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chris b

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« on: 16 August 2007, 19:22:21 »
hi chaps. am picking up my new baby satday a 2000 on the v mv6 3.0 man. i have a 3.0 elite now whitch is a auto .how much of a change will the new car be in power and to drive? :y
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Re: mv6
« Reply #1 on: 16 August 2007, 19:24:53 »
Main difference is the Driver Involvement Pack which includes slightly lower suspension, a third pedal and recarro style seats to keep everyone in place through the bends .....   :y  
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Re: mv6
« Reply #2 on: 16 August 2007, 19:36:08 »
what about power wise? 0,60 and top speed?
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Re: mv6
« Reply #3 on: 16 August 2007, 19:38:16 »
Quoted power outputs are the same, as far as I know, but the manual box lets you get to '70' quicker than the auto.....   ;)

Top speed is quite fast.........
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Re: mv6
« Reply #4 on: 16 August 2007, 19:44:49 »
 thanks m8. am cumin up your neck of the wood to fetch it satday elgin think its called. :y
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Re: mv6
« Reply #5 on: 16 August 2007, 19:47:58 »
Is the car the white one with the fancy reg plate - sort of 'police' or 999 type thing - that was on e-bay a few weeks ago?
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Re: mv6
« Reply #6 on: 16 August 2007, 19:50:18 »
MV6 has the same engine and gearbox as Elite, so performance identical.  In your case, going from auto to manual, should see about 7s 0 - 60 (auto is about 7.7s).  The stiffer (only slightly) and lower suspension help with handling, as do the big wide boots (assuming its a retail MV6 and not plod)...
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« Reply #7 on: 16 August 2007, 19:52:31 »
now its very light bluey silver .it is of ebay thow looks a very clean car. :y
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Re: mv6
« Reply #8 on: 16 August 2007, 19:54:40 »
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now its very light bluey silver .it is of ebay thow looks a very clean car. :y
Got the ebay link?
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« Reply #9 on: 16 August 2007, 19:59:26 »
 no its not ex plod its a ex fleet with all the history and only two owners. its got the 17" wheels on and the sport seats. it s took me months two find a `man` in good nick.
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Re: mv6
« Reply #10 on: 16 August 2007, 21:51:40 »
Nice find... much the same as mine. VX figures claim the manual gearbox is worth 1 second off the 0-60 dash, but a lot depends on how you drive it -- the figures are easy to beat! The real advantage shows up on twisty roads, you can get into the right gear before the bends, and overall better control at the limit due to the lack of a torque converter. I think Mark's DTM on here said he was quicker in a 2.5 manual than a 3.0 auto on B-roads.

Enjoy! :y
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« Reply #11 on: 16 August 2007, 21:56:11 »
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Nice find... much the same as mine. VX figures claim the manual gearbox is worth 1 second off the 0-60 dash, but a lot depends on how you drive it -- the figures are easy to beat! The real advantage shows up on twisty roads, you can get into the right gear before the bends, and overall better control at the limit due to the lack of a torque converter. I think Mark's DTM on here said he was quicker in a 2.5 manual than a 3.0 auto on B-roads.

Enjoy! :y
Partially due to the lower gearing fitted to all 2.5s.  And his 2.5 facelift is a peach....
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Re: mv6
« Reply #12 on: 16 August 2007, 22:04:41 »
The manual MV6s came with LSDs so more sideways fun to be had.
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Re: mv6
« Reply #13 on: 16 August 2007, 22:07:14 »
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The manual MV6s came with LSDs so more sideways fun to be had.

Not mine... you wanna bet me your LSD off the batmobile :P
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Re: mv6
« Reply #14 on: 16 August 2007, 22:27:12 »
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The manual MV6s came with LSDs so more sideways fun to be had.
Not as standard, unless ex-plod. LSD very rare on non ex-plod
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