Good videos for those waiting for the 6-speed CL-S
11-07-2001, 11:58 AM
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Good videos for those waiting for the 6-speed CL-S
11-07-2001, 12:09 PM
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Here is a good explanation on double clutching
also.
http://www.bmwm5.com/vbulletin/showt...threadid=10567
also.
http://www.bmwm5.com/vbulletin/showt...threadid=10567
11-07-2001, 02:42 PM
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See all you Sport-Shift wanna-bee’s.
That’s how a REAL transmission works.
Shawn S
See all you Sport-Shift wanna-bee’s.
That’s how a REAL transmission works.
Shawn S
would you say that to a paddle shifting ferrari or a bugatti veriyon?
11-08-2001, 09:38 AM
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Originally posted by Zapata
would you say that to a paddle shifting ferrari or a bugatti veriyon?
would you say that to a paddle shifting ferrari or a bugatti veriyon?
I’ve read good reviews of the upcoming BMW system, but I still think that most drivers who prefer to have the most control over their car would choose the TRUE manual over a tranny that uses a PC to make decisions.
It’s just a preference, there really is no defined RIGHT or WRONG.
Even if a High-Tech auto is a tick faster then a manual in a straight line, I would still choose the good old fashion clutch.
My reason for trading to a 6-Speed next year is to add to the “fun factor” of the car.
Any additional performance will just be an added bonus.
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11-08-2001, 11:09 AM
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i agree, the a true manual does offer advantages over electronic but the fun factor has as much to do with drivetrain, chasis strength and engine layout. I'll take a paddle shifting porsche over the true manual any day of the week.
11-08-2001, 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
I still think that most drivers who prefer to have the most control over their car would choose the TRUE manual over a tranny that uses a PC to make decisions.
I still think that most drivers who prefer to have the most control over their car would choose the TRUE manual over a tranny that uses a PC to make decisions.
But the cost would certainly be an issue.
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11-08-2001, 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
I may have just changed my mind after reading that M3 SMGII review in the other thread.
But the cost would certainly be an issue.
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I may have just changed my mind after reading that M3 SMGII review in the other thread.
But the cost would certainly be an issue.
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it for around $55k where the 2002 are going for $82k after luxury and gas guzzler taxes.
The people on the BMWM5.com Forum where sort of pissed at how their cars are depreciating sooooo fast. They did mention that the 911 is depreciating even faster. I think a lot has to do with the economy.
11-08-2001, 11:29 AM
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You know, I really enjoy my car. Just over a year old for me on 21 Oct., and I still love it..probably more since I dropped it, and will be more when I get the chrome and gold rims I'm looking at.
BBBBUUUTTTTT.....I'd have chosen the manual 6 ANYDAY over the automatic. I was looking for a manual, and only the fact that I could shift ....sorta...manually finally decided me on this car as opposed to 3-series or the MB C-class. Granted those other ones do have a manual, but the cost/feature ratio much favored the Acura. That being said, if next year they had the PDG with a manual six, I'd go in the hole to get that one.
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BBBBUUUTTTTT.....I'd have chosen the manual 6 ANYDAY over the automatic. I was looking for a manual, and only the fact that I could shift ....sorta...manually finally decided me on this car as opposed to 3-series or the MB C-class. Granted those other ones do have a manual, but the cost/feature ratio much favored the Acura. That being said, if next year they had the PDG with a manual six, I'd go in the hole to get that one.
dee
11-08-2001, 11:31 AM
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I've driven a stick for quite a while, and the change over to the CL-S is definitely huge. With a stick I can anticipate a gear change, but there seems to be quite a lag with the "Sport-Shift". And there is of course the fun factor.
I've had my CL-S for about five days now, and I'm regretting buying this car instead of waiting for the 6-speed.
Oh well...
I've had my CL-S for about five days now, and I'm regretting buying this car instead of waiting for the 6-speed.
Oh well...
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