New A6 2012. What rear gears to get?

[pdw388]

I just picked up the last new 2012 from the local dealership. I'm ready to start with the modding. I've read in other forums that some guys are arguing over what gears to go with. I was reading that the auto trans is geared different than before and I'm asking for input on weather to go with 373s or 410s. The articles I've read so far are confusing.

 

[Bullett]

3.31. Or stock.

 

[BadHabit2Break]

3.31. Or stock.

This

 

[GrnBullitt08]

I have 4.10s in my M6 currently and the car is a monster when it can grab traction... Which is close to never...

For that auto I wouldn't recommend anything over 3.55

 

[Bullett]

My experience is as follows: my best ET on the stock gears was an 11.7@119. Swapped to 3.73's and went 11.7@116. Granted Lund said they can see improvement if I send them logs but I never did. But the car felt the same to me either way. I since went back to stock now that I have a Paxton. The money is better spent elsewhere like on a ORX and tune.

 

[dark steed]

Wasn't there another newb thread about exactly the same thing just a few days ago??
6 pages of flaming and arguing in the "3.73 or 4.10" thread.
Use the search or your life on here will be Hell! lol

 

[GeorgeInNePa]

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99938

 

[fdjizm]

Finally a question about gears!

 

[Greg Hazlett]

Sigh...here we go again!

 

[BadHabit2Break]

Finally a question about gears!

 

[Clipboard]

first time saying this...poppin a cherry...

use the search button up top...in an auto stay 3.31 reason : aggressive transmission

 

[BAKnBLK2010]

4.56 all the way baby! Never fear the gear......BaHaHaHa

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

3.31 or 4.30 your choice....

 

[stkjock]

moved

 

[pdw388]

wow!

My appologies, just as I was feeling offended, I read some of the other posts. After reading through all the mud slinging, I see that it seems to be a touchy topic. My goal for the car is an all around show and go type car. I plan on going with a CAI, Tune, and AB Roush system. Im just looking for high 11"s. Looks like it'll be 355 or 373.

 

[Xorak]

both of those choices are fine for parking in a lot for a car show.

 

[matt06]

4.56 all the way baby! Never fear the gear......BaHaHaHa

beat me to it.....

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Looks like it'll be 355 or 373.

You REALLY need to do some searching. There are tons of threads already on this subject. 3.55/3.73 lol.

 

[pdw388]

WOW! No slack for the mildly retarded new guy?

 

[fdjizm]

Direct drive!!!