Stick or auto for the Mustang GT

trueballerisme · November 23rd, 2006, 08:44 PM

Im lookin for some feedback on pros and cons of stick and/or auto. and what you guys think would be best or what u would choose, and why?

232stang · November 23rd, 2006, 08:49 PM

i personally like manual since you have more control over shift and if you screw it up it costs a hell of a lot less to fix. automatics are nice in houston traffic though lol. to make an automatic up to par with a manual youll need a shift kit and some other stuff i think. im not too educated about auto's. ab will be able to give you some info and definetly some others

GreenFaleen · November 23rd, 2006, 08:55 PM

I have an auto with a shift kit and it runs with sticks, but it all depends with what kind of driving your doing. If you in stop go traffic all the time get the auto just because it will be a lot easier and less annoying, but if you live in a small town with open roads or do a lot of higway driving get a stick. IMO the stick is more fun but can be a hassel.

AtlanticBlue99 · November 23rd, 2006, 09:56 PM

i prefer a tuned and stalled auto for consistency as well as speed. you cant beat the consistency of a correctly set up auto

232stang · November 23rd, 2006, 10:10 PM

i do a shitload of driving in traffic but i still <3 my stick. it feels so strange when i drive an auto. but to each his own.

trueballerisme · November 24th, 2006, 01:28 AM

alright so i think ima go with auto but wut do i need to do cause i hear wut ur sayin about getting a shift kit and all that. but wut is that? and wut does it do? and what do i need to do if i get and auto?

AtlanticBlue99 · November 24th, 2006, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by trueballerisme

alright so i think ima go with auto but wut do i need to do cause i hear wut ur sayin about getting a shift kit and all that. but wut is that? and wut does it do? and what do i need to do if i get and auto?

look into jerry mods and shift kits for the tranny that comes in your car. if it sees a lot of track time and sticky tires, look into a higher stall torque converter and transbrake.

with a tune, you can adjust the shift points and firmness up to 25% safely.

ChrisJ · November 24th, 2006, 02:10 AM

I would say 5-Speed...

But if you live in an area with alot of traffic I would go with the auto...

surferhottie · November 25th, 2006, 01:20 PM

if you get a gt and not a stick your a pussy. the only way to go is stick. you have way better control

AtlanticBlue99 · November 25th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by surferhottie

if you get a gt and not a stick your a pussy. the only way to go is stick. you have way better control

I would beg to differ. There are much faster autos than a 5-speed or 6-speed gt

CyberPrey · November 25th, 2006, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by surferhottie

if you get a gt and not a stick your a pussy. the only way to go is stick. you have way better control

almost all the top cars at most tracks are auto's.....

232stang · November 25th, 2006, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by surferhottie

if you get a gt and not a stick your a pussy. the only way to go is stick. you have way better control

once you get a car with shitload of horsepower come tell me auto is pussy when your having a hell of a time shifting and driving.

Ninjawafers! · November 25th, 2006, 03:31 PM

tuned auto FTW!!!

Brianzeke007 · November 25th, 2006, 06:53 PM

dude please listen to all the manuel lovers out there i drove around an automatic corvette for 4 years and hated on stick cars my whole life till i got one and now and it doesent compare to my stick mustang....even though my vette is alot faster (as of right now) and gets alot more stares, having a stick makes you LOVE to drive your car. Even though its sometimes a pain in the ass in traffic its still worth it its not like your stuck in traffic for 9 hours everyday and honestly in traffic its not even that bad...you can control what rpms you want to shift at and when your shifting you get the whole overall feeling of your car.. .... an automatic gets boring after a while dont do it to yourself

Brianzeke007 · November 25th, 2006, 07:02 PM

and all of what i said is completly true UNLESS if you are trying to get your car up to 800 horsepower and race it everyday on a track witch most likely you arent so go with stick man..ill never forget watching my friend in his 93 stick cavalier absoluletly blow the doors off of my friends 2002 acura rsx and i mean the stats about both motors dont even compare so it had to have been the stick i mean no matter what people might say there is no such thing as a good and bad driver in automatic you cant drive an automatic wrong but u can drive a stick wrong....you will get alot more props and be alot more happy driving a stick

Brianzeke007 · November 25th, 2006, 07:04 PM

and you will ALWAYS see an automatic driver want to switch to a manuel but u never see a stick driving wanting to switch to an automatic

CyberPrey · November 25th, 2006, 07:22 PM

i mean no matter what people might say there is no such thing as a good and bad driver in automatic you cant drive an automatic wrong but u can drive a stick wrong....you will get alot more props and be alot more happy driving a stick[/quote]

LOL, what a load of bullshit.. thats totally misinformative....

an automatic can be driven well or poorly, just like any other vehicle out there... Its just not nearly as evident as the difference between a pisspoor driven manual, and a pisspoor driven auto........

you want to have fun and feel the gears? get a manual. I have looked into it myself.. I really do enjoy shifting.

you want to have fun, go fast and be consistent? Get an Auto and tune it to the way you want to drive.... Which is why my auto is sticking in the car.

Originally Posted by Brianzeke007

and you will ALWAYS see an automatic driver want to switch to a manuel but u never see a stick driving wanting to switch to an automatic

Really? Never? Hmm, I better not peek at alot of the guys at the car clubs vehicles then. I know of more people that ripped their manual out for a built auto than have done the opposite. Why? Because they want to go fast and be consistent.

chevy_killer · November 25th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by CyberPrey

Originally Posted by Brianzeke007

i mean no matter what people might say there is no such thing as a good and bad driver in automatic you cant drive an automatic wrong but u can drive a stick wrong....you will get alot more props and be alot more happy driving a stick

LOL, what a load of bullshit.. thats totally misinformative....

an automatic can be driven well or poorly, just like any other vehicle out there... Its just not nearly as evident as the difference between a pisspoor driven manual, and a pisspoor driven auto........

you want to have fun and feel the gears? get a manual.

you want to have fun, go fast and be consistent? Get an Auto and tune it to the way you want to drive....

+1

Brianzeke007 · November 25th, 2006, 07:27 PM

well let me ask you a question smartass how do you drive an automatic car wrong?

Brianzeke007 · November 25th, 2006, 07:30 PM

I have nothing agianst automatic cars at all every car i have in automatic except for my mustang i just know he will be alot happier with a manuel...

November 23rd, 2006, 08:44 PM	#1
trueballerisme Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stick or auto for the Mustang GT Im lookin for some feedback on pros and cons of stick and/or auto. and what you guys think would be best or what u would choose, and why?

November 23rd, 2006, 08:55 PM	#3
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have an auto with a shift kit and it runs with sticks, but it all depends with what kind of driving your doing. If you in stop go traffic all the time get the auto just because it will be a lot easier and less annoying, but if you live in a small town with open roads or do a lot of higway driving get a stick. IMO the stick is more fun but can be a hassel. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

November 23rd, 2006, 09:56 PM	#4
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i prefer a tuned and stalled auto for consistency as well as speed. you cant beat the consistency of a correctly set up auto __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 24th, 2006, 02:10 AM	#8
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	I would say 5-Speed... But if you live in an area with alot of traffic I would go with the auto... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

November 25th, 2006, 03:31 PM	#13
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,412 iTrader: 1 reviews	tuned auto FTW!!! __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

November 24th, 2006, 01:28 AM	#6
trueballerisme Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright so i think ima go with auto but wut do i need to do cause i hear wut ur sayin about getting a shift kit and all that. but wut is that? and wut does it do? and what do i need to do if i get and auto?

November 25th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#9
surferhottie Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you get a gt and not a stick your a pussy. the only way to go is stick. you have way better control

November 25th, 2006, 06:53 PM	#14
Brianzeke007 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 402 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude please listen to all the manuel lovers out there i drove around an automatic corvette for 4 years and hated on stick cars my whole life till i got one and now and it doesent compare to my stick mustang....even though my vette is alot faster (as of right now) and gets alot more stares, having a stick makes you LOVE to drive your car. Even though its sometimes a pain in the ass in traffic its still worth it its not like your stuck in traffic for 9 hours everyday and honestly in traffic its not even that bad...you can control what rpms you want to shift at and when your shifting you get the whole overall feeling of your car.. .... an automatic gets boring after a while dont do it to yourself

November 25th, 2006, 07:02 PM	#15
Brianzeke007 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 402 iTrader: 0 reviews	and all of what i said is completly true UNLESS if you are trying to get your car up to 800 horsepower and race it everyday on a track witch most likely you arent so go with stick man..ill never forget watching my friend in his 93 stick cavalier absoluletly blow the doors off of my friends 2002 acura rsx and i mean the stats about both motors dont even compare so it had to have been the stick i mean no matter what people might say there is no such thing as a good and bad driver in automatic you cant drive an automatic wrong but u can drive a stick wrong....you will get alot more props and be alot more happy driving a stick

November 25th, 2006, 07:04 PM	#16
Brianzeke007 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 402 iTrader: 0 reviews	and you will ALWAYS see an automatic driver want to switch to a manuel but u never see a stick driving wanting to switch to an automatic

November 25th, 2006, 07:27 PM	#19
Brianzeke007 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 402 iTrader: 0 reviews	well let me ask you a question smartass how do you drive an automatic car wrong?

November 25th, 2006, 07:30 PM	#20
Brianzeke007 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 402 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have nothing agianst automatic cars at all every car i have in automatic except for my mustang i just know he will be alot happier with a manuel...

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