Xsi horrendously down on power.

[Ed Doe]

^^ We discussed this briefly though the other day Ruan; why the '6 box is so good; cause it keeps the engine right in the power band at the top of the rev-range. From memory the XSi has a very long 2nd (I think you can get to above 70 in 2nd Matt???) meaning there will be a bit of a 'gap' in the box between 1st and 2nd... Surely lessening the low-end/mid-range torque with that gearbox will have a detrimental effect on acceleration? This was my point anyway, but feel free to correct me if I'm going awfully wrong!

Also, AFAIR Matt's rear box is also straight through with minimal silencing....