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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Right now I've got a MWC 9" with their billet clutch posi and 4.10 gears. I recently stepped up to a 27" tire so I need a little more gear. I noticed that spools weren't that expensive and Its not like I drive the car everyday or in bad weather. By going to a spool over my current carrier what would be the upside just less weight? I know the downsides. Its a M6 heads/cam stock bottom end mostly drag car that sees occasional street time mainly to and from the track. Thanks
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Originally Posted by VandykeT/A
Right now I've got a MWC 9" with their billet clutch posi and 4.10 gears. I recently stepped up to a 27" tire so I need a little more gear. I noticed that spools weren't that expensive and Its not like I drive the car everyday or in bad weather. By going to a spool over my current carrier what would be the upside just less weight? I know the downsides. Its a M6 heads/cam stock bottom end mostly drag car that sees occasional street time mainly to and from the track. Thanks
I like spools. Light weight, less money, no moving parts to break and 100% TQ to both wheels! Plus a nice little chirp, chirp, chirp when turning corners at low speeds (like parking lots).
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I like spools. Light weight, less money, no moving parts to break and 100% TQ to both wheels! Plus a nice little chirp, chirp, chirp when turning corners at low speeds (like parking lots).
I agree, for a weekend only car or for mostly highway and rural driving, I feel a spool is a great way to go. Bob
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My billet clutch posi gave out in less than 2 seasons. It probably would've been ok just street driving. That's what made me go with a spool, cheap & it won't wear out. Street driving a spool is manageable, sucks sometimes cuz gotta make wider turns.
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