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Changing the final drive?

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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dean,Mar 20 2006, 08:24 PM
I've thought about it and I'm still thinking. But I'm reluctant to drop the ratio on the stroked motor and tranny ratios of the 2004+ models. I'll probably end up holding out for a Roots-type SC instead.
That is probably wise. I'd do the SC and maybe the 4.44.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Heresy. If I did that I'd never win Pebble Beach in 2027, and I've got my eye on the trophy.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by matt_inva,Mar 20 2006, 08:44 PM
I am curious what ratio's the people that have done this went with. I would also like to know what RPM you are now turning at 70 MPH in sixth gear? What has it done to your gas mileage?
I got the Rick's 4.57 set but it's more like a 4.564 something (courtesy xviper (ring teeth/ pinion teeth)). You're looking at roughly 400-500 RPM difference per gear at any speed. Since my commute is in town (9 miles each way), I've noticed no difference in gas mileage. My best guess is probably 23-25 highway rather than 25-28.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ralper,Mar 20 2006, 09:13 PM
Heresy. If I did that I'd never win Pebble Beach in 2027, and I've got my eye on the trophy.
I just now got it. If you can't lay up on 18, reach the green in three, and make the putt you won't deserve to win anyway.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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I have 4.77s - add about 1000 rpm to your current rpm and that is what you would be revving with the 4.77.

I mostly track and autox with the S2000. With this gear, I find the car much more settled as I don't always have to have it at the top of the rpm range to stop it from bogging. at 4k rpm the car respond much better.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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BTW, at a local track, another s2000 with a SC could not pull from me on the straights....
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by raymo19,Mar 20 2006, 08:30 PM
I just now got it. If you can't lay up on 18, reach the green in three, and make the putt you won't deserve to win anyway.
I wasn't talking about golf, golf is a nice walk ruined. Me and my S are going to win the Concours D'excellence in 2027 so it has to remain stock. I expect that you'll be there to cheer me on.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I don't know what you're talking about but I guess it's gearing. I love my S2000 too much to put it under the knife.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyras,Mar 20 2006, 10:17 PM
I don't know what you're talking about but I guess it's gearing. I love my S2000 too much to put it under the knife.
Patty,

Would you believe it is the square root of the ratio of the of champagne bubbles per once of champagne when poured into a conventional champagne glass versus a champagne flute?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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No, Matt, I would not.
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