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New gears?

Hey yous guys,

Guess what -- the word "gear" is a plural form without the added "s" when used in the context of audio (or any other) type of equipment. When I think of "gears," it's usually in the context of individual mechanical gears, like those found in a watch or a multi-speed bicycle. I don't believe it should be used to refer to individual components.

Am I wrong? Is "gears" also acceptable when used in this context? It sounds very odd to me. Any English scholars out there?
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subaruguru
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Hi Sugarbrie.
Drinking "some beers" IS correct if you mean several different brands. Drinking some "beer" if you're not differentiating, no?
The stranger usage to my ear involves the British use of "kit" for "system".
Can you believe those Patriots?!
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albertporter
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Subaruguru, first you mention the British term of "kit" for "system" then you call them Patriots. Where are your loyalties on this long past war? ; ^).
aroc
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Yep 2.73s were a joke. If I remember right with 2.73s and a t5 5speed, I would only pull 1200rpm @ 60MPH in top gear. Pretty much only a fast idle for a windsor 302ci. You'd get awesome fuel economy. But who cares about fuel economy on a muscle car, really??!? :-)
subaruguru
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I mean the bloody football Patriots, of course, Albert.
And not British "football", either, of course. Oy!
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