I'd rather brag on mpg than mph. How's 22.5 mpg for an '84 Westy w/ AT? Kevin > From: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> > Reply-To: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> > Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:13:14 -0500 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Subject: Speed > > I had my SVX Westy up to 115 once, and it was still accelerating > fairly quickly. It probably had another 15-20 mph left. I must be getting > on in years as I let off the gas - I am just not bulletproof and invisible > anymore. > There were no other cars on the interstate in sight, and the van felt > rock solid (16 inch wheels and Hydroedge tires). > I did cross a couple of states this summer at very high average > speeds. I think I did Wyoming above 90 mph, against 10-15 knots of wind. > > John > 87 Westy SVX > |
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