The cars and bikes thread!

[Raza]

I did a search on '15-18 manual trans M4s under 200 miles from my house. Several were marked incorrectly, but these were confirmed by pics. A mix of coupes and convertibles...

https://tinyurl.com/upqsuw3 M4 manual

https://tinyurl.com/umaupk5 M4 manual

https://tinyurl.com/vnjqlou M4 manual

https://tinyurl.com/yx3hayzs M4 manual

https://tinyurl.com/rprffkd M4 manual

https://tinyurl.com/rd7xz94 M4 manual

It definitely seems like coupes are easier to find with a manual, definitely. But if I go fixed roof, I think I would prefer a TT RS or an S5 coupe. If I'm giving up open air, I might as well get bad weather capability.

[Raza]

It's not just Autotrader here. I use cars.com, cargurus.com, autotrader.com and truecar.com when shopping. They all have issues with sellers and dealers marking sequential transmissions as manuals.





I have been shopping for a 997.1/.2 911 S for the past few months. I've driven almost a dozen cars, each of them were manual transmission (not all were C2S, some were base C2, 1 base C4). I haven't driven any M4s, but I've seen at least 6 3 pedal cars I've seen in my search for a 911. Have you looked at C7 Corvettes? Lots of 7 speed 3 pedal cars out there for reasonable money if you're looking for a hot 2 seater.

I haven't really set a budget yet, but I was looking around C7s and it doesn't seem like they've dropped as much as I thought they would have with the C8's announcement. 911s are also easily found with a proper manual, but I fear anything in budget will be a bit old for me for a daily driver. One of the appeals of a Boxster 981 would be that it's much more recent, and then if you look at the Mustang, you get even newer for really reasonable prices. Even the F-Type is plenty new and around the same price as an older 981. The Mustang is a serious used value, though.

I originally just wanted to swap my Z4 for a Z4 M Roadster of the same vintage, but I do think I want to dip into some of the new tech. Things like navigation and bluetooth are really nice to have.

[geoffbot]

I need summer to hurry up please

[Samanator]

Not sure about that, I think he has a Lexus coupe now.


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Yes I have the LC 500 now and still own my XK8, but it is in PA at my Dads at the moment. I had a F Type R(Supercharged V8) and an S that was hopped up a bit (V6 supercharged). The V6 is the one to get. It is what the car was designed for and the handling shows it. Much sharper handling car than the Boxster S. I shopped the two against each other. I was surprised to find the Porsche boring, but if your looking at the stick the Porsche is your only choice. The manual in the Jag is a POS. The auto FType is much more fun if you get that false notion out of your head that your more in control with the manual. Your just as in control with the auto in sport mode and almost a second faster. The ZF auto fires off shifts pretty sweet up and down nearly instantly rivaling the best dual clutch systems. It was not near as good with the V8.

All the magazines have been lore in by the V8 models which they then complain about the handling. Mine was hopped up with factory parts and flashed with an OEM code my Jag guy found. It rear wheel Dyno at a hair under 400hp which was about 100 over a stock R. The pads and rotors were swapped with EBC (I don’t remember the color) which cut about three car lengths stopping distance from 70mph. I think I spent $1500 for all the parts(engine and brakes) and I installed all of them except the ECU reprogramming. All the engine stuff kept it in warranty.


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[Samanator]

I should probably just buy another Boxster. A 981 this time. It's newer than the 987 and more readily available than the F-Type.

Although, a left field choice would be a Mustang GT convertible. They're plentiful and, as such, more affordable than the others. Find one with the Performance Pack and I'm good to go. Even though it's a massive, massive car and will feel like an aircraft carrier compared to my Z4 (it's something like 27" longer and 3" longer than my S4). But right now, the 981 is my top choice.

I wonder if I should give the E89 a chance? I'm really not a fan of RHTs and I have read it much softer than my car.

Now that we have a local road course with at least one open night a month I’ve debated a track car. First choice would have to be a GT350 Mustang. I drove one there along with quite a few other things and I have my best lap in that. I should mention it’s a manual only.

Why would you think C7 would go down? If anything they will go up as the last and best of that breed. You can get the Z06 7 liter 427ci LS7 C6 with a six speed at a decent price now. It comes pretty close to squashing your eyeballs like a Z06 C7 does. My neighbor has had both of these with the manual. The tranny felt the same in both. He’s holding out for a Z06 C8 to be out a year before he lets his C7 Z06 go. He did that with his which was a good move given the first year had some cooling issues to work out.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...mance-bargain/

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[Samanator]

I need summer to hurry up please

We don’t have that issue here.


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[geoffbot]

We don’t have that issue here.


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I'm jealous

[happyscrappyheropup]

I need summer to hurry up please

No heated gear?

My winter setup is a Joe Rocket hi viz jacket and pants with liners, Firstgear heated jacket liner and glove liners with a hardwired controller, Firstgear winter riding gloves, my everyday Sidi riding boots.



I've been riding in temps as low as -8C the past few weeks. The only issue is some cold coming into my helmet on the highway when using my tall tankbag.



You have to watch lean angles and leave more room for stopping with cold tires, but it's not bad with the right gear.

[geoffbot]

No heated nothing. I'll get some grips soon which will help - my hands are the only things that get cold really. Ridden in 1 or 2, never minus though! Cold days are okay in the sun but recently it's been grey and raining so, no thanks.

[happyscrappyheropup]

No heated nothing. I'll get some grips soon which will help - my hands are the only things that get cold really. Ridden in 1 or 2, never minus though! Cold days are okay in the sun but recently it's been grey and raining so, no thanks.

Heated gear is a game changer, look into it. I have to turn my jacket and gloves down when I get off the interstate, it's too hot on high on surface streets.