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baup5f · 03-22-2011, 09:02 AM

Is there any way via the driver information window or the HUD to show what gear you are in? I know in the automatic it at least shows P,R,N,D, M. Is there something similar for the manual?

Nomad · 03-22-2011, 09:34 AM

No. You have to remember what gear you put it in.

Cbrenthus · 03-22-2011, 10:04 AM

You might be able to retrofit a gear indicator for a motorcycle. They make them where you basically set them up to measure the speed and RPM for each gear, and they tell you what gear you're in. I never used one, but they are useful on a bike because you just shift up or down, not in the H pattern of a car.

Are you new to driving a stick? If so, you will find that after time, you will be able to feel what gear the car is in by both the engine and the feel of the shifter

BigMatt · 03-22-2011, 10:22 AM

u can just look down

baup5f · 03-22-2011, 11:39 AM

Well, I drove my dad’s old farm truck with a four speed in it during high school, so it’s been a few years since I was used to driving a manual every day. My car got delivered yesterday so I took it for a little drive and was definitely having some trouble. Killed it at a couple stop lights and pissed some people off behind me. Oh well, I’m sure within a week I’ll have it felt out pretty good. It would just be nice if the hud or driver display showed the actual gear number, that’s all.

Cbrenthus · 03-22-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by baup5f

Well, I drove my dad’s old farm truck with a four speed in it during high school, so it’s been a few years since I was used to driving a manual every day. My car got delivered yesterday so I took it for a little drive and was definitely having some trouble. Killed it at a couple stop lights and pissed some people off behind me. Oh well, I’m sure within a week I’ll have it felt out pretty good. It would just be nice if the hud or driver display showed the actual gear number, that’s all.

Yeah, it would be neat if it showed it, but oh well. The clutch and shifter on these cars is quite different than a tractor. You'll get used to it pretty quick. And don't feel bad about stalling, I've had an auto the last 4 years ( jeep) but have owned several sticks and ride a motorcycle as primary transportation. I've stalled mine about a half dozen times

any time I get a new non auto vehicle, I stall it a few times in the first 1000 miles or so while getting used to it, although bikes not as much. I think I do it because I try to be easy on the clutch during break in.

03-22-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
baup5f Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 330	M6 gear indicator? Is there any way via the driver information window or the HUD to show what gear you are in? I know in the automatic it at least shows P,R,N,D, M. Is there something similar for the manual?

03-22-2011, 09:34 AM	#2
Nomad Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa Posts: 478 View My Garage	No. You have to remember what gear you put it in. __________________ Vararam CAI, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Separate Clutch Fluid Reservoir, Ghost Armor Full Protection Package, Chromed Turn Signal Bulbs, RPI Stealth Splash Guards, Skip Shift Eliminator, Defenderworx Chrome Bowtie Inserts, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Camaro Decal Store CGM Hood Spears with "376ci" custom text, Billet Depot/Drake Underhood Polished Caps, CGM Lug Nut Decals, Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts, JacFab Front License Plate Bracket

03-22-2011, 10:22 AM	#4
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03-22-2011, 10:04 AM	#3
Cbrenthus Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 516	You might be able to retrofit a gear indicator for a motorcycle. They make them where you basically set them up to measure the speed and RPM for each gear, and they tell you what gear you're in. I never used one, but they are useful on a bike because you just shift up or down, not in the H pattern of a car. Are you new to driving a stick? If so, you will find that after time, you will be able to feel what gear the car is in by both the engine and the feel of the shifter

03-22-2011, 11:39 AM	#5
baup5f Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 330	Well, I drove my dad’s old farm truck with a four speed in it during high school, so it’s been a few years since I was used to driving a manual every day. My car got delivered yesterday so I took it for a little drive and was definitely having some trouble. Killed it at a couple stop lights and pissed some people off behind me. Oh well, I’m sure within a week I’ll have it felt out pretty good. It would just be nice if the hud or driver display showed the actual gear number, that’s all.