Best manual you have driven - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pakjk89 · 04-04-2012, 11:04 AM

We have plenty of threads on what cars people have owned but I was curious to see what the best manual people have ever driven was.

Mine was an RSX (only manual I have ever driven). I thought it was a blast but I am sure there are better stick shifts out there.

Mr.Jay · 04-04-2012, 11:09 AM

s2k hands down

Ryephile · 04-04-2012, 11:19 AM

I'm going to assume you mean to ask "best gear-shift mechanism feel". If so...

#1. S2000
#2. Miata [NA]
#3. I have to admit, the custom shifter I made for my '02 MINI

Based on preliminary/static evaluation of the BRZ I sat in, its shifter is probably tied with #2 or #3, which are high marks indeed.

S2kphile · 04-04-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

s2k hands down

Smooth as butter

Dave-ROR · 04-04-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

s2k hands down

Yep.

ZetaVI · 04-04-2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

s2k hands down

+1. I remember driving it for only a little bit but def remembered how smooth and easy it was.

Snoopyalien24 · 04-04-2012, 11:38 AM

Can you guys compare please the S2k to the Zx6 when you get to test drive it?

WingsofWar · 04-04-2012, 11:53 AM

FD3S and BNR32 are the best manual cars iv tested IMO among these Japanese cars with a manual iv also had some seat time in; FC3S, BNR33, Z32, Z31, SC300, DC2, AP1, GD WRX, S13, S14, AE86,

On my list, I still have yet to drive a MKIVSupraTT, R34GTR, and S15 Silvia. Id think those cars a would be a blast to drive.

LivingLegend · 04-04-2012, 12:03 PM

I got to drive my friend's RX-8. I thought it was a fun car but he got rid of it because the oil consumption and maintenance was burning a whole in his pocket. But the engine came along way for coming out 54 years ago or so...

SVTSHC · 04-04-2012, 12:07 PM

Definitely the Ford GT, never driven an S2k but I've heard good things.

mattles · 04-04-2012, 12:13 PM

Mazda Miata, always. As long as you keep the boots in proper order, get a solid bottom bushing and keep it well lubricated its magical. s2k is nearly the same though, I just prefer the placement in the Miata.

M-17 · 04-04-2012, 12:19 PM

The only cars I got to drive that were a manual was a Civic, CRX, Prelude and an A5. I know of other people who had either an S2000 or MR2 that liked those a lot. So if it wasn't for the BRZ I would have been more inclined to get an S2000.

whaap · 04-04-2012, 12:20 PM

I've driven many manuals in my lifetime and the best beyond a doubt was my Mazda Miata (NB).

S2kphile · 04-04-2012, 12:22 PM

Basically any Honda transmission is smooth ie CRz/Si/s2k/etc. I wish I had a chance to drive the Porsche Carrera GT; I've heard nothing but praises for its transmission.

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04-04-2012, 11:04 AM	#1
Pakjk89 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2010 VW GTI Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Best manual you have driven We have plenty of threads on what cars people have owned but I was curious to see what the best manual people have ever driven was. Mine was an RSX (only manual I have ever driven). I thought it was a blast but I am sure there are better stick shifts out there.

04-04-2012, 11:09 AM	#2
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 545 Thanked 699 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	s2k hands down __________________ Out of the FRS game

04-04-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm going to assume you mean to ask "best gear-shift mechanism feel". If so... #1. S2000 #2. Miata [NA] #3. I have to admit, the custom shifter I made for my '02 MINI Based on preliminary/static evaluation of the BRZ I sat in, its shifter is probably tied with #2 or #3, which are high marks indeed. __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

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mattles Proud of FR Layout Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 984 Thanks: 101 Thanked 381 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mazda Miata, always. As long as you keep the boots in proper order, get a solid bottom bushing and keep it well lubricated its magical. s2k is nearly the same though, I just prefer the placement in the Miata.

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