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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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I just want to know what's the top speed of my car it's a 2002 civic 5spd LX(not VTEC).
 
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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maybe 120?
 
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Yea most cars is 120
 
Old Feb 9, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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y is it that my 2000 ex "auto" only hits 105
 
Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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most cars are anywhere between 105-120, in my expiriances i know a focus will top at 110 (limiter) and my civic kept right on goin up to 123
 
Old Feb 9, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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I owned a 97 Integra GS that I got up to 146 late one night, but it took a VERY LONG straight away on the interstate. It was barely still pulling ever so slightly, but I ran out of road, and had to let out of it, LOL. I was really surprised it didn't have a cutoff.
 
Old Feb 9, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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i have an 03 LX (stick)... rev limiter kicks in at 113.
 
Old Feb 10, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Does it have a speed limiter ? I went to 110 in fourth gear at 7000rpm I din't try in fift gear .
 
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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high speeds kill ppl... but ive had my civic around 122 it hasnt shut off as i know.. but i have a bare stock engine and nothing else plus a slipping auto tranny its a 93.. my friends eclipse i had up to 140.. he doesnt shut off till about 160
 
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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I have a bone stock 98 DX and I can get to 100-110 max, depending on wind. I don't think it's hitting a governor, just runs out of power.
 
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