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View Poll Results: In a MT RX8,How often do you accidentally engage in 6th while trying to go in reverse
Never, I'm a pro..
23 56.10%
Once a month..
14 34.15%
Once a week..
4 9.76%
2 x a week or more
0 0%
Everyday
0 0%
#1
RX8 RX8!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 1,177
Accidentally engaging in 6th while trying to Reverse
Last edited by czr; 10-21-2004 at 11:32 AM .
#2
RX8 RX8!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 1,177
And please, no smart *** comments.
#3
Maverick
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bryn Mawr, PA
Posts: 1,782
i did it once on the first day and never again after that....however accidently almost going into reverse when shifting into 6th i have done 2 or 3 times
#4
RX8 RX8!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 1,177
I think I do it because I'm running late and rush it.
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Tropical Island, Indian Ocean
Posts: 573
Did it once in 12 months ownership. So I guess that makes me a pro.
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#6
Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,160
ive never done that before. Although, when i got into a 5 speed once, i instinctively shifted into '6th' while cruising on the highway :X
#7
Y'llNotSeeNothinLikeIt
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT
Posts: 76
usually in the morning on the way out. not enough coffee. not good when trying to back out of the garage.
#8
The Stickinator
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Portland, OR.
Posts: 1,333
I did it a couple of times when I first got the car but now "I'm a pro..."
#9
Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,366
For some reason, I do this about once a week. My husband always laughs at me too.
#10
Administrator
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: portland oregon
Posts: 20,867
dont worry elara he's not the only one laughing at you
oh wait that didnt come out right
czr did you mean NO smartass remarks at all or just none directed at you?
#11
Attracts tree branches
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,848
so what is the verdict....does it cause any damage to put it into 6th accidently (besides ego)?
I thought when I did it it would kill...but to my suprise it did not
#12
They Come At Night
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 486
twice in a row the 1st night I got the car
#13
The Stickinator
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Portland, OR.
Posts: 1,333
Quote:
Originally Posted by truemagellen
so what is the verdict....does it cause any damage to put it into 6th accidently (besides ego)?
I thought when I did it it would kill...but to my suprise it did not
The car should be fine and it is a testament to how tight the drivetrain is.
#14
Attracts tree branches
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,848
Quote:
Originally Posted by 93rdcurrent
The car should be fine and it is a testament to how tight the drivetrain is.
thanks
#15
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Tropical Island, Indian Ocean
Posts: 573
Has anyone managed to drive off in 6th gear? Although I wouldn't recommend trying it as it woud require a lot of clutch feathering and high rev'ing.
#16
mostly harmless
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Greater Vancouver Area, BC
Posts: 3,396
Quote:
Originally Posted by 93rdcurrent
I did it a couple of times when I first got the car but now "I'm a pro..."
i put it into 6th by accident when i wanted reverse when i first drove his car :D
sorry tim! :o
#17
Y'llNotSeeNothinLikeIt
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT
Posts: 76
When I first got the car, I found it took a lot more effort to get the stick all the way over either way. Now it's loosend up a bit. Or maybe it's just me that's loosened up.
#18
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: South Bucks, UK
Posts: 73
1aW (but getting better): Put it this way - I'm glad it stalls most times you do this!
#19
"RX-8 my stress reliever"
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Keizer, Oregon
Posts: 201
Much better than doing the opposite at speed!
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