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5THGENRS · 03-23-2010, 09:01 PM

Is it just me but after having about 520 miles on my car since March 1st, i just think that the 1st gear in this transmission is way to short. I mean in quick stop and go traffic, im seriously learning to just take off in 2nd. 1st is too short and theres not a big enough gap from 1st to 2nd. Thats just my take how about you?

tangorover · 03-23-2010, 09:01 PM

I agree. cant take the car past 5 to 10 MPH in 1st.

xpanda305x · 03-23-2010, 09:02 PM

indeed. i think so too.

USAFJeeper · 03-23-2010, 09:27 PM

I am used to that with my Jeep, I usually take off in second in city driving.. That might explain my gas mileage sub 15...

two_wheel_mayhem · 03-24-2010, 12:01 AM

I go from 4th to 6th all the time.

I think first is fine though

v6sonoma · 03-24-2010, 01:52 AM

I had the same drivetrain in my CTS. I thought it was fine.

Sterling · 03-24-2010, 02:01 AM

It's too short if you are shifting at like 2k RPM or lower, but if you wind it out some it seems fine to me. Take it to the redline and make it chirp when you shift! I actually go from 1st to 3rd a lot...

rolnslo · 03-24-2010, 09:23 AM

If you aren't running the RPMs up before going to 2nd, then yes, it's short. If I run up the RPMs (which is a lot more fun BTW), then I don't need to shift to 2nd until around 30mph. My SOLO exhaust doesn't start screaming until 3k rpms so I'm usually shifting after that unless I'm in a neighborhood.

mike25 · 03-24-2010, 10:01 AM

the manual 1st gear will take me to 40-45mph...its just fine.

PB3 · 03-24-2010, 10:20 AM

I agree, but lately just started taking it into 3-4k rpms before shifting. San Antonio stop and go traffic sucks. Rather than shifting in 2nd I just drag it out a much as I can. By the time I was shifting into second the traffic was already at a complete stand still.
I am still getting used to driving stick. I'm quite embarrased with my lundging lately.

View Poll Results: Is 1st gear is to short of a ratio
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On i think its fine, suits the v6 just fine	6	50.00%
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03-23-2010, 09:01 PM	#1
5THGENRS Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT RS, 08 IOM G8 GT, 87ta Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 591 View My Garage	M6-AY6 manual trans for v6 Is it just me but after having about 520 miles on my car since March 1st, i just think that the 1st gear in this transmission is way to short. I mean in quick stop and go traffic, im seriously learning to just take off in 2nd. 1st is too short and theres not a big enough gap from 1st to 2nd. Thats just my take how about you? __________________ 1000 = Order Placed (11/16/2009) RS Constraint 1100 = Preliminary Order Accepted (1/9/2010) Order # NSPHF8 2000 = Accepted by GM (1/12/2010) 2500 = Preferenced (1/12/2010) 3000 = Accepted by Production (1/13/2010) TPW = (2/8/2010) 3100 = Sequenced (1/29/2010) 3300 = Scheduled (1/29/2010) 3400 = Broadcast (1/29/2010) 3800 = Produced (2/10/2010) VIN # 2G1FG1EVXA9192608 4150 = Invoiced (2/11/2010) 4200 = Shipped (2/12/2010) 5000 = Delivered to Dealer (2/24/2010) 6000 = Delivered to Customer (3/1/2010)

03-24-2010, 01:52 AM	#6
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I had the same drivetrain in my CTS. I thought it was fine. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-24-2010, 02:01 AM	#7
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	It's too short if you are shifting at like 2k RPM or lower, but if you wind it out some it seems fine to me. Take it to the redline and make it chirp when you shift! I actually go from 1st to 3rd a lot... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

03-24-2010, 09:23 AM	#8
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	If you aren't running the RPMs up before going to 2nd, then yes, it's short. If I run up the RPMs (which is a lot more fun BTW), then I don't need to shift to 2nd until around 30mph. My SOLO exhaust doesn't start screaming until 3k rpms so I'm usually shifting after that unless I'm in a neighborhood. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

03-23-2010, 09:01 PM	#2
tangorover Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 469	I agree. cant take the car past 5 to 10 MPH in 1st.

03-23-2010, 09:02 PM	#3
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	indeed. i think so too.

03-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#4
USAFJeeper Bringing mullets back Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 632 View My Garage	I am used to that with my Jeep, I usually take off in second in city driving.. That might explain my gas mileage sub 15...

03-24-2010, 12:01 AM	#5
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I go from 4th to 6th all the time. I think first is fine though

03-24-2010, 10:01 AM	#9
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	the manual 1st gear will take me to 40-45mph...its just fine. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

03-24-2010, 10:20 AM	#10
PB3 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS/GFX/M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,689	I agree, but lately just started taking it into 3-4k rpms before shifting. San Antonio stop and go traffic sucks. Rather than shifting in 2nd I just drag it out a much as I can. By the time I was shifting into second the traffic was already at a complete stand still. I am still getting used to driving stick. I'm quite embarrased with my lundging lately. __________________ "Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol" -W.C.Feilds

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