997.2 PDK....Input
02-25-2018, 08:37 AM
#16
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That's a great point. I never drove a manual Lambo but did drive a manual, gated 430 and was not impressed. The throws were on the long side and overall feel a bit odd and overall unsatisfying. The 6sp with a SSK on my -06 C4S on the other hand was easily the best manual I've ever driven. Perfect in every respect. Didn't even have the first gear issue that so many complain about.
02-25-2018, 04:31 PM
#17
Burning Brakes
I have been driving manual transmissions my entire life. I still have a Mini cooper with a 5 speed. But, the modern automatic transmissions are so much faster and more efficient than a manual transmission. Lots of manufacturers now offer automatics with 7 - 10 gears. In addition, you lose boost when you shift a manual transmission on a turbocharged car.
02-26-2018, 01:48 AM
#18
Nordschleife Master
Once you get used to it and get the rhythm down, both the throw and manner in which the gears seem to click into place was highly satisfying and much more glorious than say a short shifter throw and notchy feel of a 911 manual. I just think the feel of a lazy, Sunday driving manual is diametrically opposed to the high strung race car like feel of modern exotics.