[puck]

Ford personnels are in KLIMS at the moment but I am sure they will look
into answering you. The problem with getting a manual transmission is
that there isn't one available at the moment. Philly is LHD and that is
why they get all the powerful trucks from US like the F150.

As for the drifting, trust me.....they were really doing it. I am not
working for Ford but I was there during the shoot. Also had the chance
the drive the RS and it handles like a beauty. The power bit is
subjective but for me, it was sufficient. Hey if I am going to hunger for
more, maybe it would be to add in a turbo like that did at KLIMs. Only
after the warranty finish of course.

[cyprodevil]

oklah. i understand .. i'll just wait for the email..

ivan.. im sure you have connections in ford rite?

[Ivan Khong]

cyprodevil,

Sorry man, I am too low in the food chain to even cause a ripple in FORD.
hahahah...

[nas]

puck

does it mean for LHD model the gearshift is on the left and for RHD model
the gearshift is on the right. you gotta be joking... no such
thing leh - gear and shift pattern is the same and in the same place - in
the middle.

[Ivan Khong]

nas,

Puck did not mention the LHD to RHD gearshift engineering work. To be fair
to him, he was just pointing out that there are more factors to be
considered than just slapping a Manual gearbox on. More testing have to be
done, i.e. compression ratio, detonation, fuel quality, transmission load
etc.

[cyprodevil]

aiyo..

so everyone.. whats the likeliness of of Ford giving a thought to all
these and have a manual....?

ivan.. im sure at least you can inform them regarding the feedbacks you
get in this forum rite? maybe from your eyes they'll see that there
are actually many interested in a manual version...

[Ivan Khong]

cyprodevil,

I am sure Ford Msia will hear the feedback, but I think the million dollar
question is, how many units of Manual can they sell?

[cyprodevil]

hmmm.. interesting the question.. too bad i dont have an answer..

[skynet8]

i agree with wat Ivan is saying...

if someone to invest a million in the R&D and sell 20 cars...who going to
do tat businnes..?

[puck]

Nas...well the gear is still in the middle but the last I check the
pedals are located in a different footwell. I am not an engineer but I am
sure that is an impact or it would not take so long for cars that either
LHD or RHD to be converted for other countries. Normally a minimum of 6
months.