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dryle
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A dog leg gearbox is an unusual manual transmission layout, an up-over-up shift between first and second gear resembling the hind leg of a dog. R 2 4 1 3 5 | | | | | | ---N--- ---N--- | | | | | | 1 3 5 2 4 R Dog leg More common pattern "H" pattern Dog leg layout gearboxes are usually found on performance automobiles because in road racing it is rare to shift into first gear other than for the initial start or exiting a pit lane. Notable street cars to feature the dog leg layout are the BMW M535 and (Non-US) M3 E30, Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 and 2.5-16, Porsche 914, early 911, 924 Turbo (all featuring Getrag gearboxes), Talbot Sunbeam Lotus and the Lamborghini Miura. A non-performance car to feature such a shift pattern is the Subaru 360. Also: Datsun 160J Hardtop SSS. A dog leg transmission has also been seen in odd places such as a 1980 Datsun 210 Wagon built during the 210/310 crossover or a Citroen 2CV. The mid 70's Oldsmobile Cutlass with the 260 V8 had an optional 5 speed transmission that utilized the dog leg shift pattern. |
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Dave Ryle
"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
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635CSi
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Whoops! My bad, I always referred to a dogleg as a gearbox that has reverse beside first gear... |
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635CSi
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They are basically an 850, and everyone knows that car. I love my car anyway, I don't care if it's an ould geezer's car! My S70 cost IRL£45,000 new!! |
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Ben O Brien
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And is probably worth anywhere between 1500 quid and 3 grand now!! Great car to buy second hand, not so much to buy one new!
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99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
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635CSi
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And you're point being?? I obviously didn't buy it new so I don't really care... You will find that pretty much every Volvo with the exception of the XC90 has terrible residuals. Edited by 635CSi |
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T.J.
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Is yours a 5 cylinder, 635? I love the sound of them!
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lesurely
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Volvo Volvo as I said,,, driven by older gents more mature in there years.....boring cars yawn yawn. |
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635CSi
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Yep, all S70's are 5 cylinders. The engine note is one of the best things about the car imo. Edited by 635CSi |
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larzyh
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I think two of the best things in a volvo are the seats. I wish BMW would make seats as good as the swedes.
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Larzyh.
Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
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635CSi
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Yes, definitely, especially when they're heated! You should also try SAAB's seats, they are sublimely comfortable. |
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larzyh
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You're right and I have, that's why I generalised it into swedish seats not only Volvo; my uncle in Denmark has a 9-5 Aero and the seats are indeed superb.
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Larzyh.
Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
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635CSi
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I wonder if a Koenigsegg is as comfortable as Volvo's and SAAB's?? |
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aubergine
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Was leaving my wife's Saab up to AC this morning to get it serviced, great to drive it in this weather, heated leather seats and a slush box, Like driving a couch!
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1999 E36 323 Coupé, 1994 E34 530 Touring, 2006 F800s.
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635CSi
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Is it a 9-3 or a 9-5 or an old school SAAB?? I've always had a hankering after an old 900 Turbo, they are literally the coolest car on the road! |
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nn_dd
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Here here !! |
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nn_dd
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You might want to have a spin in our S60, has the old 850T5R engine in there, real jeckel and hyde, pops and bangs on the overrun, lovely 5cyl scowl at high revs, loves to murder pups in scoobys, type R's and the other old mans car - the E39......(M5 excepted) and is supremely comfortable on long journeys. Having said that, is completely at sea on any corner and the steering is definitely by rudder ! That's why I have a BMW as well |
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aubergine
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Is it a 9-3 or a 9-5 or an old school SAAB?? I've always had a hankering after an old 900 Turbo, they are literally the coolest car on the road!
[/QUOTE] '00 93 5 door SE, LPT. |
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1999 E36 323 Coupé, 1994 E34 530 Touring, 2006 F800s.
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dryle
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Dave Ryle
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lesurely
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e30 325is (deceased)
e36 318is under major construction E39 530D Sport mtec (all the bells and whistles ) Basic unit of laryngitis: 1 hoarsepower lesurely |
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larzyh
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Good luck, lesurely.
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Larzyh.
Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
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