Just drove a 458 (updated with video)

pkimM3r · 02-02-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Billj747

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

I'm a manual guy but in that car the transmission was great.

They had the new stingray there but in the autotragic. Wish they had a gt3 in manual i would have driven that too.

So your M3 is a 6spd? Have you converted to DCTs now?

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Originally Posted by BobS

I decided to get a dct after driving my father-in-laws F430, at the time I had a 6mt 335. I haven't regretted it. I would say the BMW dct is actually better!

The F430's box is quite a bit better than the E46's SMG, however (as i'm sure you know) the M3 and 458's DCT are on a completely different level.

Yep its a 6 speed and i love it. But for my next car, will get dct. Hoping to keep the e90m though at the same time since i will still need a manual car (cant not have one in the garage). But dct is fun on a track and have a newfound appreciation for it.

flipmeraz · 02-02-2014, 12:02 PM

Did they let you drive it in Race or CT/CST off?

Billj747 · 02-02-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Yep its a 6 speed and i love it. But for my next car, will get dct. Hoping to keep the e90m though at the same time since i will still need a manual car (cant not have one in the garage). But dct is fun on a track and have a newfound appreciation for it.

I really like my DCT E90. Great when you want to be lazy with an automatic and fun on track.

pkimM3r · 02-02-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flipmeraz

Did they let you drive it in Race or CT/CST off?

No they do not. Felt it kick in a couple times but i wouldnt let random ppl drive mine with it in different modes neither lol.

///M3Owner · 02-02-2014, 02:43 PM

Im jealous...

THE-FN-MAN · 02-02-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

In vegas. Only 7 laps but holy shit it felt awesome.

Must put my kw cs on full stiff now and power button on always LOL

I think i just made my decision on jumping into a dct car now (yikes!!)

Nice bro! Supercharger time

pkimM3r · 02-02-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by THE-FN-MAN

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

In vegas. Only 7 laps but holy shit it felt awesome.

Must put my kw cs on full stiff now and power button on always LOL

I think i just made my decision on jumping into a dct car now (yikes!!)

Nice bro! Supercharger time

Ha. Thats exactly what i came out saying.

quiksi · 02-03-2014, 02:05 PM

I went 2 weeks ago and drove the F430... had a blast as well! It's definitely a "bucket list" kind of thing, and it pretty much eliminates any desire I have of owning an exotic as I just can't imagine enjoying it that much on the road.

StealYourFace · 02-04-2014, 08:32 PM

Wow that's so cool.

That finally gives me a reason to visit las vegas.

MrPrena · 02-05-2014, 04:32 PM

nice video.
Open wheel racing school will tell you from the radio while they watch the live feed with telemetry. It gets little overwhelmed sometimes.

pkimM3r · 02-05-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

nice video.
Open wheel racing school will tell you from the radio while they watch the live feed with telemetry. It gets little overwhelmed sometimes.

Might have to try that next.

Wendall · 02-05-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Billj747

I really like my DCT E90. Great when you want to be lazy with an automatic and fun on track.

I am still trying to get use to the DCT. It doesn't feel as natural to me as 6 speed and i find myself fumbling over getting the right gear by feel. On the track I have been driving in auto mode. I need to figure this crap out. I do love the DCT on straights since its quick as hell, but the paddles still feel foreign to me.

Phil,

Looks like you had great time. I wanna try that the next time im in Vegas.

Billj747 · 02-05-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

I am still trying to get use to the DCT. It doesn't feel as natural to me as 6 speed and i find myself fumbling over getting the right gear by feel. On the track I have been driving in auto mode. I need to figure this crap out. I do love the DCT on straights since its quick as hell, but the paddles still feel foreign to me.

Phil,

Looks like you had great time. I wanna try that the next time im in Vegas.

What are you struggling with?

Right paddle: Upshift, Left paddle: Downshift. Upshift at redline or when you want to short shift

Groundpilot · 02-05-2014, 08:30 PM

Nice. Looks like a lot of fun.
That instructor was intense. He kept repeating the same thing over and over again

pkimM3r · 02-05-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Billj747

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

I am still trying to get use to the DCT. It doesn't feel as natural to me as 6 speed and i find myself fumbling over getting the right gear by feel. On the track I have been driving in auto mode. I need to figure this crap out. I do love the DCT on straights since its quick as hell, but the paddles still feel foreign to me.

Phil,

Looks like you had great time. I wanna try that the next time im in Vegas.

What are you struggling with?

Right paddle: Upshift, Left paddle: Downshift. Upshift at redline or when you want to short shift

Sup biggy! Yeah it was real fun.

If you are struggling with paddles use the stalk!! Ive just always used L1/R1 since Super Nintendo so used to it. Lol.

Wendall · 02-05-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Billj747

What are you struggling with?

Right paddle: Upshift, Left paddle: Downshift. Upshift at redline or when you want to short shift

I think i am just retarded. btw is the Billy that just broke the buttonwillow record in that NSX?

if so, i need some lessons from you.

Wendall · 02-05-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Sup biggy! Yeah it was real fun.

If you are struggling with paddles use the stalk!! Ive just always used L1/R1 since Super Nintendo so used to it. Lol.

I just need to use them more and get familiar with them.

Im gonna be at Big Willow Speed District on the 23rd. you should make it out.

Billj747 · 02-05-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

I think i am just retarded. btw is the Billy that just broke the buttonwillow record in that NSX?

if so, i need some lessons from you.

Yes

Have you played on game systems (playstation/nintendo/xbox/etc...)? As pkim said, it's very intuitive for the post-ataris generation. I have to say, I really like driving paddleshift racecars.

Wendall · 02-05-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Billj747

Yes

Have you played on game systems (playstation/nintendo/xbox/etc...)? As pkim said, it's very intuitive for the post-ataris generation. I have to say, I really like driving paddleshift racecars.

Im a bit older. I grew up with 1st Gen nintendo and in high school I had Super Nintendo, but thats it. (im mid 30s)

I just started playing GT6 on my PS3 but my hands are clumsy. Ill keep working at it.

Mmmdreamer · 02-05-2014, 09:36 PM

Track wise...DCT for sure...allows you to concentrate on driving lines and cornering...especially considering I can't heal toe worth sh*t....

Billj747 · 02-05-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

Im a bit older. I grew up with 1st Gen nintendo and in high school I had Super Nintendo, but thats it. (im mid 30s)

I just started playing GT6 on my PS3 but my hands are clumsy. Ill keep working at it.

Super Nintendo had R1 and L1, but then again there was not any racing games to use them like Playstation's controls, but atleast you're not talking about Pong here...

I guess on the street just play around with the paddles, I think they are more fun and convenient than the center console stick. Unfortunately i'm not in SoCal very much but I can hook you up with some good instructors out there.

RR-NYC · 02-05-2014, 09:55 PM

Thanks for sharing. That looks like a lot of fun. It sounds like your instructor was pretty cool too

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