diff --git a/mk/linux/glest.ini b/mk/linux/glest.ini
index 9c35f522..aa7e37be 100644
--- a/mk/linux/glest.ini
+++ b/mk/linux/glest.ini
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ DebugWorldSynch=false
 DepthBits=16
 FactoryGraphics=OpenGL
 FactorySound=OpenAL
-FastSpeedLoops=2
+FastSpeedLoops=8
 FileArchiveExtension=.7z
 FileArchiveExtractCommand=7z
 FileArchiveExtractCommandParameters=x -o{outputpath} {archivename}