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I don't like automatics but if the 458 manual conversion gets figured out and truly dialed in, I probably will add one! So far I understand there is one 458 Speciale that is converted but I think they are still working out some of the kinks - especially in the electronics.
Never in my life did i think i'd drive a paddle shifter car- till i drove the 458..i was going for a 991 GT3 manual, but actually didn't like it, then i tried a PDK and it was too perfect, seamless as if you're not even really shifting , then tried the 458 and the DCT (its not automatic) was very engaging & mechanical feeling, it shifts with drama..i never drive the car in Auto mode of course ...i probably shift that car more than i shift a manual ..again i never thought i'd be saying this but i don't miss a manual at all driving the 458.
Never in my life did i think i'd drive a paddle shifter car- till i drove the 458..i was going for a 991 GT3 manual, but actually didn't like it, then i tried a PDK and it was too perfect, seamless as if you're not even really shifting , then tried the 458 and the DCT (its not automatic) was very engaging & mechanical feeling, it shifts with drama..i never drive the car in Auto mode of course ...i probably shift that car more than i shift a manual ..again i never thought i'd be saying this but i don't miss a manual at all driving the 458.
Different strokes for different folks! I have driven a few 458s and we actually have a PDK equipped 992 but I hate that transmission. I'm sure I am the only person in the world but I actually prefer a traditional torque converter auto to a DCT but both are very, very, very much poor substitutes to a manual for me and I can't mentally put a car in the same category if it is an automatic. But that's just me and I know a lot of people love DCTs and even prefer them to manuals and I don't judge.
rsabeebe The bongos made the cut, the 25-year-old Tailor-Made Bubble Burner driver made it to the Goodwill as well as most of the other treasures in this photo!
Man, there are some beautiful garages out there. I am grateful for what I have, but I am a tad envious of some that have been posted. I added the VCT (Vinyl Composite Tile) 16 years ago. It's been a labor of love. I just cleaned it up this week and swapped out the old mirrors for some new ones.
I wish….it’s an early Beck, but it was originally owed by Ewan McGregor which is why you can see the OBI WAN plate in the background. Here are few pics
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