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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 9:24 pm
by Mick70RR
Problem is Paul, it's a 4 speed with pistol grip shifter. Don't really want to modify it but it may be the only way.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 9:38 pm
by Anonymous
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:06 pm
by Dave-R
Floor switch is the only way to go. They usually supply a dipped/main beam type floor switch with the overdrive.

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:32 pm
by Mick70RR
Dave wrote:Floor switch is the only way to go. They usually supply a dipped/main beam type floor switch with the overdrive.

They do when it's an auto, but they supply a latching push button switch for a manual.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:33 pm
by Anonymous
I run a toggle switch on me 747 cockpit panel

, Bananarama! off with dipping the main beam when going to OD.
This is what GV supply (dip switch).
EDIT . sorry Mick , keep forgettin you got a 4 speed.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:33 pm
by BUDGIE
So what revs you pullin @ 70mph in OD with your 4.11s now Mick

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:37 pm
by Mick70RR
Budgie wrote:So what revs you pullin @ 70mph in OD with your 4.11s now Mick

Gonna check this again tomorrow, think it was about 2700 rpm at 70. Gears are 3.91. I checked the speedo with the sat nav and it's reading 1mph low which is good enough.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:42 pm
by Anonymous
Mick , what's the plan with the new set up , are you going 4;10s & slicks , i know i keep askin this , but i really wanna see the potential of the motor , you gotta be bashin yerself up.
You must be goin through the same thing as Al @ the moment , knowing it's there but not managing it

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:44 pm
by Anonymous

I will have to get one of these things as im always on the BLOODY M4 or M5

Mind you i did have my speedo over the 130 mark the other week

the guy in the GOLF AWD VR6 looked shocked so did my WIFE and KIDS

But he did video it

haven't seen it on you tube yet

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:46 pm
by Anonymous
What rpm you pullin @ 130 Paul?

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 10:54 pm
by Mick70RR
Brutus wrote:Mick , what's the plan with the new set up , are you going 4;10s & slicks , i know i keep askin this , but i really wanna see the potential of the motor , you gotta be bashin yerself up.
You must be goin through the same thing as Al @ the moment , knowing it's there but not managing it

All I want to do is break into the elevens, for now anyway.
Lets see what it does next year on street tyres and go from there.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 11:03 pm
by BUDGIE
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 11:18 pm
by Anonymous
Gonna fit me slicks to the runner when yer not lookin & go run a 10.

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 08 11:21 pm
by Anonymous
I was not looking to be honest but with 323 rear end and 275/60/15" alot with only tree gears

I will have to try again to see

Posted: Sun Nov 23, 08 2:44 pm
by Anonymous
You'll be fine with the gay 3;23s , just think yerself lucky you don't have to crank the sounds up when doin 80 mph @ 4500rpm , or 130 mph @ 7000 rpm.

(motorway)