New M 6 speed or wait for SMG???
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Originally Posted by 20C4S
no big sedan should mate a 6speed. sports car yes but not big heavy sedan. SMG works great for the car and for me.
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Originally Posted by Hernando
I'm picking up a new M6 this afternoon! It will be a 6speed. I will let you know what I think! Should be great though!
@Marc997GT3: I think you are mistaken! It's not a waste of time. The SMG is great, but IMO it loses a certain character that comes with driving a manual. It's really up to personal preference, I enjoy the involvment of using the clutch and shifting through the gears, and making perfect downshifts. It's more fun to me.
@Marc997GT3: I think you are mistaken! It's not a waste of time. The SMG is great, but IMO it loses a certain character that comes with driving a manual. It's really up to personal preference, I enjoy the involvment of using the clutch and shifting through the gears, and making perfect downshifts. It's more fun to me.
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Originally Posted by Marc997GT3
Hernando like it or not the M5/6 are super heavy front engine cars..driving a stick in anything but a true sports car is for me a waste and if the offer an F1 type clutch tranny with paddles no one can shift faster then this and thats what I like...the SMG is not bad, DSG is awesome and PDK will be great ...E Gear is also not bad...the shifter in the Enzo and 599 are mindblowing shift speeds...ask TTgangsta...
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Originally Posted by Hernando
I'm picking up a new M6 this afternoon! It will be a 6speed. I will let you know what I think! Should be great though!
@Marc997GT3: I think you are mistaken! It's not a waste of time. The SMG is great, but IMO it loses a certain character that comes with driving a manual. It's really up to personal preference, I enjoy the involvment of using the clutch and shifting through the gears, and making perfect downshifts. It's more fun to me.
@Marc997GT3: I think you are mistaken! It's not a waste of time. The SMG is great, but IMO it loses a certain character that comes with driving a manual. It's really up to personal preference, I enjoy the involvment of using the clutch and shifting through the gears, and making perfect downshifts. It's more fun to me.
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Originally Posted by 20C4S
no big sedan should mate a 6speed. sports car yes but not big heavy sedan. SMG works great for the car and for me.
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I just got back home! Car is amazing!!
Yes it is a heavier GT, it is not a sports car, but I still enjoy a good spirited drive with a 6 as opposed to SMG. I just love the feeling of shifting through the gears, I feel more involved! For me the stick is the only way to go! But hey, whatever tickles your pickle!
I will post pics tomorrow afternoon!
Yes it is a heavier GT, it is not a sports car, but I still enjoy a good spirited drive with a 6 as opposed to SMG. I just love the feeling of shifting through the gears, I feel more involved! For me the stick is the only way to go! But hey, whatever tickles your pickle!
I will post pics tomorrow afternoon!
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Excellent! I am honestly amazed with BMW, I do not drive the 745Li that much and when I get back in it I am always impressed with its' agility considering how large the car is and its 4500+ pounds.
I am sure the M6 would give more than one or two dedicated sports cars a run for their money.
I am sure the M6 would give more than one or two dedicated sports cars a run for their money.
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my left knee has been hurting on and off lately and i am wondering if it is related to driving a stick all the time. some days it is not noticeable at all, others, it just plain hurts. one of the reasons i have been considering the m3 vert as my next car cuz i can get it with the smg which should alleviate any problems. but before i do that i suppose i should go to the doctor and get it checked out, cuz i do enjoy the manual better.
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Originally Posted by PorscheC4
i would agree though on the big sedans/gts, they dont need a 6mt, they need smg, an m3 on the other hand DOES need 6MT.
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Originally Posted by PorscheC4
I completely agree! manual is just so much fun. drive my car which is a full NA setup minus cams and throttle bodies, SMG wouldnt do it justice.