No More Manual Gear Box for The 911?
12-06-2013, 09:35 PM
#556
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My son got his learner's permit today. I pulled over onto our side street, and had him get in the drivers seat of our winter car (Subaru STI). He stalled on the first and second try, then got it on the third and several other starts. This was all on a snow covered road. Big smile on his face. Great little manual moment.
for teaching the youngsters manual driving. They can keep the manual alive!Also,I can bet anyone that driving a manual is better for kids,they will need to pay more attention to the car and road than texting.
12-07-2013, 02:02 PM
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Randy Pobst said it. And, my friends who have PDK. These are very experienced drivers either autocrossing or tracking with the PDK. They all have done actual tests that demonstrate the computer is better than the human!
12-07-2013, 02:52 PM
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12-09-2013, 10:52 AM
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12-09-2013, 07:22 PM
#561
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will take care of most of that. Lets enjoy it while we can!
12-10-2013, 10:41 AM
#563
Burning Brakes
Sunday I was eating lunch with some cycling teammates. The just turned 15 year old is starting driver's ed this week at the school owned by his parents. I told father and son I would be glad to throw in some manual learning when he gets his permit. I still believe it's a skill worth having.
12-10-2013, 11:09 AM
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Burning Brakes
Sunday I was eating lunch with some cycling teammates. The just turned 15 year old is starting driver's ed this week at the school owned by his parents. I told father and son I would be glad to throw in some manual learning when he gets his permit. I still believe it's a skill worth having.
This is probably also the reason why there are a lot less complaints about the PDK in european forums than in US forums. It's just a different view on the subject I guess...
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12-10-2013, 11:31 AM
#565
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That just doesn't make sense. I'm from Europe,this is a myth that people there get bored of manuals and want an auto. Not to mention that this point can't be valid with a sports car...that's a totally different niche market. Point is...if you're stuck in traffic everyone on this Planet would prefer an Auto,including myself. Sports car driving is a totally different experience and that is what we're talking about here. Please don't confuse US readers with the " All great Europeans that handle a stick ".
12-10-2013, 11:44 AM
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12-11-2013, 06:29 AM
#570
Three Wheelin'
I'm with Suzy on this one. MT is a bland, trivial and every day affair over here ! Most high tech sports car enthusiasts will opt for dual clutch gearboxes.