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Old 04-07-2016, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport
What if I told you there is a solution in the works for that very issue...
Can't wait!
Old 04-07-2016, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport
What if I told you there is a solution in the works for that very issue...

I am listening...


Hope it doesn't resort to a gearbox change solution though
Old 04-07-2016, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport
What if I told you there is a solution in the works for that very issue...
I'd say you were talking about one of your exhaust options... headers or exhaust system... Correct?
Old 04-07-2016, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Spyder Man
I am listening... Hope it doesn't resort to a gearbox change solution though
Theoretically you could go to a higher ratio in the rear end final gear. Top speed would decrease, though.
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i'd bet John is talking about some new gearing
Old 04-07-2016, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Potsnu
The long gearing really kills the enjoyment of the car for me.

You have an engine that was designed to be high revving and comes alive after 5000rpm. But the gears makes it completely impractical for city roads.

I am already breaking the speed limit after I top out in 2nd gear. As I start to climb 3rd gear, I'm already at speeds that will get my car impounded for 7 days and a minimum $2000 speeding fine.

Makes absolutely no sense to have such long gearing.

Right now 2nd gear is about 125 km/h, I would love if the top of 3rd gear gets you in this speed range.
Agree with everything. Though I haven't gone beyond 4500 RPM yet, I can already sense it's gonna suck. Here is something to make you feel worse! S2000 gearing, at 8k redline:

1st: 38 mph
2nd: 56
3rd: 78
4th: 100

After driving the Spyder for a month, and loving every mile, I have more appreciation for S2000.
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
i would say that I was having a very nice day until I read this and now I'm not going to be able to focus at all so I'm not going to have as nice of a day.
Originally Posted by arsxs04
Can't wait!
Originally Posted by Spyder Man
I am listening...


Hope it doesn't resort to a gearbox change solution though
Originally Posted by FrugalB
I'd say you were talking about one of your exhaust options... headers or exhaust system... Correct?
Originally Posted by Underblu
i'd bet John is talking about some new gearing
It is a gearing ratio change solution, and I should have some further details in a month or so as research and development progresses from the company
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