[Kevan]

You have your way of remembering and I have a different way. 
Of the many people I've raced against, been a club member with, discussed gearing on forums with concerning Slot cars, RC cars and buggies both on and off-road over many decades...the way I remember gearing aligns with all of them...until this thread. 
I don't refer to the car I drive every day to work to think what gearing in my model cars is in comparison.
Nobody is saying you're wrong or that I'm wrong but when a newby comes searching for help I think the way you see it will be totally confusing to be honest.