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      06-04-2009, 09:44 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by ronnyek View Post
total newb when it comes to changing gearing etc.... Just curious as to why you'd want shorter gears. Wouldnt that decrease ultimate top speed etc. (I guess that doesnt matter to most people, I certainly never go that fast)
Correct, hypothetically he could be reducing the top speed but the car is limited to 155 anyways. But to your point, people won't or shouldn't be exploring that here in the states.

The gear change will allow the car to accelerate more quickly by changing the ratios.
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