Quote:
Originally Posted by Remonster
Why is it no fun? I absolutely hate cars that require you to downshift before you can overtake. My manual F80 (especially with BM3 stage 1 tune) could easily pass just about anybody without dropping down out of 6th gear. If your cruising RPMs are too low at highway speeds, especially with S58's low end torque deficit, then you'll be dead in the water in 7th gear.
|
Pro-tip: you can leave your 7-speed in 6th gear while cruising if you prefer.
Agree that cruising at 3K RPMs is not great for fuel economy or NVH on a road trip. 7th gear also helps meet emissions regulations, allowing manuals and gas engines to be offered for longer.