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Old 10-18-2012, 06:07 PM   #67
Splat
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Originally Posted by NOHOME View Post
Once it is moving in 3rd or above it is sweet. This car has a connection to the road that just makes me happy to be driving, even if I am going to work!

Below third the car has some issues. Second gear is just like a big old wart on a pretty girl. The goofy clutch takeup does not help. Neither does that big torque hole around 3500 rpm

The sound tube has got to go; the boxter engine does not have a nice sound to start with, why did they make it intrusive?
I agree totally on the 3rd being fun from thier up, and often hit curves leaving in 3rd...pulsing on and off. However, I like the sound and always have windows down.
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