Manual Transmission: expect less to be made in 2016
#41
Henley bought 8 brand-new Touring Ridgeline in August that were driven twice around the Indy track in Toronto. I was there today and didn't see any in the lot. Fantastic vehicle, will be interested to see how the redesign turns out.
#42
Yes, the hackers will be after them, and there will be bozos in manually-driven cars that will try to screw them up by driving oddly nearby. It's to be expected, but there are ways to harden the systems. The reason that Chrysler was hacked is because they did absolutely nothing to safeguard their system.
Thousands of elevators are computer-controlled and they are attractive targets, but we haven't heard of an elevator being hacked.
Thousands of elevators are computer-controlled and they are attractive targets, but we haven't heard of an elevator being hacked.
Seriously, many industries need to harden their IT sites, elevators to automobiles to power transmission.
#43
A little late to the thread BUT I've witnessing this trend for a while with Honda and other manufacturers. For the Fit in general since US introduction, M/T configurations just slowly started decreasing in numbers and eventually fall of a trim level (2011 Sport Navi as example not an M/T option)... I was hoping that Honda would offer another "fun" alternative to the trusty 3rd pedal BUT they haven't brought of the DCT transmission offered for the Fit in other markets... just an extremely smooth CVT that (to me) kinda neuters the car from a fun to drive point.
I'm attempting to snag a Mystic Yellow Pearl EX 6 Speed for the 2016 model year... so far not a single manual is in my district or zone (located in Greater Houston area). Being in the flat southern part of the US won't help my chances of scoring one BUT I'll be for sure trying.
I'm attempting to snag a Mystic Yellow Pearl EX 6 Speed for the 2016 model year... so far not a single manual is in my district or zone (located in Greater Houston area). Being in the flat southern part of the US won't help my chances of scoring one BUT I'll be for sure trying.
#44
My car was still listed as available on my dealer's website for weeks after they sold the car. And later, quite by accident, I came across a 2-minute video made in the dealer's back lot (right where I first saw the Fit) ... It was almost like finding a movie of your girl friend on a porn site.
Ha, ha, I know that feeling. A couple of years after I bought my '09 Fit, I saw a TV ad for the dealer I'd bought it from, and they showed a clip of the showroom in the commercial. Sitting right there was my orange Fit Sport!
#45
...I'm attempting to snag a Mystic Yellow Pearl EX 6 Speed for the 2016 model year... so far not a single manual is in my district or zone (located in Greater Houston area). Being in the flat southern part of the US won't help my chances of scoring one BUT I'll be for sure trying.
#47
Picked up my 2016 6MT base (Canadian version) today. Was told it would take 8 weeks, but only took 4. It was already "On Rail", whatever that actually means, when I ordered it Hecho en Mexico. Shifts very smoothly, but first gear is so ridiculously short I can't even make it through an intersection.
#48
Picked up my 2016 6MT base (Canadian version) today. Was told it would take 8 weeks, but only took 4. It was already "On Rail", whatever that actually means, when I ordered it Hecho en Mexico. Shifts very smoothly, but first gear is so ridiculously short I can't even make it through an intersection.
#49
I really don't like having to shift to second in the middle of the intersection. Intersections are busy and dangerous places, so I'd rather be fully concentrating on other drivers, pedestrians, than losing forward power due to needing to shift. This, to me, is a safety issue. I'd never shift when in an intersection on my motorcycle. Maybe I'll just rev out first to 4k or so...
#50
Picked up my 2016 6MT base (Canadian version) today. Was told it would take 8 weeks, but only took 4. It was already "On Rail", whatever that actually means, when I ordered it Hecho en Mexico. Shifts very smoothly, but first gear is so ridiculously short I can't even make it through an intersection.
#51
Sounds like 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th are the only gears needed. Back to a 4 speed manual like my 76 Civic CVCC and first honda (with a choke too).
#52
When I went to Japan two years ago and drove several rental cars, I noticed that almost every car on the road was automatic. Even all the little kei cars; all automatic. The only manuals I noticed, while glancing by parked cars, were small cars built until the early 2000's. I consider Japan to 95% automatic.
My first generation fit is finally being replaced thanks to a faulty CVT transmission, and I ordered my new fit just yesterday. The brochure doesn't even mention that there is an option for a manual. It lists different cup holders and interior light colors, but there is absolutely no mention of a manual. But I told the guy I wanted a manual, and they do offer it - although it's a 5 speed instead of the 6 speed you guys outside of the states get.
It's definitely a special order car. If I had went with the CVT, it could be delivered in a week or two. With a manual, it'll arrive mid-january, and it's still october.
#53
Thanks for keeping us informed about Fits in Japan.
#55
Is it possible to start off in 2nd gear or is it a bit too tall or lacking in torque?
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