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Learning to drive a stick

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Rusty Shackleford, Dec 28, 2009.

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  1. Bamadog

    Bamadog Well-Known Member

    Of course, both the conventional manual and the planetary gear automatic are on the endangered species list. The automated dual-clutch manual transmission will offer the best of both worlds: sequential manual shifting for the gearheads and the full automatic work of a planetary gear automatic all with better fuel economy than either of its forbears. Volkswagen and Ferrari have them all over their lines and the U.S. automakers are working on them too.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-Shift_Gearbox


    But I'll miss that clutch pedal, heel-to-toe downshifts and having a tachometer that really serves a purpose.
     
    Bamadog, Dec 29, 2009
    #49
  2. bigpern23

    bigpern23 Well-Known Member


    Gotta have the paddle shifters on the Ferrari. Anything less is Bourgois.
     
    bigpern23, Dec 29, 2009
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  3. MCbamr

    MCbamr Member

    Sorry, I thought this was a tips thread by Andy Dick.
     
    MCbamr, Dec 29, 2009
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