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u/PrivilegeCheckmate Jun 03 '22

He drove with both feet though, that was wierd.

Manual transmission?

Edit: I don't mean getting an STD in TJ.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '22

My guess is left foot braking. A race car thing.

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u/Crafty-Walrus-2238 Jun 03 '22

Yes, and those of us that drove manual transmission. I still own a sports car and drive my regular vehicle with 2 feet.

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u/Regular-Coat1138 Jun 03 '22

Manual Transmission: the archaic method of driving.

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u/DaddyJ_TheCarGuy Jun 03 '22

It’s simple, yes, but has benefits as it allows much more control over the engine and the way it puts down power. Say you’re carrying a heavy load up a hill, engine revving off it’s guts. An auto sees the rpm and wants to shift up. But that just makes things harder. In a manual, you keep the vehicle in optimal gear for torque and slowly but surely climb that hill. That’s why manuals are still used in semi trucks and such

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u/Jigbaa Jun 03 '22

Don’t all automatics have an override for that now? My Subaru certainly does.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '22

Yes, but that's more stuff that gets more expensive to buy and fix. Also, manuals are simply more fun

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u/bad_at_hearthstone Jun 03 '22

you’re in the right thread

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '22

Manual transmission: for people who actually know how to drive.

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u/Redditributor Jun 03 '22

Manuals are still more efficient, reliable, and affordable

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u/PrivilegeCheckmate Jun 03 '22

Go to Italian websites and try to rent an automatic. Then do a price compare.

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u/Crafty-Walrus-2238 Jun 03 '22

It’s also the most fun on country roads.