Only a touch, though, because while the motor was easy enough to rev, the utter lack
of clutch feel and loose - as - all - hell shifter meant that this was no... Mazda 2.
Not exact matches
It's hard to explain the
feeling of watching the quarterback, Case Keenum, launch a pigskin prayer with the final seconds ticking off the clock, and then watching Stefon Diggs jump skyward,
clutch the ball in his hands, and race to the end - zone as the clock counted down to zero.
When I
feel the
clutches of anxiety and stress squeezing my soul, I remind myself to think in years, not days.
Crocodiles and rattlesnakes and pythons are at this moment vessels
of life as real as we are; their loathsome existence fills every minute
of every day that drags its length along; and whenever they or other wild beasts
clutch their living prey, the deadly horror which an agitated melancholiac
feels is the literally right reaction on the situation.
I cooked this up on the evening
of our first sub-50 °F night, and we chowed down in front
of an NFL game,
clutching the bowls in our hands, and it
felt like the best
of fall had finally arrived.
The man who has been Rhode Island's star for what
feels like the better part
of a decade hit
clutch shot after
clutch shot to put the Rams» win over Oklahoma on ice.
It
felt as if I were
clutching a piece
of dry ice.
Mrs. Musial, in pink cotton, stood at Stan's side by home plate,
clutching in one hand a new baseball, as if the
feel of it reassured her that her connection with the game would remain unbroken.
Every time one
of our players
clutches his leg I get a sinking
feeling!
I
feel, even after all the money he has been paid and the anguish he has caused, the club still has a duty
of care to him and should take whatever steps it can to get him out
of the
clutches of whatever quacks or shamans or liggers he is in hock to.
I would fall asleep alone,
clutching to the
feeling of my old self, then wake up to the sound
of my daughter's whimpers, heart thudding in my chest as I remembered my new reality.
Doesn't it tell us everything we need to know about Corbyn's Labour that the likes
of Tristram Hunt, Andy Burnham, Dan Jarvis and now Heidi Alexander
feel that they have brighter futures away from the
clutches of Seumus Milne and John McDonnell.
I really love the casual
feel of this outfit with a little pop
of excitement in the leopard
clutch!
I paired it with a thigh high boot and edgy Mcqueen
clutch to give the complete look more
of an edgier classy
feel rather than a pretty, girly vibe.
Wearing a backpack instead
of the typical
clutch is an unexpected choice which
feels modern & fresh.
They really are my statement piece in this look and putting them together with a leopard
clutch created an urban jungle
feel to the look, so being on the Highline in NYC at sunset was just the right amount
of everything.
Here I wore my coffee colored classic fedora with denim shirtdress and suede ankle boots while carrying my favorite leopard
clutch (see it styled here with stripes and here with b / w & red) to embrace that very
feeling of being outdoors and facing the wilderness.
I have a couple
of other box
clutches that, when I wear them, I always
feel like I'm carrying around a faberge egg.
I love how the
felt skirt glinted with just the hint
of embellishment while the matching buckle
clutch and sandals rounded out the look with a bolder finish.
I love the ethereal nature
of the gown, but I really dislike the
clutch here and I
feel like she's a tad overdressed for the occasion.
So
of course I added my mandatory splash
of color with a bright yellow
clutch purse for a nice contrast to my purple pea coat and matching
felt hat.
I added bold pops
of color to the look with tan platform sandals, a deep green
clutch, a turquoise necklace and bright red lipstick; I love the fun, playful
feeling portrayed by wearing such vibrant colors together.
This calf hair Madewell wallet /
clutch is one
of my favorite pieces from the new Madewell Collection & I
feel like I will be using this for years to come.
I
feel like I've been looking at that «Get Out
Of Town»
clutch forever, maybe this is the day I finally make the plunge!
While black Kurt Geiger «Anja» pumps work well with the look, the oversized silver
clutch feels a tad out
of place.
I paired it with some snakeskin effect heels a pop
of raspberry with the
clutch and lips and some fancy pants earings, and i
felt like a lady!
Pastel peach with bright pops
of coral and lilac
feels just right for the occasion, yet sheer panel inserts, a snakeskin
clutch, and four - inch heels keep it a little flirty.
Outfit Details: Ralph Lauren shirtdress, Zara heels (similar here), Express Button Down (tied around waist), Urban Expressions
clutch (similar here), Ray - Ban sunglasses, Handmade necklace from China (gift from my Chinese cousins) It's not often during the peak
of summer in Boston that sleeves
feel comfortable.
I love the brighter tangerine color
of this one — a
clutch Target find from last season — because it
feels powerful, classic, and trendy.
Nikki Reed's leather jacket, lace up booties, and cute
clutch make the longer length
of her printed dress
feel edgier!
The Tyler Ellis Perry
clutch further restricts the shape
of the dress and the gray shoes
feel like an afterthought.
I'm following both
of you on Facebook and I would
feel so lucky to win this
clutch!
Just because screen violence shows — or purports to show — the scarification
of flesh does not tighten a film's
clutch upon our
feelings, let alone its claim to truthfulness.
Now, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, the fifth and latest chapter
of Cruise's only saga, doesn't
feel like a last - ditch
clutch to recreate past glory but a potentially highly enjoyable addition to a fun franchise with some life to it.
After all we've been through with these characters, their pearl -
clutch - inducing proclivities, his low slung jeans, and her rolling eyeballs, this conservative's wet dream ends on somewhat
of a bittersweet note, albeit one that
feels absolutely freeing.
Thomas still has
feelings for Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), for whom he labors to save from the
clutches of merciless adults who prize the teens for their valuable DNA.
Watching it back - to - back with Kate Plays Christine, it's difficult to not
feel a prickle
of exploitation at work in Campos's film, 8 particularly in regard to a kind
of overwrought pearl -
clutching typical
of Oscar - bait cinema.
To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma
of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one
of the big shift paddles at redline and
feel the 7 - speed dual -
clutch transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few
of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.
The steering is really hefty, the
clutch a bit
of a pain, and although beneath all that is a car with a workable balance, I'm not sure you'd
feel that keen to dip into its reserves as freely.
Still, the Mercedes» gearchanges
feel a skosh slower than those
of the dual -
clutch automatic gearboxes used by every other competitor here.
Steering remains a little light and vague, and
clutch takeup is slightly spongy, but overall, the manual version
of the hottest TL
feels like a much sharper beast.
We made just one pass from a standstill to extreme speed with the 3050 - lb 650S coupe (we didn't even engage the launch control), and the combination
of the twin - turbo V - 8 and quick - shifting, seven - speed, dual -
clutch Graziano transmission got us to the crest
of the hill in Turn 1 so quickly that we actually
felt lightheaded.
Steering
feel remains a little on the light / vague side, and
clutch takeup is a little mushy, but on a whole, the manual version
of the hottest TL
feels like a different, much sharper car.
Feel the kick
of the explosive twin - turbo V - 8, which sends to the seven - speed dual -
clutch transaxle 479 lb - ft
of torque between 1,750 and 5,000 rpm (with the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package).
Not only does the
clutch suffer from less - than - ideal engagement point and a lack
of feel, but our long - term test vehicle went through a
clutch in less than 15,000 miles.
It doesn't have that super clean and almost magical
feeling of the best dual -
clutch «boxes, but it's pretty close and beats rivals like the AMG or the Cadillac CTS - V hands down.
The low - speed heft to the steering is gone, you're past the dreadfully stiff first few millimetres
of throttle pedal travel (it initially
feels more like a
clutch) and the engine spins away busily but with so much in reserve.
Given that the 928's engine was choked down by early emissions technology to a mere 219 hp and 245 lb - ft
of torque, while the Panamera's sends a thundering 550 hp and 567 lb - ft
of torque to all four
of its wheels via a lightning - quick eight - speed dual -
clutch automatic, the difference
feels like it should be even greater.
Lamborghini deliberately chose a seven - speed automated manual over a dual -
clutch automatic transmission for the sharper, racier
feel of the torque drop - off during shifts.
It definitely works hard and requires frequent shifting to get the most out
of it, but the standard five - speed manual's shifter has good
feel and weight, and
clutch takeup is natural, so it's quite entertaining to run up and down the gears.