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PaleMelanesian · 12-19-2013, 09:30 AM

Yep - pulse and glide is the best way to deal with high-revving gears. I'm at 3300 rpm at 70, similar to your 3500. Is it possible to change the rear-end gears on a Miata?

12-19-2013, 09:30 AM	#22 (permalink)
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