[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^ that depends. I personally think that on a racetrack, a paddle shift isn't a bad idea because you're trying to chase down every last tenth of a second.

Sequential Gearbox..

No need to activate the clutch, just go lightly of the gas and snap it into the next gear. Much faster than a regular H gearbox.

 

[Al4x]

for me, it would feel very odd not to have a clutch pedal with a stick to my left, i know id never want an true auto ever,

those f1 seamless [same as sequential?] shift boxes, thats serious stuff, 1/50th of a second [i think] per gear change, wow

 

[nsx_23]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sequential Gearbox.. No need to activate the clutch, just go lightly of the gas and snap it into the next gear. Much faster than a regular H gearbox.

Yep. I remember that with the sequential boxes, all you do is use the clutch to get going, than pull towards you to go up the gears. Its quiet addictive.....

Having said that, I wouldn't have one on a road car though. The gearbox noise is extremely loud, so it'll get too tiring over time. Not to mention maintenance on those things aren't cheap. Some people in Australia have Highly modified Skyline GTRs (Think 800+ bhp single turbo RB28 monsters), and the Holinger Sequential boxes in those things run to way over $20,000AUD. Heck, a basic Holinger costs as much as a well built engine.

Talking gearboxes, I think the Supra came with a damn good Getrag transmission. Doesn't need much modification to make those boxes handle 500+ bhp.

@Al4X: Those flappy paddle boxes aren't really sequential units. You either have the Double-Clutch system (Veyron, M3, recent Porsche 911), an automated manual (Ferrari F430 Scuderia) or a proper torque-converter auto (Jaguar XK) that just has buttons to allow you to move up and down the gears.

Sequential boxes are common on motorbikes, but with road cars its not commonly seen due to the problems I mentioned above. For British car nuts, TVR had been working on one for the Typhoon before they went under.

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yep. I remember that with the sequential boxes, all you do is use the clutch to get going, than pull towards you to go up the gears. Its quiet addictive.....

Yeah, its quite addictive indeed.
I have just barely tried a car with sequential gearbox (Ford Escort WRC), but have some experience with sequential gearboxes on motorcycles.

Fast gearshifts is the the main key.

Just flip the throttle quickly and pull the lever.

 

[Al4x]

i have yet to own a car i love

i need a different job!

 

[nsx_23]

^Its called trackdays.

 

[SinnerG]

2.5 weeks to go.

 

[nsx_23]

Hmm, tasty.

Is this not one of the coolest things ever: VIDEO: Supercars make charity toy run in L.A. - Autoblog

 

[SinnerG]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm, tasty.

There's nothing more unnerving and fun that a 450+ HP/ton open-wheel single-seater. Ok, there is... but they won't let me drive it.

 

[dgbiker1]

I've been a car nut for as long as I can remember. I was incredibly lucky to find a job as a design engineer (working mostly on seats) for a truck company right out of school.
Right now I own a MkV VW Jetta, and it's been a great college car. Good enough gas mileage, great handling and the interior is better than some much nicer cars.
Now that I have a little money, I'll be buying something this week. I'd love to go for a Lotus Exige, but I need something more practical and suitable for mountain biking and offroading trips. Hopefully by the weekend I'll be tooling around in this:

 

[nsx_23]

Hmm, I know of some people who've had nothing but a world of pain with their Range Rovers.

Have you considered a station wagon like the old Subaru Forester? If you don't do much off roading, then driving around in a RR is hardly a practical option. Put it this way, the interior isn't what I'd call "Built to be practical".

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by SinnerG /img/forum/go_quote.gif http://www.audiproject.com/images/DSC00765a.jpg 2.5 weeks to go.

Looks like a lot of fun.

One Lotus Super 7 or Caterham, right? No idea about the upper one though. Formel Opel or something...

 

[SinnerG]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looks like a lot of fun. One Lotus Super 7 or Caterham, right? No idea about the upper one though. Formel Opel or something...

Super 7. I won't be driving that unless my wife decides it is time to finally go around the track.

The top one is a Reynard 97 Champ Car. 3.5L V6 Dodge on a Hewland 6-speed sequential stick shift. A definite fun drive this one.

 

[SinnerG]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm, I know of some people who've had nothing but a world of pain with their Range Rovers. Have you considered a station wagon like the old Subaru Forester? If you don't do much off roading, then driving around in a RR is hardly a practical option. Put it this way, the interior isn't what I'd call "Built to be practical".

My opinion here... I think if one really needs to have 4WD/AWD for the street only, then get a quattro. However, I'm grossly biased to old Torsen-equipped Audis.

 

[nsx_23]

Current Audi A6 Avant is am amazingly good car. Most of the european manufacturers make some very good and practical wagons.

I've always been a wagon person because I've grown up around them. I'd much rather have an Autech Stagea than an R43 GTR for example.

Alternatively, you can implant a Corvette V8 into an old Volvo station wagon for the ultimate sleeper.