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I must be a huge sissy! I don't even like
the thought of 103 in my 63 Imp let alone 143! Time to take my courage
pills I suppose...........alex Christopher Hoffman wrote: ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htmWas 143 a typo? I doubt a '68 Imperial would do 143 mph without some major modification (and a fair portion of insanity on the part of all aboard). I imagine the engine could not overcome the aerodynamic drag of the body, and that would be a good thing since the rear-axle lift at that speed would probably cause uncontrollable fishtailing or at least dangerous instability. I know D^2 likes to drive fast, but not even he'd go that fast in a 40yo Imperial (I hope)! I've spent some time on Germany's Autobahns, so I know what 143 (or 155) feels like. I've even done 145 in a diesel-powered sedan. But each time I was in a modern German car (and a couple of MB prototypes) with excellent aerodynamics and modern chassis designs. So please tell us how fast you were really going, assuming that was a typo (or how you measured 143)! It gives me renewed respect for the Thermoquad (which can't seem to get my NYB up to highway speed the way my '67's Carter AFB can). Safe motoring and happy thanksgiving to all! |
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