[94SilverCab]

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/08/13/canno...i-r8-blackbird/

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[Ryan]

WOW......that's all I can say!!!

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[unknown4u]

I do miss the turbo charged sunroof <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[rhudeboye]

I like the look of it. But many of those gadgets are just over kill.

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[flash]

you let a buddy take your new toy for a spin, and the next thing you know it's on you-tube

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[94SilverCab]

The current record is 31 Hours, 4 Minutes...see you early Saturday morning?

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[flash]

lol - no chance for me anymore



that's a new record by almost 2 hours



that beats our time by a long shot when we did the run 20 years ago in the twin turbo 240Z - as i remember, brock had done it in just under 36, we almost made 37 - i was bummed at happy at the same time - fun run, but nerve wracking and exhausting

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[94SilverCab]

I found this on another Forum..



My guess is the owner is preparing a cross country record attempt ala 32 Hours 7 Minutes.



Search internet-



"Alex Roy"



"The Driver"



"32 Hours 7 minutes" a film based on the US Express transcontinental race from the early 80's



You can find the Trailerat http://www.32hours7minutes.com/32-hours-7-...fficial-trailer



Basically what you will find is information on well prepared, highly documented transcontinental speed record runs. Alex wrote a book, and is producing the film on the subject. He is the current record holder posting a transcon time of 31 hours 4 minutes in an E46 M5. The run is documented in both the book, and the upcoming film.



I am guessing the mysterious off camera owner is looking to break Alex Roy's record using this R8. Due to the outlaw nature of the record it is impossible to make a claim publicly until a year has passed due to statutes of limitation regarding speed law enforcement.



He may have already done it.

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[flash]

lol - the statute of limitations is 3 years in many states



there was a very well publicized multi-car event dating back to the early 70s - it was the "baker sea to shining sea" - also known as the "cannonball run" (one of my favorite movies, which inspired our run in the late 80s)



i'd love to do it again, but the odds are slim

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[94SilverCab]

Hmmm...can you say simulataneous transcontinental sub 31 Hours runs, 2 968's, one East to West while the other going West to East?



Sounds like an Algebra problem for the Police...LOL



Jay

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[968Z]

If a heavily modified Audi R8 leaves the Santa Monica Pier at 8:00 am heading east at a rediculous rate of speed, and a modified BMW M5 leaves Coney Island New York at the same time travelling west, also at a ridiculous speed, at what location do they pass each other? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

at the state trooper's office in ohio

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[xrad]

just need a foley cath and a flux capacitor and you could drive to Argentina without getting out.

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[rxter]

Shoot - I did Pittsburgh to San Diego in 36 hours, in a minivan with 2 kids, a wife, and a dog, including a 2-hour nap.

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[ds968]

Pittsburg, CA ? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/dry.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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