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******Motors Chat - Round 6******
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Foxhole Norman wrote: »What Auto's were shifting at the wrong time for you?
Any I've tried, they either change or echo or they hang on at close to red line for a few seconds before changing.
Even a 535D I was in (not driving) would rev to the limit, hold it and by the time it ha changed you'd already be half way through the next gear in a manual.
If you want to be an oul fella feel free but for everything other than stop start, there's manual.
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Any I've tried, they either change or echo or they hang on at close to red line for a few seconds before changing.
Even a 535D I was in (not driving) would rev to the limit, hold it and by the time it ha changed you'd already be half way through the next gear in a manual.
If you want to be an oul fella feel free but for everything other than stop start, there's manual.
Fair enough, I suppose I probably just haven't tested enough, the BM one in the 5 series seemed very good.0 -
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Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »Yeah I have that thought on renaults full stop.
Says a man with a dv6 under his bonnet
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Interslice wrote: »Says a man with a dv6 under his bonnet
Peugeot engine quite nice I believe !
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Any I've tried, they either change or echo or they hang on at close to red line for a few seconds before changing.
Even a 535D I was in (not driving) would rev to the limit, hold it and by the time it ha changed you'd already be half way through the next gear in a manual.
If you want to be an oul fella feel free but for everything other than stop start, there's manual.
The 535d auto gearbox in sports mode (which I used on the last day I had it, around navan...) would be faster changing than a manual 'box. Excluding just slamming it into gear without clutching of course.0 -
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In a world of twin clutch semi-autos, manuals are ridiculously antiquated. They are quicker, more comfortable, and often more economical.
Bollocks, manuals are far more fun as engaging.
Twin clutch paddle shifts are great if you're racing and need the shift in a 1/100 of a second but for me they completely take away part of the driving experience that I love.
And Cleveland, you don't clutch before you shift, once the pressure is off the gear, clutch and shift simultaneously.
Watch some old Senna videos, or some Best Motoring International races, touge ones in particular if you want to study up on peddle technique.0 -
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There is stuff with a semi or full automatic that you miss out on...
Nothing like murdering a clutch to get the back end out.
Not relying on power to get it out, it's kind of like having the cars control set on beginner, you just don't feel as connected.
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Any I've tried, they either change or echo or they hang on at close to red line for a few seconds before changing.
Even a 535D I was in (not driving) would rev to the limit, hold it and by the time it ha changed you'd already be half way through the next gear in a manual.
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How many have you tried?
I was thinging your passenger seat experiecne in 535d was strange, from below it seems not in sport mode at the time. lots of laughs
I drive manual personally but if I spends several thousands on car I get an automatic. I work as driver in the past and automatic simply wonderful.Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »The 535d auto gearbox in sports mode (which I used on the last day I had it, around navan...) would be faster changing than a manual 'box. Excluding just slamming it into gear without clutching of course.0 -
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Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »Yeah, I was supposed to be buying the car, it was a big misunderstanding.
Dont worry about anything, take a seat and relax.
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Chris_Heilong wrote: »They are talking about car jackings there on the news, one in Mountjoy square and another in Ballsbridge while stopped at traffic lights.
I've always been locking my car doors that I it is now a habit, I usually scare the kids that I give a spin to sometimes when I flick the lock switch....I should really explain to them instead of having the parents worry!
By the way, I see dozens of opportunities to rob handbags from ladies as they are carelessly left on the passenger seats!
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My doors all lock automatically when the engine is turned on, its a handy feature but as you say it can freak some people out.I've always been locking my car doors that I it is now a habit, I usually scare the kids that I give a spin to sometimes when I flick the lock switch....I should really explain to them instead of having the parents worry!
By the way, I see dozens of opportunities to rob handbags from ladies as they are carelessly left on the passenger seats!
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