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I was wondering if anyone has done a higher gear ratio for the Z. I know with the S2K it was a popular mod. Your feedback would be much appreciated,

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Old 07-08-2010, 10:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was wondering if anyone has done a higher gear ratio for the Z. I know with the S2K it was a popular mod. Your feedback would be much appreciated, thanks!
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so the car revs faster? you know that will just make you spin more tires and go slower above a certain speed right
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VHR + FD Gear Ratio upgrades - 3.9 and 4.08

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Yes I know Cossie. Thanks Jordo!
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gears make a huge difference!!
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I'm just afraid of it affecting the SRM negatively and the speedo/odometer being off.
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speed o gets its signal from the abs sensors, so it will be perfect, but srm will be off 3-4 hundred rpm
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Any vids with @ WOT jnaut?
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inside no, but i post a vid of 1/4 mile run.

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