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Originally posted by Lux
Another S in S,
Yes, we meet again. 
Even though you do these long-winded post with extravagant quotes there are never any facts. Common sense means nothing when it is applied with false assumptions. What I try to show you is simple physics. You do know what physics is, right?
What you don't seem to want to understand is that the difference between the Base and S isn't the 6th gear. Re-read that last sentence ten more times. Now go look at your own ratios that you posted.
S' 6th gear = Base's 5th gear.
S' 5th gear = Base's 4th gear.
The problem with the Base is the big gap between 3rd gear and 4th gear. Especially with the Base lacking the S' torque.
You see, the paragraph above is NOT subjective. The physics prove it out. There IS NO DEBATE.
There are no facts in your idols John Brown and CFG's comments that support the Base is better geared than the S.
Riddle me this:
Tell me why a Base car with significantly less torque is better off having taller gears than a car with more torque and shorter gears? Is it so that you can go slower? Bwahaha.
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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. 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. None of your arguments have many any sense whatsoever and I want you stop repeating your arguments and not post any more irrational arguments unless it's something I haven't heard.
I answered your question, 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
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. Those are just the ones I bothered to copy. I've come across many more negative statements about the S 996 tranny from the various boards I visit. Why have so many people complained about the 6 speed? You can start by asking Meredith on ppbb.com why she prefers the 5 speed over the 6 speed.
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