Sportshift v. manual AMV8 roadster

[notax]

I have previosuly owned a manual AMV8 coupe, which I really enjoyed and am intending to buy a roadster. Wondering which shift option to go for. I'm sure this will have been covered before but the search function isn't working.

I currently have a range of cars, with a variety of different shifts:

XKR - full auto which suits the car
F355 GTS - F1 flappy paddle automated manual, slower than the modern systems but I quite enjoy it
TVR - manual
XC90 - full auto

I am a keen driver and a tarmac rally driver (in a manual BMW M3 which I am considering changing to high speed sequential paddleshift)

I haven't tried a sportshift yet, what are your views? Is anyone able to say how it compares to a F355 F1? Thanks.

[mikey k]

I've had both versions and updates to both versions.
ASM1 needs regular clutch learns, creep mode and the high reverse gear is a PITA. Other than that I liked it as I always used it in manual with a slight lift at each change.
ASM2 is MUCH better, no creep mode, "normal" reverse gear, no clutch learns, much smoother changes in auto & on throttle, I still only use it in manual though

[notax]

mikey k said:

I've had both versions and updates to both versions.
ASM1 needs regular clutch learns, creep mode and the high reverse gear is a PITA. Other than that I liked it as I always used it in manual with a slight lift at each change.
ASM2 is MUCH better, no creep mode, "normal" reverse gear, no clutch learns, much smoother changes in auto & on throttle, I still only use it in manual though

Thanks, when did ASM2 appear? Did it appear on roadsters and coupes at the same time?

[mikey k]

ASM2 is only in the 2011 Vantage S
Though I'm sure it will be in the standard car shortly

[notax]

Sadly a bit out of my budget then! Manual it is

[max b]

manual roadster here with a new clutch ready to go! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4084804.htm

[Dalto123]

max b said:

manual roadster here with a new clutch ready to go! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4084804.htm

Haven't seen an AMV8 Roadster in that colour combo, looks really nice


Sadly I can't afford it, sorry!

[mikey k]

If that is out of your budget you may be better waiting until Jan/Feb when the prices really drop.
BTW ~70% of the early roadsters are Sportshift as it was released at the same time as the roadster.