Ev's 5 speed

GK · 29-07-2007, 08:11 PM

Hi Guys,

I had the absolute joy of taking Ev's Classic AU with the new 5 speed for a spin this arvo.

It was everything I thought it would be and more!

If I have to replace the auto in the SR, and the manual conversion is around the same price, I know what I'd rather.

The manual (short-shifter equipped) felt fantastic, and the torque of the I6 was great. Ev's car span up pretty quick, even when short-shifting.

I got home and went inside, man I couldn't get the grin off my face for half an hour.

Very impressive indeed.

Ev's car to be fair has a lower diff, extractors, flash tuner and isn't on gas, but I'd still love to see how my SR would go with a 5 speed.

Thanks heaps EV, I had an absolute ball!

GK

bodes-sh · 29-07-2007, 08:14 PM

lol, sounds very good, i think i know what i need to do now.....

RG · 29-07-2007, 08:41 PM

Falcon + Manual = FUN!

Now all I have to do is wait for my auto to call it quits :evil3:

private9 · 29-07-2007, 09:51 PM

Good stuff, Evan must be very happy!

bodes-sh · 29-07-2007, 09:53 PM

^^i guess that's why he hasn't said anything in this thread yet, too busy enjoying it, lol

GlennBA · 29-07-2007, 10:06 PM

They're fantastic to drive. I'd never buy another automatic falcon again

XR6Stu · 29-07-2007, 10:17 PM

ah having a manual is pretty good. having said that im looking to sell mine soon, and build an auto 5 litre. just a nice cruiser

ClassicAU · 30-07-2007, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the kind words George, and for the tips and help on how to drive a manual properly! As you have said, i am totally wrapped with how the conversion turned out!
For someone who hasn't driven a manual for a fair while, you did an excellent job of hiding it! I was very impressed with the foot work especially, very smooth.

It does feel great to have a little bit of power behing the stick shift. It's just so much more fun to spin the engine up a bit!

I could tell as soon as we took off that GK was in trouble with this decission. He was almost more excited about it than i was!
Just need to get the tune sorted out tomorrow. Taking it in to the flash tune master down at Blue Power to get the touch, then it should be sweet as!

Evan

**Whoosha** · 30-07-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAU

Thanks for the kind words George, and for the tips and help on how to drive a manual properly! As you have said, i am totally wrapped with how the conversion turned out!
For someone who hasn't driven a manual for a fair while, you did an excellent job of hiding it! I was very impressed with the foot work especially, very smooth.

It does feel great to have a little bit of power behing the stick shift. It's just so much more fun to spin the engine up a bit!

I could tell as soon as we took off that GK was in trouble with this decission. He was almost more excited about it than i was!
Just need to get the tune sorted out tomorrow. Taking it in to the flash tune master down at Blue Power to get the touch, then it should be sweet as!

Evan

Welcome to the club Evan...

: .. what clutch did you end up using ??

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

Falcon + Manual = FUN!

Now all I have to do is wait for my auto to call it quits :evil3:

Still wont help your slug stroker dude

Just do it mate and I mite even help you fit it

RG · 30-07-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

Welcome to the club Evan...

: .. what clutch did you end up using ??

Still wont help your slug stroker dude

Just do it mate and I mite even help you fit it

Damn you Whoosha, you are making even more tempting. I may just take you up on that offer, maybe my next mod!

AU2PWR · 30-07-2007, 08:42 PM

Russ ... Maybe should drag Ev to Calder Friday ?

ClassicAU · 30-07-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

Welcome to the club Evan...

: .. what clutch did you end up using ??

Thanks Woosha, and I must say it feels good to be here!! Not too sure exactly what brand or type of clutch they used, all i know is its standard spec and its new. It feels like it is, as the friction point is quite high up in the pedal travel.

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Originally Posted by AU2PWR

Russ ... Maybe should drag Ev to Calder Friday ?

Don't you mean drag me AT calder mate? Wouldn't want to encourage anything illegal now! :P
It would be a waste of time anyway. I would like to learn how to at least shift properly before I run it. With my current skill level, I would be lucky to run under 20 seconds!

Evan

S3SR · 31-07-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

I'd still love to see how my SR would go with a 5 speed.

itd go great

AK · 31-07-2007, 06:52 PM

This makes me really want to convert to manual. Just wait for the auto to die then see what happens.

5L · 31-07-2007, 06:55 PM

good to see you got the right gearbox.... all you need now is the right motor

ClassicAU · 31-07-2007, 07:15 PM

Everyone that takes my car for a spin is hooked!! Just need to get a few more manual's out there. Viva la manual revolution!!

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Originally Posted by AUXR8220

good to see you got the right gearbox.... all you need now is the right motor

pfft, who needs a V8. I recon I could jump you off the line, if i knew how to drive!

AU2PWR · 31-07-2007, 07:24 PM

Ev .. Come to Calder friday ..

5L · 31-07-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAU

pfft, who needs a V8. I recon I could jump you off the line, if i knew how to drive!

pfft, only if you redlighted

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Andy XR8 · 31-07-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AUXR8220

pfft, only if you redlighted

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i second that

ClassicAU · 31-07-2007, 09:30 PM

I never said it was going to be fair!! :P

Calder does sound tempting Dan, but i don't have a helmet. Last time i borrowed one from there they took $50 off me for the pleasure! Not going to make that mistake again.

RG · 31-07-2007, 09:43 PM

Is going to be raining Friday anyway guys.

ClassicAU · 03-08-2007, 02:19 PM

I just thought i would share my experienc with the manual so far. No use starting another thread.

Axle tramp sucks!! If I try and take off from stationary at anything above grandpa speeds, the entire back of the car bounces around! I never experienced this with the auto. Is it just a manual thing, or has my suspension had it?
I was also thinking it could be to with the fact that I still have the 3.73 diff ratio, and that may be too short for the manual. It feels like it is, as I seem to be swapping gears a fair bit.
It was even worse when I attempted to do a u-turn in a bit of a hurry, that felt terrible! The back of the car bounced so much it seemed to upset the LSD, as it was swapping from single to twin and didn't know what was going on!
Maybe it's just my car and i should quit whinging.

Evan

JC · 03-08-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAU

I just thought i would share my experienc with the manual so far. No use starting another thread.

Axle tramp sucks!! If I try and take off from stationary at anything above grandpa speeds, the entire back of the car bounces around! I never experienced this with the auto. Is it just a manual thing, or has my suspension had it?
I was also thinking it could be to with the fact that I still have the 3.73 diff ratio, and that may be too short for the manual. It feels like it is, as I seem to be swapping gears a fair bit.
It was even worse when I attempted to do a u-turn in a bit of a hurry, that felt terrible! The back of the car bounced so much it seemed to upset the LSD, as it was swapping from single to twin and didn't know what was going on!
Maybe it's just my car and i should quit whinging.

Evan

Pretty standard for a manual. I had similar issues with my Manual AU1 XR8 (it was a red one!). The auto XR8 never had the same issues.

5L · 03-08-2007, 05:40 PM

mine axle tramps on take offs, never experienced it around corners or u-turn though, just take offs.

RG · 03-08-2007, 06:13 PM

I had really bad axle tramp in my old manual EL and I had it for a while in the XR too. I found tyre choice has a lot to do with it.

private9 · 03-08-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

I found tyre choice has a lot to do with it.

Tyres definitely make a big difference. That and rear shocks if they're stuffed.

ClassicAU · 04-08-2007, 12:09 AM

Thanks guys, I didn't think of that. My Pirelli's are pretty much smoked. I guess that will teach me for being a smart ar5e and slipping the clutch in a u-turn! I still have the king's super-low springs sitting in my room. When i get around to it I will get some shorter shocks and fix the rear end. Hopefully that should help things a bit.

Evan

RG · 04-08-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAU

Thanks guys, I didn't think of that. My Pirelli's are pretty much smoked. I guess that will teach me for being a smart ar5e and slipping the clutch in a u-turn! I still have the king's super-low springs sitting in my room. When i get around to it I will get some shorter shocks and fix the rear end. Hopefully that should help things a bit.

Evan

Bald or near bald tyres are the worst for causing axle tramp, just ask Daniel about mine on the way to the AFF Drag day when I had my bald S-03's on.