3.73 and Truetrac ... Should I?
10-18-2005, 06:24 PM
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3.73 and Truetrac ... Should I?
I am looking at getting new 3.73's put in my rear in the next week or so, and since it's going to be open ... should I put in a Detroit Truetrac. My main concern is that it will not make my car overcompensate or lock up on a turn while on ice.
I can see where it will help me pull out of a spot from say 0-10mph if one of my left tire is on ice and the other isn't (usually the case lol) BUT - how will it affect me when I am driving over some light snow covered roads, rain, or ice and taking a turn at say 25,35,45+ mph... will one wheel overcompensate if it start slipping and bind etc... and send me into a tailspin OR is it seamless and the best option for a year round car that sees all four season??
BTW - I am also thinking of getting her some new Dunlop M3's for X-mas.... And I thought my wife was high maintenance.... LOL
and then get a CAI and finally the S/C ... trying to go step by step in building this ride...
2005 Screamin Yellow V6 - Auto - BLack Side Stripes - SCT2 93 Octane tune - Dual Magnaflows
I can see where it will help me pull out of a spot from say 0-10mph if one of my left tire is on ice and the other isn't (usually the case lol) BUT - how will it affect me when I am driving over some light snow covered roads, rain, or ice and taking a turn at say 25,35,45+ mph... will one wheel overcompensate if it start slipping and bind etc... and send me into a tailspin OR is it seamless and the best option for a year round car that sees all four season??
BTW - I am also thinking of getting her some new Dunlop M3's for X-mas.... And I thought my wife was high maintenance.... LOL
and then get a CAI and finally the S/C ... trying to go step by step in building this ride...
2005 Screamin Yellow V6 - Auto - BLack Side Stripes - SCT2 93 Octane tune - Dual Magnaflows
10-18-2005, 07:10 PM
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RE: 3.73 and Truetrac ... Should I?
ORIGINAL: screaminyellin6
I am looking at getting new 3.73's put in my rear in the next week or so, and since it's going to be open ... should I put in a Detroit Truetrac. My main concern is that it will not make my car overcompensate or lock up on a turn while on ice.
I can see where it will help me pull out of a spot from say 0-10mph if one of my left tire is on ice and the other isn't (usually the case lol) BUT - how will it affect me when I am driving over some light snow covered roads, rain, or ice and taking a turn at say 25,35,45+ mph... will one wheel overcompensate if it start slipping and bind etc... and send me into a tailspin OR is it seamless and the best option for a year round car that sees all four season??
BTW - I am also thinking of getting her some new Dunlop M3's for X-mas.... And I thought my wife was high maintenance.... LOL
and then get a CAI and finally the S/C ... trying to go step by step in building this ride...
2005 Screamin Yellow V6 - Auto - BLack Side Stripes - SCT2 93 Octane tune - Dual Magnaflows
I am looking at getting new 3.73's put in my rear in the next week or so, and since it's going to be open ... should I put in a Detroit Truetrac. My main concern is that it will not make my car overcompensate or lock up on a turn while on ice.
I can see where it will help me pull out of a spot from say 0-10mph if one of my left tire is on ice and the other isn't (usually the case lol) BUT - how will it affect me when I am driving over some light snow covered roads, rain, or ice and taking a turn at say 25,35,45+ mph... will one wheel overcompensate if it start slipping and bind etc... and send me into a tailspin OR is it seamless and the best option for a year round car that sees all four season??
BTW - I am also thinking of getting her some new Dunlop M3's for X-mas.... And I thought my wife was high maintenance.... LOL
and then get a CAI and finally the S/C ... trying to go step by step in building this ride...
2005 Screamin Yellow V6 - Auto - BLack Side Stripes - SCT2 93 Octane tune - Dual Magnaflows
10-19-2005, 02:02 PM
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RE: 3.73 and Truetrac ... Should I?
So then the TrueTrac is the way to go... no dangers in turning and one wheel going faster than the other etc.... around the turn? Seems like I am getting it then.... Wish it wasn't as $$ though LOL but much better than a tow in the winter
10-19-2005, 06:53 PM
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RE: 3.73 and Truetrac ... Should I?
ORIGINAL: screaminyellin6
So then the TrueTrac is the way to go... no dangers in turning and one wheel going faster than the other etc.... around the turn? Seems like I am getting it then.... Wish it wasn't as $$ though LOL but much better than a tow in the winter
So then the TrueTrac is the way to go... no dangers in turning and one wheel going faster than the other etc.... around the turn? Seems like I am getting it then.... Wish it wasn't as $$ though LOL but much better than a tow in the winter
10-20-2005, 03:22 AM
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RE: 3.73 and Truetrac ... Should I?
Anyone on this board with 3.73:1 gears? I would love to know the MPH/RPM differences.
Like how it effects driving, daily-wise.
Like I know in 5th going 80MPH my RPMs are at 2500. What is it with 3.73's?
Oh and what exactly do they do to you lower gears? Are you able to spend more time in 1st? I know my red line in 2nd gear is at 65. What would it be with the new ones. Just wanna know if adding the gears will have me whipping through 1st 2nd and 3rd. The more i have to shift in a manual the worse off I am. Due to the time it takes.
Like how it effects driving, daily-wise.
Like I know in 5th going 80MPH my RPMs are at 2500. What is it with 3.73's?
Oh and what exactly do they do to you lower gears? Are you able to spend more time in 1st? I know my red line in 2nd gear is at 65. What would it be with the new ones. Just wanna know if adding the gears will have me whipping through 1st 2nd and 3rd. The more i have to shift in a manual the worse off I am. Due to the time it takes.
10-20-2005, 07:24 AM
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RE: 3.73 and Truetrac ... Should I?
ORIGINAL: MustangScott
Anyone on this board with 3.73:1 gears? I would love to know the MPH/RPM differences.
Like how it effects driving, daily-wise.
Like I know in 5th going 80MPH my RPMs are at 2500. What is it with 3.73's?
Oh and what exactly do they do to you lower gears? Are you able to spend more time in 1st? I know my red line in 2nd gear is at 65. What would it be with the new ones. Just wanna know if adding the gears will have me whipping through 1st 2nd and 3rd. The more i have to shift in a manual the worse off I am. Due to the time it takes.
Anyone on this board with 3.73:1 gears? I would love to know the MPH/RPM differences.
Like how it effects driving, daily-wise.
Like I know in 5th going 80MPH my RPMs are at 2500. What is it with 3.73's?
Oh and what exactly do they do to you lower gears? Are you able to spend more time in 1st? I know my red line in 2nd gear is at 65. What would it be with the new ones. Just wanna know if adding the gears will have me whipping through 1st 2nd and 3rd. The more i have to shift in a manual the worse off I am. Due to the time it takes.
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