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    Quote Originally Posted by NicFromLA View Post
    Weird - I would have assumed with this being Italy the car would have a traditional stick-shift and clutch.

    I like the colours.
    we are switching to fake-auto-gearbox too, even on sports cars
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead View Post
    we are switching to fake-auto-gearbox too, even on sports cars
    Which is quite annoying.

    At least with some (like this) you get the choice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NicFromLA View Post
    Weird - I would have assumed with this being Italy the car would have a traditional stick-shift and clutch...
    Although this is already not a practical patrol car, imagine trying to handle radio calls, look up title/liscense plate numbers, use radar, handle calls and what'not all while manually trying to change gears, It would be absolutly impossible. Also in emergency situations, I do NOT want to be suddenly suprised by some threat, drop the clutch as my BPM spike and inadvertantly stall the engine. It would leave you between a rock and a hardplace during a gunfight. Just some thoughts...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledgehammer View Post
    Although this is already not a practical patrol car, imagine trying to handle radio calls, look up title/liscense plate numbers, use radar, handle calls and what'not all while manually trying to change gears, It would be absolutly impossible. Also in emergency situations, I do NOT want to be suddenly suprised by some threat, drop the clutch as my BPM spike and inadvertantly stall the engine. It would leave you between a rock and a hardplace during a gunfight. Just some thoughts...
    Most police cars in Europe have manual gearboxes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Most police cars in Europe have manual gearboxes.
    I appload them then. Any reason as to why?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledgehammer View Post
    I appload them then. Any reason as to why?
    Probably because they are cheaper and more popular in general.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledgehammer View Post
    I appload them then. Any reason as to why?
    the kind of cars used are mostly available with a manual as the standard equipment.
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    Crown Vics have no manual option.
    also I think the fuzz use manuals in Europe b/c manuals are very much engrained in their psyche, so they wont do something like dropping th clutch when startled.
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    Quote Originally Posted by f6fhellcat13 View Post
    Crown Vics have no manual option.
    also I think the fuzz use manuals in Europe b/c manuals are very much engrained in their psyche, so they wont do something like dropping th clutch when startled.
    the first time I drove a car with an automatic gearbox (Smart) I hit the brake's pedal while moving the gear stick to engage the second gear, because I was still thinking to have a manual car with the clutch' pedal...
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    lol I've done that too.
    My mom's car is an auto, but I usually drive my dad's manial. So, when I drive my mom's car, I always feel like my left leg should be doing someting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead View Post
    the first time I drove a car with an automatic gearbox (Smart) I hit the brake's pedal while moving the gear stick to engage the second gear, because I was still thinking to have a manual car with the clutch' pedal...
    I did it too...

    In Europe there is people who find an auto trickier than a manual.
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    So jealous of you guys, I have yet to learn manual. The issue is that we have enough cars in my family, and we really don't need to replace any of our cars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by f6fhellcat13 View Post
    Crown Vics have no manual option.
    also I think the fuzz use manuals in Europe b/c manuals are very much engrained in their psyche, so they wont do something like dropping th clutch when startled.
    Their are no guarantees when it comes to something like that. I have driven a manual for the last 4 years and my first reaction to when something jumps out at me is to push the clutch in while braking. Can you guarantee that such a mistake (such as a stall) would never happen? Simply no you cannot, would you be willing to risk your life on it? (mabey I worry because my speed6 clutch is touchy)

    BTW I will not be driving a Crown Vic, I hate it so much, its like driving a bowl of jello down the road. Luckily will have my own Ford Explorer, (yes very economical), 2008 black and badass. So instead of jello or stalls, I get rollovers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledgehammer View Post
    Their are no guarantees when it comes to something like that. I have driven a manual for the last 4 years and my first reaction to when something jumps out at me is to push the clutch in while braking. Can you guarantee that such a mistake (such as a stall) would never happen? Simply no you cannot, would you be willing to risk your life on it? (mabey I worry because my speed6 clutch is touchy)
    Of course mistakes can happen, but we are very used to manual gearboxes. For us they are part of driving car, just like accelerating, braking or turning.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Of course mistakes can happen, but we are very used to manual gearboxes. For us they are a fundamental part of driving car, just like accelerating, braking or turning.
    fixed
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