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12-29-2004, 01:49 PM

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Anyone know..

If i can break my speedometer?
I've got the se speedo so it goes up to 115(pretty sure) and the other day i burried the needle putting it close to the bottom.
and if your gonna call b.*. just don't bother.

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12-29-2004, 02:05 PM

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I dont think that you could break it, bu burying it. my dads 94 S10 only goes up to 85 and I have had that thing going well past 100

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12-29-2004, 02:53 PM

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It'* not built like that... it'll just hit and stick. run'er up as high as you want.

(slow down maniac)

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12-29-2004, 03:10 PM

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yes i only did that when I was young and *thought* i was cool

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12-29-2004, 04:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Damemorder

It'* not built like that... it'll just hit and stick. run'er up as high as you want.

(slow down maniac)

I just wanted to know just in case.

I was scared to death when i went past 120

But like grinding down a 20 step rail on a little kids bike, it'* scarey but fun!!!

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12-29-2004, 04:26 PM

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My speedo goes by kph, I've burried my 88 le'* needle plenty of times past 135 k and its fine.

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12-29-2004, 09:22 PM

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yup totally fine because all the gaues are electronically controlled, not by a cable like the old(er) cars. If they're mechanical they can break but not the electronic ones.