On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:35:08 -0700, David Marshall
<mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> wrote:

>Volks,
>I have found a source for the taller 3.73 R+P for the automatic
>transmissions - stock is 4.09.  We're looking at about $1250 Canadian /
cira
>$1000 USD for a new set.  This price could come down a small bit if we can
>combine shipping on these.
>
>This would bring the highway RPMs down to the following with stock 25.5"
>tall tires
>
>SPEED           STOCK           3.73
>100km/h 3330            3030
>110km/h 3660            3350
>120km/h 4000            3650
>
>Basically these R+Ps will drop your 3rd gear speeds by 10% making the
engine
>more palatable for a TDI or Turbo Diesel conversion.
>
>Please pmail me if you are interested.
>
>Cheers!
>
>David Marshall
>
>Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
>4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
>Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3
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David could you not just put a 16"wheel and similar width and profile tire
on the rear to achieve the same effective gear ratio? ie a 195-75-16 or
similar. If that was combined with stock front wheels the speedo would be
correct and you'd get the same speed vs RPM. I've never done this though
so I can't comment on handling or ride but it looks like you've seen a lot
of variants through your shop.