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De-tuning the 745T 700 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be Mike700 on  Mon Dec 9 08:26 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I can't say enough for well respected power. My 87 740 NA w/ stick is almost powerful enough to be safe. Do i still get tickets for it? Yes, ask the two MA State troopers who bagged me because i wasn't paying enough attention. Power isn't really a big factor on what gets you tickets, rather responsibility (i'm not very responsible :) )

Power really is a safety factor. Although it was only 114, it was still much more than my 82 wagon ever was. So things like onramps and handling maneuvers become progressively easier. that extra little kick lets me move the rear end out when it needs to be, where as it was a struggle in the wagon. Has that saved me before? Yes. Long story, but it has. More importantly it saved my passengers as well.

Ironic that you had jsut hte opposite problem as I, who was looking for a 740/240 turbo sedan for about a year and a half before i settled on my baby.






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