I drove three S2K's over a total of 15 years and the shifter in them is excellent. Despite being a little too notchy going into first gear, I actually prefer the shifting action in the Emira.
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I drove three S2K's over a total of 15 years and the shifter in them is excellent. Despite being a little too notchy going into first gear, I actually prefer the shifting action in the Emira.
Sometimes I feel very blessed that my primary experience with manual cars is in a C5 Z06. That shifter felt like I was dragging it through a bag of spoons half the time, and sometimes just decided it wasn't going into gear until I went back into neutral and pumped the clutch. Compared to that, every manual I've driven since has felt amazing.
damn idk how you can stand not seeing one. you could go visit the dealer and see one right now. I know I did the day they arrived in North America sometime in January
I also have not seen an Emira in person. I have been avoiding it.
Personally, I disagree with the "never rest your hand on the shift knob" rule, just like I disagree with the "always keep your hands at 10 and 2" rule, or the "don't put your elbows on the table while you're eating" rule. Those have all seemed completely arbitrary, bordering on superstitious, with no perceivable downsides or consequences for doing it.
I say, put your hands wherever it's most comfortable, and you're probably fine. I've been driving stick for 11 years, and sometimes I rest my hand on the knob, sometimes not. Sometimes I have one hand on the wheel at 12 o'clock, and other times I have both hands at 9 and 3. Do whatever is best for you, I say.
scc.131.fe
Emira Fiend
I was taught that with most manual shifter designs, unintended and prolonged preload on the shift lever can induce wear on the forks/syncros/bushings and whatnot. I'll see if I can dig up a specific examply. So, "rest easy" and just don't load the shifter while it's in gear.
scc.131.fe
Emira Fiend
Exactly. Why start Christmas morning just to hit pause for another month or two?
I was going to cancel my deposit until I got an invite for a test drive. Saw it in person, was floored, and it fit like a glove while driving. So glad I did that
Opinions can vary… but I’d rather have both hands on the wheel as much as possible through the lateral Gs on canyon drives so the car stays on the pavement… whether I’m the driver or the passenger. That’s not arbitrary to me, that’s common sense, and I’d teach that to anyone learning under me. Place your hands wherever you want on the wheel as long as you have BOTH of them on there when not actively shifting. Either that or let me out of the car if you’re driving
We’re talking about driving a stick in a performance car here, not a Nissan Versa.
To stay on topic, my wife was told she’d have her allocation within 30 days (Las Vegas Auto Gallery). Seeing Denver and others getting their deliveries is a great sign.
Right, it all depends on your level of commitment. For me, as soon as I saw the photos and videos of the car back in summer of 2021, I knew it was it. Everything fit perfectly with what I wanted at that juncture in life. I've been frustrated through these years but never to the point of seriously considering canceling the order. October of 2023 may have been the worst time for me, when there was zero info on emissions or dependable production plans for the US after over 2 years of waiting. But then, a string of developments occurred, and here we are.
It was smaller than I expected, even though I knew the dimensions beforehand. It’s a very impressive car to be sure. I didn’t wring it out on the drive since it was busy city streets, but my wife did and she was grinning ear to ear after.
The wait will be worth it if you’ve never seen or driven one. For all the delivery delays, QC issues, underwhelming customer service… I can readily admit it’s a special car despite all of that.
Spotted at Auto Europe, Detroit Michigan
I have not seen a Emira in person, I want the first one to be mine, which should be next week
but it was the same for my Elise back in 2006, never saw one or test drove and the same for my Evora GT I have now, also the same for my C8 HTC, never test drove or sat in one, just factory ordered and drove away. This is also my 3rd Corvette.
but it was the same for my Elise back in 2006, never saw one or test drove and the same for my Evora GT I have now, also the same for my C8 HTC, never test drove or sat in one, just factory ordered and drove away. This is also my 3rd Corvette.
Interesting that one is a warm grey and the other is a cool grey.
I didn't realize the Eletre has that carbon fiber trim all around the car. It's a shame the Emira doesn't have any carbon fiber at all, especially for the price...
Spotted at Velocity Honolulu. Looks just like a baby supercar next to the MC20, which is like 3x the price. And they both have V6 
I was kinda shocked at the amount of carbon fiber on the SUV
I guess what I don't like about the S2000 is what many people like about it. People think that S2000 has a really clear mechanical engagement feeling, while I found it just not smooth and rough. Shifting the S2000 makes me feel like peeling and eating a green banana. My gt3 mt is very smooth but it is not as mechanical or too refined. Emira shifter is more mechanical than the gt3 mt, and more refined than a S2000. Just my subjective opinion.
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