P5 is geared really HIGH..

[Action Jackson]

I took my P5 to the track and the close ratio gears proved to be nicely spaced on a twisty track.

I'd still like a gas gear and taller first gear.

 

[dmitrik4]

why a taller first? the car is too peppy off the line?

it's not the gas mileage i worry about on the highway, it's the friggin NOISE...it's tiring after a few hours.

4000rpm is definitely not as melodious (or as smooth) as it was in my RSX-S.

 

[Action Jackson]

A taller 1st gear b/c the P5 has lots of low end torque and the shift to 2nd comes way too early. I think the P5 can easily handle it, then again, I've never had it fully loaded up.

IMHO revving hard in 1st for NORMAL STREET DRIVING is just a waste.

It's not a dragster to start off.

Sometimes I start off in 2nd anyways.