In a message dated 2/16/05 13:07:50, dday@slac.stanford.edu writes: << C'mon whats wrong with getting out of the hole quick? Keep the 3:89s >> >>>I had 3.89 gears in my GT-350 clone and it drove me CRAZY driving down the freeway at 4200 rpm. Even with 225/60-15 tires it just revved like there was no tomorrow. I've got 3.25 gears in it now which seem to be the ideal gear for driving in the USA. If I had it to do all over again, for driving in Europe I'd fit a five-speed, perhaps with a 3.25 or 3.50. Mike