Always need choke?

[Redline]

Is it normal to always need the choke to start a "cold" engine, even in warm ambient conditions? My twin-carb 1608 Coupe runs perfectly. For the first start of the day, if I pull the choke all the way out, it will start without any problems and settle immediately into an even idle. Within 2 minutes of driving I can put the choke all the way back in and it runs fine. If I try to start it without the choke, even on a 80°F - 90°F day, it won't start. If I have started it anytime in the previous 2 - 3 hours, it will start without the choke.

The only reason I ask is that the lovely old owner's manual (these really are a work of art) says that the choke isn't needed when the ambient conditions are warm.

[majicwrench]

If car has gotten completely cool, you are likely going to always need some choke for fast starting. That said, I'm suprised it "won't start" without the choke. Not sure what kinda carbs ya got, but that can be a factor here.
Keith