[s-cars] How low can I go? (numeric gear ratio)

[Mark Strangways]

What's the price tag on that ?

Sounds interesting.

Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Beckert" <abeckert at nc.rr.com>
To: <calvinlc at earthlink.net>
Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:45 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] How low can I go? (numeric gear ratio)


> This might be much easier than you think.  I believe some of the euro
> diesel transmissions like the DPJ might fit the bill. SJM lists it's
> ratios as (3.5, 1.89, 1.32, 1.03, 0.67, 0.56) (1st-4th matching the
> rs2).  The DPJ also has the wide/flexible first and 4.11 to 1 FD, of 
> course.
>
> Andrew
>
> calvinlc at earthlink.net wrote:
>> So, Steve, have you found someone that will build the tranny with a 
>> custom
>> gearset for less than the mortgage on small house?  I have always thought
>> that unless you are road racing the extra gear in the 6 speed was a 
>> waste,
>> so I would endorse this approach.  It doesn't take much HP to cruise at
>> 70-80 mph, it might mean that if you want to pass you have to downshift 
>> but
>> that wouldn't seem like a big deal to me.
>> --Calvin
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
>> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Steve Voit
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 11:02 PM
>> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>> Subject: [s-cars] How low can I go? (numeric gear ratio)
>>
>>
>> S-Heads:
>> I'm considering a 6-speed, but instead of the usual close ratio approach 
>> I'm
>> looking to gain a long legged cruiser out of that extra cog.  Our 5 (and 
>> 6)
>> speed cars turn 3400 RPM at 80 MPH (3000 at 70).  I'm thinking of a 6th 
>> gear
>> ratio that will drop this by 500 or 600 to ~2900 RPM at 80MPH.  I've
>> satisfied myself that with the stock turbo and MRC stage 2 chip that the 
>> car
>> will pull fine at 2900.  What if I go the RS2 route - will that set-up 
>> pull
>> well at 2900 (2500 at 70)?  Any/all comments welcomed - I want to place 
>> my
>> order but can't without hearing from y'all because I haven't yet driven 
>> an
>> RS2.  thanks!
>>
>> Steve, seekin' a more relaxed touring car, Voit
>>
>> Seattle 95.5 S6
>>
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