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Yes, 700. I weighed it. 500 RPM is negligible. (n/m)
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Guapo
on January 04, 2008 at 4:36 PM
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makes the car feels 700 lbs lighter, not 400 lbs, not 900lbs
posted by ZEngineer
on January 04, 2008 at 02:16 PM
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5 speed close ratio gearset
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East Coast Z
05:09:30 01/04/08
Re: 5 speed close ratio gearset
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zx299
05:40:01 01/04/08
Just buy a set of 4.10 gears, leadergears.com most of us
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Eishozzzz
05:48:24 01/04/08
They have the opposite effect. (n/m)
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ZCulture
07:09:05 01/04/08
You are again making statements based on
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RSR
09:00:38 01/04/08
You're wrong. Give it up.
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Kenny
09:13:36 01/04/08
Quick note:
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Kenny
09:19:30 01/04/08
They make sense on a modded TT.
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ZCulture
07:07:55 01/04/08
not really...but it really depends on the application
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aliaZ
08:55:03 01/04/08
Could you propose a DD tire/suspension setup that
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ZCulture
09:44:30 01/04/08
You are going to be able to spin the tires
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RSR
10:15:17 01/04/08
Speed dependent adjustable BC could be a solution. (n/m)
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Kenny
10:20:06 01/04/08
speed or gear, yes. (n/m)
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Guapo
10:25:50 01/04/08
AVC-r & gear judge... reduce boost in 1st.
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Dallas DamonZ
10:26:47 01/04/08
Wow, I feel like a total n00b. I didn't know what "gear
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Scotts94z32
11:46:23 01/04/08
2nd on that (n/m)
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DoodMon(SD)
13:03:36 01/04/08
how do you like the race logic traction control ..I spin
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The Devils Z
12:23:56 01/04/08
I use both- RLTC and the AVC-R. The combination works
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Yoshi
14:49:57 01/04/08
It will do that for you.
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Dallas DamonZ
16:40:37 01/04/08
thanks for the feedback guys .. it sucks when a car
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The Devils Z
17:02:11 01/04/08
Re: thanks for the feedback guys .. it sucks when a car
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Dallas DamonZ
17:51:53 01/04/08
No, that will not make the gears longer.
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ZCulture
10:42:19 01/04/08
Please pay attention.
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Kenny
10:50:47 01/04/08
If you don't understand the advantage of
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ZCulture
10:57:39 01/04/08
You seem to think disagreeing with you is tantamount...
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Kenny
11:07:01 01/04/08
Effect #2 is not insignificant. Advantage is tremendous and
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ZCulture
11:18:13 01/04/08
Your own simulator says you're wrong.*
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Kenny
11:23:41 01/04/08
Disagree
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kuah@splparts.com
11:45:20 01/04/08
I agree with that.
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Kenny
11:56:21 01/04/08
No even for drag racing either could be better
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ZCulture
12:03:52 01/04/08
Don't go changing your stance now.
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Kenny
12:22:45 01/04/08
lol ... " This is slightly like debating Ash ;) " (n/m)
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The Devils Z
12:44:16 01/04/08
You seem to think that going to a longer gear
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RSR
12:07:33 01/04/08
You're only looking at the downside of lower gear ratio.
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ZCulture
10:41:18 01/04/08
What happens if
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RSR
12:01:07 01/04/08
Just get some heavy blinged out wheels. ;) (n/m)
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MixManMash
10:47:34 01/04/08
And a few subs for 50/50 weight distribution :) (n/m)
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ZCulture
11:00:21 01/04/08
Here ya go:
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Scotts94z32
11:17:00 01/04/08
I know that's why I said DD :) (n/m)
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ZCulture
11:20:24 01/04/08
I know a few people (Hi Dean!) that DD with those.
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Scotts94z32
11:22:20 01/04/08
you need more tire
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aliaZ
11:36:43 01/04/08
In similar driving conditions how many miles
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EricTTZ
12:32:24 01/04/08
Re: In similar driving conditions how many miles
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aliaZ
14:40:24 01/04/08
Re: "~470RWHP daily" - what fuel do you normally run? (n/m)
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Inzane
13:39:24 01/04/08
Texas premium is my guess. (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
14:00:50 01/04/08
yep...93 octane FTW (n/m)
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aliaZ
14:34:37 01/04/08
See my other post in this thread.
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RSR
09:01:32 01/04/08
Utilize more power down low, but the car will most likely
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Guapo
08:55:12 01/04/08
Yep, relatively sluggish in the first three gears.
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ZCulture
09:46:28 01/04/08
With all we do to eliminate sluggishness, it'd be a shame
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Guapo
10:05:39 01/04/08
not to mention diet & exercise (n/m)
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ZEngineer
10:25:04 01/04/08
I never do :) (n/m)
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Guapo
10:40:02 01/04/08
You introduce it to get longer gears.
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ZCulture
10:52:55 01/04/08
"feels" sluggish is not the same as being slower
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kuah@splparts.com
11:39:09 01/04/08
Agreed.
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Kenny
11:46:16 01/04/08
I think that is over-simplified
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kuah@splparts.com
11:53:10 01/04/08
I think I need to do a better job of supplying context.
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Kenny
12:07:38 01/04/08
For a stock or mildly modded Z, I would agree with you
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kuah@splparts.com
12:13:35 01/04/08
Everybody knows that black is the best color!
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RSR
12:19:10 01/04/08
Black is the best color I do agree (n/m)
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DoodMon(SD)
12:28:22 01/04/08
Cobalt green is the fastest :) (n/m)
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kuah@splparts.com
15:14:14 01/04/08
putting things in context would be nice right about now
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ZEngineer
12:22:54 01/04/08
tires that aren't balding help :) (n/m)
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Guapo
12:36:10 01/04/08
I am just trying to keep an open mind
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kuah@splparts.com
12:46:37 01/04/08
totally, 100% agreed (n/m)
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Guapo
12:52:14 01/04/08
unfortunately, most here can't think in practical terms
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ZEngineer
12:56:15 01/04/08
You are are flat out wrong.
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Guapo
13:06:44 01/04/08
my guess is increased number of shifts, and a higher
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Atl300zxTT
13:14:23 01/04/08
both negligible (n/m)
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Guapo
13:18:04 01/04/08
It's not his first or last time. (n/m)
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Spongerider :)
13:20:55 01/04/08
all that says is that I'll be wrong at least 3 times
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ZEngineer
14:18:59 01/04/08
Touchy. :-) (n/m)
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Spongerider :)
15:06:17 01/04/08
Total hits: A whole lot (n/m)
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ZEngineer
15:24:40 01/04/08
You truly are handicapable.
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Spongerider :)
16:00:21 01/04/08
Indeed. (n/m)
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Kenny
13:48:47 01/04/08
makes the car feels 700 lbs lighter, not 400 lbs, not 900lbs
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ZEngineer
14:16:48 01/04/08
he's wrong
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Adam (NoVA)
14:20:22 01/04/08
you are the smart. S..M...R...T. (n/m)
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ZEngineer
14:26:09 01/04/08
Yes, 700. I weighed it. 500 RPM is negligible. (n/m) -
Guapo
16:36:50 01/04/08
Disagree 100%
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Adam (NoVA)
13:17:03 01/04/08
I wouldn't say the differences are negligible (n/m)
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kuah@splparts.com
15:22:18 01/04/08
No argument there. And maybe the gears do have an advantage
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Guapo
11:46:55 01/04/08
I've been reading this thread and I agree with certain
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The Devils Z
12:40:49 01/04/08
the sluggish feel was in reference to close ratio gearset,
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Atl300zxTT
13:16:22 01/04/08
ahh .. reading comprehension owns me ..thanks (n/m)
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The Devils Z
13:25:37 01/04/08
unless yo run sticky tires, the leader gears
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JaffaUK
18:02:15 01/04/08
So then... What color should my calipers be painted again?
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Gordo 93TT Daytona
15:38:03 01/04/08
Read This Post>>>>
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Spectrum (WI)
23:20:37 01/04/08
Not the most Z savy member here, but I own both an NA and TT
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SaucyTabasco
01:43:42 01/05/08
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