A very strange thing regarding the LS, is this normal???

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02-17-20, 02:49 PM

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davidcvigi

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I usually set the cruise control when on the highway, but when accelerating to pass I often find that I'm going 90-95 as soon as I've gotten back in the right lane.

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02-17-20, 09:36 PM

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Agreed. I expect to get a speeding ticket in the first 6 months of life with my new LS. I always feel like I am under-utilizing the engine. I'm always way ahead of the other cars.

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02-18-20, 12:48 PM

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The good news is cops seem to ignore the LS

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02-18-20, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

The good news is cops seem to ignore the LS

Well, I know this for sure, I blend in a lot better than I used to in my 1965 fintail Mercedes.

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02-19-20, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nospinzone

It is especially amplified if the driver comes from a vehicle that is less powered, less soundproofed, and with a lesser suspension.

THIS. It's actually hilarious having people drive mine since their "normal acceleration" has them at 70 and looking down like "oh that's too fast, why it is that fast?"

I find myself driving 5 under or 25 over, at 25 over it feels "normal" vs most cars and 5 under it's like oil on glass and very nice to experience.