Optimum Shift Point
05-14-2010, 11:09 PM
#32
Let me try this again. I don't think we are in disagreement about the facts but perhaps my wording is not clear enough. The key to my statement is that the vehicle speed is fixed, say 70 mph. Then at that speed, you generate the maximum rear wheel torque that is possible at 70 mph when you are in the gear that delivers the largest amount of horsepower possible at 70 mph. In my GT3, that's second gear.
05-15-2010, 07:48 AM
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Actually, the ideal track gearbox would be a CVT for the straights where the engine can remain constantly at peak power for maximum acceleration. But you'd want some stepped ratios built in for corners where you need to hold a constant ratio. I think we'll see something like that in the future.
More realistically, the GT3 will get PDK as soon as it gets the new engine. I'll miss the Metzger engine, though. And I'll really miss my stickshift when that goes away too.
More realistically, the GT3 will get PDK as soon as it gets the new engine. I'll miss the Metzger engine, though. And I'll really miss my stickshift when that goes away too.
