F1/Manual - again

[beaver]

I'm sure this has been covered a zillion times but my eyes hurt from searching...

I can see myself being lured towards a 360 Modena, I really wanted a manual car but could be persuaded into an F1 as there is more choice and resale may be a bit better.

Having just sold an M3 CSL I'm not sure I like the paddle type gearchange - is the 360 change any good ?

I'm put off by the thought of clutch wear on inclines and reversing - or is this a myth ?

Also, if I look at an '01 example is it likely to be a different software/quality version than a more recent car, and if so easily upgraded ?

Any help much appreciated.

[_VTEC_]

beaver said:

I'm sure this has been covered a zillion times but my eyes hurt from searching... I can see myself being lured towards a 360 Modena, I really wanted a manual car but could be persuaded into an F1 as there is more choice and resale may be a bit better. Having just sold an M3 CSL I'm not sure I like the paddle type gearchange - is the 360 change any good ? I'm put off by the thought of clutch wear on inclines and reversing - or is this a myth ? Also, if I look at an '01 example is it likely to be a different software/quality version than a more recent car, and if so easily upgraded ? Any help much appreciated.

How anyone can choose one of those heathen F1 boxes after the tactile delight of an open-gated manual is far beyond my comprehension.

And yes, I have experienced both.

[dealmaker]

_VTEC_ said:

beaver said: I'm sure this has been covered a zillion times but my eyes hurt from searching... I can see myself being lured towards a 360 Modena, I really wanted a manual car but could be persuaded into an F1 as there is more choice and resale may be a bit better. Having just sold an M3 CSL I'm not sure I like the paddle type gearchange - is the 360 change any good ? I'm put off by the thought of clutch wear on inclines and reversing - or is this a myth ? Also, if I look at an '01 example is it likely to be a different software/quality version than a more recent car, and if so easily upgraded ? Any help much appreciated. How anyone can choose one of those heathen F1 boxes after the tactile delight of an open-gated manual is far beyond my comprehension. And yes, I have experienced both.

Ditto...........

the clickety clack is the only way to go!

[rico]

It seems the manual gearboxes last a LOT longer as well.

Go manual... if only for the click-clack sound

[Davey S1]

Manual.

[maranellouk]

F1 all the way if you have a LHD example.




nothing to do with the mandatory totty you should have in the passenger seat your left hand will be busy with

No, go manual. The feeling of getting the change up/down spot on is second to nothing. Well....perhaps second to the mandatory totty anyway

[stefan1]

Vote for manual here as well.

I also have recently sold a CSL for a Gallardo; the CSL gearchange was good at times, infuriating at others and generally gave no satisfaction compared to self shifting.

I've not regretted regressing!

[beaver]

Well, I do know the manual is better (had a 355 before) but is the F1 really that awful ?

Are there no pro-F1 owners here to suggest otherwise?

[maranellouk]

I don't have anything against F1. It's just that, faced with the option of the two systems (I am assuming you be using the car more on the road) I would go for manual. I enjoy both and they are running side by side but there is just nothing more organic than guiding the gear lever through the gate.

I just tried a tiptronic Porker turbo and that was a horrible experience with horrid little buttons. The paddles behind the wheel on the Ferrari are nice, but again, with the choice, I would go manual. I would try it and see how you feel about it personally. I just believe that it is too close to automatic for comfort and we can't have that can we.

MARA

[Big T]

F1 for me....

Pro's -

* Sounds better, up & down changing, especially with my setup
* Quicker car.

Con's -

* Less involvement.
* Costs.

I miss a manual sportscar but this F1 is so much fun

>> Edited by Big T on Monday 2nd May 12:21