For the love of manuals....
Discussion
monthefish said:
I think manuals are particularly sought after on early cars in particular as the early 'auto' gearbox had a very short lifespan due to the gearing being optimised for track as opposed to normal use, meaning the clutch was 'riding' a large portion of the time.
Is this about right?
noIs this about right?
andrew said:
monthefish said:
I think manuals are particularly sought after on early cars in particular as the early 'auto' gearbox had a very short lifespan due to the gearing being optimised for track as opposed to normal use, meaning the clutch was 'riding' a large portion of the time.
Is this about right?
noIs this about right?
I'm really glad we have informed individuals like yourself sharing your wealth of knowledge with the rest of us. It's what makes the PH forums great.
I've just been and driven that Balboni at John Hollands in Sheffield for a feature with Supercar Driver. My god is it a great car! 2wd suits the gallardo so well and the manual gearbox is amazing. Even the clutch is light.
If I was to buy a Gallardo or any modern Lambo, it would be that car! Its that much nicer to drive!
If I was to buy a Gallardo or any modern Lambo, it would be that car! Its that much nicer to drive!
Jonty355 said:
I've just been and driven that Balboni at John Hollands in Sheffield for a feature with Supercar Driver. My god is it a great car! 2wd suits the gallardo so well and the manual gearbox is amazing. Even the clutch is light.
If I was to buy a Gallardo or any modern Lambo, it would be that car! Its that much nicer to drive!
The 'standard' LP550-2 is a Balboni without the stripe and the badge If I was to buy a Gallardo or any modern Lambo, it would be that car! Its that much nicer to drive!
monthefish said:
andrew said:
monthefish said:
I think manuals are particularly sought after on early cars in particular as the early 'auto' gearbox had a very short lifespan due to the gearing being optimised for track as opposed to normal use, meaning the clutch was 'riding' a large portion of the time.
Is this about right?
noIs this about right?
I'm really glad we have informed individuals like yourself sharing your wealth of knowledge with the rest of us. It's what makes the PH forums great.
dang2407 said:
Jonty355 said:
I've just been and driven that Balboni at John Hollands in Sheffield for a feature with Supercar Driver. My god is it a great car! 2wd suits the gallardo so well and the manual gearbox is amazing. Even the clutch is light.
If I was to buy a Gallardo or any modern Lambo, it would be that car! Its that much nicer to drive!
The 'standard' LP550-2 is a Balboni without the stripe and the badge If I was to buy a Gallardo or any modern Lambo, it would be that car! Its that much nicer to drive!
Seriously though, overall a 2wd Gallardo felt so much nicer than 4wd. Wouldn't matter either way if it was the Balboni edition or not. Would have to be a manual too.
andrew said:
monthefish said:
andrew said:
monthefish said:
I think manuals are particularly sought after on early cars in particular as the early 'auto' gearbox had a very short lifespan due to the gearing being optimised for track as opposed to normal use, meaning the clutch was 'riding' a large portion of the time.
Is this about right?
noIs this about right?
I'm really glad we have informed individuals like yourself sharing your wealth of knowledge with the rest of us. It's what makes the PH forums great.
monthefish said:
I think manuals are particularly sought after on early cars in particular as the early 'auto' gearbox had a very short lifespan due to the gearing being optimised for track as opposed to normal use, meaning the clutch was 'riding' a large portion of the time.
Is this about right?
Hope, people want manuals again because of the greater involvement driving them and as they are rarer...Is this about right?
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