Ok...I'll be the first to say this...our cars are geared low. We are arguably the only car in production that gets worse gas mileage than the automatic. What I want to know is why our trannies are taking so much blame for our performance? Sure, we desperately need a 6th gear. But as far as the gearing ratios go, I think they're perfect (If we had that extra gear). Besides, Ive done 120+ in 5th as I assume alot of other crazy bastards like myself on this forum have as well. Do we really need a 6th? For top speed yes, for accelleration no. Personally I like to accellerate rather than try to kill myself at high speeds. And if you chill in 5th at like 60-65 (speed limit anyone?), we're only at about 2500 RPM.

When I go full throttle and change gears, when I get into the next gear I'm at 4,000 RPMs (sometimes alittle higher). I think this is perfect for accelleration being that we are always at max torque. Who else on this forum loves the ratios, or is it just me?

O yea, and to those who knock our trannies for being "potential piles of crap" the truth is that you, the driver, are a "potential pile of crap". Our drivetrain comes out of one of the most popular selling cars in america. There is ample reason for this; the Camry is one of the most reliable cars ever made. We should be proud of our drivetrain.

 

I love the tranny. Shifts well, geared well.

 

I could care less as long as it doesn't mess up and gets me from point A to point B and I look good doing it.

 

I wish we had a six speed. 80 mph = 3500 rpm already.

 

only gripes i have are that when i'm making a turn and i'm in first, i have to shift to second half way through the turn, or rev it up over 4500 rpm to complete the turn and then shift.

also, when i'm on the highway, i keep thinking in my head that i should be shifting to another gear, like i forgot to shift and it's still in 3rd of something.
it's awesome for acceleration, but kinda sucks for a daily driver because you have to shift so often, sucks in traffic.

 

its not that bad

 

This car needs a 6th gear, which makes me wonder about the bolt pattern / mounting points / linkage of the six speed thats in the celica or corola xrs.

 

honestly...this rolled into my mind too...maybe we could do a little trial and error lol....oh crap...nvrmd...warranty..lol

 

I drive an A/T...

 

Only thing that bugs me about the trannies is when they don't shave the mustache... I mean PLEASE, like a woman wouldn't SHAVE that!! (and for the record I'm totally F-ing with you guys. :D

 

I personally would like to be more than half way through an intersection before needing to shift. A lower final drive ratio would make it perfect IMO

 

yeah i wish we had a sixth gear. this is my first daily driver in stick and ive already tried shifting into reverse thinking there should be a sixth gear with the enging reving so high. I have driven plenty of manuals before and the final drive has been much quieter. overall im still happy and love the car. i mean jeez, i still get from 27-30 mpgs. better than my truck at 13mpgs!

 

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