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Old 02-17-2012, 03:51 AM   #101
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Originally Posted by Enemies View Post
That was actually my least favourite comment. I don't want to have to wear ear plugs to drive it. :P
I expect the noise was at WOT and even the MT with a 4.1DR has a reasonably tall 6th gear (for a small displacement sports car):

70 MPH ~ 3000 RPM

It ought to be plenty livable, though if your priority is quiet high speed cruising, a lightweight car like the FT86 isn't the best choice anyway.
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