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Old 12-27-2010, 02:01 PM   #9 (permalink)
bestclimb
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I wonder if because the miata is a "sports" car if the gearing is one of the limiting factors. mx5 with a taller rear end may have some merit. I am aware that most options I could think of fall a bit short 25-28mpg. which should put me in the low 40s premod, drat.
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