Is there really a 6th gear on my S?

I use 6th gear all the time. On every drive. Meerzee, what do you use when cruising on the highway?

[meerzee]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

I use 6th gear all the time. On every drive. Meerzee, what do you use when cruising on the highway?

5th gear.....falls back nicely for all 70-85 driving right around 3k RPM.
heck 125 is about as high I as I can take it anywhere around here.
Unless Max or Gary know of any secret hot spots....

Inquiring minds -need- to know.

[Blkboxster]

Originally Posted by meerzee

5th gear.....falls back nicely for all 70-85 driving right around 3k RPM.
heck 125 is about as high I as I can take it anywhere around here.
Unless Max or Gary know of any secret hot spots....

Inquiring minds -need- to know.

Lol why not just put it in 6th? less stress on the engine.

[Brucelee]

I used to use 6th all the time in the S.

Runs quieter, improves MPG, extends engine life.

With the crap stereo that I had, I couldn't hear the music unless I used 6th.

[merplastic]

I use 6th gear all the time. 60+ mph and not racing and it 's virtually all the time.....

[986chris]

I shift to 6th after a quick squirt to 80 in 3rd, on entrance ramps. When I shift to 4th i'm always tempted to run 100+, bad for insurance premiums!!

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by 986chris

I shift to 6th after a quick squirt to 80 in 3rd, on entrance ramps. When I shift to 4th i'm always tempted to run 100+, bad for insurance premiums!!

I do the same thing,that's too funny.

Does going from 3rd-6th have any bad effect on the tranny?

[986chris]

imho i think you use the tranny less, hey clutch too. gotta be better.

[HB.]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

I do the same thing,that's too funny.

Does going from 3rd-6th have any bad effect on the tranny?

Yes!

I'd rather wear out my clutch then wear out the tranny. It's the same with down shifting.