What gears do Cobra drivers use for VIR and Summit Point? I have stock 3.55s in my 04 Cobra and I am red lining in 4th on both tracks. 5th gear is a little too much and I don't gain much by shifting it into 5th for 3 seconds. Anyone using 3.73s?
What gear for VIR and Summit Point?
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Are you looking to use 5th gear, or not to use 5th? 3.73's will have you shifting to 5th earlier, and will also have you using the throttle much more carefully when using 3rd to exit turns.
There is no reason I can think of to be anywhere near redline in a blower Cobra. High gear high load situations are bad for these cars.
...recommend you keep the 3.55's and short shift to 5th instead of winding 4th.
There is no reason I can think of to be anywhere near redline in a blower Cobra. High gear high load situations are bad for these cars.
...recommend you keep the 3.55's and short shift to 5th instead of winding 4th.
What speeds are you hitting at the braking zones of T14 and T1 at VIR?
I have 3.55s in my 99 and will hit 140-141 on the back stretch of VIR before braking for T14. When I had 4.10s, I'd hit 124 pretty quick before the top of the hill and have to go into 5th for the rest of the straight.
I have 3.55s in my 99 and will hit 140-141 on the back stretch of VIR before braking for T14. When I had 4.10s, I'd hit 124 pretty quick before the top of the hill and have to go into 5th for the rest of the straight.
And then add a couple of mph assuming your skills will be better and your brakes and cojones will be bigger later on. Dont plan for right now, plan for the future ;-)
I had 3.73s and switched back to 4.10s. If you're looking to max out mph in 4th at VIR, you need 3.55's or lower. The back straight is loooonng as is the front so high speed is easy. Summit, not so much but same recommendation.
Personally, while its fun to fly in the straights, the corner exit speed is what I work on and I prefer more torque hence more gear.
Personally, while its fun to fly in the straights, the corner exit speed is what I work on and I prefer more torque hence more gear.
Chris, will re-gearing move you up in TT?
How many points is it?
How many points is it?
For VIR: Have you thought about what you can do through T11 and Oak Tree in order to increase your speed? This will translate to winding out 4th quicker and spending longer in 5th before T14.
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