Solution Please
May 12, 2010 | 12:43 PM
#22
Former Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 677
From: Seattle, WA
VERY VERY simple answer.....
Get what I get..the old tried and true 6 Speed, 3 pedal MANUAL..
Newer is NOT always better..
My 2010 LP670-4SV Car #12..
1) My car is lighter than an E-gear car by about 68 lbs
2) My car is more rare than an E-Gear car
3) My clutch will last 30% longer than an E-Gear car
4) My car is NO problem in city traffic and can feather the clutch all day long
5) My car IS JUST as fast if not faster, due to it's small wing and lighter weight than an E-Gear car
6) My car will remain a higher resale value due to it's rare 6 speed
7) My car IS JUST more fun to "Drive" it then to "operate" a E-Gear car
**Of course this last one is just IMO**
Get what I get..the old tried and true 6 Speed, 3 pedal MANUAL..
Newer is NOT always better..
My 2010 LP670-4SV Car #12..
1) My car is lighter than an E-gear car by about 68 lbs
2) My car is more rare than an E-Gear car
3) My clutch will last 30% longer than an E-Gear car
4) My car is NO problem in city traffic and can feather the clutch all day long
5) My car IS JUST as fast if not faster, due to it's small wing and lighter weight than an E-Gear car
6) My car will remain a higher resale value due to it's rare 6 speed
7) My car IS JUST more fun to "Drive" it then to "operate" a E-Gear car
**Of course this last one is just IMO**
May 12, 2010 | 12:47 PM
#23
Neg Rep Zen Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,573
From: Up Yours!
The beeping sounds are the clutch overheating warning that's now on the SV. The car is best not driven in stop and go. The best method is to wait for a longer gap, then advance , put the car back in neutral, wait, then go again and repeat. This will help keep the temp down.
May 12, 2010 | 12:48 PM
#24
Rolex Fanboy
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8,638
From: In a dream....please don't wake me
VERY VERY simple answer.....
Get what I get..the old tried and true 6 Speed, 3 pedal MANUAL..
Newer is NOT always better..
My 2010 LP670-4SV Car #12..
1) My car is lighter than an E-gear car by about 68 lbs
2) My car is more rare than an E-Gear car
3) My clutch will last 30% longer than an E-Gear car
4) My car is NO problem in city traffic and can feather the clutch all day long
5) My car IS JUST as fast if not faster, due to it's small wing and lighter weight than an E-Gear car
6) My car will remain a higher resale value due to it's rare 6 speed
7) My car IS JUST more fun to "Drive" it then to "operate" a E-Gear car
**Of course this last one is just IMO**
Get what I get..the old tried and true 6 Speed, 3 pedal MANUAL..
Newer is NOT always better..
My 2010 LP670-4SV Car #12..
1) My car is lighter than an E-gear car by about 68 lbs
2) My car is more rare than an E-Gear car
3) My clutch will last 30% longer than an E-Gear car
4) My car is NO problem in city traffic and can feather the clutch all day long
5) My car IS JUST as fast if not faster, due to it's small wing and lighter weight than an E-Gear car
6) My car will remain a higher resale value due to it's rare 6 speed
7) My car IS JUST more fun to "Drive" it then to "operate" a E-Gear car
**Of course this last one is just IMO**
May 12, 2010 | 05:15 PM
#27
Former Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 677
From: Seattle, WA
Weight scales are decieving..the time you saw me getting the car weighed..you "Girlfriend" had ducked down in the passanger seat...didn't want you to feel bad...THATS were the extra weight came from
May 12, 2010 | 05:24 PM
#28
Teamspeed Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 246
IMO the gals can be driven through typical traffic with no measurable issues as long as ones mindset/understanding is that you are allowing a computer to operate the third pedal; sadly many are never fully aware of this and use them as if a fluid based automatic transmission.
For example; even when driving a stick shift many folks do “not” place their gal in neutral when sitting thus causing additional wear on the throw-out bearing however they should and in the case of any E-gear gal it is IMO a must because even though when the brake pedal is depressed the clutch is disengaged if however you lift your foot off the brake pedal then partial clutch engagement occurs immediately and this is a significant point during which wear and heat develops.
You do not need to stab the throttle as you move; you can wick it a bit and get her rolling and then pull the paddles and allow her to roll in while in neutral; given a little practice it will become second nature and then the process of moving her through traffic will no longer cause the overheating warning and you and your gal will be just fine.
Now is a 6speed easier to operate during these conditions; I would have to say that for most the answer is initially yes because the E-gear is not what we grew up with however those that use the E-gear regularly are able to use and enjoy it throughout all operating conditions.
Takes care and exercise and enjoy your gal
Shadowman
For example; even when driving a stick shift many folks do “not” place their gal in neutral when sitting thus causing additional wear on the throw-out bearing however they should and in the case of any E-gear gal it is IMO a must because even though when the brake pedal is depressed the clutch is disengaged if however you lift your foot off the brake pedal then partial clutch engagement occurs immediately and this is a significant point during which wear and heat develops.
You do not need to stab the throttle as you move; you can wick it a bit and get her rolling and then pull the paddles and allow her to roll in while in neutral; given a little practice it will become second nature and then the process of moving her through traffic will no longer cause the overheating warning and you and your gal will be just fine.
Now is a 6speed easier to operate during these conditions; I would have to say that for most the answer is initially yes because the E-gear is not what we grew up with however those that use the E-gear regularly are able to use and enjoy it throughout all operating conditions.
Takes care and exercise and enjoy your gal
Shadowman
May 12, 2010 | 05:25 PM
#29
Rolex Fanboy
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8,638
From: In a dream....please don't wake me
May 12, 2010 | 08:55 PM
#30
Former Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 677
From: Seattle, WA
IMO the gals can be driven through typical traffic with no measurable issues as long as ones mindset/understanding is that you are allowing a computer to operate the third pedal; sadly many are never fully aware of this and use them as if a fluid based automatic transmission.
For example; even when driving a stick shift many folks do “not” place their gal in neutral when sitting thus causing additional wear on the throw-out bearing however they should and in the case of any E-gear gal it is IMO a must because even though when the brake pedal is depressed the clutch is disengaged if however you lift your foot off the brake pedal then partial clutch engagement occurs immediately and this is a significant point during which wear and heat develops.
You do not need to stab the throttle as you move; you can wick it a bit and get her rolling and then pull the paddles and allow her to roll in while in neutral; given a little practice it will become second nature and then the process of moving her through traffic will no longer cause the overheating warning and you and your gal will be just fine.
Now is a 6speed easier to operate during these conditions; I would have to say that for most the answer is initially yes because the E-gear is not what we grew up with however those that use the E-gear regularly are able to use and enjoy it throughout all operating conditions.
Takes care and exercise and enjoy your gal
Shadowman
For example; even when driving a stick shift many folks do “not” place their gal in neutral when sitting thus causing additional wear on the throw-out bearing however they should and in the case of any E-gear gal it is IMO a must because even though when the brake pedal is depressed the clutch is disengaged if however you lift your foot off the brake pedal then partial clutch engagement occurs immediately and this is a significant point during which wear and heat develops.
You do not need to stab the throttle as you move; you can wick it a bit and get her rolling and then pull the paddles and allow her to roll in while in neutral; given a little practice it will become second nature and then the process of moving her through traffic will no longer cause the overheating warning and you and your gal will be just fine.
Now is a 6speed easier to operate during these conditions; I would have to say that for most the answer is initially yes because the E-gear is not what we grew up with however those that use the E-gear regularly are able to use and enjoy it throughout all operating conditions.
Takes care and exercise and enjoy your gal
Shadowman
So.........You going to enjoy your car and DRIVE her home from Seattle...are truck her back down..? I will drive down with you in my SV..and I can stop and visit friends in San Jose.