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Old 09-17-2008, 06:00 PM
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The only thing I would be worried about is if your wife drives the car in the rain. If she has to pull out on to a busy street and give it some gas, she is more likely to oversteer with the 4.10s in the rear and have an accident. If she has stoplights everywhere, or light traffic, i wouldnt worry about it. Just something to think about.
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Old 09-17-2008, 06:01 PM
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70mph + 5th gear + 4.10's + stock tire height = 2,450 rpm

I love my 4.10's! I am not a racer at all. My car will never see a drag strip or a street race. The 4.10's are great for everyday driving. It's really not as huge of a difference in acceleration as everyone makes it out to be. Is it noticeable? Yes. But it's not like you're going to spin tires by accident. To spin tires you still have to dump the clutch with an engine rev. You can't just stomp on the gas and expect to lay rubber down the street.
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Old 09-17-2008, 06:29 PM
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Learn it yourself. I'm done.

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Old 09-17-2008, 06:57 PM
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Do 4.10 gears limit the top speed of the car?
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Old 09-17-2008, 07:35 PM
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When is the top speed of a car relevant? Does it matter if the top speed drops from 155mph to 140mph?
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Old 09-17-2008, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Riptide
Do 4.10 gears limit the top speed of the car?
4.10 + 27" tire + .68 (5th ratio) at 6000 RPM = 172MPH

The answer is no, they do no limit the top speed, aerodynamics and lack of power limit it to somewhere in the 140MPH range.
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Old 09-17-2008, 07:45 PM
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I think you will hate them. You should send them to me for a long term test.
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thewarmachine
When is the top speed of a car relevant? Does it matter if the top speed drops from 155mph to 140mph?
Is there something wrong with asking the question even if it is a matter of curiousity?
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:22 PM
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No, Riptide. I didn't mean to seem snippy. I've heard people ask the top speed question before, and I just wonder why it is important to people.
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Riptide
Do 4.10 gears limit the top speed of the car?
From a person who has seen top speed a dozen times, it really doesn't. You notice the fall off in power past 130, but it does crawl to 155+, but who goes there regularly?
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