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Old 07-13-2008, 09:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yes you are correct a 15/48 may be better for you since it has been awhile since you have been on a track and your lap times will be slower. That gearing will work well on both VIR and Summit.

I no longer blip the throttle for downshifts.
15/48 on an 06/07r6 at VIR? My guess is you would be totally pinging off the rev limiter way before start/finish. I would have a 16 and a 17 front sprocket on hand to make a quick change if needed.
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