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Originally Posted by HKz
? thought part of the point of getting a manual was to enjoy shifting so it is odd that you think those are the only valid reasons to downshift.. you aren't even hitting 3 K RPM at 70 MPH in 6th gear so dropping down to 5th should be nothing and certainly preferable if ya want to pass quickly...personally I just stay in 5th and only go to 6th for longer drives on the highway. from my experience, this gearbox does not like slop with the throws or clutch work
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I fully agree. When you're at 70mph if you want to pass someone, staying in 6th makes it a fairly slow pass. This is a sports car, being able to downshift from 6th to 5th at a high speed is something basic.