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Originally Posted by troek
He wants to ignore the simple physics of the mechanical advantage of a shorter final drive.
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Please explain to me in simple physics why a 4.5 fd ratio car is accelerating really really faster
in a higher gear comparing to a 3.7 fd ratio car.
3.7 fd ratio
5th gear 184 - 223
6th gear 223 - top speed
4.5 fd ratio
6th gear 184 - top speed
Can't you see that there is no thing such an
overall improvement? You gain acceleration in lower gears (1st, 2nd, 3rd partially) and you loose in other gears (4th, 5th, 6th).
If you want to have an overall faster car try other things. Changing the final drive ratio is a waste of money for the majority of people. It might give a wow effect, but nothing really actual that worth the money.
And it is not about a debate. It is that we should be very careful of what we write and suggest. People over here are reading and spending money in modifications and we should be very clear of what to expect.
Thank you and bye.