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Feb 12, 2003 | 12:56 PM

F&IGUY

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From: MANSFIELD TEXAS

BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!!

Hello from texas!!! I have recently decided to retire my 6 spd and buy an automatic 2000 torch red bone stock from a doctor here in town. I want to match the sotp feel of my six speed with bolt ons only. I bought today corsa pace car exhaust,vararam and a nu thermostat.I have plugs and wires at home...so,,,,what else would you suggest???

Feb 12, 2003 | 12:57 PM

RWhite

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (F&IGUY)

3500 rpm or greater torque converter.

Feb 12, 2003 | 01:01 PM

Dave00C5

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (F&IGUY)

Get a torque convertor and 3.42's and you'll forget all about a 6 speed. :cheers: :thumbs:

Feb 12, 2003 | 01:26 PM

aaaa

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (Dave00C5)

Get a Hypertech or such so you can firm up the shifts.

Feb 12, 2003 | 01:34 PM

MaxPower

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (aaaa)

Gears and a verter.

Feb 12, 2003 | 01:47 PM

bglmn

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (MaxPower)

....just remember...drag racing with an automatic, really isn't drag
racing.

:jester

Feb 12, 2003 | 02:00 PM

1SlowC5

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (F&IGUY)

gears and convertor get my vote :cheers:

Feb 12, 2003 | 02:04 PM

F&IGUY

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (1SlowC5)

I dont drag race. I really would like to only do minor mods because i trade very often. this is my fifth c5 in 3 yrs

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Feb 12, 2003 | 02:20 PM

Avanti

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (F&IGUY)

My condolences, but each his own...

All the best. :yesnod:

Feb 12, 2003 | 02:36 PM

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kromberg

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (bglmn)

Quote:

....just remember...drag racing with an automatic, really isn't drag
racing.

:jester

WTF?????

Keith

Feb 12, 2003 | 02:42 PM

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Carsnob

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (kromberg)

Sorry to hear about the accident.

It must suck to lose a leg.

Feb 12, 2003 | 02:51 PM

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1SGRET

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (Carsnob)

3.42 rear end, SY3500 and a Predator. :auto:

Feb 12, 2003 | 03:01 PM

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WALLstAL

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (bglmn)

Quote:

....just remember...drag racing with an automatic, really isn't drag
racing.

:jester

Are you a completely :crazy: :conehead

:yesnod: :lol: :lol:

Feb 12, 2003 | 03:23 PM

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MaxPower

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (bglmn)

....just remember...drag racing with an automatic, really isn't drag
racing.

:lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:

Feb 12, 2003 | 03:31 PM

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jmzvet

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (Avanti)

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My condolences, but each his own...

All the best. :yesnod:

Feb 12, 2003 | 03:33 PM

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hogurt

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (1SlowC5)

gears and converter. . .transgo shift kit!!! Do they even make a 6 speed corvette? :jester

Feb 12, 2003 | 04:14 PM

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vstella

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (bglmn)

Quote:

....just remember...drag racing with an automatic, really isn't drag
racing...:jester....bglmn

Well...I beg to differ with my C5 brethren..But it IS drag racing..and I have alot of fun slapping M6's with compareable H.P. :rolleyes: :lol:

The fact of the matter is if the A4 is built for the track..You can an awful succesful racing career. I would install a Transgo shift kit ..FIRST THING!!! For quick ,clean and crisp shifts you can't beat it. Just do it!!:D How about 10 foot chirps in 1-2 almost sideways and 5 ft chirps in 2-3 shift..not much more fun than tha..Just my .02 :D

Feb 12, 2003 | 04:17 PM

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Killrwheels

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (vstella)

3.42's and Diablosports Predator.....clearly shifts as fast as most manuals and dont ever have to worry about missing a gear :lol: :lol: :lol:

Feb 12, 2003 | 06:37 PM

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ndirishr1

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (F&IGUY)

To preach what I practiced, throw away the Corsa Pace Car system and install a Borla Stinger 4 tip! Good luck and enjoy!

Feb 12, 2003 | 06:46 PM

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YO-EL

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Re: BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC!!! (bglmn)

Quote:

....just remember...drag racing with an automatic, really isn't drag
racing.

:jester

Only guys who have LOST say that bro.....
Having an A4 isn't a gimmie or an automatic trip to the winners circle...

Many A4 guys consistently lose to M6 guys. :yesnod:
The ratio is 50/50....

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