dds96 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have a stock '05 gt limited wagon and it is faster and better than a '07 spec b. I will explain. I test drove the spec b saturday and I am unimpressed. The six speed is pointless. One has to shift to third year to get to 60mph. I could not drop the clutch to get a fast start. The "computer" cuts of the clutch to prevent you from "damaging" the transmission. Has anyone else experienced this? The brake feel, gauges, and clutch are definitely better, but I bet that 0-60 mph is better on my '05. Does anyone have any insight into this significant change in the driving experience? I think it must be due to warranty issues with the clutch. I can smoke the tires on my car, but I could not get this spec b to do the same. Why is everyone so impressed by a 6 speed transmission? Maybe they enjoy playing with their "stick" as much as possible. One looses several 1/10 of seconds in the shifting process. So if one has to shift to 3rd to get to 60 than you will get to that speed about a 1/4 to 1/2 second slower. I would like to get some input from someone with a better understanding of manual trans or gearing ratios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Ibtl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I think my 05gt sedan is faster than your wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Ibtl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamaxus Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 So if one has to shift to 3rd to get to 60 Pro Tip - you have to shift to third gear in the 5 MT to get to 60MPH (100KPH) anyway. I would personally love to see your engine shit a brick trying to get it to 60 in 2nd. As well, my toilet has more liters than your car - i'm gonna turbo it and own you, OLDSCHOOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Adamaxus you are full of sh#$. Many times my car has gone past 60 in second gear and not panging off the rev limiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 for the record.........I love to play with my stick as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 My '99 Could School You All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaWolverine Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have a stock '05 gt limited wagon and it is faster and better than a '07 spec b. I will explain. I test drove the spec b saturday and I am unimpressed. The six speed is pointless. One has to shift to third year to get to 60mph. I could not drop the clutch to get a fast start. The "computer" cuts of the clutch to prevent you from "damaging" the transmission. Has anyone else experienced this? The brake feel, gauges, and clutch are definitely better, but I bet that 0-60 mph is better on my '05. Does anyone have any insight into this significant change in the driving experience? I think it must be due to warranty issues with the clutch. I can smoke the tires on my car, but I could not get this spec b to do the same. Why is everyone so impressed by a 6 speed transmission? Maybe they enjoy playing with their "stick" as much as possible. One looses several 1/10 of seconds in the shifting process. So if one has to shift to 3rd to get to 60 than you will get to that speed about a 1/4 to 1/2 second slower. I would like to get some input from someone with a better understanding of manual trans or gearing ratios. Maybe people like the 6 speed b/c drag racing isn't everything. As far as carving up corners and actions other than flooring it, the six speed has its advantages. I admit, the 6 speed in the spec b could be a lot better, but there's a reason a lot of sports cars out there use 6 speeds, I don't know why this seems to be such a foreign concept to some '05-'06 LGT owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 6 speed is marketing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I would love to keep my tranny and have a nice 6th gear to get 30mpg on the freeway. Keep the same ratios up to the 6th because I like em. 5th is too high on the freeway for long trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaWolverine Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 And the title is misleading anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Damn you Heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I would love to keep my tranny and have a nice 6th gear to get 30mpg on the freeway. Keep the same ratios up to the 6th because I like em. 5th is too high on the freeway for long trips. Id like the same. At 75 mph, if I could tach at 2900ish instead of 3400 it might make a difference. And I do alot of highway driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 6 speed is marketing Agree. If the SOA retards put 6 MT into the wagon it would sell much better... CasopoliS says: OH, NOES, unclemat, can you ever stop? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Agree. If the SOA retards put 6 MT into the wagon it would sell much better... Its worth a limited run to see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Yeah I put about 2500 miles a month on for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamaxus Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Adamaxus you are full of sh#$. Many times my car has gone past 60 in second gear and not panging off the rev limiter. last i checked you hit about 4.5 in third gear when you get to 100 (60MPH)..so..um..no? i have to go out in like 20 minutes, so i will make sure to pay careful attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Of course, 60 mph in 2nd gear on 5MT LGT is below red line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 remind me again...who's the asshat trying to do burnouts in someone else's new lgt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamaxus Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Of course, 60 mph in 2nd gear on 5MT LGT is below red line. just...6200 or so and just grazing 60 mph. a complete and total waste of gas and you're just slowing yourself down by holding the gear that long - but hey; if it can do it why not right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Pro Tip - you have to shift to third gear in the 5 MT to get to 60MPH (100KPH) anyway. I would personally love to see your engine shit a brick trying to get it to 60 in 2nd. As well, my toilet has more liters than your car - i'm gonna turbo it and own you, OLDSCHOOL Don't know about canadian models, but my USDM 5mt easily clears 60mph in 2nd. In fact I usually nail down 64mph. Yes that's at like 7250, but with a better breathing turbo, the engine just lunges right up there. I would love to have the new 6spd! It would allow me much calmer cruising speeds, not to mention the bulletproof reliability:icon_wink it is known for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 The ONLY way I'd want a 6th gear is if it was 0.85:1 Overdrive or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 The ONLY way I'd want a 6th gear is if it was 0.85:1 Overdrive or something like that. Ditto. I just want one more overdrive. Hell, even my Jeep Rubicon has a 6MT:icon_bigg Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 The 06 Spec.B is faster still. Hey, hey! I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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