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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ECB
so,..
what`s your point here exactly?
The clutch typically requires your left foot to do work. Thus, the "traffic.. clutch.. pain in the ass" argument. But I suppose when you get used to it, driving a manual is as natural as taking a leisurely stroll.

One doesn't typically complain about having to use both feet when walking... which is where I was going with that. Sorry it may not have been clear.
 
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Both my cars raise their middle finger to the thought of no more manuals


 
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetpilot718
The clutch typically requires your left foot to do work. Thus, the "traffic.. clutch.. pain in the ass" argument. But I suppose when you get used to it, driving a manual is as natural as taking a leisurely stroll.

One doesn't typically complain about having to use both feet when walking... which is where I was going with that. Sorry it may not have been clear.
still remains clear that AT is more relaxinbg/practicable in traffic
and healthier to the clutch

I need no MT when going 20mph max 80% of the drive to work
I actually hate having to manually engage a clutch after already sitting 25min in traffic,just to roll for the next 5 meters to stop and then do it all over again,..nerve wracking

for weekend/fun drive it`s of course a totally different story
 
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ECB
still remains clear that AT is more relaxinbg/practicable in traffic
and healthier to the clutch

I need no MT when going 20mph max 80% of the drive to work
I actually hate having to manually engage a clutch after already sitting 25min in traffic,just to roll for the next 5 meters to stop and then do it all over again,..nerve wracking

for weekend/fun drive it`s of course a totally different story
Everyone is looking at this wrong. The manual is not the problem. You driving in horrible traffic is the problem.
 
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by diskreet
Everyone is looking at this wrong. The manual is not the problem. You driving in horrible traffic is the problem.
I`ll gladly take a heli if you pay
 
Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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I say more Ferraris for the guys who dont want to shift.
 
Old Jul 2, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ECB
I`ll gladly take a heli if you pay
If you let me jump out half way, we may have a deal!
 
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