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Old 01-17-2024, 07:30 AM
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I've owned an NB Miata, an AP1 S2000 and an NA1 NSX as well as some other cars with decent manuals. For my money the best all-around manual shifter was the one in my son's W11 MR2. The term "rifle bolt action" get tossed around too much by automotive journalists, but it absolutely applies to that 5-speed MR2 shifter.
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Mine can be notchy as well but that was usually after sitting a while, once warmed up it was nice. Only car that has a better shifter that I've driven is the Miata (I had a 93) and I believe it's the one thing Mazda hasn't messed with in 30 years, quite smart of them. The Porsche manual would be benefit from a short throw kit, if that exists the Porsche manual would be much better.
You know, think we we had the shifter issue, Rick did replace with a short throw shifter. I think the current Boxter shifts better than the first one. The S is a smooth shifter...
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You know, think we we had the shifter issue, Rick did replace with a short throw shifter. I think the current Boxter shifts better than the first one. The S is a smooth shifter...
I don't love the look of Porches but if they are as reliable as an S2000 I may consider one in the future. I've never driven one or considered one before but the S is so gutless at 5,000 feet and above. I keep it for the top down use.
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I don't love the look of Porches but if they are as reliable as an S2000 I may consider one in the future. I've never driven one or considered one before but the S is so gutless at 5,000 feet and above. I keep it for the top down use.
I'd bet overall, the Honda is much more reliable and less expensive to fix.
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Originally Posted by Kyras
I don't love the look of Porches but if they are as reliable as an S2000 I may consider one in the future. I've never driven one or considered one before but the S is so gutless at 5,000 feet and above. I keep it for the top down use.
You should get rid of that gutless S!

I don't remember, does the NSX have a removable T-top?
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You should get rid of that gutless S!

I don't remember, does the NSX have a removable T-top?
I have thought about selling the S. Maybe I should take it back to CA and bring the 2005 NSX here but it might be gutless here, too.

The 2005 NSX does have a removable T-top.



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Originally Posted by Lainey
I'd bet overall, the Honda is much more reliable and less expensive to fix.
Dah, thanks for the obvious.
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Originally Posted by Scooterboy
You should get rid of that gutless S!
hint, hint, hint . . .
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Dah, thanks for the obvious.
You are most welcome
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Originally Posted by Kyras
I have thought about selling the S. Maybe I should take it to OH and bring the 2005 NSX here but it might be gutless here, too.

The 2005 NSX does have a removable T-top.



^3-29-2022 in Nevada.
I fixed that for you!
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