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Old 12-01-2022, 12:24 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Lucky21 View Post
The automatic gear ratios make 5th gear useless because it is almost like 6th gear in the manual. My question was if the short final drive can make 5th gear useable or should I just go with 3.9 final drive so my 4th will reach a better speed.
I don't think that is what he is asking. Useless as in what context? What are you doing with the car where it is an issue?

Example: I find 1st and 6th useless on track though the gear spacing is fine for all the other gears. All gears I find useful on the street.
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