Auto vs Manual
RE: Auto vs Manual
i love manuals simply because of engines braking, skip shifts, burnouts, and traction control. with an auto, if you let off the gas and you dont have it selected to a gear, it will shift, especially if you spin. however, even though i love manuals, im glad my z has an auto. ive sat in a manual third gen before, and there is no room for my arm to move comfortably while shifting gears-i kept hitting my elbow on the center console arm rest. im happy though because the previous owner had a shift kit installed when he had the tranny rebuilt after he blew it out. i finally got my tv cable adjust, and it shifts right at 4500 every gear.
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RE: Auto vs Manual
I personally find manuals to be more fun...but thats just my personal preference.
If I were driving in bumper to bumper traffic daily, I would go for an auto. If the car was just for fun out on the back highways, or empty interstate, I would go for the manual.
If I were driving in bumper to bumper traffic daily, I would go for an auto. If the car was just for fun out on the back highways, or empty interstate, I would go for the manual.
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RE: Auto vs Manual
thanks for all the points of view. i did some research and have come to the conclusion that i won't be dissapointed w/ a stalled A4. i'll keep it at a pretty low stall seeing that it will be a daily driver
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From: ludlow mass
RE: Auto vs Manual
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The 4L60E is a pretty nice transmission, with the manual you'll get a bit better mileage, but if you're into running fast 1/4 mile times, an auto with a high stall will be best. I have an auto in my car and I'm not displeased at all, it shifts hard and fast when I want it too, but if you're easy on the gas, it'll shift very smoothly. The manual has a more agressive 1st gear than the 6-speed anyway(that's including the 3:73 final drive on manuals and the 3:23 final drive on the auto). I like my auto, but some people swear by manuals, it's really a personal preference thing I guess...if you like one better, go for it, but if you don't care, the auto will be cheaper.
The 4L60E is a pretty nice transmission, with the manual you'll get a bit better mileage, but if you're into running fast 1/4 mile times, an auto with a high stall will be best. I have an auto in my car and I'm not displeased at all, it shifts hard and fast when I want it too, but if you're easy on the gas, it'll shift very smoothly. The manual has a more agressive 1st gear than the 6-speed anyway(that's including the 3:73 final drive on manuals and the 3:23 final drive on the auto). I like my auto, but some people swear by manuals, it's really a personal preference thing I guess...if you like one better, go for it, but if you don't care, the auto will be cheaper.
the 700R4 in mine (basically a non electroinc 4L60) is quick and shifts hard compared to the slobish 4R70W in my mustang,
ratcheting shifter and full manual valve bodies would be awsome
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