I'd rather brag on mpg than mph. How's 22.5 mpg for an '84 Westy w/ AT?

Kevin

> From: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
> Reply-To: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:13:14 -0500
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Subject: Speed
>
> I had my SVX Westy up to 115 once, and it was still accelerating
> fairly quickly.  It probably had another 15-20 mph left. I must be getting
> on in years as I let off the gas - I am just not bulletproof and invisible
> anymore.
> There were no other cars on the interstate in sight, and the van felt
> rock solid (16 inch wheels and Hydroedge tires).
> I did cross a couple of states this summer at very high average
> speeds.  I think I did Wyoming above 90 mph, against 10-15 knots of wind.
>
> John
> 87 Westy SVX
>