2024 Manuel/Auto pole

[Mito Man]

As per dvla rules, two pedal = auto, 3 pedal = manual

What about the Mercs with a foot operated "hand"brake? My dad's W124 had three pedals, but was definitely an auto.

To make it more convoluted you can have a proper sequential with 3 pedals and flappy paddles. So in effect full manual or full auto.

[duncs500]

Manuel all the way for me please. If I was trying to go as fast as possible then auto would be more valid, but I ain't no racing driver.

Shirley auto for the daily non?

I'm ok with either for a daily to be honest as I'm doing fuck all miles, but assuming the daily is nothing interesting and to the wife's benefit I'm happy with auto.

[mik]

I’ve gone for the last option because all the other options are shit.

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Up your bum. And pig's willy

[integrale_evo]

As per dvla rules, two pedal = auto, 3 pedal = manual

What about the Mercs with a foot operated "hand"brake? My dad's W124 had three pedals, but was definitely an auto.

Not directly in line with the other pedals so does not count.

Nor does a foot operated horn or hight beam switch.

[Rich B]

i don’t get “my” option, but i’ve selected it!

Just 'cos it's a question

in the New "car" thread - Phase 1

What's the aspect ratios? And the rim diameter? Details required. (Manufacture date optional)

why?

i get discussing the fundamentals, but what possible positive discussion could come out knowing if i went for a 35 275 or 35 265? its not as though anyone on here has a T6.1 van to offer their experience?

[dinny_g]

I've asked this question before, been given the answer but have forgotten it again...

Wasn't' there a Ferrari - a 355 if I recall correctly, with 2 pedals and a full open gate shifter. As you move the gear leaver between, say, first and second, the clutch is electronically activated and deactivated

So a two pedal, semi-automatic manual.

Where's the option for that ???

[Carlos]

I've asked this question before, been given the answer but have forgotten it again...

Wasn't' there a Ferrari - a 355 if I recall correctly, with 2 pedals and a full open gate shifter. As you move the gear leaver between, say, first and second, the clutch is electronically activated and deactivated

So a two pedal, semi-automatic manual.

Where's the option for that ???

NSU RO80

[mik]

What about the Kenworth W900L 20-speed truck gearbox?

Where's the option for that?

Hang on.... I forgot this was my poll.....

[Mito Man]

Saab Sensonic.

[mik]

Saab Sensonic.

See note 2

Also see your black A5 notebook under your "list of ideas for condom names"

[Mito Man]

What about the Koenigsegg CC850
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/koen ... explained/

[Beany]

Daily focussed car for me is auto if I'm living in a city/town with annoying access to driving roads, manual if not.

I'd probably not be so enamoured with the ZF8 if I was still in Scarbs with good driving roads five minutes away and less in-town stop/start traffic. I'm find with it in Pudsey/Leeds as it's genuinely a bonus to not have to be stirring the porridge every three seconds.

Track car would always be a manual methinks, DSG/PDK a 'maybe' depending on how good the dual clutch was vs the manual option (IE I don't rate BMW manuals, the Puma had a better shift than the E46)

[integrale_evo]

I've asked this question before, been given the answer but have forgotten it again...

Wasn't' there a Ferrari - a 355 if I recall correctly, with 2 pedals and a full open gate shifter. As you move the gear leaver between, say, first and second, the clutch is electronically activated and deactivated

So a two pedal, semi-automatic manual.

Where's the option for that ???

Fiat 850 idromatic

Manual gearbox but only two pedals and a torque converter instead of a clutch.

[Delphi]

Depends on the car. With my cars, the Boxster is manual and the 928 is an auto. Can't imagine anyone wanting an Tiptronic Boxster unless you had no choice for medical reasons. With the 928, the automatic box suits the car perfectly. It has huge amounts of V8 torqueiness (it sets off in second normally) and if you want to have fun, you can use the modes in the box and shift manually.

[Ascender]

I was talking to @Jobbo about this and whether I actually miss a manual or I miss the idea of a manual.

The Porsche PDK box now is so quick, reliable and smooth in any mode that I can't imagine a manual being objectively "better". Changing gear on the paddles, I still feel engaged with the car and I'm not just pootling around in auto. I'm choosing the best gear for the situation.

But would I enjoy having a manual gearbox more? Has it just been so long since I've driven a nice car with a manual box that I've forgotten how much more involving it is?

[GG.]

I've asked this question before, been given the answer but have forgotten it again...

Wasn't' there a Ferrari - a 355 if I recall correctly, with 2 pedals and a full open gate shifter. As you move the gear leaver between, say, first and second, the clutch is electronically activated and deactivated

So a two pedal, semi-automatic manual.

Where's the option for that ???

Fiat 850 idromatic

Manual gearbox but only two pedals and a torque converter instead of a clutch.

Porsche did one too (the Sportomatic). Not sure that it was a torque converter - but was two pedals with a manual gearlever.

I think I've blathered on about this here before but the 20mph limit actually is pushing me back in the direction of a manual for more engagement even in city driving. A nice 993 would hit the spot...

[mik]

A nice 993 would hit the spot...

I love 993's but they do seem fook-off expensive now for what they are

[scotta]

I can confirm that i did not miss the manual on track in lieu of the DCT.

[Jobbo]

I was talking to @Jobbo about this and whether I actually miss a manual or I miss the idea of a manual.

The Porsche PDK box now is so quick, reliable and smooth in any mode that I can't imagine a manual being objectively "better". Changing gear on the paddles, I still feel engaged with the car and I'm not just pootling around in auto. I'm choosing the best gear for the situation.

But would I enjoy having a manual gearbox more? Has it just been so long since I've driven a nice car with a manual box that I've forgotten how much more involving it is?

The point is moot for me in an MX5 because the auto barely existed in the UK and isn't available now, but I don't think I'd miss a manual at all if I didn't have one now. Any 911 or Boxster would always be PDK for me; in my regular browsing of the approved used site, that's the one filter I select first.

I've never tried a manual car with auto throttle blipping and I think I'd quite enjoy that, but it wouldn't make me change my mind. Being a shortarse I have come to realise my seating position in a manual is usually constrained by the clutch; for whatever reason using the full travel of the clutch pedal invariably requires me to sit closer to the steering wheel than using the brake or accelerator.

ETA: I can't change my poll choice but I was in category 2 and I would choose category 4 now. But that does not mean I regret getting the MX5 which I love.

[V8Granite]

Maybe I’m just very shit but when I Rev match a nice Downchange and it’s buttery smooth, it feels bloody lovely.

I also like to execute a swift Nigel Mansell gear change from time to time. Manual all the way for fun, I’ll never be as quick as I’m just not that great a driver but it’s a lot more fun for me.

Dave!