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darcy to [email protected]English • 2 years ago

I LOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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I LOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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darcy to [email protected]English • 2 years ago
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    The perfect truth of this meme is why I can never own an electric car.

    ???

    What is that retro-looking thing on the right?

    (Also why are my question marks getting cut off? I typed 9 of them but only 3 show up.)

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      If you made an electric conversion and used an induction motor it could still be stick! Induction motors have a narrow range of useful rmps so the transmission is still needed!

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        https://motorandwheels.com/electric-cars-gears-manual-transmission/

        6 Electric Cars With Manual Gears & Transmission (With Pictures)

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          3•2 years ago

          Just for fun, Toyota is developing an EV with a manual transmission.

          https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/16/business/toyota-manual-transmission-electric-cars/index.html

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      What is that retro-looking thing on the right?

      Hurst lightning rods shifter in an Oldsmobile. They are for drag racing.

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        2•2 years ago

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      (Also why are my question marks getting cut off? I typed 9 of them but only 3 show up.)

      That’s Big EV trying to silence you.

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      Just for the record, I see 9 question marks.

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        same

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      My issue with automatics is that there’s a lack of control. It’s trying to be smart about changing gears and yet never ends up doing what I want. It’s like the throttle is going over a bad internet connection.

      Because there are no gears to switch I don’t have that issue in electric cars, it even feels better than a manual: Smooth torque curve and instant throttle response.

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      What is that retro-looking thing on the right?

      Hurst “Lightning Rods” from the 80s. Basically a flashy way to manually shift an automatic transmission.

      Good write up and explanation here: https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/a-cool-idea-at-the-time-the-hurst-lightning-rods-shifter/

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