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Old 04-18-2012, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul902
When you reach for the ignition on the left in your other car.
Haha, I do this every time!!
Old 04-18-2012, 11:05 PM
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When I instinctively attempt to rev-match in my 3SP FJ40. Bad idea.
Old 04-19-2012, 03:11 AM
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Funny to see everyone's take. But most of you are comparing a 911 against another car. You just don't "get" how incrementally upgraded the platform became until you take a step back at least two generations.

After I had my little lapse, I considered how different the '84 is with all the frou-frou versus what was my '68. Gauges and key position, check. But consider the heater vent sliders down by your ankles, a simple lever for heat regulation, absolutely no ventilation system to speak of..........and no chance of grabbing reverse from fifth because it's already down and right!
Old 04-19-2012, 12:28 PM
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Try to find reverse or first when you regularly swap between a 902,915 and a G50/G64 and all of them are unmarked(Wevo on 902,Hargett Pro on 915 and Rothsport SSK goldenrod on G50). Can make for an embarrassing moment or two. A problem everyone should have.
Old 04-19-2012, 01:27 PM
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Moving from a 5 speed Boxster to a 6 speed 993 was confusing at first, but now it's easy and intuitive. Previously I couldn't understand why a 272 hp engine needed 6 speeds. Now I know.
Old 04-19-2012, 02:03 PM
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I would say reaching for the ignition with your left hand. But fortunately, my 60 ford has that too!



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