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Old 10-09-2005, 03:00 PM
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Has anyone tried, or does anyone know if it is possible to redline an S2K in R gear? Otherwise what is the top speed it can go. Post the fastest you've gone in your S2k if you'd like. Story time!!!
Old 10-09-2005, 04:05 PM
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This was done a long time (3-4 years) ago. Do a search and you may be able to find something.
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Yes, it is possible to redline in reverse. I did it a long time ago in my AP1. I can't remember the exact speed, but I do know that reverse is taller than first.
Old 10-09-2005, 09:19 PM
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AP1 ............. 47.9 mph.
AP2 ............. 41.2 mph.

Those crazy "Houstook" boys used to drag race each other in reverse.
The one thing about driving that fast in reverse is that if you so much as flinch with the steering input, you're toast.
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I've done it Hit the rev limiter to boot

For fun too go to 35-40mph in first and set cruise control
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didn't all this start ages ago when someone first noticed the speedo worked in reverse??
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like 4-5 years ago yea.
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thats crazy!
i know a friend that sometimes drives around his town in europe in reverse
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ok....next weekend i'm gonna try vtec in reverse
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Originally Posted by ricepatrol78,Oct 10 2005, 10:59 PM
Ok i just got back from trying this... u want some serious burn out!!! Redline on R, then shift it into first!!! its AWESOME.. the car stops immediately and the wheels spin!!! talk about total burnout.. lots of smoke and sound!!! Just like in the movies!!!
...speachless.
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