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Also, I have the best transmission. Every time I hop in my car, I have a smile on my face.
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Any transmission that is working, changing gears (either by a lever or on it's own) and making the car move is the best one in my books!
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I own a MT BRZ.
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Many MT guys do not. If they say the main advantage of MT is "fun", they have no idea what they're talking about. Pro race car drivers don't have MT or DCT paddles b/c it's "fun". They have it because they can control the gears manually, and optimize HP and torque curve. Quote:
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Why? On the track, the ability to downshift rapidly is huge. If you don't heel/toe, you will get blown away by an AT. Guess what makes heel/toe obsolete? Yup, DCT & paddles. It allows a much shorter braking zone, which is why heel/toe is critical for track racing. Quote:
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Right, if you are comparing 0-60 times, you bought the wrong car. You need a Mustang or Camaro. I own a MT BRZ. Last edited by LudwigMiles; 08-16-2017 at 09:03 PM. |
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And yes, I am a pedant.
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08-17-2017, 07:32 AM | #176 | |
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Not trying to be argumentative, just was looking for your article as a comparison. Of course, all this can vary based on test conditions/driver/etc. Heck even the same car on the same day can vary by a second on any given run.
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Dadhawk, I can't find the car and driver data either. I found the following article
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car...nual-update-8/ |
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This was my first manual car. I told myself no way I'm going to get this car in an auto, it's just not right.. Took my friend to the dealership so he can drive my car home and learned to drive manual in that car 1-2 days later.
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