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Re: OT: Anyone know how the Phaeton W12 engine works?
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Mon, 3 Nov 2003 21:15:08 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Iain Hendry wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote:
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> > You can still use the speedometer. Unless you got lots of wheel spin
> > there is a direct relationship between the tack and the speedometer.
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> I made a little label on my computer for my old car when I was learning how to
> drive. I calculated out the r/min based on the gear ratios for my car's
> transmission as to when would be the best speed to shift into what gear at.
That's a good idea... but you can also shift by noise :)
My friend's first car was an older Ford Ranger pickup, with a manual, and
no tach. When I first rode in it, I was wondering how he knew when to shift - I
think his response was something like "when it gets really really loud" :)
Nowadays most cars have rev-limiters - Iain, I suspect your Tercel has one too.
Although I will not be held responsible if you decide to test it out, and as a
result have engine bits coming out of your tailpipe ;)
RX-7s have a buzzer at 7000RPM - but there's not much power beyond that anyways,
so you shift up. I love rotary Mazdas.
John
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