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Old 03-17-2008, 05:31 AM   #24 (permalink)
optiwatch
mazdaspeed3 - 27 mpg
 
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MS3 - '07 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 mazdaspeed
90 day: 27.85 mpg (US)

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Built for acceleration, not MPG

My mazdaspeed3 has 6 gears, but the gearing is target at 0-60 acceleration. I can shift into 6th at 45-50 mph, but driving at 80 mph leaves me wanting for a 7th gear. Can I avoid changing out the gears by installing larger tires?
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