In message <19991105030404.40638.qmail@hotmail.com> "Alan Kramer" writes: > Anecdotally, 5th gear is so tall I think I actually hit top speed (~90 mph > downhill) by shifting back to 4th. That's what the book says - maximum speed in fourth gear. -- Phil Payne UK Audi quattro Owners Club Phone: 07785 302803 Fax: 0870 0883933