Re: High RPMs at highway speed?

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> I too have wondered about this one.  I understand that a close-ratio gearbox
> provides better acceleration and power, especially from smaller engines, but
> I've always thought a taller 5th gear (or perhaps a 6th gear) would be a
> welcome addition in my car.

What I was fantasizing about until I realised it was the final drive
that was different was to have the 1-2-3 out of the 84 on coupe (lower
gears) and the 4-5 out of the early version, higher gears.

since that ain't possible, guess I'll just have to wait until there are
lots of 6-speeds in junkyards...

Unless someone has a brilliant idea that is.

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT
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