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      06-14-2018, 10:09 AM   #21
desertman123
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Drives: '08 128i
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Location: Orlando, FL

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1992 Honda Beat  [9.50]
2008 BMW 128i  [10.00]
2014 BMW 528i  [10.00]
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Originally Posted by GreaseJunkie View Post
Just curious. How short is 1st gear now? I just did a 3.73 swap from 3.15 and first is laughably short now. I don't really mind it though. Well worth it IMO.
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Originally Posted by Biginboca View Post
1st tops out just over 30 (32ish on my speedo and 7300rpms) and 2nd just about 59 (maybe 61 on my speedo at about 7500 rpms).

I don’t notice much difference in those gears really, but third gear I’m seeing a bit of a noticeable drop it tops out just under 90 on my speedo and used to be like 94mph.

These are comparing 3.73 and 3.91 (not from stock 3.23)
3.23, 3.46 (N54 auto diff) 3.73 and 3.91 ratios. 25" tire diameter is typical for an 18" wheel.
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