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I think the 6-speed manual is a new and still quite rare feature. I have only driven two exambles in the S2000 and the Boxster S. I found them to be quite nice, but they take a little getting used to. In the Boxster S I had a hard time starting out "was I in 1st or 3rd?".
Also when I was in 6th and I wanted to downshift, I had to think. The top gear was in a strange position and I had to think where I wanted to go. I think this will become second nature after you drive them a while.
The reviewes have complained about a vague linkage, but I hope this is just because they did not spend much time with the car.
As for reverse, a lot of cars have a hard to find reverse, the S2000 did too. Sometimes you have to push down or pull at a funny angle, and since there is no synchromesh, you may have to let the clutch out and then back in to be able to get reverse. Also you may get a grinding sound or thump, this is common on a lot of cars. Once you find the secret it shouldn't be an issue.
BTW, with the high torque available with the Z, I think we will be able to use a few different geers at certain speeds, but it will be nice to have 6th for the highway so we can use 5th a little on the street.
Anyone now driving a 6-speed? any comments?
Also when I was in 6th and I wanted to downshift, I had to think. The top gear was in a strange position and I had to think where I wanted to go. I think this will become second nature after you drive them a while.
The reviewes have complained about a vague linkage, but I hope this is just because they did not spend much time with the car.
As for reverse, a lot of cars have a hard to find reverse, the S2000 did too. Sometimes you have to push down or pull at a funny angle, and since there is no synchromesh, you may have to let the clutch out and then back in to be able to get reverse. Also you may get a grinding sound or thump, this is common on a lot of cars. Once you find the secret it shouldn't be an issue.
BTW, with the high torque available with the Z, I think we will be able to use a few different geers at certain speeds, but it will be nice to have 6th for the highway so we can use 5th a little on the street.
Anyone now driving a 6-speed? any comments?
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When I tried going through the gears in the car in the showroom, I found it very easy to find each gear and it seemed really obvious which gear you were in; the stick lined itself up with 3/4 and there was a definite pull to the left for 1/2 and to the right for 5/6. Reverse was easy to engage by pushing down. I also wondered if it would be confusing with a 6-speed, but I found it to be very natural (it's actually more symmetric than a 5-speed).
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this new review has a favorabe impression. It feels like it has some serious metal behind it.
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There are a lot more 6 speeds available than you think.
MB 230 coupe
acura rsx-s
Acura CL-S
Toyota Celica
Honda S-2000
Nissan Maxima
Corvette
Audi A4 (A6 also I think)
Porsche
many american cars (but I dont follow these)
Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
MB 230 coupe
acura rsx-s
Acura CL-S
Toyota Celica
Honda S-2000
Nissan Maxima
Corvette
Audi A4 (A6 also I think)
Porsche
many american cars (but I dont follow these)
Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
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Originally posted by joeandcarol2
There are a lot more 6 speeds available than you think.
MB 230 coupe
acura rsx-s
Acura CL-S
Toyota Celica
Honda S-2000
Nissan Maxima
Corvette
Audi A4 (A6 also I think)
Porsche
many american cars (but I dont follow these)
Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
There are a lot more 6 speeds available than you think.
MB 230 coupe
acura rsx-s
Acura CL-S
Toyota Celica
Honda S-2000
Nissan Maxima
Corvette
Audi A4 (A6 also I think)
Porsche
many american cars (but I dont follow these)
Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
VW Beetle Turbo S
Chevy Camaro
Pontiac Firebird/TransAm
Ford Cobra
Dodge Viper
Audi TT
Chrysler Crossfire (released in 2003 as an '04)
Saab 9-3
Acura NSX
Heck VW announced last year that by the end of 2005, all their cars will have a 6 speed manual instead of a 5 speed.
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Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
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Originally posted by joeandcarol2
Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
Ok can someone tell me what "some serious metal" means in regards to the tranmission. Sounds like a cool comment but does not give the reader information about the transmission feel. Oh well another month and I will know.
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