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re: What new "sports car" would you like to have?
Posted on 11/30/14 at 6:01 pm to VetteGuy
Posted on 11/30/14 at 6:01 pm to VetteGuy
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Unless you like driving a stick.
Don't get me wrong, I understand the preference. But I question you, why (today)?
What's so much better, IYO, with a 3rd pedal and rowing gears?
It the past, it was a feel of more connection to the car, controlling the gear at all times, keeping the right gear coming into and out of a turn. Then you have to deal with that hassle all the time, in traffic, etc. but it was worth it, because the alternative could not deliver what you required.
That's simply not true anymore. The autos are designed to hold the gear, moreso with paddles, unless you tell it to change. In my opinion, it's essentially a clutch less manual, which is the best of all worlds.
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Posted on 11/30/14 at 6:09 pm to LSUtigerME
Honestly, if it was a DD, I would opt for the auto.
Your post is spot on though, it is more about connecting with the car. And yes, autos today, esp. In a performance car, are excellent.
Your post is spot on though, it is more about connecting with the car. And yes, autos today, esp. In a performance car, are excellent.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 6:16 pm to LSUtigerME
I think they're mechanically identical to performance manuals with solenoid actuators integrated with the ECM to essentially do everything a very experienced driver does with 3 pedals and a handshaker.
The advantage is that humans can't row gears as fast as they can push a button no matter how short the throw is.
If you're not tracking the car with money on the line though, frick that. That's a frickload of extra money and maintenance for something you'll never take advantage of. You'll rarely get to run a car like it's meant to be run. The rest of the time you've got to make street driving fun.
The advantage is that humans can't row gears as fast as they can push a button no matter how short the throw is.
If you're not tracking the car with money on the line though, frick that. That's a frickload of extra money and maintenance for something you'll never take advantage of. You'll rarely get to run a car like it's meant to be run. The rest of the time you've got to make street driving fun.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 7:03 pm to LSUtigerME
It's manual or nothing. My truck and my wife's sedan are both standards, and owning two different ones really helps you understand the intricacies of the attraction. My wife's is more of a sport inspired setup and mine is glorious in 4wd. Not owning, or being able to acquire another, a manual would be heartbreaking to me. It HAS to be a manual no matter what.
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