EVO test paddles shifters against one manual
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EVO test paddles shifters against one manual
And guess which manual transmission they chose? In their own words, one of the very best - the S2000.
A quote "It immediately highlights the lack of physical involvement with the other systems. . . . It has such a deliciously tight, positive, mechanical action that even the best paddle-shift feels thin and dull."
So there you have it.
(Cars tested were the Toyota MR2 SMT, Mercedes Sports Coupe Sequentronic, Ferrari 360 Modena F1, BMW M3 SMG, Gmini/QED Lotus Elise (F1 style), Mercedes-Benz AMG C32, Fiat Punto Speedgear and of course the Honda S2000.)
A quote "It immediately highlights the lack of physical involvement with the other systems. . . . It has such a deliciously tight, positive, mechanical action that even the best paddle-shift feels thin and dull."
So there you have it.
(Cars tested were the Toyota MR2 SMT, Mercedes Sports Coupe Sequentronic, Ferrari 360 Modena F1, BMW M3 SMG, Gmini/QED Lotus Elise (F1 style), Mercedes-Benz AMG C32, Fiat Punto Speedgear and of course the Honda S2000.)
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Originally posted by Takashi KazuMori
No doubt about that, the S2000 has the shortest shifting gearbox in any production model. Prior to that, it was the MX-5 or Miata for you folks out there.
No doubt about that, the S2000 has the shortest shifting gearbox in any production model. Prior to that, it was the MX-5 or Miata for you folks out there.
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Originally posted by Takashi KazuMori
No doubt about that, the S2000 has the shortest shifting gearbox in any production model. Prior to that, it was the MX-5 or Miata for you folks out there.
No doubt about that, the S2000 has the shortest shifting gearbox in any production model. Prior to that, it was the MX-5 or Miata for you folks out there.
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i've always dreamed of my car fitted with a sequential semi-auto transmission! after all, this thing feels so f-1.. i know there are so many of you out there that may oppose the idea of the computer doing the shifting for you, but me being a formula 1 freak and all... i think it would rock to have paddle shifting system in my s2000!! it would be an awesome option, just like the 360 modena/ modena F1!
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Of course you know that quote (and article) was somewhat of a back handed compliment, right? They like the shifter but the steering/chasis is a let down, at least to them..."It immediately highlights the lack of physical involvement with the other systems"....