6th gear

[Lux]

Originally posted by Another S in S
Go back and look at my numbers and look at the percentage differences between the S and base gearing and compare the deltas in difference in HP between the base, S, and 996. . The problem with your data is you're not looking at the percentage difference, only raw numbers.

Again, you're wrong. The 996 has nothing to do with your claim that the Base is better geared than the S. I've never paid much attention to the Base before this but I've now realized that the Base is geared much too high compared to the S.

How's this for facts...the Base would be quicker and more driveable with the 6 speed. Sorry, but that's the facts.

Then read what John Brown said. That's why the base is better off than the S. I wish I had CFG's discussion on the matter because he had more data. I only quoted his summary, but he did have some interesting data. I trust him and his data. It makes sense.

Here we go again. The old "I wish I had all this data but I've somehow lost it and can't back up anything that I've said" line.

BTW, John Brown's comment makes no sense. "The S has the 996 tranny so the Base must be better." Apparently he doesn't understand gearing and is making assumptions. Like you do.

None of your arguments have many any sense whatsoever

Haha. Good one. I can't stop laughing!

I answered your question

No you didn't....as usual.

now answer me this, why did JLR say this:

"I've just concluded -- agreeing with many -- that the 6 speed transmission in the S is just not that smooth. "
-JLR

How the heck do I know? Maybe he'll say that the Boxster rides rough too. What's this have anything to do with the "Base having better gearing?" Is JLR one of your many aliases?

I'm sure you read it last week on ppbb.com. I have quotes from at least 20 S owners and previous S owners all bemoaning the 6 speed.

Even if you can find me 100 owners that don't like the 6 speed it is a drop in the bucket out of all the S owners. Even Charles Manson found enough whackos to follow him.

You can start by asking Meredith on ppbb.com why she prefers the 5 speed over the 6 speed.
hehehe

What do I care what Meredith prefers? Should I ask automatic owners what they prefer also? Give me facts that can be backed up with physics and mathematics.