6th Gear

heron126 · 12-14-2006, 12:26 AM

When do u use the 6th Gear?

6th Gear I do not use much- My usual speed on the freeway is between 65-85sh
I have a much better feel for my car staying in 5th gear-

Unless I am going on a long trip and laying back - even then I think I prefere 5th gear- Mainly b/c of the power N control...

Mattzilla · 12-14-2006, 12:31 AM

I use 6th whenever I'm cruising above 40mph....

tennisfan16 · 12-14-2006, 12:31 AM

hmm. I am still trying to figure out what you are talking about from the first line. Haven't had time to move on to the rest of the post.

dannn · 12-14-2006, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tennisfan16

hmm. I am still trying to figure out what you are talking about from the first line. Haven't had time to move on to the rest of the post.

same here

SiRyan · 12-14-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattzilla

I use 6th whenever I'm cruising above 40mph....

+1 saves gas too.

***dmx*** · 12-14-2006, 12:43 AM

i always use 6th gear.. Why wouldnt you.. It saves gas. i always chill in 6th gear like ^ said above 40

.. And i dont know what you're talking about but the control on 5th and 6th is the same.. Power i agree

heron126 · 12-14-2006, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattzilla

I use 6th whenever I'm cruising above 40mph....

Above 40 R U serious- Man i'm in 2nd gear - mayb 3rd above 40!

junsu · 12-14-2006, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisfan16

hmm. I am still trying to figure out what you are talking about from the first line. Haven't had time to move on to the rest of the post.

heron126 · 12-14-2006, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dmx

i always use 6th gear.. Why wouldnt you.. It saves gas. i always chill in 6th gear like ^ said above 40

.. And i dont know what you're talking about but the control on 5th and 6th is the same.. Power i agree

Talking about Control_Power- cause If your trying dip 6th gear Def. Ain't doing it!

spideryk · 12-14-2006, 12:47 AM

lol if wasting gas is ur thing then go for it, u know there is such thing as downshifting rite?. and i also dont know what ur saying in the first line

**Tim** · 12-14-2006, 12:48 AM

3rd gear can take you to any posted speed limit just fine.

Gears 4,5, and 6 are just extra unneeded gears. They're track gears.

***CaliGuy*** · 12-14-2006, 12:52 AM

6th is certainly not a "fun" gear and is certainly not necessary...even at insane speeds...but saves gas...I use it above 50 in general...

heron126 · 12-14-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by spideryk

lol if wasting gas is ur thing then go for it, u know there is such thing as downshifting rite?. and i also dont know what ur saying in the first line

Yeah I kmow about downshifting imo, I usually go from 5 to 4th...
But If I was in 6 gear I would have to downshift twice for a good enough boost.

I guess my style of driving is different from you all - thats why i asked.

heron126 · 12-14-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim

3rd gear can take you to any posted speed limit just fine.

Gears 4,5, and 6 are just extra unneeded gears. They're track gears.

+1

Thats what I talking about

heron126 · 12-14-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spideryk

lol if wasting gas is ur thing then go for it, u know there is such thing as downshifting rite?. and i also dont know what ur saying in the first line

I did not buy the car so I could save $ on gas imo - I rather enjoy the power N sound

***whiterice*** · 12-14-2006, 01:08 AM

anytime i'm holding a speed over like 45 i drop it in 6th. if 6th drops under like 2k rpm i'll generally pop it into 5th instead.

KingMarineM16a4 · 12-14-2006, 01:09 AM

6th always over 40 or 45

heron126 · 12-14-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by whiterice

anytime i'm holding a speed over like 45 i drop it in 6th. if 6th drops under like 2k rpm i'll generally pop it into 5th instead.

I like to be around 5k-6k Rpm- Any gear
I always thought Its better for the car to be in that range - you got 2 excersice that Engine

**Tim** · 12-14-2006, 01:17 AM

Saving gas is for the birds!

radiocontrolhead · 12-14-2006, 01:23 AM

I'll use 6h gear when i'm crusiing above 40 MPH like others have stated.

However, if i'm planning to drive the car hard, I'll be in the gear that gets me to redline soonest.

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*dmx* X Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY kidd.. Age: 20 Posts: 863 T iTrader: 0 / 0%	i always use 6th gear.. Why wouldnt you.. It saves gas. i always chill in 6th gear like ^ said above 40 .. And i dont know what you're talking about but the control on 5th and 6th is the same.. Power i agree

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Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,010 iTrader: 10 / 100%	3rd gear can take you to any posted speed limit just fine. Gears 4,5, and 6 are just extra unneeded gears. They're track gears.

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*whiterice* audiophile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Big Rock, IL Age: 26 Posts: 332 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	anytime i'm holding a speed over like 45 i drop it in 6th. if 6th drops under like 2k rpm i'll generally pop it into 5th instead.

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radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,570 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'll use 6h gear when i'm crusiing above 40 MPH like others have stated. However, if i'm planning to drive the car hard, I'll be in the gear that gets me to redline soonest.