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Originally Posted by Masago88
I grew up with learning/doing a lot of hand-eye coordination things - piano/guitar/violin, lots of video games. Competitive Starcraft, CS, fighting games, platformers, etc. I'm very happy that I bought the Manual, even if this was a more expensive car say - a porsche, with a DCT option, even if I performed far better with a DCT. There's a lot of nuances that you just can't describe and everyone experiences these nuances differently - not only with the car, but with anything regarding hand-eye coordination. Having driven an auto for years - why not try something new?
When I finally grew comfortable shifting, revving, downshifting, Rev-Matching and all that, it feels very much like a video game to me at times - only it's one of the few things where your hand eye-coordination translates into real control over something in real life. Maybe that's why I don't really appreciate new video games these days - just too automated/easy, none of the struggle. To me it feels like playing Starcraft without any hotkeys.
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I agree with this 100%. It's the visceral feel of a manual that I enjoy. I have been in love with the clutch since my first dirt bike at age 5. And first manual car at 11. It's a magic feeling when you get it right.
But when it comes down to faster around the track, I'll take my paddles.
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