Looking at an 04/05 Gallardo and leaning toward a 6 speed. I haven't driven one yet and one sales guy I talked to insisted the e-gear was more thrilling than 6 speed. Any thoughts or experiences with the Lambo e-gear?

 

Egear for 2006 models and up only. 6speed in 04's and 05's.

 

Drive it yourself. It's all personal choice and no matter what people say, it's totally up to your preference. I was thinking today I'd have liked egear more if 1. the paddles on both sides had an up/down option, or there was a center console stick to flick back and forth. I like driving with one hand which you can't do in egear.

 

Thanks. Has anyone heard whether there is any significant difference in the "life" of the clutch between e-gear or 6 speed?

 

04/05 egears gallardos are completely fine are the egear software upgrade. also when you do replace the clutch rev i think its is F will grately improve the clutch life.

 

I was hesitant to go with egear at first but now that I'm used to it, I wish all my cars had it.

 

no, dealers just don't keep 6-speeds in stock. you can still order a 6-speed.

 

With my '06 E-gear, I put over 20K miles on the clutch prior to selling the car. According to the PPI, there was still another 40% of clutch wear remaining.

I also drove an '04 6 speed and it was very fun. I prefer the 6 speed on the streets and the E-gear on the track.

 

I understand the clutch pack to be superior in the 06+ E-gears and people swapping for an 06+ clutch upon replacement of on 04-05 e-gear clutch.

For a hard driven street application what would last longer in an 04-05 G with the original clutch?

Thanks in advance

 

"For a hard driven street application what would last longer in an 04-05 G with the original clutch?"
Nothing, you drive hard expect to replace clutches and tires....either way

 

I prefer 6 speed for the streets, it gives the feeling of involvement with the car

It's all personal preference so drive both & see what suits you better.