Maserati Spyder gearbox choice
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Does anyone know if the cambiocorsa gearbox on the Masser Spyder is more popular than the normal GT box? Having driven neither I'm not in a good position to comment. Although I have read that the CC box is a bit jerky still and clutch wear is a nightmare but the manual is a little clunky.
Is this true?
Is this true?
I have an 05 GT (on a Coupe) and the manual is fine - only "clunky" between 1-2 and then only for ten minutes or so till its juices warm up. It's particularly smooth IMO for 2-3-4 which for my money is where you need it.. Only criticism would be it's positioned a little too far forward and hard to get seat/wheel/shift perfect.
I tried both the manual and the CC back-to back on the Coupe. I was hoping that the CC would do the trick, but after an hour of driving decided that it wasn't for me...., due to a) lack of feeling that I was in control, b) slow changes, and c) too much to think about whilst driving...(should I be in 'sport' mode, should I change up/down quickly, should I lift of the throttle when changing up..., etc.)
When I tried the manual, whilst the box is notchy (especially getting into second), I felt that I knew what was going on.
After having done a little more research into the CC box, it appears that there are issues with longevity versus the manual.
That said, it's horses for courses, though with 390 of them under my foot, I would prefer some control!
When I tried the manual, whilst the box is notchy (especially getting into second), I felt that I knew what was going on.
After having done a little more research into the CC box, it appears that there are issues with longevity versus the manual.
That said, it's horses for courses, though with 390 of them under my foot, I would prefer some control!
GeraldCBuckle said:
I tried both the manual and the CC back-to back on the Coupe. I was hoping that the CC would do the trick, but after an hour of driving decided that it wasn't for me...., due to a) lack of feeling that I was in control, b) slow changes, and c) too much to think about whilst driving...(should I be in 'sport' mode, should I change up/down quickly, should I lift of the throttle when changing up..., etc.)
When I tried the manual, whilst the box is notchy (especially getting into second), I felt that I knew what was going on.
After having done a little more research into the CC box, it appears that there are issues with longevity versus the manual.
That said, it's horses for courses, though with 390 of them under my foot, I would prefer some control!
When I tried the manual, whilst the box is notchy (especially getting into second), I felt that I knew what was going on.
After having done a little more research into the CC box, it appears that there are issues with longevity versus the manual.
That said, it's horses for courses, though with 390 of them under my foot, I would prefer some control!
Well, then again if you read the majority of the posts on the CC gearbox everyone (inc me!) says it does take a couple of weeks to get used to and I can't recall anyone saying they would go back to a manual.
I'm personally happy that I've got more control with a CC box and two hands on the wheel and super fast changes than with a manual box.
Dave
David A said:
Well, then again if you read the majority of the posts on the CC gearbox everyone (inc me!) says it does take a couple of weeks to get used to and I can't recall anyone saying they would go back to a manual.
I'm personally happy that I've got more control with a CC box and two hands on the wheel and super fast changes than with a manual box.
Dave
I second this. You cannot trial the CC box back to back with a manual and in an hour expect to get a true feel for it. It takes around two weeks to get comfortable. It is certainly true that initially you have to think about the shifts, I certainly found it extremely strange and even when I had taken delivery of the 4200 I had some second thoughts, however after a week or two (and a software rev and clutch adjustment) I never really looked back. I have subsequently tried the Gransport and the software rev in the GS is excellent. Try and get a longer test drive (a weekend if poss) with the CC box - you won't regret it.
I have driven both and there is no really choice, the CC wins everytime. None of my clients would go back to a manual now they have used the CC. I personally think the manual is just dreadful, too clunky and awkward, where as the CC is simple and easy. The CC box isn't perfect when compared to other cars but compared to its manual brother it is in a different league.
I have a CC and would not change it for a manual, no way. And I have driven the manual as well. As others said, it is a question of getting yourself 'at ease' with the CC and that takes 1, 2 weeks. It provides that extra edge which would make you feel closer to being a pilot than a driver.
Ed
Ed
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