Re: American's and stick shifts (long)

[Michael Zamarocy <mhdavion@earthlink.net>]

>
>I can see F1 technology eventualy filtering down to the street car level. The
>tiptronic is a step in the right direction but until they go to an electonic
>clutch/gear selecter it is still a slushbox. I believe Ferrari has put the F1
>gearbox into a (supercar) street car haven't they? Of course those paddle
>switches would still be "in the way" of more important things than paying
>attention to driving such as cel phones, make up and big macs ;-)
>
>Mike Veglia

Then you should read the latest Car & Driver - they have an article
comparing the Porsche Tip vs the new Ferrari clutchless trans! What has
this world gotten to!

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Thanks
Mike Z