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Old 10-11-2012, 03:48 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Compact-wise, nowadays a Subaru dual-range 5-speed stickshift is an interesting option.
Problem being they dont like to operate without equal loads on all 4 outputs.

Also, if using a gearbox, only the gears with a ratio value higher than 1:1 would be of use. The rest would be splitting the existing ratios without providing much in the line of help, instead adding extra driven mass and friction/fluid shear. Consider something like a T5 gearbox with all but 4/5 removed. I believe both are OD gears.

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