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Old 06-17-2012, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by J-PaP
Think you may have it the wrong way around. The lower the ratio the less likely you will spin the tyres.
think you have.....if thats the case then a 13.5 motor would be slower than a 17.5 motor....

the bigger the spur/pinion the less rip you get out of the corners and would be easier to drive (smoother)....

thats why you are getting wheelspin because you have gone too low and out of curiosity how many years have you been racing and what classes???

in most cases with gear ratios and motor winds.....the lower the number the faster it is usually
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