bus trans in a bug?

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volksbugly
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Re: bus trans in a bug?

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Hey Chip I am in the same RPM tire size combo as you were, I have 195/60/15 and I want to go to 215/65/15. What RPM are you seeing on the highway now?
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Chip Birks
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Re: bus trans in a bug?

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I'm not really sure what I'm seeing...the car has been off the road since January. I think it will drop it about 300 rpm at 65 mph. That isn't a huge drop, but it will help a little bit.
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Re: bus trans in a bug?

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would a 1300 ab swing axle box give me a better top end?
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