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Jeremy-
Even if the car falls flat on its face try it for an entire session... or at least half of it. It might "feel" slower but you are probably carying more speed even with the lower RPM through both the uphill and west bend. If you are downshifting to 3rd for the uphill you are probably maxing out 3rd before you get to west bend, then while still in 3rd are you just lifting for west bend? In 4th you may need to use the brakes rather than a lift as the RPM'S will be lower and the car will not slow down as fast or the same as it would in 3rd at very high RPM's.
Just my suggestion from a non Honda opps :bash_1_: I mean Acura driver!!!
Raymond
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Raymond - Good insight. Yes in third entering west bend I am out of gear, so I tap the brakes get through the corner and immediately shift after westbend. On the staright, I raised my rev limiter to 8500 RPM so I can stay in 4th. If I go to 5th its a REAL dog. Which brings me back to my initial question about final drives. It sounds to me that if I go 4.783 than 4 should be a bit easier to stay in, although I will need to shift on the straight at LRP.