Scary at high speeds
Veteran Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,058
Likes: 78
From: Georgia
Become Mormon...Problem solved!
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,084
Likes: 432
From: NY
LOL! Ditto. Imagine having the choice of which wife you'll $% tonight? Jeesus, please have mercy upon our souls! Pardon me why I take the opportunity to self dicipline myself prior to that which could be dished out by one of our kind moderators: "I'm sorry to all here whom I've offended.....". Everyone, Bacardi made me do it.
Last edited by bfsgross; Jan 12, 2012 at 08:43 PM.
Veteran Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13,079
Likes: 4,730
From: Raleigh, NC
It's all I can do to keep the one wife from stabbing me in my sleep. With multiple wives, I would be lucky to stay alive for more than 30 days....
I enjoyed having multiple concurrent girlfriends way back in my salad days, but multiple wives would essentially just get me killed, no doubt about it....
I enjoyed having multiple concurrent girlfriends way back in my salad days, but multiple wives would essentially just get me killed, no doubt about it....
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 918
Likes: 27
From: Boston, USA
It got hi-JACKED up! FYI an STR should feel butter smooth at those speeds. Honestly those are the speeds where the STR shines.
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,084
Likes: 432
From: NY
jagv8, ya ever been tested for excessive testosterone? Ever watch "Austin Powers, Gold Member?" "Yeah Baby!" Now back to the main jist of this thread...OP, have ya had a chance to inspect the tie-rods and struts?
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 247
Likes: 15
From: CA
with those high miles you need new suspension for sure. Replace it all and try to go with as much factory stuff as you can. I drove mine 145mph for miles and miles just fine although it only had 20k miles on it. Then i got pullled over and that wasn't cool. You aren't that far from me either, good to see another one of these cars around!
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,084
Likes: 432
From: NY
08ZO6, your experience was testiment to the high speed stability of the STR. My 03 got up to 135 surprisingly quick. 155 was just a tick away. The opened intake and exhaust likely letting her breath much easier. OP, after the Bilstiens and H&R Sport lowering springs install, bring her to a competent alignment shop. Check this forum for upgraded alignment specs.
Veteran Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,475
Likes: 129
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Recent excursions to the 135 - 140mph range = smooth sailing and feeling of complete control in my basically stock 2003 with about 35k on the odometer. Having tires in good shape, properly sized, and properly inflated are paramount IMHO.