Originally Posted by TJP
Every Car I've driven with an aftermarket 6 speed manual seems as though the sixth gear is a waste. I suppose if one were doing the Silver state Classic or similar the 6th gear might be useful. Maybe they've updated the ratios ? twocents beer


I had a Mini Cooper with a 6-speed. After the second day, I NEVER used 5th. the difference in ratio meant only about a 200 rpm drop, and essentially no loss in power. That and the 4-5 shft bashed my knuckles into my Yeti cup and moved it enough to buy the passenger seat heat and turn it on. After discovering that, it was 4-6...