When measuring the power needed to ascend a hill....

[StageLeft]

Hey guys, I was having a big mac attack today and when I was in the drive through, I started in 1st gear then immediately shifted to 4th and my car stalled.

I was thinking that maybe my gearing is too tall, I was thinking about going with a tranny from a turbo 911, I read in C&D that you can start in first and then immediately go to 6th, sounds like just what I need.

Anyone ever put a Porsche transmission in a WRX and has a writeup? Pics would be great, kkthnx.

If you do that I'd remove gears 3, 4, and 5 to save weight. Also remove 1st and 2nd, just have 6. You can turn the starter when beginning from a stop for added torque to get you up to enough speed to cruise properly in 6th.

 

[StageLeft]

My main goal is to have a car that averages 50mpg when commuting to my gym. Once I achieve that goal, I'll be able to start going to the gym again..

I'm sorry, I just had to read this again. It is the best thing I've read on Anandtech in an awfully long time.

 

[coxmaster]

I'm sorry, I just had to read this again. It is the best thing I've read on Anandtech in an awfully long time.

My goal is to lose 50 lbs before i start going to the gym.. Gotta start somewhere man..

 

[ElFenix]

My goal is to lose 50 lbs before i start going to the gym.. Gotta start somewhere man..

gotta be able to fit through that door, eh?

 

[lurk3r]

Replace all your body panels with styrofoam. It's lighter to begin with, plus you won't need to paint them because they won't rust (rust roughens the surface of metal, causing unnecessary drag).

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