[Shotimes] Question on speedo

Paul Nimz pnimz@V8SHO.com
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 09:27:22 -0600


I have checked my speedo/odo at 60 mph against mile posts and a stop watch.
With the 215/60/16s it is just about dead on when warmed up.  70 mph is
pretty close to 2700-2800 rpm.  Someone made a chart one time on the list.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR SHO
'93 EG mtx SHO


----- Original Message -----
From: <KICKINSHO@aol.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 6:49 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Question on speedo


> In a message dated 2/23/03 9:54:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,
pnimz@v8sho.com
> writes:
>
> > So I set the cruise control by the tach.  Inversely as the car warms up
> > the tach reading goes down.  Anybody have an idea?
> >
> > Paul Nimz
> > '97 TR SHO
> >
>
> Sorry Paul, I can't help you on this, but it does bring a question to mind
on
> my '91.   My speedo has a mind of it's own somewhat.  It never really
reads
> the way it should, and it takes it ever lovin' time getting to where I
think
> it should be.
>
> My question is this, in 5th, at about 2800 rpm, what speed am I actually
> going?  I am hoping I am somewhere between 65 and 70.
>
> TIA
>
> Kris
> '91+ White
> '93 Ultra Red ATX
> "Women who behave, never make history"
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