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Question about rear end gear change and speedometer
How does changing my rear end gear affect my speedometer reading?
How does changing my tire size affect my speedometer reading?
[Modified by SpyRacing, 4:20 PM 10/21/2002]
How does changing my tire size affect my speedometer reading?
[Modified by SpyRacing, 4:20 PM 10/21/2002]
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Re: Question about rear end gear change and speedometer (SpyRacing)
I'm not an expert but noticed no one answering your question.
Both will effect your speedometer reading.. I believe both can be corrected in programming in one of the computers.
I'm sure someone will provide more detail.
Both will effect your speedometer reading.. I believe both can be corrected in programming in one of the computers.
I'm sure someone will provide more detail.
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Re: Question about rear end gear change and speedometer (SpyRacing)
Rear gear changes will have no effect at all -- I speak from experience. The feed is off the ring gear which is the same size on all C5. I have changed my rear gears and checked before and after using a GPS against the speedometer -- reads exactly the same. The only change you will see is the rpm levels different at the same speed before and after.
Since you have a six speed no re-programming is necessary at all -- just enjoy the improved SOTP performance. :D:D
A4s need reprogramming mainly due to shift points -- but not to correct the speedometer.
Tire size changes (larger or smaller diameter) will affect the speedometer.
[Modified by Mad_Dog, 3:13 PM 10/21/2002]
Since you have a six speed no re-programming is necessary at all -- just enjoy the improved SOTP performance. :D:D
A4s need reprogramming mainly due to shift points -- but not to correct the speedometer.
Tire size changes (larger or smaller diameter) will affect the speedometer.
[Modified by Mad_Dog, 3:13 PM 10/21/2002]
