I miss driving a manual :(

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Posted: 7/24/2013 7:40:45 PM EDT

Ever since my RX-7 blew up, I've been driving my dad's 2011 Focus when it's available. It's great for basic transportation, but beyond that it's the definition of 'blah'. I feel it would actually be entertaining if I could shift my own gears, it's pretty light and nimble for what it is. I'm not talking about hooning or anything like that, I just used to get so much joy from rev-matching through all the gears when approaching a stop sign or red light, or when coming up to a corner. Dropping it in 'D' and having little further interaction with the vehicle is pretty boring

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Oh well, I'm just ranting. Cool story bro, first world problems, etc.

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:47:39 PM EDT

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I'm on track again this weekend. I'll think of you

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:48:12 PM EDT

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Ever since my RX-7 blew up, I've been driving my dad's 2011 Focus when it's available. It's great for basic transportation, but beyond that it's the definition of 'blah'. I feel it would actually be entertaining if I could shift my own gears, it's pretty light and nimble for what it is. I'm not talking about hooning or anything like that, I just used to get so much joy from rev-matching through all the gears when approaching a stop sign or red light, or when coming up to a corner. Dropping it in 'D' and having little further interaction with the vehicle is pretty boring

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Oh well, I'm just ranting. Cool story bro, first world problems, etc.

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I know exactly what you mean. Fortunately I got my rotary back after a week or so with a focus. I've never complained so much about a car in my life. Its not a bad car, like you said its just "car". This a ford Car. It gets xx mpg. The sanitary towel is a huge upgrade though and really makes it fun to drive.

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:50:06 PM EDT

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Yeah, I miss driving a stick as well.

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:50:48 PM EDT

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Put a 5.3 in the rx7

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:50:50 PM EDT

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If your bored while driving an automatic, you can always text or put your make-up on while driving

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:51:17 PM EDT

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love the 6M

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:53:53 PM EDT

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My stick shift says "KIA" on it, you ain't missing much.

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:55:34 PM EDT

[#8]

Name this stick...

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:56:11 PM EDT

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thats lotus thingy?

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:57:16 PM EDT

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Well that didn't take long...

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:58:14 PM EDT

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neighbor has one and wrecked it -

what model of exige you have? you in central ohio?

Posted: 7/24/2013 7:59:27 PM EDT

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Damn beat me.

lotus for sure.

e46 M3 on top. MZ coupe or convertible in the middle?

I love my 6 speed Audi A4 S-Line.

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:01:37 PM EDT

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My daily driver is a 5 speed Mustang GT. I hope to upgrade it to a 6 speed some day.

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:01:54 PM EDT

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neighbor has one and wrecked it -

what model of exige you have? you in central ohio?

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neighbor has one and wrecked it -

what model of exige you have? you in central ohio?

Mine is an Elise. Northwest Ohio. Did he L-ift On- T-urn U S-pin?

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:04:59 PM EDT

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"Damn hot after being left in the July sun"

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:06:39 PM EDT

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Two weeks ago while on track I got to see what one looks like upside down. Couldn't figure out what it was.

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:07:06 PM EDT

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Mine is an Elise. Northwest Ohio. Did he L-ift On- T-urn U S-pin?

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Well that didn't take long...

neighbor has one and wrecked it -

what model of exige you have? you in central ohio?

Mine is an Elise. Northwest Ohio. Did he L-ift On- T-urn U S-pin?

he was trying to show off to some hotties at starbucks driving by and hit a stopped SUV

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:10:30 PM EDT

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6 speeds are so much fun.

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:24:34 PM EDT

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I honestly completely understand and appreciate all the advantages of putting a V8 in any generation RX-7 (I'm even a member on norotors.com), but I think I'm too much of a purist to actually do it

. Not now, anyway. Maybe after going through a few turbo rotaries I could move on to a LS1/2/3/6

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Also pics. I actually have 2 second gen RX-7s. My first one is rusted to hell and I pretty much had to completely tear down the engine when I got it in order to make it run. I drove it for about 4 years, the engine finally let go last summer.

My second one is much nicer. I bought it with a blown engine (on purpose), but the body is in wonderful shape. I bought it from a guy in Texas and my dad and I drove down and towed it back. I have an engine (non-turbo for now), but I'm doing a bunch of other restoration stuff to the car that needs to be done before the engine goes in.

here's the two of them together:

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:30:44 PM EDT

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Lotus

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:32:10 PM EDT

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I honestly completely understand and appreciate all the advantages of putting a V8 in any generation RX-7, but I think I'm too much of a purist to actually do it

. Not now, anyway. Maybe after going through a few turbo rotaries I could move on to a LS1/2/3/6

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Put a 5.3 in the rx7

I honestly completely understand and appreciate all the advantages of putting a V8 in any generation RX-7, but I think I'm too much of a purist to actually do it

. Not now, anyway. Maybe after going through a few turbo rotaries I could move on to a LS1/2/3/6

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OK fine, put a 20b in it.

Posted: 7/24/2013 8:34:25 PM EDT

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Put a 5.3 in the rx7

I honestly completely understand and appreciate all the advantages of putting a V8 in any generation RX-7, but I think I'm too much of a purist to actually do it

. Not now, anyway. Maybe after going through a few turbo rotaries I could move on to a LS1/2/3/6

.

OK fine, put a 20b in it.

Posted: 7/24/2013 10:13:34 PM EDT

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Come drive a stick in downtown Seattle during rush hour in the rain. It'll cure it.

Posted: 7/24/2013 10:29:57 PM EDT

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I'm on track again this weekend. I'll think of you

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E46 M all day!
I'd love to have those cinnamon seats if it weren't for my Recaros.

Posted: 7/25/2013 12:23:57 AM EDT

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I'm too busy texting to operate a motorcar....

Posted: 7/25/2013 12:42:36 AM EDT

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Meh.

Back in college, I used to deliver auto parts in a major city. The vehicle that I was stuck with the most was a 90's Ford Ranger. It came from the factory with a 5 speed (that hated going into first gear), manual steering (with a tiny steering wheel), no a/c, and no radio. Even with that experience behind me, I still loved and continue to love manual transmissions. I even special ordered my 2013 Subaru with a manual when I couldn't find a manual one in stock with the right options and in the right color.

Posted: 7/25/2013 12:47:59 AM EDT

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Posted: 7/25/2013 12:52:42 AM EDT

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I miss driving manual, too. Well, living where I do now, anyway.

Where I lived in SC, I would have shot myself in the face if I was driving stick. Too much traffic in the summer time.

Posted: 7/25/2013 1:31:36 AM EDT

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Im glad I picked up a manual Z a couple of years ago, because it doesnt look like they will be around much longer. I believe Porsche has already said they are dropping them.

Posted: 7/25/2013 1:49:39 AM EDT

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I love driving my 5 speed Jeep.

Would never own an automatic Jeep, regardless of what the rock crawlers say.

Posted: 7/25/2013 2:03:22 AM EDT

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Ditto. Slowlyl collecting parts in the backyard (I have the drivetrain complete) for a SBC-powered early Bronco. SM465 granny 4-speed.

Posted: 7/25/2013 2:21:25 AM EDT

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Im glad I picked up a manual Z a couple of years ago, because it doesnt look like they will be around much longer. I believe Porsche has already said they are dropping them.

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want..

Posted: 7/25/2013 2:25:41 AM EDT

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I honestly completely understand and appreciate all the advantages of putting a V8 in any generation RX-7 (I'm even a member on norotors.com), but I think I'm too much of a purist to actually do it

. Not now, anyway. Maybe after going through a few turbo rotaries I could move on to a LS1/2/3/6

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This, do it, now. I love my LS1 and my LS6.

Posted: 7/25/2013 2:27:31 AM EDT

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I miss advancing my own timing and total loss oil systems.

A computer driven solenoid can change gears faster and better than you, John Henry. Embrace it.