You may recall that last week we surveyed our readers about their preferred transmission interface for racing. We promised we’d share the results, so here they are.
For years there has been a vigorous debate among street car enthusiasts as to which transmission is best. Lots of shouting about the virtues of manual transmissions has been heard. And yet, less than 3% of street cars are sold with manuals.
Not only is a well-executed transmission important for a car to function properly, it is also one of the most important features in terms of engaging the driver. The way a car shifts determines how power is applied, and it also provides a driver with the sort of feedback we look for in an involving vehicle.
Previously, we reviewed the Volkswagen Golf 2.5, it was equipped with the automatic transmission. This time around, we got into a stripped-down, two-door, manual-equipped, as-base-as-you-can-get model.