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Re: What makes the Saab stick-shift "feel/texture"?
Posted by Al S (more from Al S) on Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:53:43
In Reply to: What makes the Saab stick-shift "feel/texture"?, Hiroshi, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:19:43
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I know what you mean. It is hard to describe the exact components of a sweet shifter, but it's obvious when it's in your hand. Short throws are important ie 1-N-2 shift should be ~3", roughly the excursion of wrist extension to flexion- not needing much if any elbow movement. This is the function of the shifter mechanism. The shift should be easy-not requiring too much force- but positive about the end point. This is the function of the synchronizers and shifting forks & other innards. The lubricant selection can make a big difference. The best part of Saab shifting is the clutch- just great feel, &smooth, positive engagement.
Our Volvo T5 shifter stinks but the tranny parts seem fair. The Mustang feels very heavy-duty and good synchros but is barely fun and can't be done quickly. A Honda Civic a Miata tied for the best shifter ever but on pretty low power cars. The Corvette with the Borg-Warner T10 was very sturdy but feels almost agricultural. VW EuroVan was vague, heavy and industrial. There's a buch more - but you're right- the Saab is terrific when it is right.
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Posts in this Thread:
- What makes the Saab stick-shift "feel/texture"?, Hiroshi, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:19:43
- very subjective, jp, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:19:50
- Re: What makes the Saab stick-shift "feel/texture"?, Drew in Houston, Tue, 25 Jan 2005 18:03:15
- Re: What makes the Saab stick-shift "feel/texture"?, Steve in Chicago, Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:13:47
- Re: What makes the Saab stick-shift "feel/texture"?, JimBlake
, Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:54:17 - you've got to get out more!, jeff, Tue, 25 Jan 2005 04:09:13
- Re: What makes the Saab stick-shift "feel/texture"?, Al S, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:53:43 <-- Viewing This Message
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