I would not want that in the S2000, I love driving manual.

And yes the SMG in the m3 is VERY fast and is faster then manual shifting. It also has launch controll so you can launch your car at 1,800 rpm's which is plenty for that car. But i'd still rather have a manual.

 

i'd take a full/true sequential tranny in the S2000 in a heartbeat....

but, i would want a stick (a la CART), not paddles (a la F1)

i'd pay up to $10,000 for it too!!!

 

As a former owner of the MR2 Spyder, I'll step in briefly to point you in the direction of one of the better detailed write-ups of the SMT, courtesy of SCC magazine. There are many misconceptions being posted about the system and this ought to clear things up nicely. FWIW, if Honda could design a system that did not sacrifice straight line performance, I'd be all over it, especially with a paddle option. The Spyder's SMT simply cannot match the manual's performance #'s though the idea of perfectly matched revs during downshifts seems appealing enough. I can see where this option would interest many drivers, especially those who spend a lot of time stuck in traffic which is unfortunate, but oftentimes necessary.
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/archives...st01_0602.shtml

 

Boring! Even if I could buy a Ferrari 360 Modena right now I would get the six speed.

 

If your asking me what I think, automatic is for

LAMERS

The only reason F1 drivers use it is because you would be a damn moron to ever take your hands off that steering wheel. Think about it.

 

Your joking right? You don't actually think hes not shifting do you?

 

I test drove a couple of the smt transmission MR-2s this winter and while the upshifts were a bit on the leisurely side, the downshifts were faster than I could have made them with double clutching and all. I am sure that the engineers at Honda would do a better job with the upshifts before putting it in the car. I would be very interested in the option as I do drive my S2000 every day in heavy chicago traffic and the option to not use the clutch would be extermely appealing.

Of interest is that when I filled out annew owner survey recently there was a question specifically about a sequentially shifted manual transmission, not an auto, in the text of the questionare. As I had already asked for this option earlier in the survey I am sure they know how I feel about the option. (Option, meaning you can still have a fully manual 6 speed if you want it!)

 

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Your joking right?

 

Couldn't of said it better.

 

I don't understand why but the Ferrari F1 sequential shifter apparently eats up clutches. New clutches are required after about 5k miles. Also, on the SMG II, the warranty is void after 30 uses. By the way, the caunch control software is unavailable on US bound M3s but I'm sure some enterprising soul would be able to get hold of one.