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What happen to wanting to drive instead of eating, or feeling on yourself while driving? Let's be real driving is for men, and that consist of a manual transmission.
On Its Way Out? Is The Manual Transmission Finally Saying Goodbye?
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What happen to wanting to drive instead of eating, or feeling on yourself while driving? Let's be real driving is for men, and that consist of a manual transmission.
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manual > auto and this is coming from someone who prefers driving autos
controlling your own gears is where the fun is
you can chose to stay longer on a certain gear and feel the power of your engine
controlling your own gears is where the fun is
you can chose to stay longer on a certain gear and feel the power of your engine
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manual > auto and this is coming from someone who prefers driving autos
controlling your own gears is where the fun is
you can chose to stay longer on a certain gear and feel the power of your engine
controlling your own gears is where the fun is
you can chose to stay longer on a certain gear and feel the power of your engine
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not everyone enjoys driving on the same level. some people enjoy just cruising around, some enjoy going fast in a straight line, and some enjoy driving with a manual. no one's wrong, it's a personal preferance. for me, i don't mind having a auto in my DD, but i can't wait to get back into a manual. it's just a lot more fun to drive.
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not everyone enjoys driving on the same level. some people enjoy just cruising around, some enjoy going fast in a straight line, and some enjoy driving with a manual. no one's wrong, it's a personal preferance. for me, i don't mind having a auto in my DD, but i can't wait to get back into a manual. it's just a lot more fun to drive.
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Exactly. My (Attainable) dream car ain't even a ferrari anyway....it's a cot damn Cayman S.....err Carrera GT3 if I can help it...1 of which ONLY comes in manual.Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
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I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And if those two makes stop making manuals, it doesn't faze me. 997 911 turbo for me
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
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Exactly. My (Attainable) dream car ain't even a ferrari anyway....it's a cot damn Cayman S.....err Carrera GT3 if I can help it...1 of which ONLY comes in manual.Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
[h1][/h1]
I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And if those two makes stop making manuals, it doesn't faze me. 997 911 turbo for me
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
/thread
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Exactly. My (Attainable) dream car ain't even a ferrari anyway....it's a cot damn Cayman S.....err Carrera GT3 if I can help it...1 of which ONLY comes in manual.Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
[h1][/h1]
I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And if those two makes stop making manuals, it doesn't faze me. 997 911 turbo for me
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
/thread
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Exactly. My (Attainable) dream car ain't even a ferrari anyway....it's a cot damn Cayman S.....err Carrera GT3 if I can help it...1 of which ONLY comes in manual.Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
[h1][/h1]
I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And if those two makes stop making manuals, it doesn't faze me. 997 911 turbo for me
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
/thread
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Originally Posted by keepzdasneakz
Exactly. My (Attainable) dream car ain't even a ferrari anyway....it's a cot damn Cayman S.....err Carrera GT3 if I can help it...1 of which ONLY comes in manual.Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
[h1][/h1]
I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And if those two makes stop making manuals, it doesn't faze me. 997 911 turbo for me
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
/thread
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lets squeeze the carrera gt in there too. dat woodgrain knob
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Originally Posted by keepzdasneakz
Exactly. My (Attainable) dream car ain't even a ferrari anyway....it's a cot damn Cayman S.....err Carrera GT3 if I can help it...1 of which ONLY comes in manual.Originally Posted by MOchi
lame.Originally Posted by Mr718
[h1][/h1]
I don't know how to drive stick anyway. I'd rather use the free hand to feel-up the unsuspecting female passenger.
And if those two makes stop making manuals, it doesn't faze me. 997 911 turbo for me
And standard is what real men/enthusiast drive.
/thread
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lets squeeze the carrera gt in there too. dat woodgrain knob
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Yep.
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Yep.
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The feeling I get shifting in my dads 325 is
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The feeling I get shifting in my dads 325 is
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I would love to learn how to drive a manual, but it's not pressing.
The sportshift on my Acura is pretty cool though. I know it's not the same as a manual, but I like the feel of it.
The sportshift on my Acura is pretty cool though. I know it's not the same as a manual, but I like the feel of it.
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I would love to learn how to drive a manual, but it's not pressing.
The sportshift on my Acura is pretty cool though. I know it's not the same as a manual, but I like the feel of it.
The sportshift on my Acura is pretty cool though. I know it's not the same as a manual, but I like the feel of it.
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I don't understand why everyone seems to be missing the point. This article was based on Lamborghini's and Ferrari's. Supercars obviously have different transmissions compared to regular cars you see on the road. Take for instance, a M/T and an A/T Honda Civic. The M/T will obviously have better acceleration. Car enthusiasts would obviously go for a faster car, therefore deciding to get the M/T option of the same vehicle. IF, however, we're talking about Ferrari's, their transmissions are F1 GEARBOXES, which they consider as AUTOMATIC, or paddle shifters or SMG or whatever you wanna call them. You can't really compare their term for AUTOMATIC transmission to a vehicle like a Civic or a Corolla. Every car manufacturer have their own preferences with their transmissions. Porsche sports cars have mainly been using manual transmissions for cars like the GT2, GT3, Turbo, Carrera, etc. They also usually give cars more power for the M/T variants.
So before everyone starts complaining about how manly and unmanly it is to drive an A/T or M/T, remember that everyone has their own preferences. Even the car manufacturers themselves. Don't be ignorant. If a Ferrari comes with a so-called AUTOMATIC transmission, they do it for a reason. Don't get your panties up in a bunch, NT.
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So before everyone starts complaining about how manly and unmanly it is to drive an A/T or M/T, remember that everyone has their own preferences. Even the car manufacturers themselves. Don't be ignorant. If a Ferrari comes with a so-called AUTOMATIC transmission, they do it for a reason. Don't get your panties up in a bunch, NT.
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I don't understand why everyone seems to be missing the point. This article was based on Lamborghini's and Ferrari's. Supercars obviously have different transmissions compared to regular cars you see on the road. Take for instance, a M/T and an A/T Honda Civic. The M/T will obviously have better acceleration. Car enthusiasts would obviously go for a faster car, therefore deciding to get the M/T option of the same vehicle. IF, however, we're talking about Ferrari's, their transmissions are F1 GEARBOXES, which they consider as AUTOMATIC, or paddle shifters or SMG or whatever you wanna call them. You can't really compare their term for AUTOMATIC transmission to a vehicle like a Civic or a Corolla. Every car manufacturer have their own preferences with their transmissions. Porsche sports cars have mainly been using manual transmissions for cars like the GT2, GT3, Turbo, Carrera, etc. They also usually give cars more power for the M/T variants.
So before everyone starts complaining about how manly and unmanly it is to drive an A/T or M/T, remember that everyone has their own preferences. Even the car manufacturers themselves. Don't be ignorant. If a Ferrari comes with a so-called AUTOMATIC transmission, they do it for a reason. Don't get your panties up in a bunch, NT.
Flames welcome
So before everyone starts complaining about how manly and unmanly it is to drive an A/T or M/T, remember that everyone has their own preferences. Even the car manufacturers themselves. Don't be ignorant. If a Ferrari comes with a so-called AUTOMATIC transmission, they do it for a reason. Don't get your panties up in a bunch, NT.
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not really relevant since it doesn't change your argument but FYI those F1 drivers don't use manuals, they use paddle shifters with no clutch pedal.........paddle shifters in road cars came from F1 technology.
the latest F1 gearboxes in Ferrari automobiles and the like shift faster than is physically possible.....nobody can make gear shifts in under 50 ms. and the dual clutch gearboxes are even more effective.
but that's the thing.....none of us are (to use more modern names
for most driving enthusiasts, being in complete control of the car is a much more exciting and rewarding experience than having the car make decisions for you, even if it can do it better than you.
i could definitely run a faster lap time in an AWD, F1-transmission car with the traction control on. doesn't mean it's a better drive. gimme a RWD 6 spd, no electronic aids, it'll be way more challenging and i'll have the time of my life.
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