15-Jun-2012 20:31:08
- HeavyMetalThunder
- Co-Pilot
- Loc: CH , Switzerland
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- Registered on: 24-May-2009
- Reply to: Leawood911
Re: 991 spyshots thread (continued) (for UNRELEASED models only)
Leawood911:
Using a clutch to smoothly engage the next gear is called 'Subjective' while at the same time you complain about how the PDK can be jerky at times? lol
The differences between the two are totally objective (they can be observed and quanitified) WHICH you perfer is subjective. What I described was an objective feature of the clutch - the most obvious one at that - the manual control of smooth clutch engagement and how it is critical in high performance driving.
Like I said, I doubt that you would call going from your brake pedal to an ON-OFF brake a change that is just subjective.
Funny how some can rationalize things by using terms like subjective vs. objective incorrectly. (so I am calling BS) I can tell you for a fact that I can release a clutch more smoothly than the PDK - that is not subjective, that is an objective fact. Just like it is an objective fact that the PDK can do it faster.
I prefer to shift - that is a subjective choice. If you prefer PDK which is also subjectiv then good for you. Porsche is making a GIANT mistake. Sorry, that is how I feel.
I also think that F-drivers are a totally different breed. They are not interested in shifting gears or driving for that matter. They just want a no brainer, quick car that they will not stall in traffic... sad
In the end, the orders the customers will place will dictate the future. If we accept PDK then all of us will buy it and the manual will go away. My job is to not let that happen - :-)
cheers
Very well said..
Besides, in a sportscar, the engine sounds way better with the manual... PDK sounds soulless with its millisecond shifts in comparison (needless to add, my subjective and humble opinion)