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a quik vote would be appreciated. (gears)

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Old 07-24-2004, 10:56 AM
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which would you do with the mods in my Sig. i blew the ring and pinion so this is y i asked.
i am looking for more better "all around" acceleration. i didnt mind my 323's at all. i have driven a car with 4.10's and it shifts waaaaay to fast for me. i have heard that 3.73's are an awesome all around gear. my 3.23's were good from a 29mph roll and 65mph.
how is this going to change with new gears??
will i be sacrificing any performance from a roll with 3.73's??

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Old 07-24-2004, 10:57 PM
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TTT....thanks you to those who have voted

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Old 07-25-2004, 02:07 AM
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You need to post your goals before asking someone to answer a question like that..

IMO 3:73's are the best universal gear for an automatic street car.
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ur right. i have mentioned now what my goals are.



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ttt....
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am i sacrificing perf from a roll with 373's???
Old 07-26-2004, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsTaJay
am i sacrificing perf from a roll with 373's???

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seeing as how you have an A4 and you're concerned with highway driving, I would go with the 3.73's
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I have 3.90's and like them.
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Given your goals, I voted for 3.73s, but I suggest keeping your 3.23s because its less hassle and you could put your $$ towards headers.
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i blew up my rear. this is y im askin
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4.10s are more better
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4.10s for drag only (what I'm going to), 3.23s for 'normal driving' or road racing (what I have now), 3.73s for a little of both (what most people go to). Clear as mud?




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