heartagram Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Which is quicker?I remember someone saying that the 6 speed was slower because you have to make more changes on the dash to 60mph. Also that 6th gear was the same as 5th on a 5 speed box? Is this true..?Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16938 border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Edited May 23, 2007 by philip_wilkinson1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 lol your gonna get lots of people telling you to search for this one.Basically, 0-60, you have to make one more change on the 6 speed to the 5 speed, 6th gear is an almost identical ratio to 5th gear on the 5 speed. so your more or less right.Apparantly according the evo anyway, the 6speed was an improvement, but thats very much debated.Probably best described as a clever marketing trick to shift more lupo gtis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Wicked phresh!Search is knackered. Says couldn't find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 On the 6 speed box, you get to around 57mph in 2nd, so its near enough 60. Its a huge can of worms on this site though, but from what i have read the 6 speed is probably a bit quicker on the b roads as you are always in the power band. Apart from that, there is nothing in it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouseau Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) in my view the 0-50/60/70/80 mph times are all slower because of the standing start and the fact that the 6 speed box is heavier than the 5 speed, the kerb weight is significantly more from 5speed 975kgs to 6 spd 1000kgs roughly.i also have to say performance calculations aside. i would like to have the gti engine sounding sweet in the rev range more often and controllable with the 6sp ratios rather than the 5spd. as a purely pleasure and fun kind of thing. Edited May 23, 2007 by qually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Not even going there.........this is an old can of worms style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Edited May 23, 2007 by mike_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 This has been covered *sooooooooooooo* many times before.They're both quick. No one spends their life doing 0-60s everywhere, if they do then they need to get out more.http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29753http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22154http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22222http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18973http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17299http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16937I'll stop there I think, you get the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I've owned both and prefer the 6speed. just seems more alive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 This has been covered *sooooooooooooo* many times before.They're both quick. No one spends their life doing 0-60s everywhere, if they do then they need to get out more.http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29753http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22154http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22222http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18973http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17299http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16937I'll stop there I think, you get the idea!So which is faster? a sport or gti? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 6 gears got more sleection, the different ratios and no overdrive gearing make the 6 speed slightly faster between ranges, from the start there basically the same. Ill get my g-tec ss on a 5 speed and on a 6 speed and ill get back to you with results, its the only way!!john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 So which is faster? a sport or gti? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />GTI is faster than a sport, but thats not the question being asked... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 let me know what u get frm gtec i've had 0-60's at constant 7.3 and a couple of freak 7.2's but not sure how acurate the gtec is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Will do, im just waiting for it to arrive from g-tec themselves. apparently the accuracy isa pretty good if its set up well in the car and can be as low as:G-TECH/Pro (SS & RR)Performance Meter +/- 0.2mph 0-60 +/- .01sec 1/4 Mi +/- 0.4mph 1/4 Mi Speed +/- 1%HP +/- 1%NM +/- 2%RPM Apparently ive herd the g-tec is the best out there atm, and ive seen times for the gti going around stating standard cars ranging fron 7.5-8.0 seconds.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I thought VW actually made a batch of early 5 speeds with an uprated 'box that actually made its 0-60 around 5.6 secs, just what I heard though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 think somebody pulling your leg mate the one i used was a very old one was a little matchbox sized things it read 0-60 7.3 qtr mile 15.3 @98mph couldn't figure out the bhp and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 6 speed is for the gays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouseau Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 6 speed is for the gays.it was an upgrade from the 5 spd for poofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 *Yawn* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) The 7speed is the one to go for, mines got reverse aswell style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Edited May 24, 2007 by vworks41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Doesn't matter whether you're running 5, 6 or 7 speed if you fluff a gear change. Think the driver might make the most difference here guys. Best mod you could ever do is performance driver training and get your race licence. Makes way more difference than bolting on a different 'box/exhaust/etcBut yes l agree.................6 speed is for the poofs style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouseau Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 has no one discoverd the secret half gear on the opposite side to reverse slot. its glitch vw have killed many to keep silent.it actually engages hyperdrive. good for those speed of light moments when surrounded by imperial star destroyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Damn it man, you know the rules. Never mention 'gear 4.5'Cardinal sin mate, i'd lay low for a while, they'll be looking for you! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouseau Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 dont worry me and my friends are quite safe here on this moon. they'll never find us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'll give that try going home from work tonight. Fly me to the moon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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