4+E gearbox
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:41 am
Hi guys, anyone have any info on the 4+E gearbox please.
Cheers
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Lots of info here.
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Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:39 am
Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:22 am
Site seems to be down, but thanks.
I'll try it again later
I'll try it again later
Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:51 am
That sites a bit complex for me.
Any info in laymen's terms ?
Any info in laymen's terms ?
Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:34 am
Its a gearbox. Or is that too simple? 
what is it you want to know about them?
what is it you want to know about them?
Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:04 am
Ha, well I've heard the E gear isn't really a 5th like normal gearboxes, and is really only for around town ?
How should it be used?
Do I only use 4th on the motorway?
How should it be used?
Do I only use 4th on the motorway?
Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:15 pm
The E means economy, it is for cruising i.e motorway driving!
Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:16 pm
You'll find when in 5th (E) you will not be doing many revs at 70mph (about 1,750rpm) in a Gti gear box at 70mph you will be a 3,500rpm. The Gti will be more responsive at 70mph, with your gearbox you will need to change down to 4th to accelerate then go back into 5th(E)
The plus side is you will use less petrol with 4+E at motorway speeds.
The plus side is you will use less petrol with 4+E at motorway speeds.
Re: 4+E gearbox
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:46 am
Great, thanks guys