On Thu, 17 May 2001, Andre Rousseau wrote:
>
> Do many of you take your cars on the highway?
All the time. Particularly driving to and from work.
>
> Last night I was going down a back road, I hit 80KM/H and felt that was
> fast enough.
I tend to drive faster than that even on back roads. Since rebuilding
the whole frontend the car's handling has been superb and makes back road
driving a lot more fun.
>
> It was great and scary all at the same time.
>
> But I dont think I want to push the car beyond those speeds or can the
> car handle them?
On the highway I easily cruise at 65-70 MPH. Engine is only taching
about 4K. I have had it up to 85, but I wouldn't drive it that fast
often or for very long. Now, if I could find an overdrive tranny I
could afford......
bill
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