Long distance drive on new Sportivo

[CHA54]

it's a NA 1.8, of course it's true.

[CORZZA]

i hope u guys realise that the stock speedo's are very innacurate when it comes to the speeds you are talking about.

sportivo rally car flat out along the highway (in NT of course :P ) needle was way off the edge of the speedo, and the expensive terratrip rally computer only clocked the car at just over 215km/h.

have done then same thing in an evo 3 lancer, speedo way out at 200km +

just thought i'd let u know

if you change your rim size too. thats what causes the speed inaccuracy

[Conquest]

Well mine was a rental, stock as a rock with around 50,000k's <_<

I doubt the accuracy of the speedo but i'm pretty certain about the 5th gearing being equal to roughly 30kph per 1000rpm

[Rolla_Boy]

i hate long distance in the sportivo, last night mine was reving nearly at 4rpm doing 110km/ph.. i assume this happens to all of the sportivos?

[mtbrider]

i hate long distance in the sportivo, last night mine was reving nearly at 4rpm doing 110km/ph.. i assume this happens to all of the sportivos?

Sure does (not quite 4k revs but close).

Did I hear someone say where's 7th gear.

This is why I take the Camry to the Coast from Brissy it's only 600cc more and 1000% less power but they do cruise nicely and good on the petrol on the highway. (and I don't get sand in my car only the wifes)

[Rolla_Boy]

hehe id drive the camry to, i got asked to drive to queensland. there is no chance with this car

[conquest976]

I'll be driving to Sydney (from Melb) next month on Corolla Conquest manual. Since it will be my first longest drive ever, I'll make sure the oil, coolant, then especially tyres and its pressure are fully checked. The car will have a rest when it comes to fuel station for 30-45 mins before continue journey. Any other advise would be much appreciated.

Edited November 28, 2006 by conquest976

[MR22ZZ]

wave to me as I head the other direction on the 16th :P