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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 06:09 AM
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Does this mean I can finally exceed 90Mph?
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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 06:14 AM
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Not legally on Arizona highways...
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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 06:36 AM
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Just tell the cop when you get pulled over: Its okay, Mini told me after 1200 miles I can go over 90mph. See,it's written in the owners manual. HEHEHE


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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 06:52 AM
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I was going to say 'but officer, the manual says to vary your speed during the break-in period'. Driving 90 is one thing, but pictures while driving? I hope you had a copilot take the picture!

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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 06:55 AM
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Yeah! Way to go. I just love speedo pics. How do you like the nav.?
Here's your next goal (and I was going uphill at the time!)


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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 07:10 AM
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That's not fair. You had a 1919 mile head start.
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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 10:20 AM
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So, what does an S feel like at 130mph?

Is it stable? A lot of noise?

Do tell!!

Life is short! Why drive a boring car?!

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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 10:27 AM
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What were the RPM's at 130
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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 07:52 PM
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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 08:50 PM
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Very stable. Solid. No lift off or drift.
It has to be done in 5th gear as 6th loses power and drags.
I don't have a clue about the rpms because I was concentrating on other things. The motor is seriously humming at this speed. Engine noise is up there, wind rush isn't bad at all.
I drove a 40 mile or so run in Northern Maine last Fall where I kept it over 100 the entire time and got it up to 135 often. Very nice ride. Early morning, almost completely deserted road (just a few 22 wheelers), lots of cold air for the engine. Cruising at 110-120 is great in this car.
I would NEVER do this in a populated or busy area. This was definately a well planned event to see what the car could do.

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Remind me not to drive down in Tucson with those crazy Mini drivers.

Vespa, enjoy yourself!

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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 10:45 PM
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You guys are lame, only 130? My focus auto can do 130...
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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 10:50 PM
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L8 Apex,

Based on your user name I'm sure your aware the Focus would not stand a chance against the Mini on the track.

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Old Apr 4th, 2003, 10:57 PM
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Now we need some informed discussion about speedometer error.

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upto +10% error (legally) so at 130 u may only be doign 117?

and how the hell did l8 apex take that?? 130 and ur lookign through a cemera to take a picture? i hope it was mounted...

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