Not sure how many times this has been discussed, how many times the formula has been posted or indeed how many have theorised on the potential rear end ratio but I am sure it is more than the amount of mince pies I will consume over the Chrimbo period.

Problem is what looks good on the calculator can very quickly become a nightmare on the road.

Therefore a suggestion.

Would it not be a good idea for a sticky post to be created in which we could add what we use and our thoughts on its suitabilty?

Obviously we would need to include tyre size,type of gearbox (manual or auto) standard or OD, engine type and power and intended use. Type and weight of vehicle and amount of lead in the drivers foot...

In that way we could get some real world experiance to add to the calculators tale and still go and order the 4.88's......

I would offer to kick it off but the reason that I am posting this is I have just spent the past 3 hours trying to work out what ratio I should use in the Pumpkin.

Was on a 3.50 but am going to go to a 3.25 for a bit more in the first 2 gears and a little longer legs to help with the fuel consumption, but as it is still all in bits in the garage I can not comment.

Anyway, Just a thought. Any takers??

P.