Lexus 6th Gear

[reza_hoque]

can anyone inform me of why lexus use a 6th gear in their manual cars.

most other cars including BMws and Mercs just stick to 5 but only the super sporty M3 and soon to arrive delicious lookin Audi RS4 have 6 but they are way more sportier in terms of performance and looks than the IS 200 Sport

[Mr Morse]

Some IS200's have 7 gears!

He He He eBay *****

[Purvesh]

I would say, mainly to keep revs down at high speeds (motorway driving) and hence reduce fuel economy in the long run..

[Adie]

The 6th gear is great for motorway driving especially when you've got the compressor kit fitted

I've not used the "7th" gear yet though. Might go back to the future :duh:

[cheeky]

The 6th gear is great for motorway driving especially when you've got the compressor kit fitted

I think that 6th should be higher. It's still spinning at 3-4000 rpm at motorway speeds whereas most other cars in the IS class are much lower and more relaxed. The close ratio box is good - but I do think 6th sould be tailored more as a cruising gear. Hardly any difference between 5th and 6th when compared.

[MacRS200]

I've not used the "7th" gear yet though. Might go back to the future :duh: 

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Would not recommend using the 7th gear whilst motorway cruising

IMHO 6th is about equivalent to 5th on most cars so the gears are closer ratio than a standard box especially 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. This allows you to keep the engine "singing" above the magic 4500 :D

Matb thats why I only get 25 to the gallon.

[Kazi]

Because its a Sporty Saloon.

[lexus boy]

if you look there are a lot of cars out there with 6 speed gear box

[legendswraith]

I've not used the "7th" gear yet though. Might go back to the future 

Thats only when you hit 88mph though. When did you do your mister fusion generator mod

[Adie]

I've not used the "7th" gear yet though. Might go back to the future 

Thats only when you hit 88mph though. When did you do your mister fusion generator mod

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I bought a great bit of kit off some bloke from the american eBay. Looked a bit like a toaster but after some repairs, works brilliantly :P :D

[Rob]

it has a 6th gear as it is a close ratio/low geared gearbox

[RoadRash]

Don't you use the "Rally-Gear"???

There must be an R on the shift knob..... maybe you try it after the 6th gear.

[jasestu]

Don't you use the "Rally-Gear"??? 

There must be an R on the shift knob..... maybe you try it after the 6th gear. 

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Why is the Rally Gear so far away from 6th? Seems weird that they put it way over the other side of the box. Oh well, I'll give it a go next time I'm doing in excess of 160 on the gravel...

[MacRS200]

Don't you use the "Rally-Gear"??? 

There must be an R on the shift knob..... maybe you try it after the 6th gear. 

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Why is the Rally Gear so far away from 6th? Seems weird that they put it way over the other side of the box. Oh well, I'll give it a go next time I'm doing in excess of 160 on the gravel...

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Decided on a static practice from 6 to "rally" and it "beeped" at me, thought must be warp drive so won't try with TRC off

[Ravstar]

Nono, you are meant to use the 'SNOW' gear after that!

[eXOBeX]

I've not used the "7th" gear yet though. Might go back to the future 

Thats only when you hit 88mph though. When did you do your mister fusion generator mod

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Don't Prolex do 'em? :D