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    28 minutes ago, knightryder said:

    Well I certainly tested the M4 (probably in harder conditions than you have the M2....), Goodwood in torrential downpour actually highlighted where the DCT is great - having to short shift in corners as no other way to get the torque down and got to feel the chassis move around a fair bit even with the TCS on. I was gutted that they didn't have the M2 there as they hadn't received it yet but I did get to drive a manual M235i. In those conditions, the DCT made life easier. The "lack" of power in the 2 actually made it the better drive as it wasn't fighting for traction constantly and I felt it was the better chassis.

    The 86 would be a worse car without a MT and it should have a better AT option than the current box.

    There are a lot of assumptions in this .

    M2 comp has same engine and power as m4 and I bought a manual as like the gt86 the car suits it. Its a daily driver and will not see a track.

    However flappy paddle boxes are needed in big bhp stuff due to speed through gears on track.

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    1 hour ago, will300 said:

    Atleast most of us have got to experience the GT86 at the limit..... 

    The limit is easy to find and very controllable,probably why it reviewed so well.

    Trying one on track prompted me to buy one tbh

    I'm really hoping the next gen handles as well but with more power

    Oh and if you're trying to be clever suggesting mine never got on track you would be correct, it was being built for one purpose which did not happen due to coronovirus, rather than stick it away for another year i traded it for a new daily,I have however driven several on track.its easy to drive a slow car at the limit :)

    Considering my next track option for later in the year 

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    56 minutes ago, MartinT said:

    I don't think the Supra is any kind of replacement for the 86, it's a different beast altogether.

    Totally different class of car.

    Never driven the 2.0 but the one I tested was brutally fast but not very engaging, I put it down to the auto box.

    I cant imagine you 2.0 is as good as the gt86 as its a heavy old beast

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    No slating from me, had countless performance cars and rate thr gt86 very highly amongst them.

    Gt86 wouldn't suit flappy paddles at all but some cars really do,mostly high power stuff.

    I will certainly consider the new gt86 as I loved the old one.

    I had my name down for the new supra but the gearbox put me off, its an 8 speed slush box not a dct, worlds apart 

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    2 hours ago, Lauren said:

    Exactly this. 👍

    Not everyone wants flappy paddles and dual clutches. The serious drivers out there don't, which is a point proven with manual gearbox GT3's and the like being offered. The Supra could have a manual box, I believe as there is one for that engine that BMW use. I say enjoy manual gearboxes when you can because in a few years time they will be phased out on a lot of cars. This is exactly why I have the GR Yaris on order. Manual gearbox was a big selling point for me. :)

    Utter crap to claim serious drivers dont use dual clutch.

    Latest batch of hyper cars dont have manual options ie mclaren senna.

    I have no issues with Manual boxes at all but to claim serious drivers want them is rubbish.

    Some cars suit manual boxes that's for sure but others don't. 

    This is the wrong forum to debate the issue to be fair, low powered cars dont suit flappy paddles but higher powered stuff really does due to the speed of acceleration through rev range and gears 

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    On 7/3/2020 at 3:09 PM, Kono said:

    Sad but true. No matter how much faster flappy paddle semi autos change gear it still seems to drain the fun from the car. I hope the next gen doesn't have it (which it may not because they rarely are on cars that are sub 30k) but I wouldn't be mad if it did since they are , mechanically and economically better. After driving a Porsche carrea S, BMW m4 and BMW m235i i can say its the most bored I've felt with such power and 0-60 times. 

    As for turbos ect, since Subaru has announced the next Impreza will be using a FA24 turbo'd, with US modders putting standard WRX impreza turbo on the current Subaru that uses the FA24 and it easily pulling 500 bhp, I'm starting to think the next 86 will either be the FA24 NA or stick with the FA20d and have a small turbo. 

    I'd disagree with flappy paddles ruining the fun.

    Its only the uk that's obsessed with a manual box,most that waffle on about them have never owned a fast car with a decent d/c box,its a comment you always read on a gt86 or mx5 forum.

    Its not just about 0 to 60 times but the whole experience, a good dual clutch box enhances the drive.

    Will the supra ever get a manual option?

    Unlikely I'd say 

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    remaining parts from my now sold gt86

    gloss black gt86 wing badges and black toyota boot badge, brand new
    sparco seat belt pads
    bluetooth obd connector great for carly, torque app and reading codes
    grimspeed alternator cover and fixings (parts that hold wires are missing so zip ties will need to be used( i did this for two years with no issues.)
    random stickers
    4 sparco wheel centre caps.

    £30 delivered

    located in Kettering

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