Aside from the looks, the main reason I wanted to go taller was to get the engine buzzing less at freeway speeds. It used to buzz at 3200 rpm @ 60 mph. Now it's "only" 3000 rpm @ 60 mph.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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