Is the M/T officially dead???
#121
So true, My last manual was 1990, took me a few days to get used to it again and now its almost second nature to me, more relaxed on hills as well. Was on a steep hill tonight and killed it once because an idiot stopped on my bumper and I didn't want to bump him, but I got it the second go....lol
#124
The adjustable steering column is a good help on the MT. I drop the steering wheel to it's lowest position. That puts my steering hand closer together with my shifting hand. Much more comfortable that way. However, this blocks my view of the speedometer. But I can see the tachometer in full. So, I kind of know my speed from the RPM's and which gear I'm in.
#125
My older brother just traded in his 370 Z droptop on a Golf R. (I cant keep up with his cars)...his has the DCT, but can't wait to drive up there and take it out for a drive, sounds like a REAL fun hatch. 😎
#126
i did the short shifter and bone insert (tranny/engine mount insert) on my 6MT Golf-R and the shifts feel pretty awesome now.
#127
basically i hold the brake with my right foot and blip the throttle with the side of my right foot just as the light turns green and start moving. no need for hill assist. even on a steep incline i rather use the manual e-brake handle..
which is another issue i have on my R.. the R's e-brake is a switch.
#128
i wouldn't have bought the fit if the MT wasn't an option. I beg to take it a step further: the car that doesn't offer a MT, and still has a petrol engine, is dead :P ..
Last edited by knope; 11-16-2017 at 02:21 PM. Reason: colon
#129
Hey thanks for the great thread here!
Also I'm driving a Fit cause 1. they come with MTs. 2. get great gas mileage. and 3. nice amount of storage space and flexibility.
#131
Type-R knob but not the all mental one. i had a spector from TWM. very cool. doesnt get hot or cold.
https://www.twmperformance.com/hybri...ter-shift-knob
https://www.twmperformance.com/hybri...ter-shift-knob
#135
Here's ours. A good friend made one for his GE and I coerced him into making a second. Tried, but couldn't get a third out of him. Has a great feel. Adds some weight up top to help move the Mugen shifter a bit quicker. Solid billet aluminum FTW!
Looks like a have some cleaning to do. Things getting dirty sitting in the garage somehow.
Looks like a have some cleaning to do. Things getting dirty sitting in the garage somehow.
Last edited by GAFIT; 11-20-2017 at 05:22 PM.
#137
Just got my 2017 Fit with a 6 speed. I got it because there were so few made and I am sure that this one will be a collectable :-). Now all I have to do is keep it in storage for 50 years and it should be worth what I paid for it. But honestly I got the manual so I can tow it behind my motorhome, or that's the story I am using for now.