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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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After hearing all the ragging about the JK's ability to pass, high speed vibration, and hoods almost flying off I decided to put it all to the test. Let's say I was on my private driveway from 75 mph to 105mph I encountered NO vibration, NO hood flying loose, and no hesitation, just smooth acceleration 'til I got off the gas. At 105 mph my rpm's were 4200, 1/3 of the throttle was left, with a 5500 rpm redline Maybe it would actually do 115 or 120 mph. I never drive this fast, but the opportunity presented itself and my curiosity got the better of me. That minivan motor will push it pretty good....
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Must be a long private drive way you got there!!!
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Dang... 17.1 MPGs?! Maybe the key to getting good gas mileage is driving really, really fast.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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And to think that you took at least one hand off of the steering wheel to use your phone and take a pic, while traveling 105 mph.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Must have been down hill with a really strong tail wind.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sully151
Must have been down hill with a really strong tail wind.
Yes I would also think the same thing to go that fast, I would not try it.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Yikes. I haven't gotten mine to 70.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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ive hit 90 a few times without realizing it, but wouldnt dare go any faster intentionally
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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85 mph is the max Ive done on 37s
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kntr
85 mph is the max Ive done on 37s
That is pretty good on 37's... hell, that is good enough on 32's.
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