Has anyone here driven a 930 with a sequential shift transmission?
10-13-2007, 06:47 AM
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I've never driven a 930 with a sequential, but I have driven a GT3 RSR with it for a couple of laps "warming it up" for a test session before the real drivers got in it. Since it isn't turbo'd I don't know what the issues with the boost and everything would be, but it was a slick piece in the NA version. The only other thing I know is it ain't cheap.
10-13-2007, 09:05 AM
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The early and even some sequential gearboxes these days do not have the "shift without lift" gear change technology. You are entering into an engine management system issue with the needed ignition cut out feature for this advantage not to forget about the weaknesses in the drive train...Unless of course you have plenty of money to throw at your 930.
10-13-2007, 09:21 AM
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I have been told though that as a result of the GT Ltd G50/80 to sequential conversion with all the subsequent Ricardo parts installed, it would no longer be an apples to apples comparison to compare it to the G50/xx transmissions.
10-13-2007, 04:48 PM
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I do not want to take any credit here but I pointed Olli in Jean's direction for this transmission, I thought about buying it but already had lots of money tied up in my Patrick Motorsports G50/50, I am glad that someone here bought it more specifically Olli, like Yasin (slownrusty) shares info freely and unabashedly. The components that are in the transmission were spec for LeMans and 24hr races it is super strong and compare even the GT2 axles to the ones we run, they are very beefy pieces. So to answer your question Nathan that tranny is rather STOUT.
10-13-2007, 04:59 PM
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I do not want to take any credit here but I pointed Olli in Jean's direction for this transmission, I thought about buying it but already had lots of money tied up in my Patrick Motorsports G50/50, I am glad that someone here bought it more specifically Olli, like Yasin (slownrusty) shares info freely and unabashedly. The components that are in the transmission were spec for LeMans and 24hr races it is super strong and compare even the GT2 axles to the ones we run, they are very beefy pieces. So to answer your question Nathan that tranny is rather STOUT.
I also have a G-50/50 trans from Patrick... it has been gone through and has several mods, as it was a spare gearbox for one of the teams that ran the 24... How do you like yours? I could never be happier... even though it was a ton of money.. it was money well spent!!
10-13-2007, 05:02 PM
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I haven't driven the freakin car yet! I am so hot about this I could succumb to spontaneous combustion at any moment.
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10-13-2007, 08:20 PM
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Guys, I feel I have to clarify my statement. I liked this GT racing UK (Ricardo) gearbox very much and recommended (gave my blessing) for Ollie to purchase it. Mike Grampke at Roock did an amazing job making our GT2 Evo's and developed this gearbox with GT, it was way a head of it's time. I am just not recommending that Ollie keep it "pedal to the medal" while shifting and institute shift without lift driving on this car without the other necessary key components.
10-13-2007, 08:37 PM
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Guys, I feel I have to clarify my statement. I liked this GT racing UK (Ricardo) gearbox very much and recommended (gave my blessing) for Ollie to purchase it. Mike Grampke at Roock did an amazing job making our GT2 Evo's and developed this gearbox with GT, it was way a head of it's time. I am just not recommending that Ollie keep it "pedal to the medal" while shifting and institute shift without lift driving on this car without the other necessary key components.
10-13-2007, 08:40 PM
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Nathan, GT in this context means GT Ltd that is part of the Ricardo organization. Ricardo makes F1 gearboxes and also provides gearboxes for the Bugatti Veyron (I believe there are two suppliers for the Veyron and Ricardo is one of them). By this I am naturally not suggesting that mine is comparable to the Veyron or F1 gearboxes.....but it is different from our Gxx/xx gearboxes..
10-13-2007, 08:46 PM
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10-13-2007, 11:40 PM
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I meant what Olli speaks of. I have the utmost respect for Paul at GT racing because of the parts and information he supplied for my ALMS effort but NO this is not the same GT. GT racing (Ltd.) was another company out of England that was acquired by Ricardo. Sorry for the late response but I am at an automotive conference in DC learning about fluids, new technology, equipment and the future.
10-15-2007, 01:03 PM
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Where in DC are you and how long will you be here... if you have time, or want to visit any of the more progressive shops in the area, or grab a drink or something.. let me know.
Paul,