Crashing this could get expensive.

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Originally Posted by OakLeaf

https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikiped...e_transmission


And, count me for the fabric interior. I just put a beach towel on the seat when I'm sweaty. Vinyl will literally burn my legs and back when a car's been parked in the sun, and my DH gets an allergic reaction on his hands and left arm just from the plastic in the steering wheel and door panel.

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Thanks for the link, learned something new today. :)

I've burned myself on my seat, but the pain never lasts more than a few seconds so I don't think I did any damage.

Also braking - saving 130 ms per maneuver:

http://iopscience.iop.org/1741-2552/8/5/056001

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Originally Posted by Possegal

Me too! And they are now all shocked because I'm upset that the car I've had for 9 yrs and would like to replace with the same car, no longer comes as a manual. I don't want an automatic, and I don't want to go one level down in the car. Why do car makers think that if we want the nice seats and moonroof and entertainment options, we can't possibly also want a stick. :confused:

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Haha! I drive a minivan with "manual" doors. When i pull into the car pickup lane at my daughter's school, the volunteers just stand there waiting for me to press the little button that opens the door. I have to roll down my window every time and say, "you have to OPEN IT. With your ARM.". Then i try to look apologetic for making them work so hard.