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Maximum Speed for PIP

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by smallschumi, Aug 15, 2014.

  1. EvanB

    EvanB Junior Member

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    With all of the EV/ HEV cars being so aerodynamic I best the top speeds could be quite high even with the modest power if not for the governors.
     
  2. SudeepHArya

    SudeepHArya Junior Member

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    I have had my 2014 PIP up to 103 on the NJTP this was confirmed bb Waze GPS App

    No issues with stability or aerodynamics.
     
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  3. GregP507

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    I like the idea of stretching a car beyond it's designed role; the original Austin Mini evolved into something quite different with the Mini Cooper. Although I'm not into super-customization myself, I'm interested in seeing what a Prius can be made to do with the right mods.
     
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    You want to see the right mod, here it is.




     
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  5. fuzzy1

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    I never heard that one, but here are some news stories about his son getting busted south of Los Angeles:

    Reuters: Al Gore's son busted for drugs in hybrid car
    NBC / AP: Al Gore's son arrested on drug charges
    Autoblog: Al Gore's son arrested, with pot, after doing 100 mph in a Prius

     
  6. CharlesH

    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    The one I was thinking about was about the former VP himself, and involved only speeding (not drugs). Gore gets speeding ticket while traveling in Oregon - seattlepi.com
     
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    And that one was in a rental car, not identified as to make or model as far as I can tell. ;)