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Old 03-26-2010, 03:48 PM   #18 (permalink)
Ryland
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I understand that the transmission gearing is really set up for performance, so the engine rev's too high at highway speeds for very good mileage. Has anyone done a gear swap on one? what about taller tires?

Any ideas?
The reason for the engine and gearing of that car is that it is fully loaded and 4 doors and that they wanted to keep it from feeling under powered when you have 5 people in it.

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