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Does that go for the C4S as well? That is the model to which I am referring. |
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There's all kinds of useless information like that here: http://www.supercarsite.net/ |
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Ok, so if one feels the gearing it too long, how can you go about changing it?
I have a 2000 S and feel that all of the gears are too long. option 1. crack open transmission and change specific gears. sounds expensive!! option 2. change gearing in rear differential to lower the final drive ratio. sounds cheaper and easier. anyone know of any place that sells the parts to do this? option 3. upgrade to 3.4l or 3.6l :cheers: obviously doesn't change the gearing but maybe those motors are more suited to the gearing of the S? |
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I think that just about covers the options. |
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I like the 6, loafing around on flats at 1,700rpm. Usually skip 2nd and 4th. And when I feel the urge, run the gears up through that wonderful shriek at 6,000 rpm.
Some say 1, 2 are too tall, if so, it will be perfect once I get the TT on :D |
5th gear someday
The usefulness of 5th gear should be apparent at 120 mph, 18 seconds after you squeal out on your run to your maximum speed of 165 (3.2L 987 S). I don't do this often - or at all so far - but I'll want it when I do.
Sixth gear is great for boring driving at 60: quiet, smooth, easy on the engine, and (dare I say it?) 35 mpg. Anybody know how long of a straight empty road do you need to get to 165 and then stop? Can you get to this speed at a raceway like Portland Intl in Oregon? |
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A lot of people talk about the Boxster having the same ratios as a Carerra, althought the Boxster has less power. People somehow think this means the gears are too tall in the Boxster. I would encourage people to look at power to weight ratios, not just raw power figures, when discussing gearing. I think that is much more relavent.
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Boxster S: 2900 lbs/250hp=11.6lb/hp Carrera 2: 3100 lbs/295hp=10.5lb/hp |
In raw power numbers, the Carerra has an 18% advantage.
In power to weight numbers, the Carerra has a 9.5% advantage. The way I see it, the difference is about half of what people really think it is based on power alone. I'm not saying I think the gearing is good or bad, just pointing out something it seemed people hadn't considered. |
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