2002-2006 6 speed manual

Does anyone know if there is a way to ID a getrag 6speed (close ratio or wide ratio) if the sticker is missing ?

They'll ask you for the last 7 digits of your VIN, and be able to tell you everything about your car. Though I didn't know there were two different Getrag trans made for our cars, I was under the impression there was a CVT, 5 spd, 6spd, and the 6spd auto.

Mike - I think there is a close ratio box or a different differential in my JCW.  After wondering why my factory hot rod couldn't keep up with a stock '04 S at the Spokane track, I did a little research.  At 70 mph side by side with an '06 S, both cars in 6th gear, I am turning about 450 RPM higher that the stock car.  At 80 the difference is greater, and my tires were slightly bigger.  At just over 125, I hit the rev limiter.  Still, Mini INSISTS there is no difference anywhere in the gearing between my car and the stock car.  So good luck in finding out about what you are asking.  I would be VERY interested if you hear anything different that I've been told.

Thanks buddy.P

Pat

With a long enough straight, a stock '06 S will pass me by.  The guys at Mini say I should learn how to exit a turn properly.  I tell them there is PLENTY of room left at Spokane to gain more speed, regardless of HOW poorly I take the entrance turn.  They still insist there is no difference is the gearing set up.

Something else I notice, though I haven't tested it, is I am WAY quicker off the line and thru the first few gears (if I can keep the wheels from spinning).

Don't know, and don't really care anymore as I've given up HPDE.  I still like the car a lot.  I just have to believe there is something different with the JCW gearing.

Sorry for the hijack, Mike.

2003   3-4th and R gear values effective,actual ratios 1.333/1.089 R 2.75

2005     3-4th and R gear values effective,actual ratios 1.333/1.089 R 2.817

 

   2003                                    2005

1- 4.167 (11.43)              1- 4.455 (12.79)             

                                            

2- 2.619 (7.18)                  2- 2.714 (7.79)

3- 1.968 (5.4)                    3- 1.968 (5.65)

4- 1.608 (4.41)                  4- 1.608 (4.62)

 5- 1.333 (3.66)                  5- 1.333 (3.83)

6- 1.089 (2.99)                  6- 1.089 (3.13)

 

R-    4.06                           R-  4.158

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by mikesminirox - February/24/13 at 1:40pm