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Old 12-09-2008, 09:08 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jasper View Post
I have the 13 inch wheels and I suspect the speedo is just an approximation of actual speed. I have the 5 speed and at the end of the straight I was describing I would be at redline in 4th at an indicated 125, I tried to shift to fifth but didn't have enough time to gather much more speed but with a longer straight i'm sure it could. The windscreen does make a remarkable difference, I've tried both, but without the windscreen you better have your helmet secure and watch out for flying rubber. Nothing quite like following a corvette with fat hoosiers kicking big chunks of rubber at your face.
I think the 6-speed would make a pretty big difference too, the ratios are so close, the car just pulls through all the gears
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