Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I assume that rev matching is not double clutching...
I was hoping for a 10 speed manual, honestly, like a dual range diff with a really sporty setup and a really economical one. With dual ODs in a 5-speed (My saab had that and I really liked it), the ratio variations could make for some really good options.
Alas, in the world of 7 and 8 speed ATs, a 10 is interesting but not really exciting to me...
I thought there was a massive issue with EPA mpg measurements, where the OEM couldn't downshift out of top gear during the test?
I've wondered why they couldn't affix top gear onto the side of the trans, where it could be easily swapped. My VW had that, and some guys would swap 5th to a taller OD.
Anyhow... I too have wondered about adding a high/low range, sorta like in 4x4 trucks. My guess is the ~5% loss every time you go through a gear set is an issue. Actually I read once that close gear ratio planetaries lose quite a bit, not sure what close is though.
I assume that rev matching is not double clutching...
I was hoping for a 10 speed manual, honestly, like a dual range diff with a really sporty setup and a really economical one. With dual ODs in a 5-speed (My saab had that and I really liked it), the ratio variations could make for some really good options.
Alas, in the world of 7 and 8 speed ATs, a 10 is interesting but not really exciting to me...
I thought there was a massive issue with EPA mpg measurements, where the OEM couldn't downshift out of top gear during the test?
I've wondered why they couldn't affix top gear onto the side of the trans, where it could be easily swapped. My VW had that, and some guys would swap 5th to a taller OD.
Anyhow... I too have wondered about adding a high/low range, sorta like in 4x4 trucks. My guess is the ~5% loss every time you go through a gear set is an issue. Actually I read once that close gear ratio planetaries lose quite a bit, not sure what close is though.