3.42 gear on A4
Team Owner
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
Re: 3.42 gear on A4 (Devil Dog)
care about wheel spin, (as I said I dont)
Everyone else has solely been in the "1/4 ET mode" or the "win street races" mode when wanting to change ratios.
But hey, each to their own specific pleasures in life; thank god we live in a country with so many choices.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Nevada and Florida
Re: 3.42 gear on A4 (Mike Mercury)
I agree with Mike about the tires and 3:42 ratio. Any higher and gas mileage suffers especially when premium is headed towards $3.00 a gallon.
Sorry, but smoking tires seems juvenile to me. Acceleration with Traction gets you there faster.
Sorry, but smoking tires seems juvenile to me. Acceleration with Traction gets you there faster.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Manchester Indiana
Re: 3.42 gear on A4 (BHP)
Now,,come on,, I dont always smoke the tires,, but it is fun,,,and I appreciate Mikes reply,,, life would be boring if we all went the same direction. I now feel I may have went to far with the 373 gears....but it is a done deal...guess I will have to keep my speed down to save gas. This is a fun car for me, I wanted kicks and giggles with it, I am not serious about racing, street or track. I am quite sure it will be fast enough to enjoy. Truth be said, it wont be the first car I have ruined by taking it over the edge, too high gear, to big cam, to high stall...but they were all fun ....
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Team Owner
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
Re: 3.42 gear on A4 (TXSTICK)
I now feel I may have went to far with the 373 gears
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Manchester Indiana
Re: 3.42 gear on A4 (Mike Mercury)
Mike , i most likly will agree with you after I drive it a while,, but I just hate to admit to myself I will need tires so soon....drat,,,,,wheeeee.....I actually thought the tire comment was that I had to get tires,,not just a traction problem,, i wuz having a bad day, water permits to fill out,, ya know goverment stuff for work,,,I really appreciate the info you guys have, I have learned a lot from you guys and my comments were not meant to offend.. as i am sure Mikes were to inform that I will have a serious traction concern...thanks all....
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