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Old 16-06-2009
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Originally Posted by chris_dono View Post
we run on a similar length straight on carpet at our local club.

gearing varies a LOT between motors, with some below 5 and others up around 6.

I've run a speed passion 13.5 there on a ratio of about 5.1

It also depends greatly on the speedo that he's got, the newer 'dynamic timing' ones mean you gear a lot higher (6 or even 7) and let the speedo change things around.
Chris, cheers for that. I will start with 7 and if needed will go down or up from there.
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