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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Whats the story with these guys?? what exactly is it? are they any good or is manual the way to go?

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Once you get used to it you'll hate manual
Is often slated, but that's people who don't drive it long enough to get used to it properly.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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ive got one and its beginning to grow on me-can imagine it to be much better on track
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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so is it like say automatic then guys but quicker
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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It's basically a flappy paddle shift that can also be an automatic. YOu can also change the speed/ferocity of the changes. There is also a stubby shift so you can change like a sequential box if you like.

I love mine and it does feel very 'playstation'

You can just see the paddle and the stubby lever here. You can also get afdtermarket longer paddles but I find these are fine.

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Its great - but you have to learn to use it!
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I'm still trying to get used to mine, but the more I drive it the better it gets
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by A J
I'm still trying to get used to mine, but the more I drive it the better it gets
You didnt have any probelms earlier
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Butch.
Originally Posted by A J
I'm still trying to get used to mine, but the more I drive it the better it gets
You didnt have any probelms earlier
You made it back ok then dude, was good to see you

I was driving slow because your missus was in the car lol
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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FANTASTIC

Only driven one M with it, the CSL (All of em SMG). Loved it

Been passenger in a E60 M5, WHICH WAS BRUTUL


You will love it
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