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      12-04-2012, 02:13 PM   #263
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Originally Posted by thekurgan View Post
I guess, as a non drag racing-designed car, I don't really see the point of the fast 1->2 shift. Others may drive it differently though.
Just need to point out that the purpose is not a fast 1st-2nd shift and the ratios will probably give you a slower 0-60 time since the ratio of 1st gear will be closer to 3.6 instead of 4.35 as well as 2nd gear not hitting the 65 mph but rather 55 mph. and 3rd gear will be closer to 2nd gear than it is now (you know how 3rd gear feels like the car gained a few pounds)

The car's purpose will not be a drag car but rather a time attack car using all 6 gears (instead of 2-3-4-5 gears) which are laid out in a way to keep your RPMs above 5500 RPM similar to this car over here:



check the gear ratios for a Lambo Murciellago for example. note that while driving one of these on the track, downshifting into 1st gear is a pretty common
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