#487, "RE: Has anyone redlined 5th gear???" In response to In response to 0
Hey guys.. sorry to pick up on this sooooo late! It is possible. Sure my speedo could have been off, but I did have an A'PEXi SAFC (so DIGITAL RPM reading) and a Blitz MSTT so (DIGITAL km/h).
Using the exact dimensions of my rims & tires (overall diameter a tad smaller than stock 14" setup) and a stock tranny.
Yes, I did use high speed tires and if you really wanna know, the car was lowered from the front only.
BTW sticking all the details into a proper gear calculator, will yield a max speed for us of about 173mph at 7500rpm in 5th gear. I couldn't believe it myself, so I did the maths too!
BTW both the SAFC and the MSTT have peak readings, and thats where I confirmed the readings from.
PPS Its freaky shit, be careful etc... I had 13" brakes
------ Car... Still waiting on it... Now, in Customs Department!!
4WD? Not unless all FOUR wheels put the power down! HINT: Put your average GSX on a car lift and step on the gas...
and if you really wanna know, the car was lowered from the front only.
