wolfinsheepsclothing

what makes people on here not like automatic? i have a 5 speed tib, but im just wondering since automatic shifts faster than someone driving stick. all the 1/4 mile beasts are automatic. just wondering

TopSpeedFX

They say because it takes to long for it to shift, but there has got to be a way around that? lol

Alex01tib

See this is the thing, the autos DONT shift faster than a 5speed, much much slower in fact, and are incapable of launching anywhere near as well as a stick.

The "1/4 mile monsters" use BUILT automatics with high stall torque converters and are made to shift real real fast.

Stock automatic transmissions, esspecially the beta's, are made for economy and a smooth ride.


If you dont believe me, look at the quarter mile times between sticks and autos. The RD: stock stick gets as low as 16.0, stock auto will get you low 17's if your lucky

LoonWulf

^ id have to agree with it being a slower shift. Ive never driven a stick Tib, ive got an auto.
Its actually not bad if you manual shift it thru 1st and 2nd, there is a point where it will just clunk into gear instead of trying to shift nicely. From there out its fine in 3rd and 4th with the OD on. If you just leave it in drive tho, even if you punch it, it will lag like a fat man in a foot race from 1st to 2nd. Best launch rpms it seems to allow you to do is around 2500rpm with your foot on the brake.

REDZMAN

It's the same reason it's always been, and if you look for other threads on this same subject, the answers are the same.

OEM Auto = Less power than OEM 5 Speed.

Not just less power, but LESS control over that power.

Yeah, you can build a auto up, but why? I'd rather have the skill of shifting added to the mix.

aaronk19

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agreed, for speed, manual's the way to go

xxxmonoxidechild

i like manuals cause i like to drive car's, not steer them....

rusomen

^^^^^haha lol nice one, the same reason i like manual smile.gif

HyundaiKitCoupe

redz is right auto = uses more power. it's also 60lbs heavier. air velocity throughout is not as thorough as stick therefore making it less economic. the stick utilizes the most power in the most efficient way.

i'd have to say the auto was easy because you wouldn't have to pay attention to shifting and you would be only worried about the what's ahead than your driving.

Alex01tib

In response to that HKC id say that with an auto your barely driving so you can get easily sidetracked with non driving activities.

Stick keeps you focused on driving