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What does the "tallest gear" refer to?

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2012/10/25 18:02:52 (permalink)
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What does the "tallest gear" refer to?

Sorry for a question that may seem obvious to some... but what does this refer to? first or fourth?

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Tim
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    Re:What does the "tallest gear" refer to? 2012/10/25 18:25:40 (permalink)
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    The highest gear.  4th gear in a 4 speed & 5th in a 5 speed.
     
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    Re:What does the "tallest gear" refer to? 2012/10/25 18:57:56 (permalink)
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    Thanks (as always) matt

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    Re:What does the "tallest gear" refer to? 2012/10/25 19:30:08 (permalink)
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    I would assume it would refer 4th or 5th gear (top gear)depending on your box but I am only guessing as I haven't come across the term  "tallest gear" I will be interested in seeing what others have to say. 
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    Re:What does the "tallest gear" refer to? 2012/10/26 07:12:16 (permalink)
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    This could really refer to any gear under consideration or when comparing different gearboxs.
    For instance first gear is usualy around 3.6 to one, but a close ratio box can have a first gear that is much taller say 2.6 to one. So in this example the close ratio box has the tallest gear.

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    Re:What does the "tallest gear" refer to? 2012/10/26 08:48:08 (permalink)
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    So applying that to a standard four speed gearbox, a fourth gear is always "taller" than a first gear...?

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