ShadesOfBloo
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I'm coming from a 2008 Evo, and a 1992 Nissan with ~245,000 miles on it. I can see why someone might not think the Getrag is as good as either of those transmissions.I don’t understand all the hate for the Getrag. It’s not a bad transmission particularly with the twin disc. And, I’m coming from a Tremec with a JHP short throw and LS7 clutch for comparison.
The tactile feel that lets me know I'm in the gear I wanted is better in either Japanese car than in the Getrag. And the Getrag's clutch feel leaves something to be desired. Between that and the steering on late-model cars, it seems like designing anything for tactile feedback is a very low priority (and soon, a lost art) for car companies now.
On the other hand, the Getrag has the virtues that the clutch pedal is lighter than that of my 4-banger Evo, and having a 6th gear is great in a 70 zone. (Or a 55 zone for that matter.)
There have been sketchy decisions like apparently building the Getrag with aluminum shift forks. Aluminum? Srsly???
Even if I hadn't taken a class about material science, it's still easy to understand that a steel part is more rigid and will outlast an aluminum part of the same dimensions.
And if they break, the replacement part is still aluminum? Does no one make steel shift forks for this thing?
If not, I bet part of the reason is how easy it is to put a Tremec in its place.
It still doesn't seem right to hate the Getrag just because it's not as nice as the Tremec.
I plan on keeping my Mustang long enough, I'll probably find out firsthand if the Tremec is better.
^ This. So much this.Don’t let the haters deter you from considering a manual if that’s what you want.
No matter what you drive, someone is going to hate on it.
If not automatic owners, then it will be Chevy owners.
Or Subaru fanbois.
Or snooty BMW owners.
Or pedestrians at Cars and Coffee.
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