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Originally Posted by MikeyBatz
I was thinking would the frs/brz be better with a one less gear? I remember back in the day before the CVTs most subaru were 5 speed.
5 speed gear pros:
-better power band?
-quicker acceleration
-easier in traffic (manual)
cons
-less mpg
what do you guys think?
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I use third maybe once out of 20 times as I go up the gears. Normal pattern for me is 1-2-4-6 shift points around 5500
If you like to accelerate briskly during normal driving, and the speed-limit is like 45-50 mph, then a hard pull through 1st and 2nd up to 5500 or so drops you around 3000 rpm when you are in 4th. About where I cruise surface streets.
Truth be told, I would be just as happy if the box were 5 gears.
To those that stand-up for the 6, why not go further and have 12 if you believe that pulling the lever is some kind of a good thing?