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February 11th, 2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 232stang

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

auto is faster in a race... cause quicker shifts...

not stock, because it shifts at too low of rpms.

also there is more of a parasitic drivetrain power loss with an auto

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February 11th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#22
MenaceToSociety Regular 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 82	I don't think I could drive a car without a stick. But it would totally depend on the condition of the car you are looking at compared to your own. P.S. I have a friend with a 2003 V6 and he was a total auto guy then he saw me drive and how much fun I have and he wants a stick. Ohh, and, that feeling throwing it into the next gear with your foot to the floor is amazing . Compared to the weird jolt I get in my friends auto . __________________ http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6...mustangaw8.jpg

February 11th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#23
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,124	Once you drive a stick you never go back to auto, atleast in my opinion....stick is just way more fun. __________________ 1999 v6 5spd- CAI, dual exhaust, spec stage 1 clutch, P&P heads and intakes, aluminum driveshaft, short shifter, 4.10 gears, auburn posi, SCT tuned 2001 SVT Cobra- SLP x-pipe, Borla Catback

February 11th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#24
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,388	well a tuned auto will throw you back in the seat just as hard as any manual. Of course it is all just personal preference I shift my auto manually so I get the best of both worlds. I drive in a big city alot so I'm glad I don't have a stick there but when I am in the country I am glad I can shift manually. __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

February 11th, 2007, 06:03 PM

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i love driving both. i cant really help you make a decision here, but imo, a built auto > manual for racing

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February 11th, 2007, 06:19 PM	#26
g money Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 100	Hell, with some work, you could probably fit the thing with a dual clutch like a Getrag (http://www.getrag.de/455), which kicks everything else in terms of shifting speed, and is more efficient than an auto. If you're really good, hook it up with some paddle shifters, and it has everything beat.

February 11th, 2007, 06:33 PM

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I drive in a big city alot so I'm glad I don't have a stick there but when I am in the country I am glad I can shift manually.

agreed. i always drove auto till i got my mustang and then i learned stick. thought it sucked at first cause i didnt really know what i was doing but now i love it and wouldnt go back to an auto. but im in a city too and it kinda sucks when your backed up in traffic but when im going out to my cabin in the country i enjoy it much more

February 11th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#28
MicronXD Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my command center! <br> PH34R M3!!! Posts: 529	alright.... my auto seems to have a problem... when it changed gears, it pulls back HARD but only for a splt second... and... when i have the pedal 3/4 to the floor.. It works fine when i floor it or accelerate slowly... but i think i'm gonna hafta go with the manual.... BUT! the mechanic said the idle is set too high or somethin.... but he can't fix the problem... AND! I've always wanted an auto that i could shift manually, but doesn't it cost a pretty penny to rebuild or replace an auto? I'm scared I'm gonna be stuck payin to have the tranny fixed... __________________ Official MM Zeppelineers. Crew member #6 - Chief Petty Officer <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/theeaglenator1/mm134137df1.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/files/sig_960.png">

February 11th, 2007, 07:39 PM

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what one idles to hard?

isn't their just a small screw that one the throttle body that you can tighten a bit the lets in a lil more or loosen to let in less?

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February 11th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#30
MicronXD Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my command center! <br> PH34R M3!!! Posts: 529	I dno! lol and i 4get which gear... i think going into 3rd but yea.... all i know about that is this: (nothing) __________________ Official MM Zeppelineers. Crew member #6 - Chief Petty Officer <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/theeaglenator1/mm134137df1.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/files/sig_960.png">

February 11th, 2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MicronXD

alright.... my auto seems to have a problem... when it changed gears, it pulls back HARD but only for a splt second... and... when i have the pedal 3/4 to the floor..

It works fine when i floor it or accelerate slowly... but i think i'm gonna hafta go with the manual....

BUT! the mechanic said the idle is set too high or somethin.... but he can't fix the problem...

AND! I've always wanted an auto that i could shift manually, but doesn't it cost a pretty penny to rebuild or replace an auto? I'm scared I'm gonna be stuck payin to have the tranny fixed...

200 for a shifter 65 for shift improvement kit, and 250 for a torque converter. 150 dollar install at most. And you will get nice clean shifts in auto mode and if you shift manually you will have even better ones.

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February 11th, 2007, 11:35 PM	#32
MicronXD Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my command center! <br> PH34R M3!!! Posts: 529	does anyone else think that this shouldn't be sucha hard decision? pro auto: the gear shift is much faster pro manual: fun me: confused/unsure I am the worst decision maker.... sometimes the time it takes me to make a decision is longer than the decision will actually effect me lol __________________ Official MM Zeppelineers. Crew member #6 - Chief Petty Officer <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/theeaglenator1/mm134137df1.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/files/sig_960.png">

February 11th, 2007, 11:37 PM

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Alright go test drive two similiar mustangs 1 with an auto and 1 with a manual, and see which one you like more.

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February 11th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#34
MicronXD Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my command center! <br> PH34R M3!!! Posts: 529	I'm gonna test drive it next weekend... but i'm not sure what good that'll do... cuz i am horrible with stick (got a 2 min lesson last yr from my dad in his honda b4 i puked from the ricer fumes lol) __________________ Official MM Zeppelineers. Crew member #6 - Chief Petty Officer <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/theeaglenator1/mm134137df1.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/files/sig_960.png">

February 11th, 2007, 11:42 PM

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it takes practice...maybe you should get better with a stick before you go and buy one.

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February 11th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#36
MicronXD Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my command center! <br> PH34R M3!!! Posts: 529	but what better time to master a manual transmission than immediately after u buy a manual v6 stang? lol jk yea i know... but ugh DAMNIT! lol I can't decide! __________________ Official MM Zeppelineers. Crew member #6 - Chief Petty Officer <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/theeaglenator1/mm134137df1.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/files/sig_960.png">

February 12th, 2007, 01:04 AM

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id get the manual.

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February 12th, 2007, 01:31 AM	#38
MicronXD Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my command center! <br> PH34R M3!!! Posts: 529	thx lol... that's what i'll try for.. __________________ Official MM Zeppelineers. Crew member #6 - Chief Petty Officer <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/theeaglenator1/mm134137df1.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/files/sig_960.png">

February 12th, 2007, 01:37 AM	#39
punkafi888 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 294	i would take my stick over an auto any day but the only down side to that is the fact that i need another clutch, again! every other light those ricers are just waiting for me i swear! and when i get pulled over i am going to tell the cop, look if i let a ricer pull me off the line. what would that say about american cars!? lol ok i am just babeling. its 230 in the morning. but i would request a test drive to see if the clutch is any good first, and make sure the damn windows role down! p.s. i smoke the auto with same mods as my car, just basic bolt ons(exhst, cai, tune, slick trs) it all depends on who is driving the car.

February 12th, 2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cricket

id get the manual.

same here, autos put me to sleep

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