluctant to really open it up because the penalties for getting caught going triple digits would probably be getting arrested, having the car towed and being charged with reckless driving and maybe losing my license for awhile.

What I find funny though is that speed laws are a bit hypocritical. My degree is law enforcement and I did a four month patrol internship with a local P.D. during college. Back then they had the Caprices with the big V8's. Not a shift would go by where we didn't crack 100 mph several times in responding to calls or chasing down speeders.

State Troopers who are biggest traffic tickets writers out there routinely drive in excess of 100 mph en route to calls or catching up to speeders. It strikes me as odd that they would get so bent out of shape over driving behavior that they display on a daily basis. But, they do.

Even though I am now in the private sector, I still have a lot of law enforcement ties that have helped me evade speeding tickets. However getting out of a ticket for 25 over is a whole lot different than getting out of one for 90 over!

[M4T5]

So, what have you had your M up to? I got real lucky this morning. It was a little before 6am and the traffic was basically non existent on the holiday morning. The highway I was on was dry as a bone and there is so much snow in the median that a cop going the other way would have no way of reaching me.

I was going about 75 or 80 and was ready to punch it when I saw some lights on the shoulder of the road about a half mile ahead. It wasn't a squad cars lights as these were amber and clear.

However, I figured I would stay off the gas until I passed the truck. Well, sitting right behind the truck was a State Trooper. So I made the right call in keeping the speed reasonable.

I am reluctant to really open it up because the penalties for getting caught going triple digits would probably be getting arrested, having the car towed and being charged with reckless driving and maybe losing my license for awhile.

What I find funny though is that speed laws are a bit hypocritical. My degree is law enforcement and I did a four month patrol internship with a local P.D. during college. Back then they had the Caprices with the big V8's. Not a shift would go by where we didn't crack 100 mph several times in responding to calls or chasing down speeders.

State Troopers who are biggest traffic tickets writers out there routinely drive in excess of 100 mph en route to calls or catching up to speeders. It strikes me as odd that they would get so bent out of shape over driving behavior that they display on a daily basis. But, they do.

Even though I am now in the private sector, I still have a lot of law enforcement ties that have helped me evade speeding tickets. However getting out of a ticket for 25 over is a whole lot different than getting out of one for 90 over!

So all that reading, and no high speed posting???? Man... I thought I was getting to the top speed you hit! Now you owe us a run to the speed limiter!!If I'm not mistaken, no M45 or M35 will be able to surpass 150mph due to the speed limiter. That is unless someone actually found a place to get their PCM reflashed. If you did, where and how?Oh, I haven't tried any top speeds really, but on my test drive (alone), I took it up to 110mph. It was so effortlessly, smooth, and quiet at that speed. It had so much more in it too! That was like a nice cruising speed for the car!

J

[maxnix]

I am reluctant to really open it up because the penalties for getting caught going triple digits would probably be getting arrested, having the car towed and being charged with reckless driving and maybe losing my license for awhile.

What I find funny though is that speed laws are a bit hypocritical. My degree is law enforcement and I did a four month patrol internship with a local P.D. during college. Back then they had the Caprices with the big V8's. Not a shift would go by where we didn't crack 100 mph several times in responding to calls or chasing down speeders.

State Troopers who are biggest traffic tickets writers out there routinely drive in excess of 100 mph en route to calls or catching up to speeders. It strikes me as odd that they would get so bent out of shape over driving behavior that they display on a daily basis. But, they do.

Troopers are now a revenue source for elected officials wary of raising taxes. Not a reputation enhancing burden.

Be sure your tires are unpatched and as new as possible and meet OEM minimum specifications, get to a track or airfield and report back.

[GJEMD]

I kissed 140mph between Charleston Sc and Myrtle Beach Sc. Long flat deserted straightaway, several are 3-4 miles in length. 2004 M45

[saeedakobiakov]

150 slight down hill.couple of patched tires, oops.

[candymanfb]

The highway I was on was dry as a bone and there is so much snow in the median that a cop going the other way would have no way of reaching me.

We may be able to out run law enforcements in our vehicles, but we can't out run their radios!Keep it safe!

[szh]

150 slight down hill.couple of patched tires, oops.

Oops, indeed!

Please be safe. Internal patching reduces the speed rating drastically!

Also remember to run at least 5 to 7 psi over your normal value when driving at high speeds ... something like 42 psi cold measurement would be good. This reduces the sidewall flex and consequent overheating (leading to tire failure ... a major oops!) at high speeds.

Z

[saeedakobiakov]

45psi cold.toyo t1r.

[AlbuquerqueM45sport]

I had no trouble in getting to 140mph in my 2006 M45 sport. Still pulling, I think I felt a shift at about 130mph, if there is a limiter, it felt a way off still. I've driven up to 151MPH in my Porsche and the Infiniti felt as strong if not stronger. I was getting into traffic and did the wise thing and slowed down. I was west of Flagstaff heading west. I run 19" Michelin Sport AS with 36psi all around.

[M4T5]

I had no trouble in getting to 140mph in my 2006 M45 sport. Still pulling, I think I felt a shift at about 130mph, if there is a limiter, it felt a way off still. I've driven up to 151MPH in my Porsche and the Infiniti felt as strong if not stronger. I was getting into traffic and did the wise thing and slowed down. I was west of Flagstaff heading west. I run 19" Michelin Sport AS with 36psi all around.

Infiniti told me it is governed at 150mph. That's too fast anyways. You would need to go to a closed course track that could handle those speeds to do it really. Though there still are those brave ones who do it on the streets. Be carefull guys!

J

[keithhr]

this is a great thread, just got my M35 a month ago and previously used a Passat which has a passing gear if your going 100 mph but had to be in 4th gear to reach top speed downshifting from 5th gear, but it will be fun seeing what the infiniti will do when the right opportunity presents itself.

[Bob24]

I hit 120 this morning without any problem at all in no time flat. It had a lot left at that point.

[eric313131]

I hit 115 today. An small acura suv or something was coming up quick probably about 95 or so. I was cruising at 75, waited for him to get within about a car length or three and punched. He tried to catch up but he had no chance. I had to take the next exit before I got going to fast. The guy in the suv was crazier than I was when I took the exit he was doing excess 115, and it look like he was still getting after it. But I was slowing down so looks could be deceiving. I didn't want to go any faster because, earlier today I found a large nail in my front tire and it has not been patch yet. I was a littled worried, but you can also worry your life away. I figured what the hell. The M was screaming for more.

[M4T5]

I hit 115 today. An small acura suv or something was coming up quick probably about 95 or so. I was cruising at 75, waited for him to get within about a car length or three and punched. He tried to catch up but he had no chance. I had to take the next exit before I got going to fast. The guy in the suv was crazier than I was when I took the exit he was doing excess 115, and it look like he was still getting after it. But I was slowing down so looks could be deceiving. I didn't want to go any faster because, earlier today I found a large nail in my front tire and it has not been patch yet. I was a littled worried, but you can also worry your life away. I figured what the hell. The M was screaming for more.

115mph and you knew you had a nail in your front tire??? Wake up man! Being a worried person or not, how about just being responsible?? You took the chance of hurting yourself, others, and the car.

J

[maxnix]

I hit 115 today. ... I didn't want to go any faster because, earlier today I found a large nail in my front tire and it has not been patch yet. I was a littled worried....

Obviously the words "catastrophic tire failure" have no meaning to you.

[450GT]

Hallo. How are you ? I have 2007 Infiniti M45 . I did 7 speed run and I went to 155mph in 4th gear but when i went to 5th gear it did not pass it. Plese how to remove the speed limiter.

[jwheaton]

you guys are crazy

I had my 06 M35x going 170 km/h (105 mph or so) and didn't feel like doing much more than that. It did feel smooth though.

This was also on a deserted highway with long lead views.

I'm happy with the excellent passing ability on hills, don't need to hit those high speeds.

Having said that, I'd love to get it on a closed course and see what it could do.

[Boss05]

212 kms M35210 kms Maxima160 kms Silverado (thats cause its got a govern or else it would start ripping pavement apart)

[jbillion]

So, what have you had your M up to? I got real lucky this morning. It was a little before 6am and the traffic was basically non existent on the holiday morning. The highway I was on was dry as a bone and there is so much snow in the median that a cop going the other way would have no way of reaching me.

I was going about 75 or 80 and was ready to punch it when I saw some lights on the shoulder of the road about a half mile ahead. It wasn't a squad cars lights as these were amber and clear.

However, I figured I would stay off the gas until I passed the truck. Well, sitting right behind the truck was a State Trooper. So I made the right call in keeping the speed reasonable.

I am reluctant to really open it up because the penalties for getting caught going triple digits would probably be getting arrested, having the car towed and being charged with reckless driving and maybe losing my license for awhile.

What I find funny though is that speed laws are a bit hypocritical. My degree is law enforcement and I did a four month patrol internship with a local P.D. during college. Back then they had the Caprices with the big V8's. Not a shift would go by where we didn't crack 100 mph several times in responding to calls or chasing down speeders.

State Troopers who are biggest traffic tickets writers out there routinely drive in excess of 100 mph en route to calls or catching up to speeders. It strikes me as odd that they would get so bent out of shape over driving behavior that they display on a daily basis. But, they do.

Even though I am now in the private sector, I still have a lot of law enforcement ties that have helped me evade speeding tickets. However getting out of a ticket for 25 over is a whole lot different than getting out of one for 90 over!

Old Michilin Pilots were very loud north of 120, I got some new Yoko AVID A/S and easily hit 140, tires were nice and quiet, but there was a lot of wind noise coming from the windows, even though they were closed all the way.

[jwheaton]

212 kms M35210 kms Maxima160 kms Silverado (thats cause its got a govern or else it would start ripping pavement apart)

you've gotta be careful in BC with those new laws