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#1 DutchMike

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Posted 10 October 2004 - 11:19 AM

Just out of curiousity, can someone tell me what the topspeeds (and if possible, also the optimum speeds) are in all gears of the VX? I assume that the N/A and Turbo have different gearbox ratios so for both models please. It might have been explained in an older topic but the search option didn't help me much :( And yes, I am a number-nerd (engineer in real life), and so I am always interested in these numbers ;) . For your information, I do not yet own (and also not driven yet!!! thumbsdown ) a VX (speedster).... thanks Mike

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Posted 11 October 2004 - 05:35 PM

It seemed like a simple question! Now I might have to look on a german site as this is probably too technical for here ;) :P :D And I read about a signal led that tells you when to shift. Is that standard on a VX N/A? grtz, Mike

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Posted 11 October 2004 - 05:41 PM

German site... pah :P They both use the same Getrag 5-speed gearbox but on the VXT both final drive and fifth gear ratios have been raised . VXT Ratios... 1st ratio: 3.58 2nd ratio: 2.02 3rd ratio: 1.35 4th ratio: 0.98 5th ratio: 0.79 Reverse ratio: 3.31 Final drive ratio: 3.63 EDIT: Oh and there's no LED on the n/a... only the VXT.

Edited by iandhd, 11 October 2004 - 05:42 PM.

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Posted 11 October 2004 - 05:46 PM

:lol: Just realised I didn't actually answer your question.

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Posted 12 October 2004 - 04:46 PM

N/A 1st to 5th, mph per 1,000 rpm 5.1/9.0/13.4/18.6/22.3 Turbo 5.5/9.8/14.6/20.3/25.0

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Posted 12 October 2004 - 07:19 PM

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Posted 13 October 2004 - 10:17 AM

Thanks all! thumbsup Only thing I need to know now is what the max. rpm is for the 2.2 16V and the turbo.... :rolleyes: Or is it just 6500rpm (where the redline of a 2.2 16V starts) for both? thanks, Mike

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Posted 13 October 2004 - 10:30 AM

A VXT redlines at 6,500rpm. Approx. top speeds for each gear is... 1st - 30mph, 2nd - 60mph, 3rd - 90mph, 4th - 120mph.... 5th - I don't know... probs about 150mph. This is upto 6,000rpm. :) Oh yeah.... and it gets there bloody quick!! It's not the top speeds that count, it's the little time it takes to get there which puts a smile on my face, and a look of admiration or disgust on the faces of onlookers. :wacko:

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Posted 13 October 2004 - 10:34 AM

hmmmm, did some calcs here and found for a max. rpm of 6500rpm the following max. speeds: 2.2 16V gear mph kmh 1 33.2 53.3 2 58.5 94.1 3 87.1 140.1 4 120.9 194.5 5 145.0 233.2 2.0 Turbo gear mph kmh 1 35.8 57.5 2 63.7 102.5 3 94.9 152.7 4 132.0 212.3 5 162.5 261.5 Does the N/A not do 62mph (100kmh) in 2nd gear? Reaching the official 5.9s for 0-100kmh will be quite hard I guess if you first have to shift to 3rd? What are the practical numbers here.... grt Mike

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Posted 13 October 2004 - 10:50 AM

Does the N/A not do 62mph (100kmh) in 2nd gear?
Reaching the official 5.9s for 0-100kmh will be quite hard I guess if you first have to shift to 3rd?

No, it doesn't. It's been discussed here earlier I think...
I also think it hard to get the NA to the red line on fifth gear... There isn't enogh power to overcome the air resistant...

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Posted 13 October 2004 - 10:57 AM

Mike 6500rpm limit sounds about right. I've occassionally seen 135mph on my VXT in 4th before changing up, so allowing for a few mph error in the speedo, this equates to your calculated figures. PS I'm sure I read somewhere that the turbo ECU allows the engine to rev to 6800rpm briefly. Although if you miss a gear when accelerating hard, it can go a bit higher than that :rolleyes:

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Posted 13 October 2004 - 10:59 AM

The VXT that I've got at the moment will rev to nearly 7k in 2nd, and 3rd. :o I've run out of road in 4th & 5th to try it though... :unsure:

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Posted 15 October 2004 - 01:00 AM

the VXT will do 70 in 2nd (and will hit 7k revs)

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Posted 15 October 2004 - 01:01 AM

dont shoot me but im shore ive gone over a ton in third as well (maybe 115)

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Posted 15 October 2004 - 05:36 AM

dont shoot me but im shore ive gone over a ton in third as well (maybe 115)

I sure I have as well 100 -110ish, :o when tracking of course :rolleyes:

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Posted 15 October 2004 - 07:19 PM

I had a ton in third the other day in a vxt :D (standard)

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Posted 16 October 2004 - 12:56 AM

thought as much. havent had a chance to check for shore as the weather has just been pissing down all the time. (of course only on track days.....my route to work is just like a track lol) rallly maybe ill try top speed in 4th when the weather holds off lol

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Posted 16 October 2004 - 12:57 AM

mine is also standerd vxt
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