This all makes sense to me now why when I got the call from my dealer (yesterday) that I could put in my order ONLY if I did not want the HP, which I didn't. Seems to me GrabberBlueFan is right about builds with the HP being held up.
I am really curious to learn if the no lift shift gives the manual an edge. I haven't really seen much documented on that. And nobody mentions doing that in their testing either. In a few reviews yes, but not under test.
Seems so, but by the same token it's looking like the manual has more power (from the Dyno's I've seen). Time will tell though. Not shaming just saying.
The hideous eyeblack MUST go and will be the first mod made to my GB DH. However, I am still undecided on the render. I am leaning towards JC's version though. His gives enough edge to distinguish it from softer GT version.