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5 or 6 speed? #1372988
30/08/2012 23:26
30/08/2012 23:26

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I currently have a non turbo Coupe, and to be honest It's got plenty of poke and ability to stick to the tar rivers.
But someone made a Turbo! so I need one, I can't believe how little they are selling for on fleabay? but I never seem to have the money at the time, so I'm going to have to stop looking until I've sold some stuff to fund my desires.
My question is - should I buy the 5 speed or the 6? I'm assuming the final gear is 1:1? on both. so does it warrant the extra dosh for an extra gear?

Re: 5 or 6 speed? [Re: ] #1372991
30/08/2012 23:37
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The six speeders have all the extra goodies too like push button start and silver dials lick


Re: 5 or 6 speed? [Re: jame5] #1372999
31/08/2012 00:13
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the gearing between the 2 boxes is virtually the same, the 6th speed has a slightly shorter final drive meaning gears 1 to 5 are slightly lower, 5th for instance on the 5 speed box is 25.2mph per 1000rpm while on the 6 speed box it's about 24.5mph per 1000rpm, 6th gear is about 27.5mph per 1000rpm so it's slightly more relaxed at motorway speeds

having the 6 speed box does make the car more desireable though so if you can find one with that box then go for it

if you want the exact ratio's for each i can dig them up for you, just let me know

Re: 5 or 6 speed? [Re: ] #1373018
31/08/2012 07:41
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Obviously only Plus', 6's and LE's came with the 6 sp box....

Re: 5 or 6 speed? [Re: ] #1374266
04/09/2012 00:22
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Thanks for that, Can't afford the plus or the LE just yet.
I must admit when a plus sells for two grand and a std 20vt sells for £800 (general Ebay) I can't really see the benefit other than provenance? I know there are differences but I can buy them for much less else where.
I can't get my head around the red seats fitted to the LE they look too much even in the red car.
But that's just my opinion.


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