How it works
Aug 9, 2017 | 09:51 AM
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Drifting
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How it works
Very interesting video. Who knew how much engineering actually goes into something we all take for granted.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/owner...C2z?li=BBnb4R5
Aug 9, 2017 | 11:38 AM
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Aug 9, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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Jesus?
Aug 9, 2017 | 03:49 PM
Safety Car
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Unfamiliar with what an automatic transmission is.
Aug 9, 2017 | 04:00 PM
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Just another reason to have a 6-Speed Manual. Trust the Driver.
Aug 10, 2017 | 01:34 AM
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Interesting video and JMO, there is nothing wrong with an automatic tranny. And yes, I've had manual tranny's before too.
Aug 10, 2017 | 01:56 AM
Drifting
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Unfamiliar with what an automatic transmission is.
Its a transmission for people confident enough to let their car do the shifting for them.
Aug 10, 2017 | 11:31 AM
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Its a transmission for people confident enough to let their car do the shifting for them.
seems a little backwards.
All in jest.
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Aug 10, 2017 | 11:46 AM
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That was one good-looking taupe colored transmission unit and one nasty toothbrush.
Aug 10, 2017 | 05:05 PM
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The C5 and or C6 Auto shifter is a little more simpler and nothing like that.
Bill