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Originally Posted by ben14142001
Want to see where you got the number for the S54, that seems too high, plus I think torque numbers are equally important, especially for everyday driving and this is where the 135/335 really shine. As well, like said above, 0-60 times are relatively meaningless, but I don't think shorter gearing will shave off .7 seconds from 0-60 (E46 ran consistent 4.8's and E90's run 4.2's, indicating that your statement that shorter gearing can make an E46 .1 second faster seem ridiculous). I cannot believe a claim that shorter gearing will deliver better gas mileage. In all the cars I have owned and currently own, shorter gearing decreases gas mileage in all circumstances.
But, we need to get this back on topic, this is not a discussion of the E46 vs 135/E90 etc.
-Ben
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Well, ignorance is bliss I guess... Gearing makes a significant difference. If shorter gearing makes you use a higher gear than you would normally given the situation then yes it can. If you drive around in top gear all the time anyway then no.
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