Couple questions reguarding the single -vs- 2 speed transmission 1/10 scale nitro buggies..

- Any idea if anyone has tried setting the shift point (on the two speed transmission) so it'll just stay in 1st gear all the time? Seems like 1st gear has pretty decent torque? What's the downside to doing this for offroad racing?

- Does the single speed transmission have a better gear ratio for getting off the line or jumping or something? If so, any idea what the actual differences are in the gear ratios? (Spur gear/pinion gear sizes, etc??)

- What parts are needed to convert a Tornado from single to two speed or from 2 speed to single??

Thanks again for all the help!! </p>