Slickiest gearbox on the planet
08-17-2009, 10:37 AM
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haha, I think I stand corrected- thanks for the points guyz, Ill let it get back to gearboxes
I was asking earlier- what about some of the paddle shifter technology and stuff. has anyone done a really good job doing it on a street car? Can that one count as the best gearbox
I was asking earlier- what about some of the paddle shifter technology and stuff. has anyone done a really good job doing it on a street car? Can that one count as the best gearbox
08-17-2009, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.E.G.,Aug 17 2009, 09:04 AM
The Miata transmission is very "notchy". I love it.
I have a short shifter and a super low countersunk shift knob. It feels very similar to the S. They are both Mazda trannys to it's not that hard to imagine.
I have a short shifter and a super low countersunk shift knob. It feels very similar to the S. They are both Mazda trannys to it's not that hard to imagine.
08-17-2009, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Diego1107,Aug 17 2009, 01:10 PM
Yeah, the RX-8 is super smooth and not to mention, it looks great.
nice looking car.
08-17-2009, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by zachismisitok,Aug 17 2009, 12:37 PM
haha, I think I stand corrected- thanks for the points guyz, Ill let it get back to gearboxes
I was asking earlier- what about some of the paddle shifter technology and stuff. has anyone done a really good job doing it on a street car? Can that one count as the best gearbox
I was asking earlier- what about some of the paddle shifter technology and stuff. has anyone done a really good job doing it on a street car? Can that one count as the best gearbox
DCT (BMW) was horrible in the E46 M3 and M5 but the new one in the E92 (?) M3 is supposed to be fantastic (I have yet to drive a new one). PDK (Porsche) is also supposed to be fantastic.
The GT-R transmission is also supposed to be fabulous while the Ferrari transmissions are often regarded as poor in traffic (even the newest ones) and slow-speed driving but awesome when driving quickly. Haven't driven either so I can't comment.
