Really pumped about 2011 RA!
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Why are some so interested in getting an RA in manual? To save a few bucks? Personally, I got the RA because it had the advanced transmission and was ~$10000 less than the EVO MR. The RA had the features I wanted (AWD, turbo charged, fast automatic transmission, good looking)...
If you really want a manual, save up a bit longer and spend the extra ~$5000 to get a EVO GSR. If a manual RA existed, I doubt it would sell more than $1000-$2000 less than the twin clutch anyways.
If you really want a manual, save up a bit longer and spend the extra ~$5000 to get a EVO GSR. If a manual RA existed, I doubt it would sell more than $1000-$2000 less than the twin clutch anyways.
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But...but.. The SST feels like a manual minus the clutch pedal. It's great knowing how to drive a stick and all, but I don't think I'd necessarily miss the 3rd pedal - especially since it would free me up to be utilizing left foot braking (without having to heel-toe). But that's just me.
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Uhh, lets see... My RX-8 is a 6 speed manual. My Impreza is a 5 speed manual. My Dodge stealth is a 5 speed manual. My Suzuki SV-650 has a 6 speed manual gearbox.
The SST has two automated clutches (one always engaged), and the rest is pretty much like a typical manual. With that said, it does not utilize a torque converter like a typical automatic, and it engine brakes. So, I'm pretty sure I "get it". I think you're the one who doesn't.
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But...but.. The SST feels like a manual minus the clutch pedal. It's great knowing how to drive a stick and all, but I don't think I'd necessarily miss the 3rd pedal - especially since it would free me up to be utilizing left foot braking (without having to heel-toe). But that's just me.
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You keep cracking me up today. This is better than cable by far... 
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Or, like most men, I multitask, put the car in gear and then finger **** my girlfriend in the passenger seat, if I decide I want stains everywhere and the pungent smell of ***** in my car. I also don't know a lot of women that are impressed by a man that can drive an automatic, I know a few who are genuinely impressed by a man that drives stick and some won't even date a guy who can't handle his stick.
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