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Originally Posted by meremortal  17:00: Head out towards Mysore. Doing a steady 120 KMPH, when a HID lamp hits me. Look back and see a VW Passat. Decide to give him chase.
Have to admit the Passat is one puller. Well my darling revved up till 5.5k - 6k and did a 160 KMPH in the process. Finally gave up on the VW near Srirangapatna, where you encounter some wild curves.
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What is it with Palios and Passats ?
4th July 2008 - 0700 AM - GQ - Bangalore Chennai - Tha glorious stretch between Vaniyambadi and Vellore
Mom, sis and I in the Palio 1.6 doing a relaxed 120 kph. I notice a KA registered Passat in my RVM catching up steadily. Looks brand new, teasing. Although risky on public roads, especially with family aboard, I cant resist the temptation. Gradually put the pedal to the metal. 120..130..140.. 150..160.. The Passat guy is in a similar predicament as me I guess. Maybe doesnt want to push the new car, but just cannot resist. We held this up for about 20-25 mins thereabouts of 150-160. The sweet engine note of the 1.6 at those revs just added to the fun. In the end I guess the Passat just decided to cool things a bit. Pulled away and slowly got back to cruising at 120kph. In a way I was happy the Passat guy didnt really take things seriously. Would have spoilt all that fun, ya?.A brilliant way to start the day!
Funny thing is after this whole thing I asked my mom to guess what speeds we were doing back then(she was seated at the back.) huh... mmm.. 130 maybe... she was shocked when i said 160. Thats something special about the 1.6 . Invariably, people develop a liking to it.
That turned out to be one of my quickest trips to Chennai.
Nice to hear your experience. Hope you enjoy many more miles of happy and safe motoring.