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Firestate88

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26th Jul 08 at 20:14

what would be the best set up on a 1.4 corsa sport to have the best handling possible?
and also how can you reduce the revs at 70mph? currently at 3200rpm at 70 but im looking to reduce it to under 3000rpm, is it possible?

dannymccann

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26th Jul 08 at 20:17

Gear ratios, longer ratio gearbox, bigger engine

Im not sure about the handling stuff

Robin

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26th Jul 08 at 20:17

To reduce the revs at 70mph you need either a different gearbox (probably an F13WR or F15WR) or the 5th gear from a different gearbox (again, one of the WR ones)

As for the handling, Pilbeam.

deano87

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27th Jul 08 at 08:52

Wish mine did 3200rpm at 70mph

Ellis

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27th Jul 08 at 09:35

Change the final drive, Dave A put a tutorial up on how to do it mate...

mad_mike252

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27th Jul 08 at 10:23

4500 @ 70mph lol i did 320miles last night on £40 went to Essex lol

andyc1234

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27th Jul 08 at 10:27

mike you drive like a loon though

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27th Jul 08 at 12:07

if you change the final drive that will affect all gearing, and i'd think you wouldnt want to make your car slower through the gears.

The correct way to do it is just a longer 5th gear.

Firestate88

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27th Jul 08 at 12:12

nah dont want it slower
how would u make it longer in 5th gear?

Robin

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27th Jul 08 at 12:13

Physically change the 5th gear in the gearbox.

Firestate88

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27th Jul 08 at 12:13

as in buy a new 5th gear?

Robin

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27th Jul 08 at 12:16

Buy a wide ratio gearbox and swap the 5th gear from it into the gearbox you have.

Firestate88

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27th Jul 08 at 12:19

oh ok, sounds easy enough

thanks

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27th Jul 08 at 13:33

i wouldnt attempt DIY if you had to ask

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how would u make it longer in 5th gear?

Firestate88

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27th Jul 08 at 13:38

nah i dnt do DIY, i use the bitchs (work m8s) 2 it for me haha

richc

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27th Jul 08 at 17:36

quote:
Originally posted by Firestate88
what would be the best set up on a 1.4 corsa sport to have the best handling possible?
and also how can you reduce the revs at 70mph? currently at 3200rpm at 70 but im looking to reduce it to under 3000rpm, is it possible?

You sure it it doe 70 at 3200 rpm? You got stupid wheels on it, it might be throughing your speedo out!

Superlite Ltd.

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27th Jul 08 at 17:50

quote:
Originally posted by Firestate88
nah i dnt do DIY, i use the bitchs (work m8s) 2 it for me haha

Firestate88

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27th Jul 08 at 18:08

nope its got the standard sport alloys on it, nd yep am sure it does 70 at 3200rpm
nd y the disapointment?
i do bodywork
other ppl do the mechanics, easier for them 2 sort it out

Rob E

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27th Jul 08 at 20:14

why dont you just slow down slightly? Much easier

Superlite Ltd.

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27th Jul 08 at 20:31

and some people send to many txt messages too by the sounds of it.

Robin

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27th Jul 08 at 20:36

Where do you work?

Firestate88

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27th Jul 08 at 23:03

60mph on a motorway, i feel like a lorry thn haha
yeah i do send to mant texts haha
i work at NVR in northampton

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