I know what you're saying about the final drive ratio, but doesn't following that route mean that you're just getting through those "low-torque" revs quicker?
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I know what you're saying about the final drive ratio, but doesn't following that route mean that you're just getting through those "low-torque" revs quicker?
Hey you guys!! This is supposed to be a "First Impressions" thread.... what's with the technical jargon! hehehe
Nah, just joking... any bit of information is good information! - So then, changing the final drive ratio would be a cheaper option rather than stroking the engine capacity, I hear the MX5 final gear ratio is perfect?
Again, I think the final drive gear depends on what application you want it for.
stock is 4.11
AutoX, 4.77
Street racing w/ some highway driving, 4.56 (you're around 5k @ 100km/h for highway "cruising")
Then there's 4.44, which is a bit better than the stock ones.
I think the general concensus at s2ki forums is the ricks 4.56 final drive gear is the best "bang for buck" mod.
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Originally Posted by casey3353
Exactly,with my 4.77's there almost non existant, it picks up in any gear. We dont have auto X here so im not sure about that. The consensus on S2ki is that a Final drive swap in general is the best NA bang for buck. The lower the ratio the bigger the bang. My revs @ 100km are just under 4k RPM, 4.56 would be even lower. 4.56 is probably a better ratio for the street but not as accessable as a MX5 4.44 or the Sportage 4.77. I've done alot of freeway driving and im in the city every day, i wouldnt want any other ratio than the 4.77.
And in regards to the MX5 4.44 most ppl find it pretty mild compared to the other options,its not a night and day difference like the others. Certainly not perfect IMO
White Ap1, approx how much was it to change your ratio?
There's a thread about it on here, IIRC it was just under $2k...good value compared to other stuff you can buy for the car!
I wouldn't bother with 4.44, Jko on these forums has it and his car is barely faster than mine in a straight line, if you want to change the final drive you'd be better off going for 4.77 etc.
bassmaximus, post up some pics of ur new s2k !
gotta admit your thread has motivated me to buy a s2k!
now i gotta find one i like
i am too easily influenced!
:S
I'll post up some pics tomorrow, my internet at home has stuffed up. Getting it fixed so I'll have to do it through my work PC - I actually detailed the car on the weekend so it looks awesome !!
LOL - Adzndintegra - You will really enjoy the ride... !!
hahaha, yeah i agree with adzndintegra, theres also a clip on youtube, could be take or edited or whatever, BUT, thats not the point, the point is, theres an s2k taking on a what seems to be the r32 GGTTRRRRR !! and FLIES past it like its standing still !! LOL brings a good rep to us .. n/a's, well lets HOPE it was an NA tuned XD
I have some pics here from the top window, it was taken through the fly screen so it's not too sharp. Still good enough.
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/2...69smallsh0.jpg
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/5...74smallwh7.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8...75smallqd2.jpg
I have a link here to my other pics...
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...t=62942&page=3
Cheerio
Tom
Ooooh I'm SOOOO SO jelous! Great Car!!!! :)
Should've stuck with your commodore, you look like a commodore driver!
HAHAHA
No seriously congratulations with the buy, glad to see a new honda owner.
i agree with sodaz, really gotta rev it out, to get somewhere.
or even for daily driving, it's okay, but would be better if there was more torque.
lawl.......
stock s2k
stock Civic
no matter what launch, we all know whats going to win...
hahaha nice clean car u got there mate !
Nice pics.
Nice BeaverQuote:
Originally Posted by Beaver
Nice turbo
nice future exhaust.
Nice 225kwQuote:
Originally Posted by Beaver
Beaves, is that a real quote in your sig? That's gold.
It's real - dc2dc2dc2 blessed us with his literary brilliance yesterday and shat out that quote.
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Originally Posted by Kazaf
HAHAHA - Hrmmm.. what is the stereotypical :honda: driver ? ;) - I do fit into my S2K with lots of room to spare.. :p
ThanX - I'm enjoying every minute of it !!
HAHAHAHAHAHA LOL @ Beaver