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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    first high way run

    chainsaw
    chainsaw


    Number of posts : 226
    Location : Dallas Tx.
    Registration date : 2008-05-29

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    Post by chainsaw Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:24 pm

    Took my 62 on the highway today for the first time, first time going over 40 mph. The speedo is wrong so I used a phone app to get the speed. 90 mph on the speedo is 71 mph on the gps, kinda scared me a little. As long as the road is smooth its great, hit a dip and hold on! I'll have to work on the bouncing, bumpsteer after I finish the 9'' rear end swap. Whats the fastest you guys have driven in your econos?
    EconoCarl
    EconoCarl


    Number of posts : 1109
    Location : Beaumont, TX
    Registration date : 2008-05-19

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    Post by EconoCarl Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:54 pm

    Drove mine to Kissimmee (Orlando) Florida last year doing 75mph most of the way.
    Seems like top speed was 83 on the GPS (1912 miles of fun!).
    dix
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    Number of posts : 8729
    Location : pittsburgh pa
    Age : 66
    Registration date : 2008-05-29

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    Post by dix Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:39 pm

    Glad the hiway run went good. I have a dodge and my thinking has been drive as fast as you want  as long as    your comfortable with your stoping distance, iv'e had mine up to the low 80's with no passengers. I can't live with hurting someone if i had a issue, Just cuz i wanted to run fast. 74 is about my limit with family in the car/van/pickup.
    twinlinemoto
    twinlinemoto


    Number of posts : 77
    Location : Seattle
    Registration date : 2013-01-02

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    Post by twinlinemoto Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:50 am

    Ive hit 80, but I usually dont go over 70 unless Im passing, it gets pretty sketchy!
    Joe Van
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    Location : Ocala fl
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    Post by Joe Van Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:55 pm

    About 65-70 is where my van runs comfortably. Faster than that I am just along for the ride..Smile ..

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