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Old 02-05-2010, 08:21 AM
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4.777 final gear
hi,
i have seen this video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLnPLKNWoI

can i install the 4.777 for more v-max (260kmh)?
or why the rx8 drive 260?
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Old 02-05-2010, 02:47 PM
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and what must install top have 260 kmh top speed?
the final gear 4.777?
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the top speed of the rx8 is 186mph (~300kmh)
but you're limited by drag to ~160mph (~260kmh)
no need to change the final gear.

but why you'd ever want to go that fast is beyond me
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^ Top speed is 147-150 or so.. Not 160
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and why the rx8 drive 260?
can i change my final gear to drive faster, or can i get anywhere a final gear?
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Dude...you already have it. You need too get a tuner to lift the speed limiter.
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spary it you can go faster than 260
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