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Old 06-23-2009 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JB22
How do you like the V6 Manual?
Sorry guys I shoulda done a more detailed write up. The V6 M6 was actually on hold until May 15th, as the clutch was being re-evaluated after some issues in the test cars. I gotta say, they really got it right. It's smooth as silk and the V6 is really quick. Clutch pedal is fairly easy to press down, but still has a nice firm feel to it. Upon releasing the clutch to engage the flywheel you get a nice spring feeling when it starts to engage. You can easily move the car without even applying any gas. On the highway you can pop it in 5th at 40+ MPH and into 6th around 60 MPH. In any case I really like it and the shifter is nice for a factory piece.
Old 06-23-2009 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bond2
and into 6th around 60 MPH.
what rpm are you at?
Old 06-23-2009 | 10:46 PM
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I'd be cautious putting an exhaust on that car, GM says they did alot of work to tune the sound so it sounds good. I made the mistake of putting a Borla on my 1998 and it never sounded good at higher revs.

Similar to how a 350Z/ G35 sounds good factory but crappy with an exhaust- If you choose to have Corsa do anything I'd ask that they keep the factory system in useable condition so you can re-use it again if need be.
Old 06-23-2009 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrisz24
Similar to how a 350Z/ G35 sounds good factory but crappy with an exhaust
there was a G35 that use to come around here that had exhaust and i thought it sounded nice.
Old 06-23-2009 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrisz24
I'd be cautious putting an exhaust on that car, GM says they did alot of work to tune the sound so it sounds good. I made the mistake of putting a Borla on my 1998 and it never sounded good at higher revs.

Similar to how a 350Z/ G35 sounds good factory but crappy with an exhaust- If you choose to have Corsa do anything I'd ask that they keep the factory system in useable condition so you can re-use it again if need be.
Good tips, I am still questioning whether or not I want them to mess with the car. He said when it is all done they can put the factory exhaust back on if I don't like it and then they'll put the Corsa exhaust on my firebird instead as payment for being the tester. I got a few days to think it over, but I am getting used to the stock exhaust note and its growing on me. It's got a sporty little rumble to it, but fairly quiet when your cruising.

on a side note, the audio system is freakin awesome. I love that you can connect an iPod up via the USB with full search capability or you can control the iPod and play the sound through the speakers using the Bluetooth Audio mode. The radio is a really nice integrated piece.
Old 06-24-2009 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
what rpm are you at?
I was trying to keep the rpms low to increase mileage:
While in 5th gear I was around 2300 RPM @ 60MPH
When I dropped it to 6th it was around 1700-1800 RPM
Cruising at 70MPH on the highway in 6th its dead on 2000 RPM

For comparison, my M6 Swapped LT1 cruises at 70MPH around 1600 RPM, but my rear end still has the 3.23 gears
Old 06-24-2009 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bond2
I was trying to keep the rpms low to increase mileage:
While in 5th gear I was around 2300 RPM @ 60MPH
When I dropped it to 6th it was around 1700-1800 RPM
Cruising at 70MPH on the highway in 6th its dead on 2000 RPM

For comparison, my M6 Swapped LT1 cruises at 70MPH around 1600 RPM, but my rear end still has the 3.23 gears
thanks.
Old 06-24-2009 | 01:05 PM
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Nice, nice, nice. Thanks for your purchase!!
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