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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by afwrench, May 1, 2006.

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  1. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

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    #26 enjoythemusic, May 4, 2006
    Holy mother of.... !!!! WOW!
     
  2. boxerboy

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    #27 boxerboy, May 4, 2006
    I enjoy an 81 BB512 and an '05 M3 SMG with comp pkg. The paddle shift is superior in all respects, save the personal satisfaction derived from a perfect heel and toe downshift in the Boxer. On the track, no comparison, With the M3, all you have to do is nail the brakes, count the gears you want to go down, keep your right toe on the gas [lightly] to keep revs up during downshifts and nail the corner. Makes you look like Michael. I have driven 355, 360, and 575, all with F1 gearbox. They just keep getting better, and are superlative to BMW, imho, for pure upshifting. However, with the M3, it has 11 different programs for SMG mode, and 5 0r 6 for pure auto mode. The nice thing with the SMG box is that in heavy stop and go traffic, you slap the stick once to the right and you are in auto mode. Yes, in full throttle upshifts, auto mode is pretty rough. The way to control it is with throttle modulation. Once you learn that, it's ok to get through traffic without jerks or squealing tires. The big question to my mind is what does the guy do who wants to restore an F1 car in 20 or 30 years. Good luck!
     
  3. DrStranglove

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    #28 DrStranglove, May 4, 2006

    How the hell would you know then?
     
  4. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    #29 parkerfe, May 5, 2006
    Have you tried the SMGIII in the new M5 or M6 yet? It is far superior to the SMGII in the e46 M3...
     
  5. AMA328

    AMA328 F1 Rookie

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    #30 AMA328, May 5, 2006
    Me, too...if I don't change my cam belts within 3 years,
    does the F1 blowed up ?? :)
     
  6. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    #31 parkerfe, May 5, 2006
    FYI, the old BMW SMG I, II, and III 6 speeds were made by Magnetti Marelli whereas the new SMGIII 7 speed is made by Getrag.
     
  7. dbcooper

    dbcooper Formula Junior

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    #32 dbcooper, May 5, 2006
    The F-1 paddleshifter on a street car is obviously a gimmick.But I find it to be a real hoot! its great fun and should be tried at least once by all. YES!
    WHAAAAAAAAAAsnickWHAAAAAAAAAA!snickWHAAAAAAAAAA!snick
     
  8. judge4re

    judge4re F1 World Champ

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    #33 judge4re, May 5, 2006
    I'm still enjoying my 5 speed manuals.

    Kids...
     
  9. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

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    #34 MY355, May 8, 2006
    Maybe I'm just lazy?
    I can understand the wan't of a mechanical "feel" and roots style connection with the tranny but I chose the F-1 .
    I dont use auto mode and only use sport mode.

    If the shifter was NOT gated I might have chose it
    but I got spoiled w/ the NSX shifter (pre-Ferrari) and
    anything else feels clunky to me.

    I especially like NEVER missing a shift (F-1) especially when driving redline shifts which is basically where I am often,other than when in traffic.


    MY355
     
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