Guest fetish Guests Posted 18/09/05 03:49 AM Share Posted 18/09/05 03:49 AM Im in the market for an XR6T. I would prefer a manual, but there arent that many to choose from? Is there any particular reason why the Auto is more popular than Manual? Im also told the 6spd is a better stronger box than the 5spd is this correct? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 typhoon Good for nothing member Donating Members 619 Member For: 20y 8m 2d Location: Sydney Posted 18/09/05 04:31 AM Share Posted 18/09/05 04:31 AM the auto is quicker but the 6spd will hold more torque but the clutch is not the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 25d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 18/09/05 04:41 AM Share Posted 18/09/05 04:41 AM when modofied, the auto will be quicker in a straight line.... throw some twisties in and it will be a different story.if your going for a 1/4 mile car go for the auto . If you enjoy track days, go for the manual If you go the manual try to skip the 5 speed.... the 5 speed will have very short life after you modify the car. The 6 speed can handle a lot more torque either way you wont be dissapointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageF6 Donating Members 1,622 Member For: 20y 10m 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 18/09/05 04:45 AM Share Posted 18/09/05 04:45 AM Manual for my money. Why? Because I wont always be racing somebody, and I reckon a manual is more fun. Go the 6-spd for the reasons above.Best thing is to drive both, and see which you yourself, enjoy more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fetish Guests Posted 18/09/05 06:10 AM Share Posted 18/09/05 06:10 AM thanks for the advice guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bain Member 827 Member For: 19y 11m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 18/09/05 07:24 AM Share Posted 18/09/05 07:24 AM (edited) 6 speed!Cause its fun and you actually 'drive' the car as opposed to being a taxi driver Edited 18/09/05 07:24 AM by Bain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal_dhillon Member 425 Member For: 20y 5d Location: Hurstville, Sydney Posted 18/09/05 09:56 AM Share Posted 18/09/05 09:56 AM 6 Speed manual mate!yup and Manual is fun!!I just order one can't wait for end of OCT .Dal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtRmn8 570Nm @1800rpm Donating Members 2,441 Member For: 21y 5m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 18/09/05 03:06 PM Share Posted 18/09/05 03:06 PM I know the 6 speed is better then the old 5 speed, but the 5 speed is not really as bad as some say it is. There are a lot of guys on here with the 5 speed manual box that have not had problems. Any box/clucth will break if you punish it enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 5m 15d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 18/09/05 03:16 PM Share Posted 18/09/05 03:16 PM I know the 6 speed is better then the old 5 speed, but the 5 speed is not really as bad as some say it is. There are a lot of guys on here with the 5 speed manual box that have not had problems. Any box/clucth will break if you punish it enough!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am super happy with my 5 speed,On good twistie runs I generally sit in 3rd and 4thand no problems to dateDEFINATELY MANUAL - DRIVE THE CAR..... shazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeron Member 194 Member For: 20y 10m 10d Location: Sydney Posted 18/09/05 03:51 PM Share Posted 18/09/05 03:51 PM I have a 5speed and love it. I've done 2 track days (Oran Park & Wakefield Park) and didnt have any problems. Manuals are fun to drive too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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