Meshblorg Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 I drive a dark red 1990 Lexus LS400. I just got this car from my Dad as a gift. Last night at 2am on a secluded stretch of freeway in Los Angeles County, I hit 125mph! I could have gone a lot faster but I was so nervous at that point my balls were tingling. It wasn't nearly as loud as I thought it would be at that speed (great Lexus sound insulation). The roads are that well built here so I wouldn't want to die trying to go to higher racing speeds on a beat up old freeway. FYI my balls continued to tingle for at least 5 minutes aftewards. It was an awesome adrenaline rush. I almost never speed on the streets and it's very rare that I speed over 90 on the freeway. It's not smart to speed often but every so often I like a fix. But last night at 2AM, there were no other cars on the freeway and I wanted to beat my old record. The hardcore electronica I was playing in my car got me pumped too. My previous record I held was 121mph in my 1994 Toyota Camry (4cl). I love Toyota and I love speed. How fast have you gone?
dcfish Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 There's another thread like this...........................
dcfish Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 You could have added your story to this post http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...&hl=fastest if you would have searched first Keyword: ( fastest )
Gryphon Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 I predict that you will soon be sorry you posted this, Mesh. The Lexus police will soon be chiding you. 175 indicated on a Kawasaki Z12R. :chairshot: Tom
David Culberson Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 (..edit..)I was so nervous at that point my balls were tingling.(..edit..) FYI my balls continued to tingle for at least 5 minutes aftewards.(..edit..) Thanks for sharing!! ;-)
zmeister Posted June 25, 2007 Posted June 25, 2007 I have gone 140+ mph with my ls400.It was right after my brakes failed and I was driving down hill
ilovemalex Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 130.... on back roads in ohio. like it was floating and the balls tingled as well.
flanker271 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 75mph....I obey all traffic rules and want to keep my fellow citizens safe :whistles: Autobahn + German precision engineering = German population control
Hawkman Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 125 mph in my 91 LS400 135 mph in my 92 SC400 200 mph indicated, but 180mph GPS verified, on my 2000 ZX-12R.
Gryphon Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 125 mph in my 91 LS400135 mph in my 92 SC400 200 mph indicated, but 180mph GPS verified, on my 2000 ZX-12R. That's faster than Kawasaki's claimed top speed for the 12R. Is it stock? Tom
Rya Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 100mph, but that's not very fast compared to the rest of you guys.
absenthminded Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 I hit 130 the other day in my '04 ls. It was still smooth as glass.
dpellet Posted August 3, 2007 Posted August 3, 2007 Have an awsome 15k stretch to run out on and hit 140 in my 91 ls400, funny but it felt it was getting smoother the faster it went and still had room for more!!! Great Car!
Thermactor Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 100MPH, that was flooring it right before a highway to highway merger. Got up there pretty quick and drove solidly. I normally drive it 60-70mph though
OmarG Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 105. I was followin this sweet 06 750li and a 99(ish) 750il. I was on I75 headed north between macon and atlanta. I was amazed how easily it got up there. I knew it was stupid as hell and i could have lost my license but it was awesome to see a lex with almost 230k keep up with some awesome bahn stormers. I was also amazed how easily the car cruises at 90. it feels the same as 70.
Cory Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 I just hit 125 for the first time in my SC last night... the fact that I was getting beaten by a Neon SRT-4 kinda ruined it for me though :( Really need to get some more top end...
Thermactor Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 I just hit 125 for the first time in my SC last night... the fact that I was getting beaten by a Neon SRT-4 kinda ruined it for me though :( Really need to get some more top end... 2JZ-GTEEEE
Cory Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 2JZ-GTEEEE heh, wire me the $4500 and I'll drop one in this week :P
VBdenny Posted August 7, 2007 Posted August 7, 2007 A couple of years ago I had my 90 up to a buck thirty on eye-eighty. The car was smooth as glass and would easily have done much more BUT A) I didn't want to get caught and B) the tires I had on the car at the time were "T" rated which is only good for <-119mph. I now have "V" tires again but haven't had the nerve or opportuntity again. I usually drive between 70 and 90 on Interstates depending on terrain and traffic.
pishta Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 A couple of years ago I had my 90 up to a buck thirty on eye-eighty. The car was smooth as glass and would easily have done much more BUT A) I didn't want to get caught and B) the tires I had on the car at the time were "T" rated which is only good for <-119mph. I now have "V" tires again but haven't had the nerve or opportuntity again. I usually drive between 70 and 90 on Interstates depending on terrain and traffic. 149 MPH speed limited? Not me...126 in my slightly modded 1965 Plymouth Barracuda though, THAT is scary....and all in before 1320 Ft!
vyhanh Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Pray that no change from present to past tense :(
Budhah Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Did 135 in friends vet. Had one oversize tire on rear, and each time I let off on gas would change lanes... Other than that was aver 120ish in my 08 Tundra,, Only time it road smooth.... LOL 110 in LS430 last week...
mikeythewop Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Traveling Rt.1 southbound in New Castle County, Delaware @ 2:00AM I suprisingly topped-out my 95' LS400 (newly-bought, stock, and in need of tune-up) @ 150 mph. If you can find a long stretch of road with no major change of direction like Rt.1 in DE, a radar detector will not do you any good. The cops wont know what hit em' as you approach the higher limit of your LS' speedometer :) Now That i installed a K&N, Denso Iridium Plugs/ Wires, and Fresh Z-Max/ Castrol GTX, maybe it'll go 155...
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