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18 June 2013, 11:04 PM
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I read in a previous post you said that you didn't like a 6 speed in a classic, I'm considering this conversion for the RA.
I've been looking for either a spec c 6 speed or a spec d.
Do you think it would be better to go down the 5 speed route??
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Dylan.
I've been looking for either a spec c 6 speed or a spec d.
Do you think it would be better to go down the 5 speed route??
Regards
Dylan.
22 June 2013, 05:09 PM
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Only just seen this don't come on here that much these days, I fitted a 6 speed from a UK spec Bugeye STI in my classic it was ok but i prefered the car when it had a 5 speed.
I found when i went out for a blast in the car over lanes/mountain roads in the 5 speed i was regularly changing up/down between 3rd and 4th which a nice easy quick change, where as in the 6 speed i found i was using 4th and 5th more which isn't such an easy change if u get what i mean....
If i was to build another high power classic i'd go for a PPG or similar 5 speed.
I found when i went out for a blast in the car over lanes/mountain roads in the 5 speed i was regularly changing up/down between 3rd and 4th which a nice easy quick change, where as in the 6 speed i found i was using 4th and 5th more which isn't such an easy change if u get what i mean....
If i was to build another high power classic i'd go for a PPG or similar 5 speed.
23 June 2013, 03:26 PM
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Only just seen this don't come on here that much these days, I fitted a 6 speed from a UK spec Bugeye STI in my classic it was ok but i prefered the car when it had a 5 speed.
I found when i went out for a blast in the car over lanes/mountain roads in the 5 speed i was regularly changing up/down between 3rd and 4th which a nice easy quick change, where as in the 6 speed i found i was using 4th and 5th more which isn't such an easy change if u get what i mean....
If i was to build another high power classic i'd go for a PPG or similar 5 speed.
I found when i went out for a blast in the car over lanes/mountain roads in the 5 speed i was regularly changing up/down between 3rd and 4th which a nice easy quick change, where as in the 6 speed i found i was using 4th and 5th more which isn't such an easy change if u get what i mean....
If i was to build another high power classic i'd go for a PPG or similar 5 speed.
Do you think a JDM would be different?? Isn't the UK box geared differently??
From what I remember of a certain spec c the gearing from 1-5 was almost identical to the RA but with the added benefit of a 6th gear??
Thanks again
Dylan
24 June 2013, 05:47 PM
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Umm I think the JDMs (certainly Spec C anyway) have shorter gearing, but I've never driven let allown a classic with one of there boxes in so can't say what it would be like.
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I had a PPG in my old type r and loved the gearing, I now have a six speed in the newage STI but out of the two I prefer the 5 speed. The gears just seemed he right length and suited any kind of road.
I find you have to drop a couple of gears from 6th in order to overtake. Saying that a bigger turbo and remap should make it bit more responsive
I find you have to drop a couple of gears from 6th in order to overtake. Saying that a bigger turbo and remap should make it bit more responsive
24 June 2013, 07:59 PM
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I had a PPG in my old type r and loved the gearing, I now have a six speed in the newage STI but out of the two I prefer the 5 speed. The gears just seemed he right length and suited any kind of road.
I find you have to drop a couple of gears from 6th in order to overtake. Saying that a bigger turbo and remap should make it bit more responsive
I find you have to drop a couple of gears from 6th in order to overtake. Saying that a bigger turbo and remap should make it bit more responsive
Had one offer just need to find a ppg now
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29 June 2013, 10:40 AM
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It's currently with my gearbox builder who has checked it over for peace of mind before sale, everything perfect as new. It's running 4.444:1 final drive ratio with STi/P1 centre diff and UK 5th gear, but could be set up to suit whatever configuration required.....
Steve