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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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6MT owners: RPM @ 60MPH, in 6th?

I don't know if I'm going crazy but I swear it used to be going a tad lower cruising at 60MPH. My tires are kinda bald but I don't know if that'd do it (waiting for new ones to get delivered).

Clutch has felt slightly "softer" lately but I don't know if it's just my head.

All other gears are pretty much the same, 60MPH at 3K RPM in 5th.

Just curious, thanks.
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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thats about right 120 kmph is 3000k in 6th

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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Have you been playing with your gear ratio's?
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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I'll check tomorrow. Did you put on wheels with a significantly different circumference? Adjust your clutch pedal? Do you notice any slippage? You'd most likely feel it when shifting into higher gears at lower speeds.
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Same stock wheels & no adjustment to clutch pedal.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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FWIW I tried going 30 in 5th today and it was 1500 rpm.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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I think 45mph in 5th is about 2k rpm for me.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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i think mine is 2250 RPMs at 60mph in 6th gear.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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yep around 2300 at 60 mph checked today
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Great, same here. Thanks for all the replies.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Exactly 2160rpms @ 60mph in 6th for me. Checked by GPS and onboard diagnostic scanner.
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