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Automatic vs. manual
03-20-2012, 10:20 AM
#181
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To say that a performance car needs to have a manual transmission with three pedals, though, is just ignorant. I know people here love their mustangs, but I don't think anyone is on that level of performance. If the dual-clutch manuals with only two pedals are good enough for F1, they're good enough for me.
Seriously, you are grouping the Mustang's automatic transmission with the Formula 1 dual-clutch automated manual because it has the same number of pedals? LOL
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03-20-2012, 10:34 AM
#183
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03-20-2012, 10:38 AM
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In all honesty, though, when I was looking at buying a porsche, I was still leaning towards getting a traditional three-pedal. The PDK is a blast to drive, and upshifts and downshifts perfectly through every curve I took it on. I was amazed when it executed the hill crest decreasing radius right turn immediately into downhill left curve perfectly, and I came out with just as much power as I went in with. Breathtaking, really, and better than I could have done any day with three pedals.
But there's just something missing.
03-20-2012, 10:51 AM
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Ya, know all this talk 'bout clutches..........ironic thing is, if your good enough, (shifting), you'll never need one! Even at a dead stop, a quick flick of the wrist firmly, will put her into first. Then it's just a matter of matching the gears with the rpm's of the motor. Needless too say power shifting is not an option with this technique, niether is longevity for that matter.............
03-20-2012, 11:11 AM
#186
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Ya, know all this talk 'bout clutches..........ironic thing is, if your good enough, (shifting), you'll never need one! Even at a dead stop, a quick flick of the wrist firmly, will put her into first. Then it's just a matter of matching the gears with the rpm's of the motor. Needless too say power shifting is not an option with this technique, niether is longevity for that matter.............
and clutch kicking?I <3 manual.
03-20-2012, 12:18 PM
#188
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But I do agree that Ford needs to at least add the paddle shifters to the automatic (to at least give auto owners a more sporty feel). Ford has them on other cars in their current line up.
03-20-2012, 12:41 PM
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two pedal manuals generally aren't any more expensive than automatics
03-20-2012, 01:39 PM
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The $10k+ was for a F1 tranny. I checked the 7 speed automated manual in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and it was only $3,600. But that is about 3 times the auto option for the Mustang.
And please don't call it a two pedal manual (that sounds ignorant)... its an automated manual.
http://www.astonmartin.com/cars/v8-v...adster/options
And please don't call it a two pedal manual (that sounds ignorant)... its an automated manual.
http://www.astonmartin.com/cars/v8-v...adster/options