stick vs auto questions
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stick vs auto questions
im going to be purchasing a vette in the next couple of weeks, and was wondering about a few things.
The corvette I test drove in the past was stick.
How much of a difference does the auto make? meaning, fun to drive, 1/4 times, off the line, etc.
I was thinking of getting an auto just mainly due to the in city driving, but i just dont know.
SO please if any of you dont mind, let me know from both sides which you prefer and why?
The corvette I test drove in the past was stick.
How much of a difference does the auto make? meaning, fun to drive, 1/4 times, off the line, etc.
I was thinking of getting an auto just mainly due to the in city driving, but i just dont know.
SO please if any of you dont mind, let me know from both sides which you prefer and why?
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Re: stick vs auto questions (WC3322)
It's all a matter of personal preference...but automatics are not slow...at least mine isn't... :cool:
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Re: stick vs auto questions (2KFRC5)
Had a 911 stick before and now have a C5 auto: if I could change to stick easily I would do it at once. Take the C5 for what it is: a racer, and a racer needs a stick. The timing for changing gears with the auto is too slow. Maybe the powerloader is a solution for this, but if you have a shifter you do not miss a powerloader. Driving in the city is easy with a auto, but is a corvette built for driving in the city? Believe me, here in germany there is a lot of space to race every day, legally :D . And I can tell you, I miss the stick. The only auto I accept is that one with a push button for changing gears, porsche has it and some others.
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Re: stick vs auto questions (WC3322)
The MN6 no doubt is faster, but that can be over-come by adding the Powerloader or even better by adding a 'high-stall' torque converter; then the A4 will outperform the MN6 in the 1/4. If you go with the A4, make sure to get the 3.15 rear. Personally I like the A4...guess I am getting lazy in my old age. ;) However, if you feel the need to shift, then you should go with the MN6.
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Re: stick vs auto questions (WC3322)
It may be more fun to have a 6 speed manual trannie but consider this in part of your decision making.
MN6 issues:
1.Trannie case leaking
2. Exhaust dumps heat onto MN6 causing too high temps.
3. Fluid foaming and puking out MN6 vent tube
4. Problems getting into reverse gear
5. Lousy shifter design causing gear jams at high speed shifts.
6. Syncros failing.
7. Clutch slave getting restricted and hanging up cutch pedal
8. Older C5 model designed clutches failing.
Maybe those owning a A4 trannie can publish what problems it has but I
have not heard of any.
MN6 issues:
1.Trannie case leaking
2. Exhaust dumps heat onto MN6 causing too high temps.
3. Fluid foaming and puking out MN6 vent tube
4. Problems getting into reverse gear
5. Lousy shifter design causing gear jams at high speed shifts.
6. Syncros failing.
7. Clutch slave getting restricted and hanging up cutch pedal
8. Older C5 model designed clutches failing.
Maybe those owning a A4 trannie can publish what problems it has but I
have not heard of any.
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Re: stick vs auto questions (WC3322)
Another nice thing about the 6-speed tranny is that you can creep along in heavy traffic without having to intermitantly push-in the clutch. I could never do this with my 68, but apparently the Corvette engineers took advantage of the drive-by-wire versatility and set it up so that in first gear, the 6-speed tranny is similar to an auto tranny, in that you can let go of the brake and clutch and just creep along without any stumbling, hesitation or stalling. Try it sometime to see what I'm talking about.
