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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Garyh, Nov 15, 2004.

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  1. Garyh

    Garyh Karting

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    #1 Garyh, Nov 15, 2004
    Can any of you enlightened folk tell me why in the motoring press they talk about 65 milisecond shift changes on SMG and 150 on Ferrari F1's when i had read that its generally accepted that Ferrari are leaders on integrating the F1 boxes into their cars?
     
  2. ferrari355gtb

    ferrari355gtb Formula 3

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    #2 ferrari355gtb, Nov 15, 2004

    Don't know but I test drove an M3CSL at the weekend and the gear changes in sport mode were ultra quick - maybe 'cause a sequential gearbox (similar to motor bike's one) are generally quicker and Ferrari uses a tradition gearbox on its cars with F1 technology to move the gears. (I could and probably am talking a lot of cr@P)

    Rick
     
  3. Badapple

    Badapple Formula Junior

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    #3 Badapple, Nov 16, 2004
    Rick, what did you think of the CSL then?
     
  4. ferrari355gtb

    ferrari355gtb Formula 3

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    #4 ferrari355gtb, Nov 16, 2004
    Loved it - as quick if not quicker than the 355, handles better too (this one was on Cup tyres - slicks !!), nice 'bucket' seats, great noise in Sport mode - although not as nice a tubi'd Ferrari. Was a bit worried the SMG might take a bit of getting use to but it was quite easy to drive straight from the off. The feeback through the steering was great but I couldn't help but feel a little bit out of control not having a clutch pedal - I think it is just a matter of getting use to it. With a manual gearbox you can almost feel the power feeding through the clutch as you change gear you don't get any of this through the SMG.

    Rick
     
  5. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

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    #5 Robertb, Nov 17, 2004
    Rick,

    Something to consider- Ask AMD in Bicester, Oxon about their M3 to CSL conversion. The one in the article had the buckets, carbon fibre trim, plus some engine and exhaust enhancements. I've read a review which said it was great, and in many ways nicer to drive than a real one! Plus, you could get one with a manual, and get it just as you wanted...

    http://www.auto-amd.com/bmwm3.asp

    Robert.
     

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