Gearbox ratios

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Post Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:41 pm

has anyone got the ratios to hand from the sport close ratio box and the normal 325i box?

I got a program where i can comapre then and try out different diff ratios and wheels tyres etc.
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Post Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:42 pm

Yes,

I have the normal ratios in my 325i Touring.

Thanks for asking.


(I'm sure someone else will answer what you are actually asking - but my answer answers your question)
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:16 am

325i - 3.83, 2.20, 1.40, 1.00, 0.81 Rev. 3.46

Sport - 3.35, 2.03, 1.36, 1.00, 0.81, Rev, 3.20
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:18 am

Can do 60mph in 2nd with the standard box ;)
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:36 am

i reckon the standard gearbox with 3.91 lsd is the best option
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:27 pm

A1BMW325iSport wrote:i reckon the standard gearbox with 3.91 lsd is the best option
yes thats what i was thinking cud be true.

im gonna run the program an have a look.