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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='474486' date='Sep 26 2007, 09:44 AM
Yup, way back then, it was not only a requirement that all US-spec cars only showed a maximum of 85mph on the speedometer but 55mph also had to be highlighted (like in a different color or something -- you couldn't just have '50' and '60' shown with a tick mark between them to indicate 55, you had to actually have the number '55' shown.)

Not that I'm the oldest guy here but I'm betting there's a bunch of members here that don't remember those days...
When I bought my brand new 1988 Mustang one of the first things I did was swap the 85mph speedo with a Ford Motorsport 140mph.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Congrats! thats excellent. Good choice on the upgrade!
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sam530' post='474426' date='Sep 26 2007, 10:37 AM
Finally pulled the trigger...'08 Carbon Black 550i Sport. I already have 2500 miles and it has only been a little over 3 weeks.

Congrats Sam530

Great move. Now, all we need is pics!


PS. Keep your nic, it's as cool as not having the 550i badge on your trunk lid.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Congrats!!

Exact same progression I made.

530 was superb, but 550 is at least an order of magnitude better IMHO.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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congrats!

did they do something new for the 08 exhaust? becuase my 550i is SOOO quiet
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