Need transmission advice WTB: 997
Jul 1, 2011 | 02:42 PM
#41
Neg Rep Zen Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Up Yours!
thanks guys, i had no idea i can stir up such a frenzy with a such simple qustion
i do know how to drive a stick. learned it on my dad's jag quite some time ago. but i had a such horrible experience, i think i even stalled the thing twice while in traffic jam once on a highway.
i was looking at some pdk models, but i didnt like the weird button tiptronic thing you have to push down in order to shift. i did find some paddle shifters i found on on higher up models like the new turbo and gts. but these paddle shifters are no where to be found on the s and 4s models?
i do know how to drive a stick. learned it on my dad's jag quite some time ago. but i had a such horrible experience, i think i even stalled the thing twice while in traffic jam once on a highway.
i was looking at some pdk models, but i didnt like the weird button tiptronic thing you have to push down in order to shift. i did find some paddle shifters i found on on higher up models like the new turbo and gts. but these paddle shifters are no where to be found on the s and 4s models?
Jul 1, 2011 | 04:05 PM
#42
Teamspeed Pro
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,773
From: CA
Trust me unlike alot of the people here insisting you buy a 6MT , alot of them have there precious cars sitting in the garage as they daily drive some other car. I daily drove a long long long line of exotics and 6MT cars. I drove my R8 6MT for 14k miles daily, 2 GT3's (997.1 and .2), Stradale (not 6MT obviously) and a 997TT, so don't let the bullies convince you to get a 6 speed or your a chick cause it isn't so.
Come to think of it will very shortly be a thing of the past for all cars!
Come to think of it will very shortly be a thing of the past for all cars!
This is probably true. And in my case partially so. Porsche sits a lot. But my DD is also a 6 speed. And I drive 15-16K miles a year. So, I reserve the right to still call automatic drivers effeminate
And unfortunately you are probably correct regarding the 6 speed becoming a thing of the past. So all the more reason to get one while you can!
Jul 2, 2011 | 05:48 AM
#45
Teamspeed Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 735
From: Lyon, rhône
Listen , here in france this is the begining of the "automatic era" with proper automatic transmission that ar actually pleasant to drive. Therefore I would say 98% of the french driver know how to drive a stick shift.
I mean that driving a manual tranny in the city jams is not THAT BIG AND HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE IN YOUR LIFE.
You don't know how to drive a 6mt, well everery new driver must face clutch and stale problem.
So to sum up thing up, I'm not doing the masculine aspect of manual talking (but I found it so epic), if you want to try a manual don't go at a porsche dealer cause you'll look like a complete douche. At first buy a manual daily driver and practice ! There's nothing else you can do!
Of course I don't deny the benefits of a paddle shift transmission (although I never drove one yet), but I guess it's always good to now how to drive a stick in case of there are no other options.
But keep in mind, stale is not a shame but please don't do it in a porsche cause you'll look like an ass!
I mean that driving a manual tranny in the city jams is not THAT BIG AND HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE IN YOUR LIFE.
You don't know how to drive a 6mt, well everery new driver must face clutch and stale problem.
So to sum up thing up, I'm not doing the masculine aspect of manual talking (but I found it so epic), if you want to try a manual don't go at a porsche dealer cause you'll look like a complete douche. At first buy a manual daily driver and practice ! There's nothing else you can do!
Of course I don't deny the benefits of a paddle shift transmission (although I never drove one yet), but I guess it's always good to now how to drive a stick in case of there are no other options.
But keep in mind, stale is not a shame but please don't do it in a porsche cause you'll look like an ass!
Jul 16, 2011 | 04:31 PM
#47
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Joined: May 2010
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From: N GA USA
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