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I love manual transmission cars and miss them, and like Toyota cars, but couldn't really get behind something artificial like this. I mean, if Toyota made them

I love manual transmission cars and miss them, and like Toyota cars, but couldn't really get behind something artificial like this. I mean, if Toyota made them and someone wanted one, more power to them, but I think for me I'd worry about it being an unnecessary additional subsystem to break down. If it had any functional utility I might feel differently (maybe I just didn't read it carefully enough?)

dieselgate 3y ago
At the very least they got the patent and can control the IP to whatever extent they want
supportengineer 3y ago
I can't be the only one turned off by blatantly artificial experiences, such as piping fake engine noises through the stereo speakers. I'm under the impression people these days are desperate for authentic experiences. I'd like to see the Dodge Viper or AC Cobra of EV's - blatantly simple, raw, and stripped down. Find a way to make a visceral electric motor. Bolt it directly to the chassis for the maximum amount of NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). Bolt a real manual transmission to it, even though there's no point. Take out all the screens and give it honest analog gauges.
- lttlrck 3y ago
  Oh that sounds like fun! The Caterham of electric cars.
- millzlane 3y ago
  This is something I wouldn't mind doing, but I would throw in make it easy to repair by including a repair manual with everything including the kitchen sink.