Using 6th gear?
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I'm relatively new to the world of manual transmissions
Had my p-car for 6 months and this is the first time I regularly drive manual
Occasionally I get into 6th gear when cruising on the highway at ~85mph to cut down on noise on a long trip (for my wife...)
Just curious if anyone actually uses 6th gear...and when
Had my p-car for 6 months and this is the first time I regularly drive manual
Occasionally I get into 6th gear when cruising on the highway at ~85mph to cut down on noise on a long trip (for my wife...)
Just curious if anyone actually uses 6th gear...and when
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On the highway I go 1st , 2nd (oops, too fast), 6th.
Seems 3rd, 4th, and 5th are kind of optional.
I use 6th for economy and cruising at 80 mph.
Use the gear that is right for the job.
Seems 3rd, 4th, and 5th are kind of optional.
I use 6th for economy and cruising at 80 mph.
Use the gear that is right for the job.
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Is there a 6th gear? ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Even at 85mph, the RPM's are so low on 6th gear that I keep it on 5th. 100 mph and over...then I go to 6th. This is off course at the track....
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Even at 85mph, the RPM's are so low on 6th gear that I keep it on 5th. 100 mph and over...then I go to 6th. This is off course at the track....
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Last edited by cabrio993; 02-09-2008 at 12:12 PM.
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I use it for above 80mph cruising. It's pretty much useless for any speeds below that, since you'll be taching under 3k.
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