--On Saturday, May 15, 2004 5:21 PM -0400 KARRAKE@aol.com wrote:
> Hello everyone! I just bought an 87/93 Citation and will be autocrossing
> it in 05. It has a Staffs box with a 10:31. The question I have is what
> gears are you folks using for 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th? Slip ons or fixed?
I have neither a Staffs nor a 10:31, but in general, you need to be geared
for about 80 mph for the very fastest Solo II courses. Note that the
Nationals is rarely one of these; you're unlikely to exceed the mid 70's
there.
Then, decide whether you want a 3-gear or a 4-gear setup -- that is, are
you willing to be shifting a lot? These cars are pretty darn easy and
quick to shift. If you're willing, set yourself up to be in 4th at many
courses, with a 4th gear topping out at around 80. If not, pick a third
gear that tops out in the low to mid 70's, which will suffice for all but
the fastest courses.
Then space the lower gears appropriately.
Mark
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