Ml2spin 2nd Gear November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 (edited) Agree, I tend to drive safely and slower (not road hogging though) in manual than auto. For auto, it takes a lot of discipline and right leg to modulate well to maintain speed. Otherwise, the speed keep creeping up. Moreover, manual has better engine brake and I find myself trying to ultilise it instead of using foot brake - so, down shift, ease off to let the speed drop, then corner. Hardly use foot brake during off peak driving, even when doing 90 degree turn. It's also not as tiring to drive a manual in gridlock traffic as many perceived to be. The only challenge is when you are stuck on a steep slope, open window, trying to reach and operate a slot-in carpark machine, retrieve card and trying to move off and closing the window. Then, you will wish that you are an octopus. The idea of wishing of driving an auto does not even cross the mind for this type of scenario. The "crawling up slope when exiting carparks" scenario is my personal pet peeve... so I try my best to avoid basement levels if there are upper storey carparks nearby. The only way to handle the slot-in cash card situation is to take your time with handbrake and clutch release -- if too rush, you'll roll back a bit and give that kan-cheong spider carpark tailgater a good scare!! Anyway, current car is only available in manual so no choice... that said, I wonder what it's like to have a DSG tranny -- good alternative or too boring after a while?? But not all manual boxes are great to use and live with = a lot depends on shift and clutch feel and how the tranny compliments the engine... Edited November 1, 2010 by Ml2spin ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jchuacl Clutched November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 I'll choose a manual if it is a high powered car, otherwise auto will do just fine. .. A day since I collected my Cayman and the feeling of driving a manual really exhlirates me tons. Even more so when the amount of torque that one can gain from 3 onwards is magnificient. Found joy again in driving, cf mundane transport with the auto gearbox. The porker's gearbox is superb and with the sound coming from the flat 6, is just heaven! So, folks out there, would you trade your auto for a manual anytime? What would your considerations be? Fire away 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 In singapore road...did you manage to get pass gear 3 before making a stop at.....traffic light? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krado Clutched November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 .. A day since I collected my Cayman and the feeling of driving a manual really exhlirates me tons. Be careful, Mini-ITX has seen your car... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer533 Neutral Newbie November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 Manual car revive the meaning of driving. MANUAL FTW !!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark1976 Turbocharged November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 wahlao... cayman leh... manual or auto also shiok lah.... ask u to drive manual pickup then u know.... btw, im also pro manual transmission... but mine only a humble vios... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 1, 2010 Author Share November 1, 2010 Owned 2 cars to date all MT... I really enjoy my downshifts when cornering fast n hard... U dun get that sorta feel in an auto even with a DSG gearbox... Unless u drive a Porker with PDK not the push push button type but the new ones with flappy paddles or a GTR perhaps den it could illicit the same feeling? Maybe TS wanna share y no PDK for him? Tried the PDK, but still no substitute leh...the engagement of driving is totally different Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3badge 6th Gear November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 In singapore road...did you manage to get pass gear 3 before making a stop at.....traffic light? high power plus manual always clear gear 3 cause too fast for red light to catch me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 dun ask me how I finally decided on a porker...cos was lookin at just selling my cx-7, then, things started to happen, and was looking at e90, e60, even a 7-series then ah heck, started looking at porkers...and this one fit the bill eprfectly! SA car, and full hsitory That is 1 ride i like even though i only look @ its pic. My german colleague used to own 911 & move to 911. He told me he like cayman more than 911. 911 is more tail happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XALmoN Neutral Newbie November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 i want to know, how does it handle sideways? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 1, 2010 Author Share November 1, 2010 i want to know, how does it handle sideways? waddya mean sideways?? drifting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 dun ask me how I finally decided on a porker...cos was lookin at just selling my cx-7, then, things started to happen, and was looking at e90, e60, even a 7-series then ah heck, started looking at porkers...and this one fit the bill eprfectly! SA car, and full hsitory ah hia... simi si porker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic November 1, 2010 Share November 1, 2010 imo its just a matter of getting used to.. im proud to say i jam 2hrs at cause way also no problem. no cramp nothing your clutch not heavy enuff!!! time to change!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear November 2, 2010 Share November 2, 2010 Time to move house bro, to fit the Porsche Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 2, 2010 Author Share November 2, 2010 Time to move house bro, to fit the Porsche naaah...think it looks cool to have a Porker in HDB but if I ever get a 'prancing horse' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged November 2, 2010 Share November 2, 2010 .. A day since I collected my Cayman and the feeling of driving a manual really exhlirates me tons. Even more so when the amount of torque that one can gain from 3 onwards is magnificient. Found joy again in driving, cf mundane transport with the auto gearbox. The porker's gearbox is superb and with the sound coming from the flat 6, is just heaven! So, folks out there, would you trade your auto for a manual anytime? What would your considerations be? Fire away I'm driving manual since 1st day of passing my class 3. Just love the control I have over my ride. The feeling's like shooting manual on a camera compared to auto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear November 2, 2010 Share November 2, 2010 naaah...think it looks cool to have a Porker in HDB but if I ever get a 'prancing horse' Different priorities I guess, happiness is probably a key factor in yours.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 2, 2010 Author Share November 2, 2010 Different priorities I guess, happiness is probably a key factor in yours.. yup....and yeah, house agent coming tonight lah feel a bit insecure with the STARES I am getting ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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