Sentences with phrase «geared its stick shifts»

Those desperate for a gear stick shifter will have to buy the TH8A separately, but like every racing wheel that isn't a cheap toy, there are high - quality clicky sport shifters integrated into the wheel.

Not exact matches

While sadness is an important emotion, getting stuck in sadness without understanding how to shift emotional gears can lead to «myopic misery».

With speeds of up to 1.5 m / h, the Black Jeep 6V Electric Ride On features forward and reverse drive with a simple shift of the gear stick and foot - pedal operation.

That being said, it sounds like there is not enough lubrication at those pins, or they are worn and getting stuck, binding and not returning when trying to shift the 1st gear shaft.

Once you have found your next gear with the stick - shift great: basically you have to let go of the clutch so it can engage the gear, but you have to do it smoothly enough that it doesn't slip abruptly.

The 2012 model's shifter throws are pretty long, but gear engagement is positive and fulfilling; I really enjoyed knowing that I was driving such a rare car, even if the stick doesn't really fit with the SLK's personality.

The detente at the end of the pawl lifter on the cam driven gear that the shifting shaft acts upon could be getting stuck as it's old and worn out.

The shift interlock is interesting because I have to stick a pencil in a hole near the shifter to switch gears... could that have something to do with the brake / hazard lights also?

Editors agreed: The stick shift's long throws and tall gears make for little fun.

To me, the action of the stick shift is ever so slightly clunky when it slides into gear, but I'm very glad that Audi offers a manual in this car.

It disconnects when the driver depresses the clutch pedal, selects a gear using the stick shift and re-engages when the pedal is released.

The transmission would often get «stuck» in a certain gear and refused to shift, at which point you had to turn off the car and restart it for it be normal again (I figured this somehow «rebooted» the car's computer).

There is always enough grip to lay down torque early, enough traction to shift down into a lower gear before giving it stick, and enough revs left to hold on to a gear until the next corner.

The short - throw stick makes it easy to snap through shifts, though at times the action felt balky, and 1st gear occasionally required some force.

In standard mass - production automobiles today, the gear lever appears similar to manual shifts, except that the gear stick only moves forward and backward to shift into higher and lower gears, instead of the traditional H - pattern.

I've been driving stick - shift cars since the 1970s, and when I drove this TDI, I stalled it more than once, both pulling away from a stop in first gear and at low speed in second gear.

«The Shifting Gears event was a great opportunity for manual transmission drivers of all experience levels to enjoy the increased control of driving stick,» said Kristen Lanzavecchia, a participant in the program.

A stick is an imperfect way of changing gears, but with the friendly and gruff little GT4's quick and accurate shifter, it's the exchange of a few accelerative tenths of a second for a lifetime of delight.

Strangely, BMW doesn't include paddle shifters, so we were left pushing the stick back and forth for gear changes.

So if you like to pretend that your last name is Andretti, and you just love grabbing the stick shift and putting your car through all manner of gear changes, you shouldn't expect your clutch to last.

Other manufacturers really have a thing or two to learn from Mazda when it comes to making a gear lever feel good when shifting - they have short and precise throws, they are stiff but not overly and the result is pure pleasure for stick shift fans.

On the inside you'll find a good old - fashioned gear stick, hooked up to the same six - speed manual transmission from the old car, tweaked to improve the feel of the shift.

The bad: at 60 miles an ignition cable connector on the steering column became loose, payed to get it towed to the dealer, 6 hour wait and didn't get reimbursed for the tow, seats are extremely uncomfortable, clutch pedal creaks, the carpeting is all frayed, first gear impossible to engage unless completely stopped, radio labels are wearing off, bed makes loud noises over every pothole, shift stick boot fell through.

In manual shift, you can choose gears sequentially with either the stick or the steering wheel - mounted paddles.

Shifting the gears yourself is what makes a small sporty car like the 200SX SE - R so much fun to drive, because the stick shift gives you more control over the engine.

After a decade, there still is no car with a stick shift that is more fun to drive in the first five gears.

As you move the stick shift through the gears, you notice it feels somewhat vague, nothing like a sports car.

The 6 - speed stick shift was one of my favorite things about my TSX but this Civic always seems to be in the right gear and I don't notice any clunky downshifting or lag when I press the gas.

Shifting up and down through gears 1 - 3 is like riding in car with a 16 year old kid that is learning to drive a stick shift.

Unlike the AMT gear boxes offered on the Celerio and WagonR, the Kwid will get a rotary gear selector instead of a shifter stick.

Gear stuck and gear shifting is annoying.

The six - speed manual has well - spaced ratios, but the shifter's feel and throw are geared toward a buyer choosing the stick - shift for cost savings, not driving nirvana.

Still, after a decade, there still is no car with a stick shift that is more fun to drive in the first five gears.

It feels like it gets stuck between gears before finally completing the shift.

If you are OK shifting your own gears, the manual's long - throw, long - stick shifter and easily modulated clutch adds to the fun and novelty of what is already a fun and novel vehicle.

The case against the Focus RS» 6 - speed stick doesn't stop there, we're afraid, as when it comes down to it, the experience of manually shifting gears in Ford's ultimate hot hatch simply isn't all that great.

An all - new and class - exclusive electronic shifter with an all - new driver - oriented T - handle provides the driver with intuitive gear selection and offers an Auto Stick selector gate for added control.

In case you haven't noticed or read about PDK, dual clutch transmission shifts gear faster than a manual stick.

Stick with the six - speed manual transmission on the 1.6 - liter engine, though, and you'll still have a pleasant «box with a slick and precise gear shift.

There's no separate sport mode in the transmission, just the option of shifting gears manually with the stick.

I bought the automatic version, and I kind of wish I had bought the manual as occasionally the gears will stick while shifting.

The option exists to use the stick shifter to change gears manually in a small mini gate to the left of the main automatic selection gate.

Ignition and gear shift replaced within 2 months after numerous complaints of both getting stuck.

The automatic provides sharp but smooth shifts throughout all six gears and ekes out slightly better fuel economy than the stick.

We turned onto Highway 135, and, as always, I watched Pappy carefully shift the gears — pressing slowly on the clutch, delicately prodding the stick shift on the steering column — until the truck reached its perfect speed.

When Gerrie shifts gears during a climb, the chain on her bike gets stuck.

The default control scheme consists of holding R2 to accelerate; pressing L2 to use the front brake or reverse; pressing L1 to use the clutch; pressing R1 to rewind the action following a collision or a general loss of track time; pressing X to use the rear brake; pressing triangle to look back behind your bike; pressing O to manually shift up a gear; pressing square to manually shift down a gear; moving the direction of the left analogue stick to the left or right to steer your bike accordingly; moving the direction of the right analogue stick forwards, backwards, left or right to appropriately distribute your rider's weight; pressing left or right on the d - pad to look to the left or right respectively; pressing down on the d - pad to respawn on track following a crash or loss of direction; holding R1 to chat in online multiplayer; pressing the share button takes you to the share feature menu; and pressing the options button to display the pause menu.

The default control scheme consists of pressing R2 to accelerate; pressing L2 to apply the brake or reverse the car; holding X during manual starts; pressing triangle to activate or deactivate DRS; pressing X to manually shift up a gear; pressing square to manually shift down a gear; pressing R1 to change the camera angle; pressing O to produce the multi-functional display; pressing L1 to produce the voice control menu; moving the direction of the left analogue stick to the left or right to steer your car in that direction; moving the direction of the right analogue stick forwards, backwards, left or right to appropriately manoeuvre the camera angle to look in that direction; pressing up, down, left or right on the d - pad to scroll through the MFD menu; pressing R3 to chat in online multiplayer; pressing the share button takes you to the share feature menu; and pressing the options button to display the pause menu.

The default control scheme consists of pressing R2 to accelerate; pressing L2 to apply the brake or reverse the car; holding X during manual starts; pressing X to manually shift up a gear; pressing square to manually shift down a gear; pressing triangle to activate or deactivate DRS; pressing triangle to engage the pit limiter; pressing R1 to change the camera angle; pressing O to produce the multi-functional display; pressing L1 to produce the voice control menu; moving the direction of the left analogue stick to the left or right to steer your car in that direction; moving the direction of the right analogue stick forwards, backwards, left or right to appropriately manoeuvre the camera angle to look in that direction; pressing up, down, left or right on the d - pad to scroll through the MFD menu; pressing R3 to chat in online multiplayer; pressing the share button takes you to the share feature menu; and pressing the options button to display the pause menu.

I didn't know how to shift gears or even drive a stick shift.