Has Anyone Pegged the Needle on these Car and Found Them More Stable???

[johnnyseville]

Just curious, but seems some of you guys have had them to the track.  When you are up there, 150+, does all the trim make the car really stable.  Would love to hear about your experience, so I can look forward to the day I have the chance to do it.

[JB400]

 

[WINGIN IT]

Typically I don't think they're allowed to peg them , but I 'm sure there are some good stories out there... 

[Ghoste]

I haven't pegged the needle in a wing car but I can vouch for the driving characteristics getting more comfortable at a certain rate of speed.

[JB400]

Now who is really going to admit to pegging the needle anyway  I do know that most cars do get pretty stable at certain speeds higher than freeway speeds.   Maybe we should go to Texas, new toll road with 85 speed limit legally.  Illegaly+++++

[Aero426]

Gary and Pam would be able to attest to the stability of the 1971 wing cars with the speed trial and Bonneville runs. 

[FJ5WING]

didnt hit "peg" or even the end of acceleration but was into triple digits many times and had no sense that the car was driving any differently than at speeds under 100.
I certainly wasnt circling a banked track either.

[Ghoste]

Most cars today may get stable above the legal limit but you need to take a stock 69 Charger up to 100mph and see how light the front end gets.  And that would be fairly accurate for most cars made before aerdynamics became important to automakers.

[tan top]

Most cars today may get stable above the legal limit but you need to take a stock 69 Charger up to 100mph and see how light the front end gets.  And that would be fairly accurate for most cars made before aerdynamics became important to automakers.

no wing & nose cone here but

but

there is no peg at 150 , the needle keeps going    

[Rat Exterminator]

I was bringing my bird home after some carb work on the interstate, rural area, daytime, light traffic with my wife a few miles ahead giving me the all clear. 440-6 with 355 gears. I ran it up to 140 , that was about all I dared, no tach but I'll bet I was nearing 6K RPMs. At about 120 the car did seem to settle down and become more stable.  Where the wing is set at would have a lot to do with things. Certainly not a brilliant thing to do but probably the safest place available to the public here in Michigan. Unlike my moron friend whom I let take my 09 challenger R/T classic out and he comes back and asks my wife if she knew the car would go 143, on local two lane highway.   

[A383Wing]

I have had the Daytona up to 135...not on a closed track..the faster it went, the more stable is seemed to get.....as for the 66 Charger....I have hit 100 many times....felt a little loose

Bryan

[62 Max]

Quit at 140 but the faster it went the better it handled.

[69 DAYTONA]

...many, many years ago, I would run my Daytona top end quite often...it seemed to be more stable at 130 mph, and a friend saw me go by at speed once and swore the car sat considerably lower than normal...being young and dumb sure was fun

[johnnyseville]

After hearing these last few posts I just have to find somewhere to try this out, must be an awesome ride.

[A383Wing]

depends on what you are driving and how good your suspension parts are...do not try this with worn out bushings or other parts

Bryan

[Bob T]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence 

[200MPH]

Yes I have ridden in 2 Daytonas  at high speed as well other Chargers. there is no comparison especially up around 85 mph or so

[johnnyseville]

depends on what you are driving and how good your suspension parts are...do not try this with worn out bushings or other parts

Bryan

I am not that stupid ... anymore

My only problem is where can I get the running space to do this, quarter mile tracks would not get me anywhere near that type of speed,maybe 100 or so tops,  it is a real dilemma in the NYC area.   Have to check out with the guys at the car club if they know a spot.  These cars are pretty to look at, but the real purpose of them was to "fly"

[WINGIN IT]

Take a trip up my way man ,  I live in the sticks lots of places to do this 
My neighbor has gotten is Firebird up to 150 not too far from where I live.

Besides, I wanta check out your new ride 

[NYCMille]

I've had my Daytona over 150 multiple times. Where my '68 gets light in the rear at around the 130+ the Daytona just sits and squats on the suspension and is incredibly stable. In general the car will squat around 2-inchs at all corners at speed, but like any car going that quick sudden movements are not your friend.

[Fred]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence 

I pegged it once and got away!   

[JB400]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence 

I pegged it once and got away!   

What cars are the cops driving down yonder?

[Fred]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence 

I pegged it once and got away!   

What cars are the cops driving down yonder?

Do you mean "down yonder green valley.....where twilight was fading" or down yonder, downunder. ? ? ? ? ?

[JB400]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence 

I pegged it once and got away!   

What cars are the cops driving down yonder?

Do you mean "down yonder green valley.....where twilight was fading" or down yonder, downunder. ? ? ? ? ?

answer b, down under

[Fred]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence 

I pegged it once and got away!   

What cars are the cops driving down yonder?

Do you mean "down yonder green valley.....where twilight was fading" or down yonder, downunder. ? ? ? ? ?

answer b, down under

My guess would be......tremendously fast ones.

[Bob T]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence  

I pegged it once and got away!  

What cars are the cops driving down yonder?

VE V6 Holden Commodores ( GM ) here, I think you guys call them Pontiacs - same model as the latest coupe
Well, its a rare thing getting away Fred  
My car sucked at the drags today btw, crappy fuel filter restricting flow 

[JB400]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence  

I pegged it once and got away!  

What cars are the cops driving down yonder?

VE V6 Holden Commodores ( GM ) here, I think you guys call them Pontiacs - same model as the latest coupe
Well, its a rare thing getting away Fred  
My car sucked at the drags today btw, crappy fuel filter restricting flow  

Used to be Pontiacs, now they are supposedly the Chevy Caprice or/and SS.  Better luck next week at the drags.   

[Fred]

I've never pegged it, only been up around 120 so far, just not enough road around, however tomorrow is our club drag day so at least I'll get a good shoefull in without risking my licence  

I pegged it once and got away!  

What cars are the cops driving down yonder?

VE V6 Holden Commodores ( GM ) here, I think you guys call them Pontiacs - same model as the latest coupe

Same here only ours are high powered V8's  Can't let the hoons have faster cars than the police.

Well, its a rare thing getting away Fred  

I'm only kidding........I've never gotten away with anything yet.  

My car sucked at the drags today btw, crappy fuel filter restricting flow  

Sorry to hear it Kelvin, must have been a bit of a disappointment for you..........things are never as they should be when you need them to be. But I'm sure you enjoyed yourself all the same.  

[JB400]

According to the Mrs., he's on a very short leash.   

[Bob T]

My car sucked at the drags today btw, crappy fuel filter restricting flow  

Sorry to hear it Kelvin, must have been a bit of a disappointment for you..........things are never as they should be when you need them to be. But I'm sure you enjoyed yourself all the same.  
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Still gutted, just starves as I bang  it into top   , was back home by 2pm.
It wont be happening again. R & M next weekend    

Hey Stroker, does'nt matter how fast the cops cars are, still cant beat their radios as my Dad used to say 

[JB400]

Their bullets are pretty fast too.  I've looked at the business end of their 9 mm's, not a pretty site.  No, I have not been shot at, YET.  Don't plan on it either

[Highbanked Hauler]

 When my 500 was new I have had it up to 140 a couple of times and 130 a few times on good ol F70-14 bias ply redline Firestones about 1/2 worn out and i can say without doubt it you can feel  the car settle down at about 120.   

[Ghoste]

Thats interesting too.  I would have thought the nose cone and wing would aid stability but the 500 would only see an advantage in punching a hole through the air.

[dads_69]

I've hit 145 or so, the needle bounched around after 140. I held it till it hit 150 2 or 3 times. I was racing a 67' vet in Tri-Cites, Washington. It was a fast couple miles. After passing a Sheriff, I pulled over, vet guy kept going then busted later, idiot.
My ticket as for 144 in a 55 zone. Cop was way cool though, he said I've seen your red/black 69' charger around but never thought it was as fast as it is
And yes, the vet was 4 cars behind me at 140 plus mph as I kept my foot into it he never caught up.

[Ghoste]

And did the car feel more stable at that speed?

[marty42]

I have had a bird just north of 100 several times, both as a passenger and a driver.  I can tell you they fly!  Once was driving down a mountain on I71 just south of Ohio.  Truckers turned me in so I had to hide behind a billboard and buy the kids happy meals to lay low for a while.  What a thrill.  Now I know my tires were toast and I am lucky to be alive.  My husband had the lead foot.  On the Chrysler proving grounds before they plu a pace car in front, we drove as fast as we wanted.  The hemis were passing us in the highest lane.  great traction!

[stripedelete]

Did the truckers turn you in to the cops or childrens services?  

[Ghoste]

There is more to that story and you need to share.  Like just how fast were you going and how did you know they turned you in and why did the kids need Happy Meal bribe?

[JB400]

   Let's have the details

[Kismgby]

I chicken out before my car ever has.  Something about 130 mph and power drum brakes that make me have second thoughts.   

[Bob T]

There is more to that story and you need to share.  Like just how fast were you going and how did you know they turned you in and why did the kids need Happy Meal bribe?

Pretty good Wingcar story actually 

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,87604.msg989516.html#msg989516

[JB400]

Thanks for the story.