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Old 04-13-2015, 04:16 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by spacemanspif View Post
Taller gears in the Mitata could turn the zippy chassis into a boring Saturn real quick. Those cars are geared low to aid the weak engine and make it "feel" stronger. Loading the engine with taller gears could turn it into a dog real quick. It may hold it's own on the highway but it might not be able to get out of it's own way at a red light which might kill it for the driving experience you are looking for. Maybe a Miata would be a better 2nd car than primary?
That would be my vote. The noise and harshness are tiring and habit will make the driving feel banal, it'll be your "new normal". If you only drive it once in a while it will feel more special.
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