[SpaceGhost]

Not to get too far off topic...but the manual in the 718 Cayman S is very very good. The M2 manual felt a bit blunted and rubbery by comparison. Still a good drive but that feeling combined with reviews noting that the auto is better suited to the S58 and a new shoulder injury convinced me to go auto. However, I would argue the manual is still a great car and offers a different more connected experience than the auto.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

Chicago is lovely this time of year….if you’re a fucking moose 🫎

Sure is, went for an errand run earlier today. Looked at the outside temp reading in the car, 0° F (-18 C). Stepped out to walk into a store and immediately wanted to punch the wind in the face.

[SpaceGhost]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

It was 4 degrees here this morning 😁

I feel for you my man....I can handle 115 degrees but lose functionality below 20 degrees...ha ha

[Crazyotter]

Originally Posted by SpaceGhost

Not to get too far off topic...but the manual in the 718 Cayman S is very very good. The M2 manual felt a bit blunted and rubbery by comparison. Still a good drive but that feeling combined with reviews noting that the auto is better suited to the S58 and a new shoulder injury convinced me to go auto. However, Imwould argue the manual is still a great car and offers a different more connected experience than the auto.

Porsche does everything better

[Crazyotter]

Originally Posted by SpaceGhost

I feel for you my man....I can handle 115 degrees but lose functionality below 20 degrees...ha ha

My dog literally looked at me this morning and I could read his mind-
“bro you’re fucking nuts if you think I’m going out there. I’m pooping on the floor today”

[SpaceGhost]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

My dog literally looked at me this morning and I could read his mind-
“bro you’re fucking nuts if you think I’m going out there. I’m pooping on the floor today”

Can't blame him...ha ha

[M3_Dylan_]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

Is the M2 your only car?

I have a X5M too, so it’s not worth the risk of driving it in this weather.

I sold my RS3, which was incredible in the snow for the M2.I have a E46 M3 which will never see snow and I have a Audi S4 which is in a garage about an hour away since I dont have the room for it at home. I could swap them out but I love the G87 so much and with winter tires on it suffices enough.

[Crazyotter]

Originally Posted by M3_Dylan_

I sold my RS3, which was incredible in the snow for the M2.I have a E46 M3 which will never see snow and I have a Audi S4 which is in a garage about an hour away since I dont have the room for it at home. I could swap them out but I love the G87 so much and with winter tires on it suffices enough.

Ahhh ok didn’t know you had winter tires on it. Yeah you can pretty much do whatever you want with snow tires

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

Just as a point of reference, what car had the best manual of all the ones you’ve driven?

I compare every stick I’ve driven against the 2022 ZL1 I had.
It wasn’t my favorite car overall but the shifting and clutch feel were amazing.

S2000s. Miatas.

I think the BMW shifter is... fine. A little rubbery, but never vague or imprecise. Very much IMO, of course, but while not perfect, it also doesn't hamper the experience.

[Crazyotter]

Originally Posted by Squidget

S2000s. Miatas.

I think the BMW shifter is... fine. A little rubbery, but never vague or imprecise. Very much IMO, of course, but while not perfect, it also doesn't hamper the experience.

Did you see that they’re making a new S2000?

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

Did you see that they’re making a new S2000?

Seem to be nothing but rumors and renders from what I can tell. I think the bigger news is Honda is looking to merge with Nissan. If that happens, I'd love to see what sports car the HRC and NISMO guys come up with working together, so long as it's ICE.

[Crazyotter]

Originally Posted by Tag

Seem to be nothing but rumors and renders from what I can tell. I think the bigger news is Honda is looking to merge with Nissan. If that happens, I'd love to see what sports car the HRC and NISMO guys come up with working together, so long as it's ICE.

Agreed, fuck EVs. Will not buy one until I absolutely have to.
The only one that doesn’t make me completely nauseous is the Porsche Taycan

[Crazyotter]

We’ve been stuck in the 1-20 degrees range for the last few days but a heat wave is coming and she’s going for a long drive when it hits a balmy 32 degrees on Friday
🏖️ ☀️

[NewToM]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

We’ve been stuck in the 1-20 degrees range for the last few days but a heat wave is coming and she’s going for a long drive when it hits a balmy 32 degrees on Friday
🏖️ ☀️

77 for today and tomorrow before plummeting to 59.

[Crazyotter]

Originally Posted by NewToM

77 for today and tomorrow before plummeting to 59.

59?!
Time to get the parka out!

[T-Rexx]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

Thank god I went with the auto
I hate when the auto writers hype up manuals just because they’re manuals

100% agree!
And because I love to paint a target on my own back, I never understand the “engagement” argument either. I love flicking through the gears via the paddles! Up, down, double taps into a corner like an F1 car, heaps of fun and engaging.

[Carefree]

It’s winter in Paradise Valley, AZ.
Going down to 65° tomorrow.

[Crazyotter]

The last time I was in Miami it was around 60 degrees and there were people out in winter coats 😐

[Carefree]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

The last time I was in Miami it was around 60 degrees and there were people out in winter coats 😐

The first full winter we spent in Arizona, 2012-13, it was 45° one day and residents wore bubble coats and knit caps.
Must be a blood thinning thing here.

[Crazyotter]

Originally Posted by Carefree

The first full winter we spent in Arizona, 2012-13, it was 45° one day and residents wore bubble coats and knit caps.
Must be a blood thinning thing here.

😂😂
Yes the Miami folks had on bubble puffers and hats too

[beren]

Drove my M2, still with summer tires, to wok today at -1F and with random snow patches on the roads. Was a bit nerve wracking...

[NewToM]

Originally Posted by Crazyotter

59?!
Time to get the parka out!

Not going to lie, I will have thick hoodie on walking the dog… levels to this apparently