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Author Subject: Xsara 5 speed
scottycollard

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Post #1
Just wanted to know would a be 3 5 speed fit straight in my 306 gti 6 or is there any modifications to make this fit ie clutch gear linkages shafts or speedo thanks
Posted 19th Mar 2013 at 19:32
tvrfan007

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Post #2
It fits, i'm running one on my Rallye.

No special mods.

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Posted 19th Mar 2013 at 19:43
scottycollard

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Post #3
Is it worth it in the end
Posted 19th Mar 2013 at 23:12
coskev

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Post #4
scottycollard wrote:
Is it worth it in the end


I would say not on a standard Gti6 engNo

Had one fitted in my 309 I converted to Gti6 eng,and once I drove a Gti6 with 6 speed I realised how much nicer/better geared they areYes

Not a sniff I would ever go to a VTS boxSmile

Why are you thinking of fitting one?Dunno

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 10:29
24seven

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To balance things out (for now, until the rest of the forum disagrees with me), I MUCH preferred the 5 speed VTS box in both the Xsara VTS as standard and when I had the RFS engine in my 309 GTi. These engines have a fairly broad power band and in a car that tops out at 140mph it really doesn't need 6 gears to keep the engine on song.

Even out on a spirited drive the ratios are too close in my '6, so for the rest of the time when I'm driving normally they're incredibly annoying! I often find myself skipping gears just because it's easier than changing all the funking time!

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 16:05
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I really can't see where you are coming from with this business of the gear ratios being "annoying". They are one of the *best* things about the car IMO. Yes

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 16:34
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They're just too close and annoyingly so when the 5 speed box is spot on for this engine. It's a marketing gimmick, otherwise the Xsara would probably have the same gearbox as well.

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 17:28
daveyboy

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Post #8
24seven wrote:
They're just too close and annoyingly so when the 5 speed box is spot on for this engine. It's a marketing gimmick, otherwise the Xsara would probably have the same gearbox as well.


The 5 speed is not perfect for this engine, the revs drop too far between shifts and takes the engine out of it's powerband.
It's not awful but if you want to make rapid progress and aren't a lazy big girls blouse who doesn't want to shift so often then it's the 6 speed box that wins everytime.

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 18:06
coskev

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daveyboy wrote:
24seven wrote:
They're just too close and annoyingly so when the 5 speed box is spot on for this engine. It's a marketing gimmick, otherwise the Xsara would probably have the same gearbox as well.


The 5 speed is not perfect for this engine, the revs drop too far between shifts and takes the engine out of it's powerband.
It's not awful but if you want to make rapid progress and aren't a lazy big girls blouse who doesn't want to shift so often then it's the 6 speed box that wins everytime.


As aboveYes

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 18:16
24seven

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daveyboy wrote:
24seven wrote:
They're just too close and annoyingly so when the 5 speed box is spot on for this engine. It's a marketing gimmick, otherwise the Xsara would probably have the same gearbox as well.


The 5 speed is not perfect for this engine, the revs drop too far between shifts and takes the engine out of it's powerband.
It's not awful but if you want to make rapid progress and aren't a lazy big girls blouse who doesn't want to shift so often then it's the 6 speed box that wins everytime.


If you're dropping out of the out of the ideal range when you change gear with the 5 speed box, you're shifting too early. I promise you. Thumbs up

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 19:17
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Where's that popcorn smiley gone...Laugh

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 21:30
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Horses for courses Steven, but I think you're wrong.

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 22:42
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daveyboy wrote:
Horses for courses Steven, but I think you're wrong.


+1 on that opinion.

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Posted 20th Mar 2013 at 22:44
24seven

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Steven? LOL

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Posted 21st Mar 2013 at 00:52
daveyboy

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Guy then, I've been mis reading your forum name for years Laugh my ass off

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Posted 21st Mar 2013 at 13:39
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daveyboy wrote:
Gay then, I've been mis reading your forum name for years Laugh my ass off


EFA Thumbs up
Posted 21st Mar 2013 at 13:41
24seven

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Someone else decided my name was Steven too. Soulman I think. I forget. LOL

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Posted 21st Mar 2013 at 14:04
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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LOL @ Jim, what a plonker! Laugh my ass off

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Posted 21st Mar 2013 at 14:35
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who's jim? Dunno

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Posted 21st Mar 2013 at 20:35
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welshpug! wrote:
who's jim? Dunno


Daveyboy. Wink

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Posted 21st Mar 2013 at 23:49
daveyboy

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I think you mean Dave Wink

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Posted 22nd Mar 2013 at 00:07
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I think you'll find it's "Best Price Dave"

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Posted 22nd Mar 2013 at 00:12
daveyboy

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Post #23
Get stuffed baldy.

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Posted 22nd Mar 2013 at 00:24

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