6MT Gearing 2nd Gear Too Short?

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May 1, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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Can anyone hit 60mph in second gear? I can only hit about 56mph before hitting redline at 6500RPM's, if I bump the rev limiter I am still only at 57-58mph.

Is this just me, or do I have a gearing problem. The gear feels too short. The owner's manual states 60mph for second gear.

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May 1, 2003 | 07:27 AM
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Re: 6MT Gearing 2nd Gear Too Short?
It's geared for acceleration....a lot of manuals deliberately make 2nd gear tall enough, just to hit 60 mph, for magazine times.

A lot of people from the Porsche base, will tell, since 2nd doesn't hit 60 mph, it's geared for real performance, not just for the 0-60.

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