Your favourite transmission

SL65 · October 30th, 2005, 4:47 AM

There was a brief debate about this a few weeks ago in another thread. It best be settled in this poll. I'm just curious.

Please vote and explain why you think (X) transmission is best images/smilies/wink.gif

My favourite would have to be DSG's*. They are easier to use than manuals and save fractions of seconds per shift. You shift via buttons on the back of the steering wheel or a paddle.
Its all made possible by having 2-clutches (don't make me explain how they work..). THESE ARE NOT ONE OF THOSE SEMI-AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES THAT JEREMY CLARKSON HATES. Those are totally diffrent and useless, thus why I have omitted them from this poll.

*I don't drive yet (not legally anyway..) so I have little expirience with a range of trannies. My views on DSG's are just superficial.

stapler123 · October 30th, 2005, 4:54 AM

dsg's are great and all, but i love to row the gears and depressing the clutch myself. It's great fun, just pushing a button and letting the car think for me isn't what I like. I've never known a instance on a quiet back road or on the street that a fraction of a seccond mattered.

watto · October 30th, 2005, 5:15 AM

Manual.

Nothing like being directly involved with what the engines doing. Automatics are boring, put your foot down and that's it. You have to think more with a manual.

SL65 · October 30th, 2005, 5:15 AM

^Fair enough images/smilies/wink.gif

Many people will argue that the human intervention of a manual beats anything else and I can understand that.

andyhui01 · October 30th, 2005, 5:23 AM

manual... nothing more fun than being able to control every part of the car. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Ultra_Kool_Dude · October 30th, 2005, 5:23 AM

I like the sequential gearbox on my bike. (no poll option)

SL65 · October 30th, 2005, 5:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultra_Kool_Dude

I like the sequential gearbox on my bike. (no poll option)

I thought I could edit the thread and incorperate it but cant. images/smilies/sad.gif

We'll make note of it though..

Is sequential SMG??

andyhui01 · October 30th, 2005, 5:45 AM

btw... who was the guy who voted auto?

zenkidori · October 30th, 2005, 5:48 AM

manual. you can't clutch kick with DSG or auto images/smilies/twisted.gif

Cruzz563 · October 30th, 2005, 6:08 AM

DSG, simply because _I_ am in traffic on the highway and in downtown streets Mo-Fri images/smilies/tongue.gif

SL65 · October 30th, 2005, 6:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyhui01

btw... who was the guy who voted auto?

Could have been Janus...he mentioned he prefered auto in that other thread.

Oh and Cruzz has a point there people..

ESPNSTI · October 30th, 2005, 6:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

Oh and Cruzz has a point there people..

Dunno, I don't find a manual bothersome at all in city traffic.
That is, IF the car crawls ok in first gear.
If you have a car that you have to dip/slip the clutch for in order to prevent it from stalling then it's a hassle.

BigJ · October 30th, 2005, 7:09 AM

When I get my M3, im getting it with SMG. Why? because I'm too lazy to constantly shift, and why not have a computer do it for me images/smilies/tongue.gif

Roman · October 30th, 2005, 7:14 AM

Manual.

All the reasons in favor above plus one against DSG: They are complicated pieces of equipment with plenty of actuators and moving parts that will cost a bundle to repair if/when they break down. I keep my cars a long time after warranties expire so this kind of possibility can be a concern.

Automatics... do you really want me to get started on why I don't like them ? images/smilies/bangin.gif

bone · October 30th, 2005, 7:37 AM

manual all the way, and DSG over auto

Lukhas · October 30th, 2005, 9:05 AM

I'd say DSG, for the technical part. It's a great piece of engineering, and a great gadget.

So I want one images/smilies/smile.gif

Buba · October 30th, 2005, 9:14 AM

Largley depends on the car...
Any executive like S, 7 or A8 -> Auto (and I believe they aren't offered with manuals anyway...)
Most big diesel cars like a 5 series diesel would also qualify for a great auto car, while the petrol one wouldn't...
Smaller cars: Manual
High Performance car: Manual
High Performance car on the track: DSG

BUba

Deanodriver · October 30th, 2005, 9:15 AM

If you want to change gears, get a proper manual. If I want to change gears and feel in control of the car, I'll have a clutch pedal and a proper manual. Otherwise, you're just not as able to control the car, and may as well just have a normal automatic.

I know that if I bought one of those DSG/crappy paddle/semi automatic/etc boxes, I'd just leave it in automatic mode 99.9% of the time. (then again, my everyday car is an auto)

MXM · October 30th, 2005, 11:11 AM

If you want to race - DSG
If you gonna seat in traffic - Auto
If you want to enjoy driving - Manual

So I voted for manual.

Mischief007 · October 30th, 2005, 12:37 PM

Manual. Nothing beats it just yet. Hearing the engine scream and then shift into another gear to get more power. Just thrilling fun.

View Poll Results: In general, what transmission do you prefer?
Automatic	4	3.77%
Manual	84	79.25%
Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)	18	16.98%
Voters: 106. You must log in to vote in this poll.

October 30th, 2005, 4:47 AM	#1
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: January 25th, 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 9,302 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 50	Your favourite transmission There was a brief debate about this a few weeks ago in another thread. It best be settled in this poll. I'm just curious. Please vote and explain why you think (X) transmission is best My favourite would have to be DSG's. They are easier to use than manuals and save fractions of seconds per shift. You shift via buttons on the back of the steering wheel or a paddle. Its all made possible by having 2-clutches (don't make me explain how they work..). THESE ARE NOT ONE OF THOSE SEMI-AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES THAT JEREMY CLARKSON HATES. Those are totally diffrent and useless, thus why I have omitted them from this poll. I don't drive yet (not legally anyway..) so I have little expirience with a range of trannies. My views on DSG's are just superficial.

October 30th, 2005, 5:15 AM	#4
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: January 25th, 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 9,302 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 50	^Fair enough Many people will argue that the human intervention of a manual beats anything else and I can understand that.

October 30th, 2005, 5:23 AM	#5
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: December 28th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 8,527 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 33	manual... nothing more fun than being able to control every part of the car. __________________

October 30th, 2005, 5:23 AM	#6
Ultra_Kool_Dude AWESOME!!!111ONE Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: January 4th, 2010 Location: Clarkson's House Posts: 3,681 Car: POWERR!!! Rep Power: 0	I like the sequential gearbox on my bike. (no poll option) __________________ What's the difference between charity and socialism? What's the difference between sex and rape?

October 30th, 2005, 4:54 AM	#2
stapler123 Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: May 5th, 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 146 Rep Power: 0	dsg's are great and all, but i love to row the gears and depressing the clutch myself. It's great fun, just pushing a button and letting the car think for me isn't what I like. I've never known a instance on a quiet back road or on the street that a fraction of a seccond mattered.

October 30th, 2005, 5:15 AM	#3
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: December 8th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,707 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 74	Manual. Nothing like being directly involved with what the engines doing. Automatics are boring, put your foot down and that's it. You have to think more with a manual.

October 30th, 2005, 5:45 AM	#8
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: December 28th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 8,527 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 33	btw... who was the guy who voted auto? __________________

October 30th, 2005, 5:48 AM	#9
zenkidori Banned For Trolling Joined: Jun 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2007 Location: A mile high...and then some Posts: 4,809 Car: RX-7, Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 0	manual. you can't clutch kick with DSG or auto

October 30th, 2005, 6:08 AM	#10
Cruzz563 Needs a job! Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Houston, Texas, The States Posts: 2,698 Car: Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust (Do want) Rep Power: 38	DSG, simply because _I_ am in traffic on the highway and in downtown streets Mo-Fri __________________ In the USA, 100% of the Federal Income Tax Money goes to paying interest on the national deficit, and nothing else. Where's the law that says we have to pay? Join me in #ParaCon on the FinalGear network.

October 30th, 2005, 7:09 AM	#13
BigJ Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: March 10th, 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 283 Rep Power: 24	When I get my M3, im getting it with SMG. Why? because I'm too lazy to constantly shift, and why not have a computer do it for me __________________

October 30th, 2005, 7:14 AM	#14
Roman Resident Skydiver Joined: Jan 15th, 2005 Last Online: January 11th, 2010 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 1,643 Car: 03 stick shift PT Cruiser GT & 1994 Mazda Miata. Rep Power: 24	Manual. All the reasons in favor above plus one against DSG: They are complicated pieces of equipment with plenty of actuators and moving parts that will cost a bundle to repair if/when they break down. I keep my cars a long time after warranties expire so this kind of possibility can be a concern. Automatics... do you really want me to get started on why I don't like them ? __________________ . . . Not your average pt or Miata driver...

October 30th, 2005, 7:37 AM	#15
bone "bangle for president" Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: 11:15 AM Location: belgium!! Age: 26 Posts: 7,284 Car: yamaha banshee (and an opel astra from work) Rep Power: 85	manual all the way, and DSG over auto

October 30th, 2005, 9:05 AM	#16
Lukhas Joined: Jul 11th, 2005 Last Online: July 15th, 2007 Location: Lyon, France Posts: 91 Rep Power: 0	I'd say DSG, for the technical part. It's a great piece of engineering, and a great gadget. So I want one

October 30th, 2005, 9:14 AM	#17
Buba Wants Rick Astley's Babies Joined: Nov 12th, 2004 Last Online: March 12th, 2010 Location: Regensburg, Bavaria Age: 28 Posts: 6,508 Car: Golf V GTi DSG LFS Status: Rep Power: 53	Largley depends on the car... Any executive like S, 7 or A8 -> Auto (and I believe they aren't offered with manuals anyway...) Most big diesel cars like a 5 series diesel would also qualify for a great auto car, while the petrol one wouldn't... Smaller cars: Manual High Performance car: Manual High Performance car on the track: DSG BUba __________________ [18:11] MXM: it means buba is better than you now [18:12] sam-l: In what way? [18:12] Slycer: longer penis

Welcome to the FinalGear.com Forums!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

October 30th, 2005, 9:15 AM	#18
Deanodriver @ .au Joined: Oct 2nd, 2005 Last Online: January 30th, 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 593 Car: 2001 Peugeot 306 XSi Rep Power: 19	If you want to change gears, get a proper manual. If I want to change gears and feel in control of the car, I'll have a clutch pedal and a proper manual. Otherwise, you're just not as able to control the car, and may as well just have a normal automatic. I know that if I bought one of those DSG/crappy paddle/semi automatic/etc boxes, I'd just leave it in automatic mode 99.9% of the time. (then again, my everyday car is an auto)

October 30th, 2005, 11:11 AM	#19
MXM old porsches do run! Joined: Jun 9th, 2004 Last Online: 1:25 PM Location: Finland Age: 27 Posts: 3,167 Car: 520, (7), (944) LFS Status: Rep Power: 80	If you want to race - DSG If you gonna seat in traffic - Auto If you want to enjoy driving - Manual So I voted for manual.

October 30th, 2005, 12:37 PM	#20
Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 4:48 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,534 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Manual. Nothing beats it just yet. Hearing the engine scream and then shift into another gear to get more power. Just thrilling fun. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 71,464 km - 44,406 miles 14.4101 @ 94.67 mph

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search