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Subject:Re: Top Speed
Date:Tue, 12 Dec 1995 10:10:22 -0500 (EST)

Hey now

On the way back from Binghamton, NY, I had my '77 pop-top Westy
cruising at 80-85 on level roads.  At that speed the aerodynamics of
the bus make driving more interesting, but certainly less certain.  I
took it down to about 75 and had a better time of it.

Can't hardly hear the CD player at these speeds!

	TTFN
		Jay

Dave Kautz said:
> 
>  Sean,
> 
>  My '74 Westy <with aerodynamic handicap pop-top> has done 77 mph on
>  flat ground with no apparent wind. My owners manual says that a '74 bus
>  has a "top and cruising speed" of 79 mph. 
> 
>  I've had my bus well over 80 mph coasting downhill in neutral in pursuit of
>  Bradley and his '77 on a steep descent enroute to the Panamint campout.
> 

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