Cannonball Run

[john erbe]

For aficionados of speed. New record has just been set for the NY to LA run, 27 hrs 25 min. Two guys in a tricked-out E63 AMG. Average speed 103 mph.

 

[Michel]

Wow...
How many speeding tickets did they get?

 

[c107]

Wow...
How many speeding tickets did they get?

none, they had a whole network of spotters scouting the route for them!!

 

[Michel]

none, they had a whole network of spotters scouting the route for them!!

Awesome!

 

[john erbe]

Correction. Three guys, the third in back seat as a "spotter" with binoculars.

 

[Styria]

That time, John is......er...6.9 territory ? BTW, have you been able to snare any pics. or do you have any other competitors' results to compare with ? Make interesting reading. How is your own 6.9 going ? If I remember correctly, you have done away with the hydraulic system. Correct ? Regards Styria

 

[john erbe]

Styria, sorry for late reply. My 6.9 hasn't seen much road time as of late. Have a knock in front right suspension. Shock in that corner probably needs to be replaced. When time permits i'm going to review and replace current shock and spring combo which has been on the car for years but i feel could be improved upon. To mmake a long story short, considering all Eibach with a softer spring and shorter shock. Wish me luck.

 

[SEL_69L]

What is the fastest time Sydney to Perth?

 

[aussie 6.9]

We continuously see more and more amazing machines come out of Mercedes but we in Australia never have the chance to realise their potential. These guys have pushed the boundries and proved just how good these cars such as the E55 are. Happy New Year to all. Regards Mark

 

[Oversize]

Well this one is interesting!!

Manual conversion with 3 fuel tanks! 3.5” exhaust but not sure if it has any other engine mods. Seems like it started as a US model with big bumpers & low compression… Sharing the vid with a Roller & Lamborghini so it’s in good company!

 

[Patrick_R]

What is the fastest time Sydney to Perth?

I did it in 5 days in a loaded truck

 

[ProfessorExperimental]

Unsw Solar Racing Team are the current holders of the Transcontinental Record for Solar Cars at 5 days, 3 hours 11 minutes iirc. Set by Jaycar Sunswift 3 on Jan 15 2007. Sunrise to sunset driving only, 5kWh battery pack empty in Freeo. Carpark behind the beach to Opera House forecourt.