15 Aug 07
Originally posted by rmackenThere aren't time machines that would take me back 15 years in order to make me your first, but I'll bet you can find gay porn on the internet or something. Search "Rmacken Cleveland Steamer and reach around" on google.
Wow, that is interesting, I would like you to be the first that I pop in that case.... now bend over.
15 Aug 07
Originally posted by cmsMasterYou mean you got your cherry popped 15 years ago?
There aren't time machines that would take me back 15 years in order to make me your first, but I'll bet you can find gay porn on the internet or something. Search "Rmacken Cleveland Steamer and reach around" on google.
What was it like buffty boy??
16 Aug 07
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Originally posted by sonhouseWhen Russ finishes this we'll be able to walk around the rubble and ruins that are this thread.
So all silliness aside, are you saying double clutches are going to be the new automatic transmission?
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As for transmissions, how many ever drove 3 on the tree? Do you miss them?
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16 Aug 07
Originally posted by cmsMasterWhy, oh why, oh why ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-clutch_gearbox
The twin-clutch gearboxes seem to be taking over traditional manual gearboxes, they shift faster and offer comparable control that manuals offer.
Much as i like a good car, i think that one clutch is enough for me, thank you very much. I mean , there's no need....really 😛
16 Aug 07
Originally posted by rmackenI actually find this rather interesting, and am sorry you don't. One of the more interesting transmissions I've seen in action was a VW Beatle that had a Semiautomatic transmission of sorts in it. It was a good friends older brother's car when I was about 17 and he was around 21.
and this is interesting why?
I don't remember the year of the car, but I saw it around 1984 or 85 and had never seen anything like it. You shifted the stick, just taking the foot off the gas to shift. It revved up in any gear like a standard, but the clutch worked automatic when you let go of the gas.
I actually love the feel of using a clutch, and believe a human can shift better than any program, just like in chess where humans are better than engines when you compare the best.
The computer can automate the shifting we do, but a human will be more creative and get more out of shifting than a computer can. So an excellent driver will be able to shift better and get off the line quicker if they like than any automated system could.
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16 Aug 07
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Originally posted by huckleberryhoundWhoa, reading that page just blew my views about shifting. I guess this has little to do with over-automation, just how the gears are shifted.
Why, oh why, oh why ?
Much as i like a good car, i think that one clutch is enough for me, thank you very much. I mean , there's no need....really 😛
You still shift, but the computer and engine is helping you ram into gear by timing the gears for you.
I've got no problems with this shifting process... Sorry I flamed you Twin Clutch!
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