auto or manual?

[m1234]

hey wut up....i was wondering which would be better: a manual transmission or a "manual automatic" transmission. please leave ur opinion..thanx..

[Firebird]

personally, I'd go auto if you got auto you don't have to f*** with a clutch so you never miss a shift. plus you can build them up to handle just as much as hp as a manual if not more.

[SickLude]

I cant belive your asking this question man. and Firebird, im discusted with your answer.

There is nothing better....and im telling you dude...NOTHING better, then the feeling of ripping off pavement in a manual. Its just something i cant explain. It saves gas, its fun, its easy, its looks good, its fun, girls love it, and its fun. Best of all, its fun.

"once you go manual, you never go back"

[Firebird]

well I've never driven manual so maybe my advise was illeducated (oops.)


I just go by what I've heard and this is what i've heard personally I like autos maybe cause I'm lazy. I think it's all preferance(sp).

[SickLude]

oh it is all preference, but man o man are you missing out. mainly because of the reasons i listed above, but also...because its fun..

[Neutrino]

Cool thing about manuals is that you control the engine. Not like in the automatics were you push the gas and if the car feels like it maybe it will start.

[fastrThanU]

it depends on what you want to do.... a manual is the best for everyday driving- it's fun, good for casual racing etc... a modified automatic (higher stall torque converter, shift kit, etc..) is best for serious racing. granted they aren't as fun to drive, but they have quicker shifts, and are more consistant in how fast they get you down the track. it all depends on what you want to do with your car.

[Polygon]

For a car, Manual. I don't care what anyone say, they are faster than automatics.
For a truck, Automatic. The torque converter makes for better pulling uphill.
For true racing, Sequential. Still a manual, just controlled by the computer, quick as you can get.

[NSX-R-SSJ20K]

MANUAL biotch is the way to go

[SickLude]

Hey faster, you think autos have quicker shifts??

hmm. Honestly, i think i can shift quicker in my car, than anyone in any auto. period. but then again, not everyone is that good at shifting. (sorry if it sounds like im bragging, im just saying...its hard to explain in words since i have no useage of body language).

[NB8CT]

manual all the way. ITS JUST FUN!!

[lanceh007]

Hey, I was wondering how I should launch my automatic. To do a manual I know you put the clutch in, raise the rpms, and then let go of the clutch and gas it. But how would I go about doing that on an automatic? I've tried holding the brakes and bringing up the rpms, but then the wheels just start spinning. Should I put it in neutral then raise the rpms and put it in first? And also, how much should I bring up the rpms? I'm getting a new engine put in my car in a few weeks. It's going to be a 383 with over 450hp. Thanks for the help.

[Blackbird01]

No human can shift faster then a properly built automatic.
You can come close, but you won't be faster.

For drag racing, auto is the best way to go.
For road racing, manual.

[SickLude]

Originally posted by Blackbird01
No human can shift faster then a properly built automatic...

If this is true, why is it that everyone in the Drag world uses a stick?

[fastrThanU]

actually, everyone in competitive drag racing uses an automatic. they manually shift it from gear to gear. if you look at a car's specs, chances are they have something similar to a Powerglide or a TH-400 tranny which is chevy's heavy duty automatic- ideal for the strip... check out www.siracing.com - it's the site of a friend of my family who competitively races. go check the specs of the cars they currently have in the line up.