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Old 01-31-2004, 02:03 PM
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Default Calling all S8 owners...
Just bought an S8 a couple weeks ago- still getting a feel for it...

Is the reverse gear in these S8's really low (or high, whatever the correct terminology is)? It almost feels like a "granny gear" in reverse...

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Old 01-31-2004, 02:07 PM
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Default Scroll down to page 2, you can join Mr. ZeekM who is doing some
testing on the limitations of driving in reverse. You could take turns with him standing behind each others cars during the tests to make sure nothing was in the way..
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Default Reverse is lower than first ...
First gear is 3.571:1 - reverse is 4.095:1

I've never thought about it, but I suppose it does feel like a granny gear.
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Old 01-31-2004, 03:06 PM
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Yeah!, Well it will still do an easy 40! Trust me, I learned the hard way!
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Warning LABEL. Do not do it. From what I understand it is not good for the A8.
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What is your reason for going in reverse on the highway? Want to share stories? :-)
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Sorry, Could not resist the comedy in the subject. Enjoy your S8 (forwards)
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Mr. Ricco, did you ever try reverse? :-) You might never go forward again :-)
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thanks Randy!
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who said "highway?" Whachaya drinkin' tonight? ;-)
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