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Old 15-01-2007, 10:13 AM
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Hi guys

I need to work out the theoretical top speed of the Cossie;

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17" Wheels, Tyre size 215 40 17 (std cossie fit for 7.5J rim)
Peak RPM is theoretically 7,300rpm say

Thanks !

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Old 15-01-2007, 10:16 AM
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177mph
Old 15-01-2007, 10:28 AM
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Cool!

Thanks Bernie, that was quick!

I was trying to assess whether I was hitting the rev limiter, or the max of the car ability at about 168gps (on a runway not on the highway of course).

Sounds like the latter then - wierd though, almost sounded like lack of fuel, which made me think limiter, given that the injector cap exceeds the spec.

Interesting.....

Wish I had a sixth gear
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Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
(on a runway not on the highway of course).
This runway of yours does it have a 5 and M in its title lol

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Originally Posted by cossie4i
Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
(on a runway not on the highway of course).
This runway of yours does it have a 5 and M in its title lol

Steve.
I couldnt possibly comment....
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