Same for me (though, at 1-2mph I'll usually drop it into first--slides right
in).
I get a little bit of judder in first from a standing start if I'm sloppy on
the clutch and throttle. I attribute this more to the mechanical throttle
linkage--mine might not be perfect--than the taller rearend. If I really pay
attention--and finesse the throttle and slip the clutch just a little--I can
get a smooth start.
Overall, the 3.54 rearend is essential if you do a lot of highway cruising;
probably not as useful if you only drive city streets and gymkhanas (I'm even
secretly lusting after a 28% O/D).
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "F. Ronald Rader" <f.ronald.rader@gmail.com>
> when i first got my BJ8 I had to start in 3rd. it will do it.
> i only use first if i am at a complete dead stop. at one mile an hour
> second is just fine with the 3.55 and an overdrive tranny.
> ron rader
>
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 11:07 AM, Michael Salter
> <msalter@precisionsportscar.com> wrote:
> > This subject does however lead me to comment on one aspect of the taller
> > rear gearing that we have not discussed and I would appreciate comments on.
>
> > However I have not tried this driving style on a car fitted with a 3.54 : 1
> > diff and am interested to know if others have.
> >
> > Michael Salter
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