Guest fetish Guests Posted 18/09/05 03:49 AM Posted 18/09/05 03:49 AM Im in the market for an XR6T. I would prefer a manual, but there arent that many to choose from? Is there any particular reason why the Auto is more popular than Manual? Im also told the 6spd is a better stronger box than the 5spd is this correct? thanks.
xr6 typhoon Good for nothing member Legacy Donating Member 619 Member For: 22y 3m 12d Location: Sydney Posted 18/09/05 04:31 AM Posted 18/09/05 04:31 AM the auto is quicker but the 6spd will hold more torque but the clutch is not the best
jetute Legacy Donating Member 4,553 Member For: 22y 8m 6d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 18/09/05 04:41 AM Posted 18/09/05 04:41 AM when modofied, the auto will be quicker in a straight line.... throw some twisties in and it will be a different story.if your going for a 1/4 mile car go for the auto . If you enjoy track days, go for the manual If you go the manual try to skip the 5 speed.... the 5 speed will have very short life after you modify the car. The 6 speed can handle a lot more torque either way you wont be dissapointed
SavageF6 Legacy Donating Member 1,622 Member For: 22y 5m 18d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 18/09/05 04:45 AM Posted 18/09/05 04:45 AM Manual for my money. Why? Because I wont always be racing somebody, and I reckon a manual is more fun. Go the 6-spd for the reasons above.Best thing is to drive both, and see which you yourself, enjoy more.
Bain Member 827 Member For: 21y 7m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 18/09/05 07:24 AM Posted 18/09/05 07:24 AM (edited) 6 speed!Cause its fun and you actually 'drive' the car as opposed to being a taxi driver Edited 18/09/05 07:24 AM by Bain
dal_dhillon Member 425 Member For: 21y 7m 16d Location: Hurstville, Sydney Posted 18/09/05 09:56 AM Posted 18/09/05 09:56 AM 6 Speed manual mate!yup and Manual is fun!!I just order one can't wait for end of OCT .Dal.
XtRmn8 570Nm @1800rpm Legacy Donating Member 2,441 Member For: 23y 15d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 18/09/05 03:06 PM Posted 18/09/05 03:06 PM I know the 6 speed is better then the old 5 speed, but the 5 speed is not really as bad as some say it is. There are a lot of guys on here with the 5 speed manual box that have not had problems. Any box/clucth will break if you punish it enough!
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Legacy Donating Member 14,092 Member For: 22y 25d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 18/09/05 03:16 PM Posted 18/09/05 03:16 PM I know the 6 speed is better then the old 5 speed, but the 5 speed is not really as bad as some say it is. There are a lot of guys on here with the 5 speed manual box that have not had problems. Any box/clucth will break if you punish it enough!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am super happy with my 5 speed,On good twistie runs I generally sit in 3rd and 4thand no problems to dateDEFINATELY MANUAL - DRIVE THE CAR..... shazzy
Aeron Member 194 Member For: 22y 5m 20d Location: Sydney Posted 18/09/05 03:51 PM Posted 18/09/05 03:51 PM I have a 5speed and love it. I've done 2 track days (Oran Park & Wakefield Park) and didnt have any problems. Manuals are fun to drive too.
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