jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 08/09/04 12:14 AM Share Posted 08/09/04 12:14 AM I have put this same post into a diffrent thread as wellIn todays local paper... it says quote"typhoon will showcase the introduction of the new close-ratio tremec t56 six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed manual will also become standard equiptment in the MKII FPV GT, GT-P, and pursuit"now it does not mention the T getting the new box??? is this the case?? or is it a certainty the T will also have it???If it doesnt... any manual buyers should purchase now.... and save before the T comes out with the same box!!!!!This is just what ive read this morning... and does not mean it is right Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 6m 4d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 08/09/04 12:22 AM Share Posted 08/09/04 12:22 AM Interesting Jetute, I was away when all this tpoic of the T56 came up so I just went with the belief of what the forum was discussing, I actually have not seen any confirmation.I asked my service manager when I was in there the other day, and either he was feeding me or he said they have had no confirmation of when the series 2 is due, let alone what the specifications will be. I said then why are you all having a run out sale, he could not answer. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Member 23 Member For: 21y 2m 1d Location: VIC Posted 08/09/04 01:08 AM Share Posted 08/09/04 01:08 AM jetute - below is part of the press release from Ford's website."The BA MkII XR6 Turbo and XR8 confirms Ford as the manufacturer providing enthusiast cars for enthusiast drivers. "Drivers will appreciate the improved performance feel, while still having a gearbox that offers tractable performance through all the gears at typical driving speeds. "Fifth gear is well suited to the 60 km/h speed limit and sixth gear pulls strongly below 100 km/h offering peace-of-mind motoring. The close ratios in the new gearbox make it easy to select the right gear for the right occasion." Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 08/09/04 01:12 AM Author Share Posted 08/09/04 01:12 AM yep and just found this too on auto web.comBA MkII XR6 Turbo New 17" alloy wheels Alloy pedal covers Second row centre armrest Illuminated power window controls Auto headlamps on/off New six-speed manual transmission with short throw direct acting shift mechanism Syncromesh on reverse gear New gear shift knob with revised technical graphics New paint colours: Blaze, Rapid, Velocity and Shockwave Unique MkII badgingthat dammn local paper!!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 3m 17d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 08/09/04 02:12 AM Share Posted 08/09/04 02:12 AM Jetute, I bet they just copied the article from Unique Cars as they stated the 5 speed as well.The latest Wheels has a story " BAII Shifts up a gear" and talks about the 6 speed having the unconfirmed ratios of the Mustang.Intrestingly they have some stats about the Manuals in the XR range being 18% of sales, yet in the XR6T is 25% and XR8 is 40%. This must mean that not many XR6 N/A's are manual They misses the stats that 80% of manuals have the undesired clunk option as factory fitted :banghead: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 08/09/04 03:44 AM Author Share Posted 08/09/04 03:44 AM Zap-This article in the local paper is actually an article from Q Ford as it has their name and phone number on it... (the reporter, page 36, under motoring)they just obviously forgot to seperately mention the T as getting the new box as well. And I fell for it straight away as was todays latest news!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6i Member 40 Member For: 20y 9m 20d Location: Melbourne West Side! Posted 08/09/04 03:46 AM Share Posted 08/09/04 03:46 AM I think 5 speed is standard,6 the option.. only on T. not NAfrom MOTOR Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 08/09/04 04:11 AM Author Share Posted 08/09/04 04:11 AM Turbo6i said: I think 5 speed is standard,6 the option.. only on T. not NAfrom MOTOR if its an option... I wonder what the $ difference would be...... and if it is an option the new box should pretty much fit straight in without any major work to the driveline etc.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 4m Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 08/09/04 08:34 AM Share Posted 08/09/04 08:34 AM ZapXR6T said: They misses the stats that 80% of manuals have the undesired clunk option as factory fitted Can you think of something original to say please? worse than a broken record!If you have a problem with clunk, go post it under the clunk thread! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 08/09/04 08:47 AM Author Share Posted 08/09/04 08:47 AM ms700 said: ZapXR6T said: They misses the stats that 80% of manuals have the undesired clunk option as factory fitted Can you think of something original to say please? worse than a broken record!If you have a problem with clunk, go post it under the clunk thread! ms700-Do you have any info on this matter??? the box and the price difference... not the clunk.Thanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12733-are-we-sure-the-mkii-t-has-a-six-speed/#findComment-162949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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