Ripping at slower drive speeds..

I wonder if anybody could quickly check this for me…
When using WL to “Rip” an audio CD…
either using safe mode, or normal single ripping…
I cannot get either of my optical drives to run at the selected (slower) speeds that I choose.
They just go at max speed, whatever speed I choose in the dropdown.
I’m using the latest WL7, & the latest “Gear” drivers.
Many thanks to anybody who tries …
& sorry if this was already a known problem … couldn’t find it anywhere…