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Much hoohaa is said on here about auto vs manual vs dsg type transmissions.  And especially that you now can't get a new Ferrari with a manual 'box.  So my question is this, if you were buying a new Ferrari F430 which box would you (honestly) tick?

Manual
29 (60.4%)
Flappy Paddle F1 Style
19 (39.6%)

Total Members Voted: 40

Voting closed: April 13, 2010, 01:19:42 am

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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #40 on: February 13, 2010, 03:47:13 pm »
With some cars, I would much prefer a manual transmission.  A Ferrari might be a rolling homage to F1, but I'd still want a DIY shifter.  It's the kind of car you don't sit in rush hour gridlock in.  A WRX would be such a difficult choice for me.  I'd much prefer the stick for driving fun, but a WRX would probably be a commuter car as well.

That said, I'm currently walking to work, so I'd be pretty tempted to choose the manual.
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #41 on: February 13, 2010, 04:11:16 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on February 13, 2010, 03:47:13 pm
With some cars, I would much prefer a manual transmission.  A Ferrari might be a rolling homage to F1, but I'd still want a DIY shifter.  It's the kind of car you don't sit in rush hour gridlock in.  A WRX would be such a difficult choice for me.  I'd much prefer the stick for driving fun, but a WRX would probably be a commuter car as well.

That said, I'm currently walking to work, so I'd be pretty tempted to choose the manual.

Isn't the WRX's automatic just about the worst auto you can find in a performance car?  If you want two pedals in a mid-price rally car, for Odin's sake get a Ralliart.
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #42 on: February 13, 2010, 06:24:03 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on February 13, 2010, 04:11:16 pm
Quote from: johngenx on February 13, 2010, 03:47:13 pm
With some cars, I would much prefer a manual transmission.  A Ferrari might be a rolling homage to F1, but I'd still want a DIY shifter.  It's the kind of car you don't sit in rush hour gridlock in.  A WRX would be such a difficult choice for me.  I'd much prefer the stick for driving fun, but a WRX would probably be a commuter car as well.

That said, I'm currently walking to work, so I'd be pretty tempted to choose the manual.

Isn't the WRX's automatic just about the worst auto you can find in a performance car?  If you want two pedals in a mid-price rally car, for Odin's sake get a Ralliart.

Yeah if you're gonna get flappy paddles at least get one with two clutches.  Rubberband transmissions do not apply in this thread.
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #43 on: February 13, 2010, 06:54:02 pm »
60-40 split, with 30 votes, almost over, right down to the clutch now.
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #44 on: February 13, 2010, 09:19:40 pm »
..GRAB-FEST..........paddle your own canoe....................... ;)
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #45 on: February 13, 2010, 09:48:50 pm »
Manual more fun

Dual clutch more fast 

/end thread. haha

Every time I have taken a manual then a DSG type tranny onto a track I was substantially faster in the DSG despite being fairly prolific with a manual with more concentration on turn and braking points I hit my marks perfectly with the DSG but typically with the manual am a fraction of a second late on turn in.
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #46 on: February 14, 2010, 10:06:21 pm »
From where I sit a manual transmission =



or



or



Flappy paddles:



You can certainly make the argument that the more advanced technically does the same job just as well, and is likely more efficient and less hassle to use. True enough.

But I know which one *I* would pick!
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #47 on: February 14, 2010, 11:47:19 pm »
I don't know, Beyonce is such an arrogant self-absorbed diva that, from where I'm sitting, Lars's "real girl" doesn't sound half-bad ;)
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #48 on: February 15, 2010, 01:17:12 am »
Quote from: Erik on February 14, 2010, 10:06:21 pm
From where I sit a manual transmission =



or



or




Clutch, BRAKE (with Mitlov on this), and GAS are definite a pop & go ... do check under the hood for fluids tho.

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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #49 on: February 15, 2010, 01:38:30 am »
^^ I have that poster. ;D
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #50 on: February 15, 2010, 11:05:52 am »
..i have  THAT shirt..... :P
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #51 on: February 15, 2010, 02:48:01 pm »
Plus Beyonce is going to be GIGANTIC when she stops dancing/gets older.  Like having a manual with excess curb weight.... ;D
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #52 on: February 15, 2010, 02:58:38 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on February 15, 2010, 02:48:01 pm
Plus Beyonce is going to be GIGANTIC when she stops dancing/gets older.  Like having a manual with excess curb weight.... ;D
Or like a M-B S class?    Big and fast and comfortable....
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #53 on: February 15, 2010, 05:25:26 pm »
Ha ha ha, I'd ride that!
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #54 on: February 15, 2010, 05:34:47 pm »
Rodeo?
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #55 on: February 19, 2010, 12:35:03 pm »
It kind of boils down to three criteria...

Get to work comfortably, stress free in the city traffic...auto box  :sleep:

Set the best lap time on your favorite course...flappy paddle box   :winner:

Enjoy the drive, and be involved with the machine...manual box   :skid:

For me there is an additional criteria:

Have a vehicle that the better half won't want to drive...manual box (performace exhaust would also be a deterant here)   :cheers:

I know not all have a significant other that has no interest in learning to drive a manual...all the better for me!!
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #56 on: February 19, 2010, 04:54:12 pm »
Quote from: madjak30 on February 19, 2010, 12:35:03 pm

For me there is an additional criteria:

Have a vehicle that the better half won't want to drive...manual box

Good Call. Many girls my age never learned to drive manual. Doesn't work for my better half though. She prefers to row her own, and so I must share.  :'(
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #57 on: February 19, 2010, 05:20:05 pm »
My wife won't drive a manual in traffic ... so his & her cars.
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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #58 on: February 19, 2010, 05:27:06 pm »
My SO can drive manual.  If I don't drive my manual in stop&go, she will.   She like my car more than hers. 



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Re: Flappy Paddles?
« Reply #59 on: February 19, 2010, 05:32:00 pm »
The bug is cuter than a silver Civic.
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