I got a solid 70 mph going up hill from Scotts Valley to the 1800 foot pass on the way to San Jose in a rented 2.0 with hydraulic lifters and F.I. There was more left. Bus was probably less than 3 years old. For maximum speed runs, you need a long, straight, stretch. It took most of Scotts Valley to get my 77 Rabbit up to its max indicated 95, starting at 70 at the north end! I got an indicated 80-85 in my father-in-law's Triumph Herald but really don't believe it- its a 1148 cc, with 40 hp on a good day... 40 hp, sheesh, you could give 'em *names*! Max-speed runs also require a youthful exhuberence I apparently lack now :) If Its Too Slow, You're Too Young? ------------------------------ |######\ _==_ /######| cheers! |#######\ = \/ = /#######| Bill Abbott |########\ =\/\/= /########| '70 single cab |#########\ -__- /#########| '93 Corrado |##########\ /##########| ------------------------------ | N E T S U R F N U G E N | | vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu | ------------------------------
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