Why does clarkson slate the e46 smg m3?
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Hi all,
Was watching some old top gear last night. Clarkson was raving about the e46 m3 said it was an awesome car etc etc but then says 'but dont by the smg the gearbox is rubbish' or something along those lines.
Any idea what his issue is? Ive seen the smg recomended in general gassing in what car threads plenty of times.
Was watching some old top gear last night. Clarkson was raving about the e46 m3 said it was an awesome car etc etc but then says 'but dont by the smg the gearbox is rubbish' or something along those lines.
Any idea what his issue is? Ive seen the smg recomended in general gassing in what car threads plenty of times.
pbickerd said:
Hi all,
Was watching some old top gear last night. Clarkson was raving about the e46 m3 said it was an awesome car etc etc but then says 'but dont by the smg the gearbox is rubbish' or something along those lines.
Any idea what his issue is? Ive seen the smg recomended in general gassing in what car threads plenty of times.
He praises it on track, see one of his DVD's where he races a 2002 with one.Was watching some old top gear last night. Clarkson was raving about the e46 m3 said it was an awesome car etc etc but then says 'but dont by the smg the gearbox is rubbish' or something along those lines.
Any idea what his issue is? Ive seen the smg recomended in general gassing in what car threads plenty of times.
I think the comment about the gearbox is in the same frame of mind of why he also doesn't like Ferrari fallpy paddle gearboxes.
I guess some of us just find a road car more fun with 3 pedals and a traditional H gate, or at least the option of.
IMO...
If the gear change setting is set low, it takes too long to change between 1st and 2nd. If you set it too high you feel a thump every time you go through the higher gears.
If you persist and spend a couple of weeks\months you'll actually learn to find the right settings and driving style that will get rid of these "features" and thats when the SMG comes into it's own.
I don't think JC spends long enough with the car to get that though.
If the gear change setting is set low, it takes too long to change between 1st and 2nd. If you set it too high you feel a thump every time you go through the higher gears.
If you persist and spend a couple of weeks\months you'll actually learn to find the right settings and driving style that will get rid of these "features" and thats when the SMG comes into it's own.
I don't think JC spends long enough with the car to get that though.
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