At what speed do we simply "run out of gear" - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

HippoSleek · 04-04-2002, 06:45 AM

Nice work Lance-engineer boy <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>  That's good stuff!

To the last couple, IIRC, the formula assumes unlimited horsepower (i.e., wind resistance will be overcome).  This would allow you to reach the mechanical limits of gearing.  Also note that wind resistance ("drag") occurs at virtually every speed, becomes noticeable above about 50 in most cars, and usually limits top speed in cars w/o governors (w/o unlimited hp).

04-04-2002, 06:45 AM	#7
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice work Lance-engineer boy <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  That's good stuff! To the last couple, IIRC, the formula assumes unlimited horsepower (i.e., wind resistance will be overcome).  This would allow you to reach the mechanical limits of gearing.  Also note that wind resistance ("drag") occurs at virtually every speed, becomes noticeable above about 50 in most cars, and usually limits top speed in cars w/o governors (w/o unlimited hp).

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