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Old 12-06-2011, 10:35 PM
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Question 5 Speed car. What is in the 6th gear spot??

So while at a stop light I found that there is a gear where a 6th gear would be and it struggles like 5th when going 35 mph? I'm a little scared to try it, anybody know? It is distinctly different from the 4th gear spot. Any ideas??
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Old 12-06-2011, 11:59 PM
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What is in the 6th gear spot??
Your imagination.
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Your imagination.
, I was thinking, maybe, WARP speed...


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Old 12-07-2011, 12:12 AM
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Lmao I am not imagining!
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Having driven several 6-speed cars I can tell you from experience from the few times I have tried to grab 6th in my 5-speed cars. The answer is 4th, and it scares the crap out of me every time.
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Old 12-07-2011, 02:55 AM
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Lmao I am not imagining!
Ok, I have thought about this more. I believe that you have achieved "plaid".

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Ok, I have thought about this more. I believe that you have achieved "plaid".

I have plaid seats, I wonder if that means I'm capable of this crazy speed


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I have plaid seats, I wonder if that means I'm capable of this crazy speed


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