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Subject:Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
From:Bradley Flubacher
Date:Fri, 11 Apr 2003 19:49:59 -0400

I've found that when I push my westy too hard I wake up with a sore back
and legs the next morning. I would caution anyone before over exerting
themselves pushing a westy. Consult your doctor for advice.

Brad

Royston, Jerry wrote:

>I need some advice.  I'm thinking about going up to Newfoundland from the DC
>area and would have to travel a good 1,100 miles in 2 days to make it
>worthwhile.  Is this too much to ask of a Westy?  The most I've driven in
>one day so far has maybe been 300 miles with no problems.  Can you run a
>Westy at 65 or 70 for 8 hours a day or for that matter at 50 for 10 hours?
>I just don't want to push the van beyond its limitations.
>
>Gerry Royston
>'87 Westy
>Bethesda, MD
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