In my 02 STI I had to change into 5th just before the finish line. Needed just an extra bit of legs in the first 4 gears, however it will still hit 240km/h using every last bit of the red (fun) zone on long straights.
On a track it gives you good point to point, but you may find yourself a bit too 'busy'. Feels like you are forever changing gears and the less time spent with one hand on the steering wheel when you are flat out the better IMHO. Hope that helps.
My current my99 with close ratio 5mt has a theoretical top speed of 209km/h (3200rpm@100km/h in 5th
), but I am building it with short sprint work in mind. When I fit the turbo and other stuff (goal=330awhp) I can see myself wishing I had kept factory ratios, but you live, you learn
you pay
