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Old 05-09-2018, 04:22 PM   #1
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Don't trust all those speedometers guys. My speedometer says 140 down the backstretch at Road Atlanta, but Aim GPS says only 130.
Are your rear tires shorter than stock ?
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Old 05-10-2018, 12:42 AM   #2
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Old 05-10-2018, 01:53 AM   #3
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Are your rear tires shorter than stock ?
I have stock tires and rims that match the documentation on the car, however probably some variances in speedo readings and then add in the BS factor adds at 15 MPH

So divide speedo reading by the BS factor you now have a ball park estimate of your fastest speed!
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I've never driven fast enough for my spoiler to raise. 🙄
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Old 05-10-2018, 04:20 AM   #5
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I've never driven fast enough for my spoiler to raise. 🙄
That's why there is a button to raise it, makes you look fast!
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