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The gist of this thread seems to be whether or not there is anything "wrong" with the 915. Well, there is and there isn't. Its defenders mostly seem to qualify their arguments with some version of "for a car of its vintage" or "once you get used to it". Valid points, but the truth remains: we are making excuses for its "shortcomings" when comparing it to a more modern gearbox. And there's the rub.
My M3 has what I consider to be a perfect shifter: fast, short, precise and with plenty of "feel". No matter what I or anyone else does to a 915, I don't believe the 915 will ever be as good. Furthermore, my M3 is also faster than my '73T, and heresy of heresies, it handles better. A little old lady could drive this car well. But do I enjoy driving it more than my vintage 911? Nope.
My point is, the Porsche is generally so good and so much fun that we tend to compare it to more modern cars. That strikes me as silly. Inevitable, but silly. Enjoy your Porsche for what it is (and what it can be). Don't disparage it for what it isn't. We are driving old technology and enjoying it. In many cases we are improving upon it to overcome the advantages of newer technology. That's great, but recognize it for what it is. No excuses necessary.
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