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From: lexington NC
On my 91 the Governor hit at 125mph. But my 94 don't seem to a have a governor on it. I hit 135 in it in 5th gear. After 100 it was rattling like crazy. (my car not corvette's) Until I get new weatherstripping. and things tight no more over 100 trips for me.
BTW This reminds me of a myth I head long long ago. And I have always wondered if it is true. I remember back in the late 80's and early 90's people said that if you turn the emergency flashers on, On a GM car/truck if would lift the governor. I was told that GM designed it like that for government and emergency vehicle's.
Now that im older, It don't seem to make much sense. But anyone know if this is true or have heard about it before?
BTW This reminds me of a myth I head long long ago. And I have always wondered if it is true. I remember back in the late 80's and early 90's people said that if you turn the emergency flashers on, On a GM car/truck if would lift the governor. I was told that GM designed it like that for government and emergency vehicle's.
Now that im older, It don't seem to make much sense. But anyone know if this is true or have heard about it before?
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From: Slidell Louisiana
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On my 91 the Governor hit at 125mph. But my 94 don't seem to a have a governor on it. I hit 135 in it in 5th gear. After 100 it was rattling like crazy. (my car not corvette's) Until I get new weatherstripping. and things tight no more over 100 trips for me.
BTW This reminds me of a myth I head long long ago. And I have always wondered if it is true. I remember back in the late 80's and early 90's people said that if you turn the emergency flashers on, On a GM car/truck if would lift the governor. I was told that GM designed it like that for government and emergency vehicle's.
Now that im older, It don't seem to make much sense. But anyone know if this is true or have heard about it before?
BTW This reminds me of a myth I head long long ago. And I have always wondered if it is true. I remember back in the late 80's and early 90's people said that if you turn the emergency flashers on, On a GM car/truck if would lift the governor. I was told that GM designed it like that for government and emergency vehicle's.
Now that im older, It don't seem to make much sense. But anyone know if this is true or have heard about it before?
There is a governor? I have never heard of that before....
My car certainly doesnt have a governor. It's called drag limited!
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From: Slidell Louisiana
but you are correct no speed limiter in the C4 and a 12Xmph top speed means somethings amiss .....C4s were slippery for their time and the 1984 C4 with only 205 HP could hit 140+ the 1985 hit 150 in numerous magazines.....the LT1s hit the 160s in a couple of magazine tests and the ZR1s were even faster...
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From: Patchogue NY
My car has plenty of oomph, more than I'll ever need.
I've been up to 180 on a Kawasaki ZZR1200 and that
quenched my thirst for speed, not to mention what it
did for my mild case of constipation.
Speed seekers and Corvettes are synonymous; anyone
who say's he bought a corvette for the color or body
lines isn't being totally honest. Having a corvette under
you with the capability of accellerating and out manuvering
most vehicles on the road is a very tough thing to resist.
The trick is to recognize all the above, use a tremendous
amount of self-control, and enjoy a vehicle that has
become a symbol for the American dream.
I've been up to 180 on a Kawasaki ZZR1200 and that
quenched my thirst for speed, not to mention what it
did for my mild case of constipation.
Speed seekers and Corvettes are synonymous; anyone
who say's he bought a corvette for the color or body
lines isn't being totally honest. Having a corvette under
you with the capability of accellerating and out manuvering
most vehicles on the road is a very tough thing to resist.
The trick is to recognize all the above, use a tremendous
amount of self-control, and enjoy a vehicle that has
become a symbol for the American dream.
Melting Slicks
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No, my 87 Vert. is not squirrley at speeds over 140+ MPH.
The Faster you drive the car, the better it handles.
I have Goodyear HP Eagles installed.
Way better than the Yokahamas That were on the car when I bought it nearly 3 years ago.
My 1970 1/2 Pontiac Trans Am handles the same way. The faster You drive it , the better it handles.
Too bad Pontiac is done. They built some fantastic cars too in the 1960's and 70's.
Only other car line I have found personally that will handle like a Corvette with some minor suspension work and good shocks installed.
Things happen a lot faster at speeds above 140 mph. Its not for the inexperienced driver or faint of heart. LOL.
The Faster you drive the car, the better it handles.
I have Goodyear HP Eagles installed.
Way better than the Yokahamas That were on the car when I bought it nearly 3 years ago.
My 1970 1/2 Pontiac Trans Am handles the same way. The faster You drive it , the better it handles.
Too bad Pontiac is done. They built some fantastic cars too in the 1960's and 70's.
Only other car line I have found personally that will handle like a Corvette with some minor suspension work and good shocks installed.
Things happen a lot faster at speeds above 140 mph. Its not for the inexperienced driver or faint of heart. LOL.