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We all know that with the 1980 Corvette (or was it late '79?), the curse of the 85 mph speedo was leveled upon us. So when did that law get undone and the numbers started to climb again?
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
My 81 has a speedo that shows max of 85. I think it went up in 82. The 81 has the fewest hp in 25years!!
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The 85mph speedo started in late '79 production...gov-ment mandated for the '80 model year.
My '85 has the bar-graph speedo that stops at 85mph, but the digital readout will go MUCH higher...
My '85 has the bar-graph speedo that stops at 85mph, but the digital readout will go MUCH higher...
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Joel, you can't know if it goes higher than 85! The speed limit doesn't go higher than that!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
[QUOTE=manget1] Joel, you can't know if it goes higher than 85![/QUOTE]
Wanna bet?
It will read at least 140mph...
Wanna bet?
It will read at least 140mph...
Joel Adams
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] [QUOTE=manget1] Joel, you can't know if it goes higher than 85![/QUOTE]
Wanna bet?
It will read at least 140mph... [/QUOTE]
Wanna bet?
It will read at least 140mph...
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Are you trying to say you have had it that high Joel????
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
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2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
My buddies and I had a Trans Am that had an 85 mph speedo and we used the odometer to clock it at 120 once
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
[QUOTE=manget1]My buddies and I had a Trans Am that had an 85 mph speedo and we used the odometer to clock it at 120 once[/QUOTE]
Only had have CDUCTIV up to 105. Had my Mustang to either 130 or 135 and a Dodge Dart to 125, hehehehe.
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[QUOTE=dsireme][QUOTE=manget1]My buddies and I had a Trans Am that had an 85 mph speedo and we used the odometer to clock it at 120 once[/QUOTE]
Only had have CDUCTIV up to 105. Had my Mustang to either 130 or 135 and a Dodge Dart to 125, hehehehe.
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ok, I am a dummy T.J. What is CDUCTIV ??????? (But I am not a blond !), I just hadda say that!! "My Mother made me do it!!
P.S. Got my vette out of storage today, now gotta clean her up and make her look nce for company!!
[QUOTE=dskopp][QUOTE=dsireme]ok, I am a dummy T.J. What is CDUCTIV ??????? (But I am not a blond !), I just hadda say that!! "My Mother made me do it!!
P.S. Got my vette out of storage today, now gotta clean her up and make her look nce for company!!
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Try and look at it this way... C-DUC-TIV It is a description of what she is.
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