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Honestly I agree that a manual shitbox is more of an enthusiast car than most new automatic car, even if that car is genuinely fast.
Obviously this is r3v so duh.
Definitely will vary due to brand loyalties and your definition of cool, but every year I have less and less of a desire to buy a new car.Originally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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NGL I don't mind some paddle wackers and a nice double clutch...
I used to be all about manuals, still am for the most part, but I understand why these newer high end cars are ditching them.
Obviously, the market now for high end "sport" cars w/ manuals is becoming more niche by the year, but I think what's replacing them has finally reached a point where its like, "this is fucking cool."
Manuals offer a more enthusiast drivers experience, but a good trans and paddles can be fun/more confidence inspiring when you're really driving a car at it's limit.
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View PostNGL I don't mind some paddle wackers and a nice double clutch...
I used to be all about manuals, still am for the most part, but I understand why these newer high end cars are ditching them.
Obviously, the market now for high end "sport" cars w/ manuals is becoming more niche by the year, but I think what's replacing them has finally reached a point where its like, "this is fucking cool."
Manuals offer a more enthusiast drivers experience, but a good trans and paddles can be fun/more confidence inspiring when you're really driving a car at it's limit.
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View Posta good trans and paddles can be fun/more confidence inspiring when you're really driving a car at it's limit.
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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View Post
Varg was by the shop today lending a hand (praising the m42 as usual!), and we were discussing this very same thing. The "auto- manual" is actually quicker then the stick manual. Watching an in car track video of a c8 the other day and noticed how smooth the down shifts and rev matching the computer does - very natural sounding, even.
and Im getting annoyed about how much Varg loves the M42, OK WE GET IT, the M42 is greatSimon
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Originally posted by rturbo 930 View PostThat's typically only on a track though. If you're driving a car at its limit on the street, you're going entirely too fast for public roads.
And i'm talking about manuals with paddle shifters, not your typical auto trans paddle shifters like a durango.
Like the Aston I'm doing a clutch on rn. It's a single clutch manual with paddle shifters and when that thing shifts its like being punched in back of the head followed by a jab to the face. It's pretty fucking awesome.
except when you have to pay 3200 bucks for just a clutch LOL
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View Posta good trans and paddles can be fun/more confidence inspiring when you're really driving a car at it's limit.Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View PostThe "auto- manual" is actually quicker then the stick manual. Watching an in car track video of a c8 the other day and noticed how smooth the down shifts and rev matching the computer does - very natural sounding, even.
For me it's 100% the experience, I want to row my own gears. I want to be rewarded for nailing that flawless downshift, not have it handed to me every single time by a computer.
If driving was some sort of chore, then I'd agree with the objective "it's faster" or "it does it right every time" arguments, but it genuinely increases my enjoyment of the drive if I get to embrace what I guess are imperfections in the technology.Originally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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Having my Neon was fun for the manual aspect, but having an auto as my daily is also really nice. Of course, the Jeep has a custom tune, so the transmission also shifts much better. It's nice having A-B comfort and still being able to step on it and have fun. Now, the e30 is still my fave for a good rowing session, and forever will be.88 325i Cabrio
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Originally posted by MrBurgundyIf R3v was a dude, it would pick up a tinder date naked, with a raging boner, drunk, in an e30 with a shitty interior, a missing sunroof panel, explaining how its a classic while staring at the tinder date's tits.
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Originally posted by The Dark Side of Will View PostBut why not 2000# and 500 HP? *THAT* sounds like mischief.
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