Thoughts on a chance of a six speed in 2011

foghat · Aug 28, 2009, 12:21 PM

So,

Looking at getting a evo x gsr. While the 5-speed is not a deal breaker, I do travel a lot at highway speeds, so a 6th gear would be nice.

I know it is all speculation, but does anyone have any thoughts on whether a 6-speed could happen in 2011? I could force myself to wait if there were one coming...

Thanks.

mmartahus · Aug 28, 2009, 12:36 PM

i feel like we would already have heard some information if there was going to be a refresh for 2011, i think there will be a 6spd manual in the future but prob not till 2012 or so

i would love to have a 6spd stick evo with all the ammenities of the new 2010 MR touring edition, that would be the ultimate car

Laz · Aug 28, 2009, 12:43 PM

I don't know the chance of this, but maybe someone can answer this question: what RPM does the Evo X MR stay at on the highway? The GSR is very close to 4k in 5th gear at 80ish. What's the MR like?

fusionchicken · Aug 28, 2009, 03:15 PM

the X would be almost a perfect car if it had a 6spd manual tranny...

WolvieDC · Aug 28, 2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

I don't know the chance of this, but maybe someone can answer this question: what RPM does the Evo X MR stay at on the highway? The GSR is very close to 4k in 5th gear at 80ish. What's the MR like?

I want to say about 3250 rpm, I'll check on the way home today and let you know

CatalystGod · Aug 28, 2009, 04:49 PM

If it's as strong or even stronger than the current transmission, I would get one for sure. I could care less about the notchiness as long as it is not causing any damage.

tipoytm · Aug 28, 2009, 05:03 PM

The short 5th gear isn't that bad, and really, it's not noisy for me at all... at least if I stay under 80mph. This is "sort" of a benefit since it discourages me to go over the "unofficial" freeway speed limit... since a red car w/ a big wing is so easy to spot by highway cops. Though, all I would really like to have is the added MPG of a 6th gear or a taller 5th... but Hiboost posted a cruise-timing ECU mod that might benefit gas mileage a little bit, so I'm going to try that out very soon.

GTijoejoe · Aug 28, 2009, 09:24 PM

I honestly would doubt it... the only reason why I say that is because the SST must be a very expensive mission on a low production model, meaning a lot of investment....... Mits will want to string out that tooling.....

just my $.02

MarkM · Aug 29, 2009, 04:34 AM

I don't see the need for a 6mt, maybe some of you guys would feel more at home in a BMW??

foghat · Aug 29, 2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkM

I don't see the need for a 6mt, maybe some of you guys would feel more at home in a BMW??

When you drive 50 km a day at highway speeds, there is a very real 'need' for a six speed. In terms of both exhaust drone and gas mileage.

And forget bmw, name one performance oriented car this side of a toyota corolla xrs that does not have a six speed. the evo x and mustang gt are all I can think of.

DJ Brett B · Aug 29, 2009, 02:38 PM

Evos could really benefit from having a nice bullet-proof 6-speed manual option... the STI has one. Maybe make that available as an SE model? Even if there were room to fit a nice tall 6th gear there just for highway cruising that would be nice. HW milage on my 6 speed IX MR is pretty good!

cmunro · Aug 29, 2009, 02:56 PM

i would love a sixth gear

JHizzle · Aug 29, 2009, 11:31 PM

im sure its been discussed and considered..we'll hear something about if it it happens by the time next years auto show starts

endGameXIII · Aug 30, 2009, 12:26 AM

i think if they did a taller 5th gear people wouldn't complain or even want a 6spd.

but the benefit of a short 5th gear is that it makes good power even as a OD gear.

frankly i'm neutral; either has its benefit and shortcoming, so you gain some you lose some either way.

Methodical4u · Aug 30, 2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tipoytm

The short 5th gear isn't that bad, and really, it's not noisy for me at all... at least if I stay under 80mph. This is "sort" of a benefit since it discourages me to go over the "unofficial" freeway speed limit... since a red car w/ a big wing is so easy to spot by highway cops. Though, all I would really like to have is the added MPG of a 6th gear or a taller 5th... but Hiboost posted a cruise-timing ECU mod that might benefit gas mileage a little bit, so I'm going to try that out very soon.

hmmmm, where was this post if you don't mind me asking?