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Old 10-07-2005 | 09:01 AM
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Mine in the 36 reads 100, but it will only do 70. Im thinking about a gps speedo, but a 0-80 instead of 0-100.

Why do they put them in so high? I would rather see one almost peg than go half way. maybe its cooler at the docks when people see you have a 100 mph speedo??
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Old 10-07-2005 | 10:39 AM
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The cheapest way for them to reach 70 mph is to tweak the speedo's by 10-15 mph to the high side.
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Old 10-07-2005 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kennyo
The cheapest way for them to reach 70 mph is to tweak the speedo's by 10-15 mph to the high side.

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What are you talking about?
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Old 10-07-2005 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kennyo
The cheapest way for them to reach 70 mph is to tweak the speedo's by 10-15 mph to the high side.
You misunderstood what was said....the face on the speedo goes to 100, but the boat only runs 70, so hence..no need for a speedo that can go up to 100 when the boat doesn't. Kinda like putting a 200mph speedo in a KIA
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Old 10-07-2005 | 11:01 AM
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Mine in the 36 reads 100, but it will only do 70. Im thinking about a gps speedo, but a 0-80 instead of 0-100.

Why do they put them in so high? I would rather see one almost peg than go half way. maybe its cooler at the docks when people see you have a 100 mph speedo??
Not really sure why they do that. It may look more impressive, or maybe they think everyone is going to add a blower and need it.

Guess it boils down to personal choice, get what suits you best.
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Old 10-07-2005 | 01:24 PM
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Dock,
Nice picture in the Baja mag.
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Old 10-07-2005 | 01:26 PM
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Hey dock, did you add that cupholder or did it come that way. my 2000 doesnt have a cup holder for the driver
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Old 10-07-2005 | 01:39 PM
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Dock,
Nice picture in the Baja mag.
Thanks very much!

I have not seen the new magazine yet, but hear it is the picture from last year.

Maybe they will have this years photo's in the next issue.

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Old 10-07-2005 | 01:40 PM
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Hey dock, did you add that cupholder or did it come that way. my 2000 doesnt have a cup holder for the driver
The hole was already there with the plastic cup holder. I just exchanged it with the billet holder. There is "NOT" one on the passenger side front and the wife does not like that.
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Old 10-07-2005 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dock Holiday
The hole was already there with the plastic cup holder. I just exchanged it with the billet holder. There is "NOT" one on the passenger side front and the wife does not like that.
you had better get out the hole saw and get to work. there is nothing worse than a mad cat.
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