Looking at the yet known differences between the base model and the RedLine there are some points not quite clear for me:
It seems that base and RL use the same manual Aisin AR-5(MA) transmission. If I look at the datasheet published by GM, the trans shouldn't be strong enough to bear the higher torque of the RL.
link to transmission data
Does anybody know if there is a stronger version of the 5-speed to be build in the RL?
And what about the cardan shaft and the cardan joints, the differential besides of the ratio (3.91 > 3.73) and the drive shafts to the rear wheels.
Are these components the same as in the base or a little stronger and bigger to bear the higher forces from the turbo engine. Otherwise we could have a shorter lifetime and higher maintenance costs in the drivetrain. :banghead:
Or at least the heaviest "clunking" Kappa you've ever heard
And what about the brakes, is there only the better cooling by functional vents with the same dimension of disk and block?
And what does GM mean with the "specific performance suspension" in detail?
Enough questions. Hope somebody of you have got some better informations then me.
It seems that base and RL use the same manual Aisin AR-5(MA) transmission. If I look at the datasheet published by GM, the trans shouldn't be strong enough to bear the higher torque of the RL.
link to transmission data
Does anybody know if there is a stronger version of the 5-speed to be build in the RL?
And what about the cardan shaft and the cardan joints, the differential besides of the ratio (3.91 > 3.73) and the drive shafts to the rear wheels.
Are these components the same as in the base or a little stronger and bigger to bear the higher forces from the turbo engine. Otherwise we could have a shorter lifetime and higher maintenance costs in the drivetrain. :banghead:
Or at least the heaviest "clunking" Kappa you've ever heard
And what about the brakes, is there only the better cooling by functional vents with the same dimension of disk and block?
And what does GM mean with the "specific performance suspension" in detail?
Enough questions. Hope somebody of you have got some better informations then me.