Manual or sequential? And no, ‘just buy a DCT’ isn’t an answer fight me."

Manual vs. Sequential Gearbox What’s Your Pick for a Fun Build?

Alright, let’s settle this once and for all manual or sequential for a project car that’s actually fun to drive? I’m knee-deep in a restoration and can’t decide which way to go. Sure, a DCT is smooth, but where’s the soul in that?

I love rowing gears in my current manual, but there’s something about the raw, mechanical feel of a sequential that’s tempting me. Anyone here made the switch? Did you miss the clutch pedal, or was the trade-off worth it for the quicker shifts? Bonus points if you’ve taken yours to car shows what gets more attention?

No wrong answers, just strong opinions. Let’s hear ‘em!