QP back from extended buffing at Emblem

[gamma_ray]

Finally got Scott's old car to where I want it after extended fettling at Emblem: sundry mechanical and trim issues; new rear bumper; wheels re-furbed; new rear tyres; front seats re-furbed.

I'm well pleased with the results, so many thanks to Myles, Tim, Martin and Darren at Emblem for such great service.

Will post some more photos when that golden orb emerges again...

 

[Blox]

Looks fabulous !

 

[allandwf]

Looking very nice, pity they didn't straighten the front plate though

 

[Torenno Performance]

Very nice.

 

[CatmanV2]

Wonderful. That front plate totally threw me!

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[Andyk]

Stunning...That colour so suits the QP...

 

[gamma_ray]

Looking very nice, pity they didn't straighten the front plate though

Yeah - the rear is the same too!

 

[Brendan]

Argento luna, my favourite colour.

 

[gamma_ray]

I think the colour shows off the lines really well, but I love 'em in blue, black and maroon too!

 

[Swissqp]

Beautiful!

 

[Parisien]

Very smart....bet it drives and feels like new!!


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[gamma_ray]

It seems pretty good to me, but seeing as this is my first maser, I don't really have anything to compare it with! FWIW, I've stopped driving it in 'manual' around town and have swapped to 'auto' on the advice of the guys at Emblem. It now seems easier to get to grips with - the paddle shifts are a bit fiddly at lights and roundabouts etc.

 

[TridentTested]

I've stopped driving it in 'manual' around town and have swapped to 'auto' on the advice of the guys at Emblem.

Really? Every bit of advice I've ever read about these 'boxes says Manual only. I thought Auto caused more clutch slipping on purpose in order to make the changes smoother.

I agree that the static paddles are a nuisance on roundabouts, I wish they turned with the wheel, but I just let the car rev up a bit until my hand can easily reach the paddle again. On occasion when my hands are crossed I have flicked up with my left hand but I try not to do it too often because some day it will end in tears: either concentrating too much on the gear change and not looking where I'm going, or flicking "up" on the left paddle by accident - although I guess the software will prevent an over-rev.

Apart from that had they any other reason to recommend using Auto?

 

[hodroyd]

Town driving, stop, start, it's much easier to stick it in auto. You can have Auto with Sport if you want to still see the light on..!! As soon as you can get going switch it off.

GammaRay, She looks terrific, lovely car..!!

 

[gamma_ray]

Really? Every bit of advice I've ever read about these 'boxes says Manual only. I thought Auto caused more clutch slipping on purpose in order to make the changes smoother.

I agree that the static paddles are a nuisance on roundabouts, I wish they turned with the wheel, but I just let the car rev up a bit until my hand can easily reach the paddle again. On occasion when my hands are crossed I have flicked up with my left hand but I try not to do it too often because some day it will end in tears: either concentrating too much on the gear change and not looking where I'm going, or flicking "up" on the left paddle by accident - although I guess the software will prevent an over-rev.

Apart from that had they any other reason to recommend using Auto?

They said that the auto mode is better at sensing which gear is needed in slow stop-start conditions. I used to drive it everywhere in manual and ping it into neutral when coming to a halt at junctions. I gather the 'box doesn't like being in neutral when moving and is to be avoided. They said there isn't any extra clutch wear in auto mode. I'm not in any position to argue (!), so I'll be following their advice and seeing how it goes.

 

[TridentTested]

Interesting. I'll give it a spin too and see how it feels. I actually haven't used Auto since buying the car.

Like you I've been dropping it to neutral when approaching stopped traffic. I can't imagine why the 'box wouldn't like rolling in neutral but I bow to their knowledge.

 

[hodroyd]

Only time I drop mine in to neutral, is in such as a traffic jam when traffic is just not moving at all, the gearboxes are designed to operate in auto, so why not use it?