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It all depends on the clutch to me. My ADHD is so satisfied by a manual. I’m engaged in the machine. It’s fun and you don’t need a real sports car. But paddle

by salmo 4y ago

It all depends on the clutch to me. My ADHD is so satisfied by a manual. I’m engaged in the machine. It’s fun and you don’t need a real sports car. But paddle shifters do nothing for me. There’s no feel to it. It’s more like 3 on the tree. If the clutch gives it feel and control, I’m in. Sadly, finding a real manual is hard these days. Most cars don’t offer them. My Honda is stuck in 1 package with a mid-2000s style dash. Still fun to drive. I should look and see if I could retrofit an Apple Car Play/ Android Auto system in it…

thatfrenchguy 4y ago
As a ADHD person, driving an EV is even more engaging, as you can precisely get the speed you want with your right foot. It’s amazing.
- sangnoir 4y ago
  You precisely set speed using your right foot with a regular manual too! I don't have an ADHD diagnosis, but coordinating 3 pedals, the steering wheel and the gear shift with both hands and both feet is unbeatable, sublime even, when you hit the power curves you were going for.
raxxorraxor 4y ago
A few years ago a manual could really help to fine tune car performance, but a modern automatic transmission is just superior to anyone switching gears. Especially if you have a strong motor with a high torque that can polish any slip clutch in a second. I would really like a modern car without shitty media systems. A desktop PC with mouse and keyboard would be awesome, directly attached to any sensor periphery and the coffee machine of course.
- salmo 4y ago
  Oh, totally agree. It’s not a performance thing for me. I don’t have a fancy car, just enjoy the activity. I mostly envy the nav on my wife’s Apple Car Play. Otherwise it’s just a running map and an album art display. We use Waze for interstate travel and Google Maps for local. It’s nicer than a “nav package” or my phone holder. Otherwise, I’m happy with whatever let’s me listen to my tunes and podcasts. But I don’t need it that much. My little car is mostly for in town. We always use the van for trips. I do love a good minivan. I’m not ashamed :)

by salmo 4y ago

thatfrenchguy 4y ago

As a ADHD person, driving an EV is even more engaging, as you can precisely get the speed you want with your right foot. It’s amazing.

sangnoir 4y ago
You precisely set speed using your right foot with a regular manual too! I don't have an ADHD diagnosis, but coordinating 3 pedals, the steering wheel and the gear shift with both hands and both feet is unbeatable, sublime even, when you hit the power curves you were going for.

raxxorraxor 4y ago

A few years ago a manual could really help to fine tune car performance, but a modern automatic transmission is just superior to anyone switching gears. Especially if you have a strong motor with a high torque that can polish any slip clutch in a second. I would really like a modern car without shitty media systems. A desktop PC with mouse and keyboard would be awesome, directly attached to any sensor periphery and the coffee machine of course.

salmo 4y ago
Oh, totally agree. It’s not a performance thing for me. I don’t have a fancy car, just enjoy the activity. I mostly envy the nav on my wife’s Apple Car Play. Otherwise it’s just a running map and an album art display. We use Waze for interstate travel and Google Maps for local. It’s nicer than a “nav package” or my phone holder. Otherwise, I’m happy with whatever let’s me listen to my tunes and podcasts. But I don’t need it that much. My little car is mostly for in town. We always use the van for trips. I do love a good minivan. I’m not ashamed :)