So... when I hear the big ultra-sonic *BOOM* I will know that it is only
ANOTHER bus breaking the sound barrier.

*Whew* what a relief. I mean... if ANYTHING other than a stock GL was
breaking the sound barrier and getting less than 714mpg, I'd be a *little*
worried. ;)

I'd be interested to get those higher end gears to see if I could manage the
speed of light- but I'd hate to leave you all behind in the time warp.

happy Friday...

...time to rest.

Myles

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of marty
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 1:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?

I'm planning on breaking the sound barrier tomorrow, just need to reinforce
the windshield so it doesn't pop in and take my head off. :)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Benjamin Tan" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?

> In a message dated 6/29/01 12:34:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> korkwood@SURFREE.COM writes:
>
> << Keep dreaming because i must know what "converted" engine propels your
> 87GL to
>  such velocities. Not even HP choppers can dream of catching you...What
about
>  fuel mileage at 154 mph cruising speed?
>  How do you get dreams like that? Do you use "Absolut" or other imported
>  relaxant...?
>  Sweat dreams! >>
>
> Absolut-ly not. In Call-4-knee, we are obliged to put our alky in the gas
> tank rather than getting tanked-up. Besides I only get 80 mpg when I'm
going
> 154 mph.
>
> BTW, I have tagged before at that velocity. It was many years ago in a
> borrowed car. Got caught when I stopped at the rest area to pee. I didn't
> even notice that someone was chasing us. I have to remember that loads of
> caffeine can make you go in more ways than one.
>
> Oh yeah. that was no Vanagon. Said borrowed car was a future donor for an
> engine conversion -- Ruf 930. From flying to grounded all in one weekend.
>
> BTexpress