Roush Thought I had 3.27, think I really have 3.08

[washMO66]

I was getting info off my computer on the car so I could order my Xcal 2 and on the Saleen sticker it says 02/S281E/MT/3.08

I guess this means I have 3.08 gears as opposed to 3.27's??

If that is the case I should really feel the 3.73's that are going in on Wednesday...

I thought the 02's had 3.27's?

 

[Yoballs83]

Our 2000 S281SC was "stickered" as having 3.27's.. low and behold when I threw in 3.55's last year, surprise surprise. A sloppily installed set of 3.08's came out. I was pissed and happy at the same time..

Johan

 

[Probablecause]

2001 here, had 3.08's.

 

[S281SC#08]

So does that mean my 02 S281SC has 3.08 also

 

[washMO66]

So does that mean my 02 S281SC has 3.08 also

Pull the passenger side kick panel and see what your computer says on the Saleen sticker.....

 

[S281SC#08]

I think I will do that when I get it back from getting the new tires on.

 

[justin]

On my last Saleen I was supposed to have the 3.55 gear option. When we took out the gears to install 4.10's it only had 3.27's in the car. I called Saleen and threw a fit and they sent me a check for what the 3.55 option was on the sticker.

 

[washMO66]

Justin - Gear update - Are they in yet? Mine go in Wednesday........

 

[justin]

No.....They are going in for sure the Sunday after next. This is driving me nuts! Looks like you will get yours done before mine. Let me know how you like them!

 

[washMO66]

CONFIRMED - SLOPPILY INSTALLED SET OF 3:08's.

And those were my mechanics exact words, I'll be picking it up tomorrow.

Will update to burnoutability

 

[Probablecause]

CONFIRMED - SLOPPILY INSTALLED SET OF 3:08's.

And those were my mechanics exact words, I'll be picking it up tomorrow.

Will update to burnoutability

not surprising considering how fast they get these cars done.

 

[2000xp8]

Wow, seems saleen can't be trusted with a set of gears. Also sounds like they don't know how to use shims.

3.73's are a nice improvement over anything 3.27 and worse.

3.55 to 3.73 can't really be felt, but there is a minor improvement in performance.

 

[washMO66]

Just got my car back home and it's getting a bath...

3:08 to 3:73 is a nice improvement, I can especially tell through 2nd & 3rd. Car is a little quicker. Gonna be a fun weekend.....

 

[marcus95]

Oh man you guys.


Ever since Saleen moved from Long Beach they have been sloppy with gears. I know of three cars in particular that were supposed to have the max-grip and did not. It's easier to print another option on the window and slap a decal then actually install the gears. Saleen has been doing that SH#* for years.

 

[2000xp8]

Isn't the maxi grip over $1000?
Holy crap would i be pissed.

Almost worth the money to pay your mechanic to check it out.

 

[washMO66]

Man this car is fun........

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[marcus95]

Hey man.

Are those replicas on your "E". If they are....shame on you.


I'm only kidding. She looks great. I bet she pulls much harder now.

 

[washMO66]

I just took the Chrome Saleen Wheels off..... These S02's on the black wheels are way better than those POS Pirelli's...

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[washMO66]

a couple more....

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[marcus95]

Great pics. Boy she sure is blood red. NIce looking "E".