LCI sports paddle shift is here!
07-01-2007, 10:12 AM
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thanks for the write up, research, and video on the sports auto box 
07-01-2007, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cader' post='442206' date='Jul 1 2007, 07:12 PM
thanks for the write up, research, and video on the sports auto box
It tightens the whole car up and makes even the slightest touch of the throttle noticeable. My only criticism is that the steering goes so heavy that when you've been on a 'freeway' for a while and come off and go to turn on a roundabout it feels too heavy, catches you out and it could cause a problem if you weren't careful
I still think anyone who has ordered this option will not be disappointed
07-01-2007, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='441931' date='Jun 30 2007, 01:38 PM
Glad that you can now get the "real" MTech suspension in USA now.
It was a long time coming.
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It was a long time coming.
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Yes thats true. I'm glad we at least have the choice now for the M-tech suspension... Although after driving with DD for so long I like it now. So another tough decision. If I had no time behind the wheel of a DD car I would hop on the M-Tech suspension right away.
07-01-2007, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mogsyman' post='442178' date='Jul 1 2007, 09:32 AM
Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-HkjvY6BJk - ignore the first 30 seconds or so.
Bear in mind I was not putting my foot down and I'll try to get a better video shortly. Hopefully it may give you an idea how fast the gear changes happen.
Bear in mind I was not putting my foot down and I'll try to get a better video shortly. Hopefully it may give you an idea how fast the gear changes happen.
07-01-2007, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='442247' date='Jul 1 2007, 08:50 PM
Wow not bad... it looks like it behaves like SMG.... now i just need to test drive one to see how it truly feels.
07-01-2007, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mogsyman' post='442252' date='Jul 1 2007, 01:09 PM
Better video will be posted tomorrow
07-01-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='442247' date='Jul 1 2007, 08:50 PM
Wow not bad... it looks like it behaves like SMG....
Also remember this is a diesel!! (I know, I know.... I've got one).
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07-02-2007, 10:39 AM
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Slightly better video.
Still not putting my foot down just yet
Link here
about half way through I go up and down a few gears.
I've got another couple and I'll see if they're any better
Still not putting my foot down just yet
Link here
I've got another couple and I'll see if they're any better
