automatic and manual tranny question
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Belleville Il
We did not get off track. Some people did not read the question. He asked two identical cars. So put a 3.15 geared stick vs a 3.15 auto. Or if you can get a 2.73 stick. Or as some of us said and have done put a 3.42 in the auto. I can not say what a 2.73 stick will do. Or what a 3.15 stick will do. But I can tell you that my stock except for 3.42 gears auto has run quicker than many stock with 3.42 sticks. I have yet to be beat by a stock standard Corvette c5 and before and I have not run a zo6. So I say stock for stock because we are equal now the auto will win. As far as launcing easier my auto will roast street tires all day if I dont launch correctly. Its not my launch most of the time its them taking time shifting. Shifting takes time, push in clutch, pull lever. We usually both spin some. The auto just shifts as soon as I move the lever. Bam its in the gear.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Hillsboro OR
I think you underestimate manuals...those sticks can be shifted extremely quick...
example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhEsQi_BFfs
example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhEsQi_BFfs
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 54,204
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
they race a perfect race...
But it's a moot point; because the vast majority of manual shift car owners aren't born with the natural dexterity to extract the benefit of the manual tranny. And of those that are; the vast majority don't practice launches and WOT shifts enough to retain a the skill level required.
In the real world drag race... there's no "do-overs" because of a muffed launch or missed shift. A4's are no-brainers to drive. Manual shift cars require a skilled driver that practices regularily.
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Last edited by Mike Mercury; Mar 13, 2009 at 06:19 PM.
