Firestate88
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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?
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dannymccann
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Gear ratios, longer ratio gearbox, bigger engine
Im not sure about the handling stuff
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Robin
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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.
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deano87
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Wish mine did 3200rpm at 70mph
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Ellis
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Change the final drive, Dave A put a tutorial up on how to do it mate...
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mad_mike252
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4500 @ 70mph lol i did 320miles last night on £40 went to Essex lol
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andyc1234
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mike you drive like a loon though
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AK
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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.
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Firestate88
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nah dont want it slower
how would u make it longer in 5th gear?
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Robin
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Physically change the 5th gear in the gearbox.
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Firestate88
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as in buy a new 5th gear?
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Robin
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Buy a wide ratio gearbox and swap the 5th gear from it into the gearbox you have.
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Firestate88
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oh ok, sounds easy enough
thanks
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AK
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i wouldnt attempt DIY if you had to ask
quote: how would u make it longer in 5th gear?
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Firestate88
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nah i dnt do DIY, i use the bitchs (work m8s) 2 it for me haha
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richc
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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!
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Superlite Ltd.
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quote: Originally posted by Firestate88
nah i dnt do DIY, i use the bitchs (work m8s) 2 it for me haha
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Firestate88
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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
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Rob E
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why dont you just slow down slightly? Much easier
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Superlite Ltd.
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and some people send to many txt messages too by the sounds of it.
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Robin
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Where do you work?
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Firestate88
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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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