Gearbox's...

9th March 2011, 08:06

Well i currently have a 1.1 box in my VTR and if i change gear at high revs doesnt sound to healthly as it crunches i think but doesnt crunch when change in low revs? so looking to invest in another gearbox, Should i get a VTR or VTS box? as i this is my first VTR and it had a 1.1 gear box so never had a feel for any of those boxes. Im looking for a good pull also so is it worth getting a VTS box?

9th March 2011, 08:27

If it had an 1100 box, anything else you fit will feel slow in comparison..

9th March 2011, 08:30

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Originally Posted by MiniGibbo

If it had an 1100 box, anything else you fit will feel slow in comparison..

Hmmm, Not looking at getting anything just yet as it will hold out for a couple of month's without booting it everywhere is my best bet a S box? as my budget is around £70-£100.

9th March 2011, 08:38

Dont know how much boxes go for these days tbh..

The S box is shorter than the R box, why not get another 1100 box they should be cheap as chips?

9th March 2011, 08:43

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Originally Posted by MiniGibbo

Dont know how much boxes go for these days tbh..

The S box is shorter than the R box, why not get another 1100 box they should be cheap as chips?

Aint that good on motorway mate or doing 60/70 which meens higher revs and less petrol and the way petrol prices are going i think i might be better off with a R/S box.

Also whats the top speed on R and S boxes?

9th March 2011, 08:50

vtr has the longest ratios if you want mpg its also what "should" be on the car..

Either box a vtr wont see over a genuine 110/115 dude..

9th March 2011, 09:00

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Originally Posted by MiniGibbo

vtr has the longest ratios if you want mpg its also what "should" be on the car..

Either box a vtr wont see over a genuine 110/115 dude..

Cheers, are the ratios abit better on a S box? and they will last longer than a 1.1 as there built for 1.6's?

9th March 2011, 09:06

I have a S box in mine at the minute. Perfect for me quicker acceleration and stillcan do 120mph on the clock but sitting at 70 it still revs a bit.
R box= most economical but dull
S box= bit quicker but still not great on motorways but much better than a 1.1

and btw I am getting a fully refurbished S box for £350 with 12 months warranty

hope this helps

9th March 2011, 09:09

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Originally Posted by CitroenSport

I have a S box in mine at the minute. Perfect for me quicker acceleration and stillcan do 120mph on the clock but sitting at 70 it still revs a bit.
R box= most economical but dull
S box= bit quicker but still not great on motorways but much better than a 1.1

and btw I am getting a fully refurbished S box for £350 with 12 months warranty

hope this helps

Cheers mate, Just need somthing that will handle the R power ha the 1.1 box seems to struggle and dont like it as could just die anytime, So i will prob look into getting an S box, Dont have £350 so looking to get 1 around £100 mark

9th March 2011, 09:29

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Originally Posted by tally2425

Cheers mate, Just need somthing that will handle the R power ha the 1.1 box seems to struggle and dont like it as could just die anytime, So i will prob look into getting an S box, Dont have £350 so looking to get 1 around £100 mark

1.1 box wont just die mate, i've been nailing mine for nearly a year no problem

but realistically, put a S box on. R box is far too long

9th March 2011, 09:36

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Originally Posted by chinkostu

1.1 box wont just die mate, i've been nailing mine for nearly a year no problem

but realistically, put a S box on. R box is far too long

Does your gearstick rattle when high revs? not sure if this is normal with a 1.1 box and does sound like its crunching when change high revs

9th March 2011, 11:05

Before pulling the box out try changing its fluid.

That can take some of the notchiness out.

9th March 2011, 11:13

I was looking to invest in a 1.1 box for my vtr, but there has been alot of threads lately complaining about them.

9th March 2011, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Jordy6969

I was looking to invest in a 1.1 box for my vtr, but there has been alot of threads lately complaining about them.

Dont get me wrong they do seem rapid but but not worth the hassle unless you can change gearboxes

9th March 2011, 11:23

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Originally Posted by tally2425

Dont get me wrong they do seem rapid but but not worth the hassle unless you can change gearboxes

Piece of piss to change a gearbox... I've heard.

9th March 2011, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Jordy6969

Piece of piss to change a gearbox... I've heard.

Wouldnt trust myself ha

9th March 2011, 12:58

Would be a horrible job on a drive too..

But then i moan about changing my wheels