4th to 6th gear, a common practice?

Gitta · 04-19-2006, 08:41 AM

There are of course exceptions but generally speaking, no I don't skip 5th or any other gear.

gdnyc · 04-19-2006, 08:43 AM

I do it also depending on the traffic. IF it's light then I go from 4 - 6

ward · 04-19-2006, 09:52 AM

I do it too, never used to skip gears in a 5 speed, but in the 6 speed it seems necessary

noflash · 04-19-2006, 10:13 AM

I was once a 4-6'er and have posted many times on that, but I have recently become a 5th advocate.

I have started using 5th gear in moderate freeway traffic. 6th gear is best for cuising and 4th is good for spirited passing. 5th is a great compromise for 60-70 mph, variable traffic.

Go 5th!

Snowman811 · 04-19-2006, 10:26 AM

Tally Ho! I'm finally getting a 6 speed manual and certainly plan on using ALL 6. It docks in a couple days - which is good. My garage is getting full of all the extra pieces to put on.

climkt · 04-19-2006, 08:24 PM

any mechanical problems if u regular omit the 5th gear. today was the 2nd time , i used it in 6 months?

shimshimhada · 04-19-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

any mechanical problems if u regular omit the 5th gear. today was the 2nd time , i used it in 6 months?

Yup, your 5th gear will refuse to work for you anymore due to it being ignored. It will demand that you start the car in 5th and shut off the car in 5th. Your life will become a living mechanical hell.

climkt · 04-19-2006, 08:34 PM

very funny, shim. seriously, any probs?

shimshimhada · 04-19-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

very funny, shim. seriously, any probs?

I doubt it. Unless you suck at shifting quickly enough.

climkt · 04-19-2006, 08:38 PM

so shim, u like the new e92 look? i personally think it is really feminine esp from the rear, looks more like a Merc CLK wannabe!

shimshimhada · 04-19-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

so shim, u like the new e92 look? i personally think it is really feminine esp from the rear, looks more like a Merc CLK wannabe!

I think it's better than the E90, but I still wouldn't buy it. My next car will be the E85 M coupe.

climkt · 04-19-2006, 08:48 PM

hi shim, is the E85 m coupe- the z4 m coupe?, if so , why not the cayman S- more style, more classic design

shimshimhada · 04-19-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

hi shim, is the E85 m coupe- the z4 m coupe?, if so , why not the cayman S- more style, more classic design

I doubt I'll have enough money for the Cayman S to my specifications.

ward · 04-19-2006, 11:07 PM

isn't that the E86?

shimshimhada · 04-19-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

isn't that the E86?

Iunno is it? I don't know the M coupe's E-number.

DonnyGirl · 04-20-2006, 07:11 AM

Yeah whats the point of 3rd and 5th gears anyway. Never use them.

Lost Rider · 04-20-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FastAttackNick

I was exiled to an automatic for the last few years and I'm really enjoying the extra control the 6-speed manual brings. I've always maintained that driving an automatic isn't driving, it's steering.

Exactly.

Compos Mentis · 04-20-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

I doubt I'll have enough money for the Cayman S to my specifications.

How much is it?

shimshimhada · 04-20-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Compos Mentis

How much is it?

With the Slate Gray, it's $79,145, this is with just black:

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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	so shim, u like the new e92 look? i personally think it is really feminine esp from the rear, looks more like a Merc CLK wannabe!
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	hi shim, is the E85 m coupe- the z4 m coupe?, if so , why not the cayman S- more style, more classic design
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