In reply to Tony Sestito :
I have to admit, I don't mind that I went auto with the Crosstrek. Sometimes I just want to be comfy. And when I get stuck in traffic on I-75, it's nice to have.
In reply to Tony Sestito :
I have to admit, I don't mind that I went auto with the Crosstrek. Sometimes I just want to be comfy. And when I get stuck in traffic on I-75, it's nice to have.
In reply to Jerry :
Replace "I-75" with "I-4" and I'm right there with you–although sometimes it's less "stuck in traffic" and more "avoiding everyone else on the road."
If this had come out with a quality auto from the beginning, I would have one in my driveway already. Unfortunately I'm no longer willing to spend that kind of money on a car, so unless prices drop significantly I'm out. I used to be in love with only manuals but I've moved on. I'm okay with that. The newer 8-10 speeds and dual clutch options are pretty damn impressive. Or maybe I'm just getting old.
Well I have had mine for 13 months now and the "squat" under acceleration and inner wheel lift is news to me. While I don't track it, I regularly bring it to redline. Absolute riot to drive.
I'm sure the automatic will be quicker, but it's a hard pass for me. Too much fun shifting for myself!
That car is so ugly. What happened to good looking small cars like Alfas, early Fiestas, Corvair, Capri, 2002, etc. Even the Pinto and Vega were beauties compared to that thing.
I had a 24' Premium and experienced overheating of the ITCC at Sebring after three hot laps with Chin. I sold the car five months after buying it for this issue as I track all my cars.
bbenavitz said:I had a 24' Premium and experienced overheating of the ITCC at Sebring after three hot laps with Chin. I sold the car five months after buying it for this issue as I track all my cars.
Overheating at Sebring? I've never heard of this.
OK GRM peeps, tell me the best push button/paddle option for track duty. I'm leaning towards the ZF8/8HP as found in many BMW/MB/Supra/Alfa Romeo/ and RAM? (or Dodge) trucks. Besides the PDK option, which I know is a great transmission out of budget rationalization range.
Preferably responses from those with extensive track time on their cars ie endurance racing, additional info on specific defense mods also appreciated. M240i / M240iR highly considered although the latter is a bit out of reach...
Maybe GRM could hash this out with some track day / extended abuse comparisons!
How do they stack up in terms of cost / benefit for track day use and maybe future development into a racecar for club racing.
I'd rather have the BMW DCT than the zf8. Its not as docile around town, but better on track. Upshifting they are fairly close, but the DCT will downshift quite a bit quicker. Ideally you want an a deeper oil pan than stock and a 1L overfill on them.
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