M6 6th Gear slowest speed?

Mt Tam I am · 10-09-2013, 01:20 PM

Sixth gear is virtually unknown to me. I only use it on the freeway and then I still want to going faster than 55.

Not because of engine damage. 35-40 MPH might get me into 4th but likely still in third.

It is interesting seeing how different driving styles operate.

Chuck33079 · 10-09-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Sixth gear is virtually unknown to me. I only use it on the freeway and then I still want to going faster than 55.

Not because of engine damage. 35-40 MPH might get me into 4th but likely still in third.

It is interesting seeing how different driving styles operate.

It takes a conscious effort for me to let the rpm drop below 3k. Gas mileage be damned, I've got to make up for the 40% of the time I'm creeping along in 1st gear at 12 mph on the freeway.

Mt Tam I am · 10-09-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It takes a conscious effort for me to let the rpm drop below 3k. Gas mileage be damned, I've got to make up for the 40% of the time I'm creeping along in 1st gear at 12 mph on the freeway.

Gas mileage is for folks who care, like the little lady. She tells me about how cheap gas is at some station and she saved x cents. I'm lucky to have a cost conscious gal but spending money on gas is better than spending on mods in my opinion.

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