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Spy Car · Sep 17th, 2003, 07:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperS4us

The CVT is super fun in the twisties. # different programming modes to choose from (Normal, Sport, Steptronic) and with Steptronic you can "shift" your very own set of 6 forward gears with no clutch pedal.

Spy: Have you already taken a CVT for a test drive?

No still haven't had a go in the CVT yet.

It may not be a fair test, but I have noticed that at the MINI runs we have out near where drgrey lives, that the CVT drivers either pass on making the canyon runs, or fall way off in the pack. I can't say this is due to the CVT, but I do wonder.

Personally when I'm in those twisties, I marvel at how great the car is, and for me working the clutch and the gears is a huge part of the experience. But you know me I'm clutch happy.

I'm sure a MINI CVT would still be fun, but believe me, if there are ANY roads where working the gears is pure joy....it is the roads in and around Westlake Village. So I would stick with a manual.

Sep 17th, 2003, 07:17 PM	#9
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 12:01 PM Posts: 6,427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperS4us The CVT is super fun in the twisties. # different programming modes to choose from (Normal, Sport, Steptronic) and with Steptronic you can "shift" your very own set of 6 forward gears with no clutch pedal. Spy: Have you already taken a CVT for a test drive? No still haven't had a go in the CVT yet. It may not be a fair test, but I have noticed that at the MINI runs we have out near where drgrey lives, that the CVT drivers either pass on making the canyon runs, or fall way off in the pack. I can't say this is due to the CVT, but I do wonder. Personally when I'm in those twisties, I marvel at how great the car is, and for me working the clutch and the gears is a huge part of the experience. But you know me I'm clutch happy. I'm sure a MINI CVT would still be fun, but believe me, if there are ANY roads where working the gears is pure joy....it is the roads in and around Westlake Village. So I would stick with a manual.