Manual Transmission
04-28-2008, 04:35 PM
#21
RE: Manual Transmition
ORIGINAL: TJMJoe
If Im going from learning on a mini cooper and being 'pretty good' at it and want to know if the Mustang will be too hard to shift (because its got a V8) what would you tell me?
My friend sold his 350z because it was too fast to shift effectivly
If Im going from learning on a mini cooper and being 'pretty good' at it and want to know if the Mustang will be too hard to shift (because its got a V8) what would you tell me?
My friend sold his 350z because it was too fast to shift effectivly
i just test drove one of those the other day. yes, the gearing is close (its a 6 speed), but its in no way too close to shift effectively
driving a manual mustang is easy. it lets you know in a big way if you do something wrong
04-28-2008, 05:03 PM
#22
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RE: Manual Transmition
Switching is no problem. The clutch in my old truck (87' Ram 50, 4 banger) was twice as long, and so was the shifter. Switching to this was a step up, even with the 3x + increase in power. Driving any manual is easy, just take some time to learn the clutch.
04-28-2008, 06:42 PM
#23
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RE: Manual Transmition
I want to make two points about the difference. The manual is more fun and it gives you more control. My only problem with automatics is that for example in my friend's dad's BMW M6 even with the sports tuned automatic the shifting often occurs at strange moments and sometimes you feel bogged down, while with a manual you will always be in control of things like that.
04-28-2008, 07:00 PM
#24
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RE: Manual Transmition
ORIGINAL: ThumperMX113
I agree to a certain degree. However drive an Audi if you want a smooth manual transmission/clutch. The S197's transmission is very loud and unrefined IMO. It does it's job and I'm not complaining though. I do find a big difference between the V6 and GT transmission/clutches.
ORIGINAL: DarkFireGT
The modern Mustang manual transmission is one of the easiest I've ever driven. Especially the S197. It's a piece of cake.
The modern Mustang manual transmission is one of the easiest I've ever driven. Especially the S197. It's a piece of cake.
04-28-2008, 07:19 PM
#25
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RE: Manual Transmition
The automatic is about 3/10 of a second slower (1/4 mi) than the manual.
The Manual gets about 1 mpg better city and 2 mpg better highway than the auto.
Its really personal choice. If you dont like driving you will hate a manual.
You may still dislike a manual if you spend lots of time in stop and go traffic.
If driving is a true joy to you an automatic is like a tv dinner versus home cooking.
The Manual gets about 1 mpg better city and 2 mpg better highway than the auto.
Its really personal choice. If you dont like driving you will hate a manual.
You may still dislike a manual if you spend lots of time in stop and go traffic.
If driving is a true joy to you an automatic is like a tv dinner versus home cooking.
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