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any 5 speed bonnies?..

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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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..are there any 5 speed stick shift bonnies out there?..
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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I can only dream...

Putting a 5 spd manual gearbox on a FWD car that weighs over 3500 lbs that has boatloads of torque doesn't work out too well.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sol
I can only dream...

Putting a 5 spd manual gearbox on a FWD car that weighs over 3500 lbs that has boatloads of torque doesn't work out too well.
Sol'* right... although a 5spd automatic would be kinda cool...
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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If we could just shorten third a little and get to use fourth I'd be happy...
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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If we could just shorten third a little and get to use fourth I'd be happy...
What are you talking about?? I'm in 4th (OD) all the time... I need more.. esp over 160+ in my 91.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
Sol'* right... although a 5spd automatic would be kinda cool...
With a manualmatic mode too!
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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i'd go for just a stronger tranny .


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Sol'* right... although a 5spd automatic would be kinda cool...
With a manualmatic mode too!
Yea tap shift would be cool..
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Sol
I can only dream...

Putting a 5 spd manual gearbox on a FWD car that weighs over 3500 lbs that has boatloads of torque doesn't work out too well.
why is boatloads of torque bad for a stick? rough shifts?
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It would be rough on a FWD.
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