I have been researching these 2 gear sets to death the last few days, and I just can't decide which one to go with. I have read about both, and listed the pro's, and con's, but I still can't decide which to buy. The one thing I like about the 4.57R's is the fact that they are made by Richmond, and are stronger than the Mazda/Kia 4.77 gear set which Rick's, and HardTop Guy sell. I will be going with one of either Rick's or HTG's "Bolt 'n Go" setups, so I will also have the option to keep my stock diff which I have decided to do.

My S is driven primarily on the street, I have yet to sign up for a lapping event, which I would like to get into eventually. The S isn't my daily driver, but more my weekend cruiser/toy.

Help a brotha out! Which would you go with?

 

Stock. Save the money to spend on the lapping day.

 

4.57

 

4.57 - you said it all in your post.

 

For insurance get the Comptech diff too.

 

 

I went with 4.77's and do not have any complaints.

 

Since it's a weekend toy i would think that the 4.77's would be the way to go.. More aggressive and since it's only being driven on th weekend, you wouldnt mind wasting a little gas in the rpms...

 

4.57 can be uses as a daily driver?

 

^^ why not, even many of SC'ed s2ks are driven daily