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Old 01-28-2013, 06:34 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sendler View Post
So the difference between 1st and 6th in the acceleration you feel is entirely due to wind resistance?
Yes, I believe so. Well, that and resistance due to friction (It increases with speed, but not exponentially).

Assuming, of course, all else remains the same (engine speed/power, weight, etc) and you only change gear ratios.
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