Gallardo E-gear vs manual

[prg123]

Hi,

Been considering a 2004sh gallardo, and wondered if people prefer the E-gear rather than manual gearbox.

I've currently got a gransport, with the F1 gearbox, is the Maserati F1 gearbox similar in technology to the E-Gear one?

Is there any model year I should steer clear of? Also can anyone recommend a good Lamborghini dealer in the south east.

Thanks

Pete

[kbf1981]

I've just got a manual and the manual's a really nice box. Feels better than the box I had in my Cayman S a while back and that always had really good reviews.

Most people prefer the E-Gear but I think the questions comes down to how you're going to use the car - the E-Gear is quicker on a track, and I'd guess it's probably better in traffic (this is a guess), but the manual is more engaging and for me makes it more of an experience. Depends on what you're after, I'd drive both and go from there. I also think the open gate looks amazing.

[prg123]

I'm thinking manual, as I don't do track days, and the Maserati is a nightmare in traffic.....

Main reason though is the wife hates using the F1 box. I take it the clutch isn't too heavy?

pete

[johnnyreggae]

Maybe one day instead of having to answer this every couple of weeks the Gallardo owners here will club together and pay for a search engine that works !

[prg123]

Ok fair enough me being lazy ....., have you had a bad day?

Pete

[johnnyreggae]

Now you come to mention it......

Here's a couple via Google http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=696...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=28&...

Its more a gentle tease since it is an extremely regular question but right now its all but impossible to find any previous threads

Edited by johnnyreggae on Monday 20th February 19:08

[cayman-black]

The manuals great except for the fact there is no left foot rest ,and this i found a bit annoying.

[iandc]

kbf1981 said:

I've just got a manual and the manual's a really nice box. Feels better than the box I had in my Cayman S a while back and that always had really good reviews.

Most people prefer the E-Gear but I think the questions comes down to how you're going to use the car - the E-Gear is quicker on a track, and I'd guess it's probably better in traffic (this is a guess), but the manual is more engaging and for me makes it more of an experience. Depends on what you're after, I'd drive both and go from there. I also think the open gate looks amazing.

As said, best to try both and choose yourself as this topic usually ends up with the manual and E-Gear camps telling you they are each the best. I have owned both and they give you an equal but different enjoyment when driving.

[andrew]

prg123 said:

Hi,

Been considering a 2004sh gallardo, and wondered if people prefer the E-gear rather than manual gearbox.

I've currently got a gransport, with the F1 gearbox, is the Maserati F1 gearbox similar in technology to the E-Gear one?

Is there any model year I should steer clear of? Also can anyone recommend a good Lamborghini dealer in the south east.

Thanks

Pete

1. e gear
2. yes
3. 2006 my+ is preferable ( at the risk of ignoring your stating "2004ish" )
4. for sales or service ?

[prg123]

For sales

[andrew]

in alphabetical order, autofficina, l' high wycombe, l' london and l' sevenoaks have all been helpful

[prg123]

Ok many thanks andrew

Pete

[V10 BAT]

OP Hi
Might help, and yeah you need to drive both.Cheers
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[prg123]

Sounds like its like my maserati's gearbox, I think I will go for a manual

Pete

[70proof]

V10 BAT said:

OP Hi
Might help, and yeah you need to drive both.Cheers
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

hi ya mate (batman)..... my buying thread too... though i ain;t linking to it!!! think its on page two or three now....

OP, for very slow speeds, e gear is a breeze, it slips the clutch soo well, so traffic is a doodle with e gear, but wear rate is greater.... it will change down for you as you slow, and it pisses me off when it drops from two to first just when you want to get back on the throttle, and then its unhappy.... i don;t forget to change down with my two manual cars, so why doesn;t egear just let me get on with it.!!

[lambo_xx]

prg123 said:

Hi,

Been considering a 2004sh gallardo, and wondered if people prefer the E-gear rather than manual gearbox.

I've currently got a gransport, with the F1 gearbox, is the Maserati F1 gearbox similar in technology to the E-Gear one?

Is there any model year I should steer clear of? Also can anyone recommend a good Lamborghini dealer in the south east.

Thanks

Pete

It's a very personal thing. Some people love the F1 box's and other people hate them. I used to make a massive song and dance about how only posers bought the F1 gearboxes and then I bought one. I have to admit I am a totals convert! I love them, as long as it is the right car.

I've driven many miles in my father's manual Gallardo and can't think of anything wrong with it. If I were you I would go and drive both and see which you prefer. Lamborghini upgrade the car in 2006 so I’m guessing they made the gear changes a bit quicker/smoother.

Hope that helps. Let us know how you get on.

[kbf1981]

prg123 said:

I'm thinking manual, as I don't do track days, and the Maserati is a nightmare in traffic.....

Main reason though is the wife hates using the F1 box. I take it the clutch isn't too heavy?

pete

No, clutch is light and aside from the visibility it's a very easy car to drive once you're used to it. I've been commuting in mine a few days a week since getting it.

[V10 BAT]

70proof said:

V10 BAT said:

OP Hi
Might help, and yeah you need to drive both.Cheers
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

hi ya mate (batman)..... my buying thread too... though i ain;t linking to it!!! think its on page two or three now....

OP, for very slow speeds, e gear is a breeze, it slips the clutch soo well, so traffic is a doodle with e gear, but wear rate is greater.... it will change down for you as you slow, and it pisses me off when it drops from two to first just when you want to get back on the throttle, and then its unhappy.... i don;t forget to change down with my two manual cars, so why doesn;t egear just let me get on with it.!!

Hey mate,your buying thread has a lot of great info which i`m sure the op would find very useful.
Cheers bud

[70proof]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[franki68]

Op....it's personal preference,there is no right or wrong.the manual is a great manual ....the change is excellent and the. Clutch isreally is like butter,the lightest clutch I have had on any performance car.the pings as you shift gear are just sublime.
As has been said try each before making any decision.