\u2026No, no, no, that\u2019s basic stuff, right? (-_-) I\u2019ve actually written about \u201cmatching engine RPMs\u201d before on this blog, but lately, I\u2019ve been so focused on \u201caccelerator work and clutch operation\u201d that I completely forgot about matching RPMs (oops).<\/p>\n
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The BMW 320i I usually drive is a base model and not sporty at all,<\/strong> so when driving normally, you can barely hear the engine, making it feel like a pure comfort car. Because of that, I tend to pull the engine a bit to listen to the sound while driving, but depending on timing, that can naturally cause shift shock.<\/p>\n So, by carefully listening to the engine and shifting when the RPMs match, you can drive smoothly.<\/strong> \u2026Of course, this is obvious and not something you need to write about. Now that I think about it, when I was learning to drive at a driving school in a comfort car,<\/p>\n \u201cWhen shifting from 1st to 2nd, you don\u2019t even need to press the accelerator; you\u2019re revving too much.\u201d<\/p>\n was a common warning. I feel the same applies to the 320i.<\/p>\n Then, the other day, I drove the Boxster again after a while, and at first, when I tried to shift from 1st to 2nd with the same accelerator feel as the 320i, I got a harsh shift shock.<\/strong> My husband pointed out,<\/p>\n \u201cYou need to press the accelerator more. The RPMs aren\u2019t nearly high enough.\u201d<\/p>\n Ah, right\u2026 You can\u2019t drive the Boxster the same way as the 320i (-_-).<\/p>\n Because of differences in power, torque, weight, and so on, you have to adjust your driving technique. This is another obvious fact, but when I was driving AT cars, I never thought about these things. Lately, I find myself marveling at how deep and complex cars really are.<\/strong><\/p>\n Also, the Boxster\u2019s shift-up indicator (a light that tells you when to shift up for better fuel economy)<\/span> signals quite early.<\/p>\n When I said, \u201cWait, you want me to shift into 5th already?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cYeah. It tells you pretty early. Following it means you\u2019ll drive with good fuel efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n I see\u2026<\/p>\n Speaking of the Panamera Turbo, when driving in the city, it quickly shifts into 6th gear and runs at just over 1000 RPM.<\/strong> I could use the paddle shifters to drive manually, but since there seems to be a slight delay in response that feels off, I\u2019ve been sticking with automatic mode lately.<\/p>\n However, when switching to Sport Plus mode, the RPMs rise significantly for a sporty drive, and I once got hooked on driving in Sport Plus so much that my fuel economy tanked!<\/p>\n With an automatic transmission, the car calculates the optimal driving conditions, so the driver doesn\u2019t need to consciously think about it and can drive in an eco-friendly way that\u2019s gentle on the car and environment. That\u2019s the beauty and convenience of AT cars.<\/p>\n On the other hand, with a manual transmission, everything\u2014from how you want to drive to what RPM you want to run at\u2014is left up to the driver,<\/strong> so your driving style changes accordingly. And this varies depending on the car you\u2019re driving. This is probably the true joy of driving a manual.<\/p>\n Wow, it\u2019s so deep.<\/p>\n Lately, I\u2019ve been thinking I want to try driving manual cars from various manufacturers and models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u30dd\u30eb\u30b7\u30a7\u3084BMW\u306e\u30de\u30cb\u30e5\u30a2\u30eb\u8eca\u306e\u904b\u8ee2\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u66f8\u3044\u305f\u30dd\u30eb\u30b7\u30a7\u30d6\u30ed\u30b0\u3002AT\u9650\u5b9a\u89e3\u9664\u3092\u3057\u3066\u6570\u5e74\u304c\u7d4c\u3061\u3001\u56de\u8ee2\u6570\u3092\u610f\u8b58\u3057\u3066\u8d70\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3067\u3001\u898b\u3048\u3066\u304d\u305f\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":14323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=14312"},"categories":[2],"tags":[203],"yoast_head":"Driving the Porsche Boxster (MT)<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Depth of Manual Driving<\/h3>\n