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07-09-2008, 12:39 PM

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using turbo diesel gearbox

what are the advantages / disadvantages of using a diesel gearbox??

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07-09-2008, 02:02 PM

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No advantages!
Dissadvantages.... longer gears means slower acceleration, weaker box than a RS so will not last long, and no LSD so you'll torque steer all over the place!

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07-09-2008, 02:07 PM

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No advantages!
Dissadvantages.... longer gears means slower acceleration, weaker box than a RS so will not last long, and no LSD so you'll torque steer all over the place!

cheers mate, that rules out tha option then lol

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07-09-2008, 02:10 PM

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i got a diesel box ant it gaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! torques steers like a twat when you boot it. going for a stage 1 bernie box

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07-09-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlos G

No advantages!
Dissadvantages.... longer gears means slower acceleration, weaker box than a RS so will not last long, and no LSD so you'll torque steer all over the place!

longer gears is good when u have the power to pull them