Do gears help drivability? 09 GT500

[my69camaro1]

Maybe it's just me but I can't seem to constantly get smooth take offs in town.. I think the drive by wire is messing with me.

Would going to 3.73's help in the low speed driving aspect?

 

[rich5150]

I already had my KB 2.8 installed and retained the 3.31 gear which the car was fast(obviously)....however................ ONCE I dropped in a 3.73, the car simply just drove better. Around town, getting on the highway, it just woke the car up tremendously. I'd highly recommend it.

The longer I'm in this sport, the more I realize how much that "drive-ability" really means to me. Yes anyone can throw parts at a car and make it fast in a straight line, stop decent, handle in the twisties, but having a car that does it all moderately well is what I'm after.

I'd definitely suggest a good tune(mail-order will work from a reputable tuner) and a gear. If you're really looking for your car to shift great too, check out MGW's GT500 shifter. We did an install video for them on my car and its hands down probably my favorite mod I've ever done to the car.

 

[Ackman70]

First thing I noticed after installing the 3.73's was how much easier it drove. Had I known I would have done it much sooner.

 

[my69camaro1]

Thank's guys, that's the little push I needed. Looks like I'll hit the local dealer this week and set up a day.

 

[rich5150]

Thank's guys, that's the little push I needed. Looks like I'll hit the local dealer this week and set up a day.