Gearbox change

23rd January 2011, 13:26

Just done a quick search and found a few things.
But ..
I want to get a couple of things straight, before i go ahead with anything.

I've been thinking about putting a 1.1 box in my R,

And i want to know from the people that have done this to see if;

You've had any major issues with it after being done.

And i've heard its better gear changing ratios which should make it abit quicker acceleration wise,
So could you actually feel that difference after?

Cheers

23rd January 2011, 18:09

go for it change the box

23rd January 2011, 19:51

I'm also reading into this, only thing i'm worried about is the change of ratio's. Obviously, your gonna loose alot of top end, how much does this effect motorway driving? And the top speed? Also fuel economy?

23rd January 2011, 20:04

100 mph flat out in 5th

23rd January 2011, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengtt5

100 mph flat out in 5th

Really ?
Up to what speed do you stop getting better acceleration/better ratios.
If you understood that ?

23rd January 2011, 20:28

Can know one answer this ?
Where's stevo67 a.k.a 'one of all knowledge'
He'll know.

23rd January 2011, 20:28

Can know one answer this ?
Where's stevo67 a.k.a 'one of all knowledge'
He'll know.

23rd January 2011, 20:29

The limiter in 5th
70 in 5th is like 4700rpm

23rd January 2011, 20:31

You should really go for a xsi box IMO then you still get the acceleration and the top end doesn't change much at all

23rd January 2011, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanViner

You should really go for a xsi box IMO then you still get the acceleration and the top end doesn't change much at all

Really ?
They'd both get the same acceleration?
but just with the xsi box i'll get better top end.

23rd January 2011, 20:44

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615

I an quite sure you get better acceleration and you get alot better top end than you would on a 1.1 box

23rd January 2011, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanViner

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615

I an quite sure you get better acceleration and you get alot better top end than you would on a 1.1 box

Very helpful link, thanks.

23rd January 2011, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanViner

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615

I an quite sure you get better acceleration and you get alot better top end than you would on a 1.1 box

Sound mate

23rd January 2011, 20:57

No worries chaps hope you find what you're after

23rd January 2011, 21:06

It only makes a difference in first and second and not by much either ..
re considering whether to now.

23rd January 2011, 21:57

ive been considering a quicker box for my vtr, yet still not sacrificing motorway fuel economy. been told to go for the vts/gti box as its a shorter ratio box than the vtr and at 70mph its at 4000rpm.

23rd January 2011, 22:02

Ye i'm considering putting a S box in now.

23rd January 2011, 22:15

Just been out in my R it has a 1.1 gearbox had more than 100 out of it tho just to test it as i just got it friday

23rd January 2011, 22:19

i put a 1.1 gearbox on my vtr 105 top out at but getting there is very fast think it was the best thing i ever did to mine but was told if you get a 106 rally box (1.3) thats ment to be a lot beter but dont no how much one of them is

23rd January 2011, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by tally2425

Just been out in my R it has a 1.1 gearbox had more than 100 out of it tho just to test it as i just got it friday

Yeah but at what revs was that

23rd January 2011, 22:20

erm still had 1.5k left i think

23rd January 2011, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashie695

i put a 1.1 gearbox on my vtr 105 top out at but getting there is very fast think it was the best thing i ever did to mine but was told if you get a 106 rally box (1.3) thats ment to be a lot beter but dont no how much one of them is

A good nick rallye box is around the £150 Mark I believe

23rd January 2011, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by tally2425

erm still had 1.5k left i think

So 4750
Not bad is it really quick getting there or ?????

23rd January 2011, 22:23

Yes never had a VTR box but its quicker getting there as your not realy going to be doing over 100 anyway so i would deffo slap a 1.1 box in as the ratios are better than the R box

23rd January 2011, 22:24

Yeah I see where your coming from

23rd January 2011, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanViner

Yeah I see where your coming from

Some people say there worse but some people say there good there was a guy on here that has had his 1.1 gear box in for 2 years and over and he gives it some stick he says it still great, Sooo take a chance!

23rd January 2011, 22:32

I think I am gonna give it a go soon

24th January 2011, 00:55

Currently doing a vtr to vts gearbox and new clutch on mine started today should be all finished up tomorrow i will let you know how it differs in accelertion and also mpg

24th January 2011, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by LScottBell

Currently doing a vtr to vts gearbox and new clutch on mine started today should be all finished up tomorrow i will let you know how it differs in accelertion and also mpg

Wicked cheer mate !!
Appreciative It.

24th January 2011, 03:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengtt5

100 mph flat out in 5th

Sounds to me like you've got an s1 Rallye box pal. 6250 limiter = ~110mph top speed. 7250 limiter = ~120mph top.

1.1 box will pull past a ton definately. And 70mph = ~3500rpm, 60 = ~3000rpm, basically, in 5th, the speed is roughly double the revs, if ya get what I mean. (Above a ton or so, that starts to change, so to anyone thinking it, no, your VTR won't pull to a 125mph, and hit the limiter in 5th).