Finally hit the speed limiter on my S8

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06-26-2006, 04:35 PM

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Dan McBoost

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That's correct. Same here.

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06-26-2006, 06:09 PM

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Re: Time will tell.

dont see many S8's having our issues it seems...

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06-26-2006, 06:40 PM

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1st the S8's generally have less miles.

2nd it has a shorter gear ratio, so it will higher rpm in city traffic. Hunting happens at very low rpm.

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06-28-2006, 07:18 AM

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they changed that in '99. All '99s and later have no prob with radar or aftermarket nav

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