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Originally Posted by J08M3
^-- this is true, but this is a lot of theory.
the FD change will change the RPM range you are in, in a given situation. sometimes you need that quicker acceleration for a shorter distance, depends on what's in front of you (i.e. sharp turn). so the 35% decrease in distance isn't always an issue.
This is why race cars run different FD ratios depending on the track they are at.
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Granted it all depends on the situation and it that situation is well defined (e.g. a track) the decision is much easier - a street car is a different scenario where the owner has to consider a wide range of scenarios. Where the higher FD ratio does show improvement, my point is that the gains are MUCH less than what the driver feels he/her is experiencing (unless you are looking at just a single in-gear run).