short gears on 964
#61
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Thanks for posting the graph, Bill.
it’s a dual use transmission, so the changes are indeed subtle. No changes in the stock first gear, and I purposely opted for the .941 5th to drive to and from the track on the highway. 5th is still a bit shorter than the stock .868 fifth gear, and I hope to start getting some use out 5th.
The 2.000 2nd gear isn’t much different from the stock 2.059. But the 2.000 is a bit taller which may help reduce some occasional redlining at autocross at Fort Devens. It’s a wide open track, and one of the best AX faculties in the US.
its 3 and 4 where the gear changes are most notable. Your graph seems to confirm this, thank you.
An equally important change for me will be the steel synchros. Getting locked out of 2nd was frustrating at AX, but getting locked out of 3rd at the track while downshifting was downright dangerous.
Jim
it’s a dual use transmission, so the changes are indeed subtle. No changes in the stock first gear, and I purposely opted for the .941 5th to drive to and from the track on the highway. 5th is still a bit shorter than the stock .868 fifth gear, and I hope to start getting some use out 5th.
The 2.000 2nd gear isn’t much different from the stock 2.059. But the 2.000 is a bit taller which may help reduce some occasional redlining at autocross at Fort Devens. It’s a wide open track, and one of the best AX faculties in the US.
its 3 and 4 where the gear changes are most notable. Your graph seems to confirm this, thank you.
An equally important change for me will be the steel synchros. Getting locked out of 2nd was frustrating at AX, but getting locked out of 3rd at the track while downshifting was downright dangerous.
Jim
Last edited by Foxman; 03-25-2024 at 10:39 PM.
#62
Rennlist Member
It’s a very similar set-up, except your 3rd gear appears to be stock, compared to my 2nd gear. The 1.0 5th gear was not an option, as I drive the car to and from the track. Thanks, Jim