Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina (Post 2762443)

Peeing against the tide, man.

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2762432)

5 or 6 ATs built for every MT.

Originally Posted by CatDaddysBBQ (Post 2762447)

No way, I read about a year ago that it was 60-70% sales in favor of the manual. While that may not be accurate, it's hardly the 10% you are claiming.

Originally Posted by CatDaddysBBQ (Post 2762447)

No way, I read about a year ago that it was 60-70% sales in favor of the manual. While that may not be accurate, it's hardly the 10% you are claiming.

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise (Post 2762567)

For the FR-S, 52% were sold with a manual. For the BRZ, it was 70%.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...on-doomed.html

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2762569)

There we go! My ass was wrong again.
My point remains unchanged.

Originally Posted by GTHachiRoku (Post 2762377)

Definitely! I wonder if the change is due to similar reasons Mitsubishi changed theirs on the Evo X from metal to plastic. They realized plastic was ok at stock heat levels. However, swapping to metal was always one of the first recommendations from tuners as the heat was too much for the plastic when pushed beyond stock hp. We all know these cars run hot stock, so maybe this is more of a preventative measure.

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise (Post 2762587)

Yeah MT is a dying breed for sure. :(

Originally Posted by krayzie (Post 2762852)

All the dealer lots had were automatics despite what I always heard about Bimmer drivers being stick shift elitists.

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise (Post 2762864)

Haha I guess that might still be true relative to the other 2 luxury German marques. A lot of sporty Audi and MB-AMG models don't even have a manual option anymore since people hardly bought them.

At least with the next-gen 86, it will definitely be offered with a manual since the take rate was so high on the first-gens.

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2763022)

If it isn't a hybrid!

Originally Posted by ichitaka05 (Post 2761665)

This is correct. new intake won't gain 5hp. It's due to other component that make MY17 feels like gaining more power.

If I wanna upgrade the intake manifold, I want this... but of course, it's impossible to get one Orz
http://clicccar.com/wp-content/uploa...06-618x412.jpg