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04-15-2016, 08:55 AM
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I wonder are there any oils or additives that would help the blockers bite much harder inside the box.
Often friction modifiers can be used in LSD's to help them bite better, maybe something like that could help ? Is it something RPM etc have ever looked into ? Dropping engine rpm is one thing ( if it can actually drop fast enough without a proper engine cut )...but also slowing down the gears to allow them to synchros to engage is another matter. Or other than PPG's insanely priced gearset, are there any Magnum type dog engagement boxes available yet ? That would certainly fix that aspect of shifting. |
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04-15-2016, 12:51 PM
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A dog box has been discussed, though it would remove a lot of the street driveability.. Certainly wouldn't be impossible but it would be less enjoyable... I've considered looking at Lenco CS1 as it has the option for manual shifting or CO2 shifting and it's rated for 3000 HP... For a five speed transmission I would need four gear cases and a reverser unit... The biggest issue with this idea is the substantial cost... The gearing options are amazing though...
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04-15-2016, 04:23 PM
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I had my T56 faceplated a couple of years ago. It's a little clunky on normal use, TBH as it isnt a daily it doesnt bother me in the slightest. And lets face it unless the journeys are all short or in towns, you dont need to change gear that often.
I'd like a proper sequential, but it's just a tad beyond my budget. If they get their finger out I'll buy the sequential shifter for the T56...but if they take too long, exchange rates are getting worse and it'd make more sense to save for the proper sequential instead. Seen ths video on youtube a few weeks back....I was surprised at the mount of manual trans options there were in the US, I thought they were all obsessed with autos. https://youtu.be/hRkoHWnEMAI What surprises me most about these mile cars ( or even 1/2 mile ), the ones pulling big speeds...is they all seem to run that top speed in 4th gear. |
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04-15-2016, 08:12 PM
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04-18-2016, 12:35 PM
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Don't get out much here however just saw it on FB. A Big Congratulations!
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04-20-2016, 09:46 AM
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I had a kid playfully ask if he could drive my car, I told him it was manual and that if he could figure out how to start it, go ahead... He said and I quote, "that's a car with three pedals?" Yup, he didn't want to then... So disappointing... Damn people want everything done for them... Heck, you cant text and drive and facetime with a manual... Quote:
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If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough... |
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04-20-2016, 10:26 AM
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Kids these days... no one in my family owned a car with a manual, so I had to go out of my way to pester friends into teaching me to drive one. Most of them just aren't interested enough to find a way to learn. Now I just feel old.
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Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out! |
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04-20-2016, 02:19 PM
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Manual transmissions will be around long after you and I are gone... regardless of how old you are currently... and good on you for pursuing the knowledge... When the zombie apocalypse happens you can drive anything...
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If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough... |
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05-01-2016, 01:23 PM
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Fantastic...saw on FB
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05-02-2016, 03:17 PM
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If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough... |
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05-10-2016, 05:42 PM
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I'm shooting for 226.
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05-10-2016, 08:11 PM
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If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough... |
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05-11-2016, 09:49 AM
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I wonder if I could get at least 165 with my car as is. Not in a mile but flat out top speed. Would take well over a mile. hahaha
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05-11-2016, 11:45 AM
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If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough... |
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