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03-19-2009, 11:26 AM

#41

1morepart

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i am in the opposite position as you. i want an auto.....but it is fun to row through the gears.

03-19-2009, 01:17 PM

#42

wolfpup

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brano so u stole joe's rims huh.. i was wondering where they went... anyways yea keep ur auto... u will be happy especially if ur still coming 2 the track tonight

03-19-2009, 01:27 PM

#43

Branomano06GT

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Yeah I think I am. Depends though.. because I think I need my dad to come and sign that damn sheet for me to be able to race.... since I am only 17... so we will see.

03-19-2009, 01:32 PM

#44

wolfpup

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if not atleast come to spectate to meet some more members of stangpede

03-19-2009, 01:51 PM

#45

Branomano06GT

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Its a bit of a way for me to go just to spectate >.< lol. I looked for the form online but can't find it... so lame... if I could get it and have him sign it before I left I would be set... seems like a TON of fun...

03-19-2009, 06:14 PM

#46

Orion_240

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

In the meantime, it is possible to manually downshift an automatic without getting that lurch forward (by kicking the throttle the right amount with the right timing as you move the shift lever, to get the revs to match more closely). Better than just leaving it in "D", not as good as pure manual. I learned that trick on a company vehicle a few years ago.

Norm

Yeah? I'll try that but i have the lag with the throttle pedal too! I remember when I was doing some spirited driving out in the country and downshifting the auto from 3rd into 2nd when going into a sharp right hander and there being a very long pause before 2nd engaged!

I really wish Ford offered a manumatic, without paddleshifters, as I actually prefer the old school method of hitting the shifter to do a shift.
I had lots of fun with the one in my previous Mazda, even though there was a bit of a gap between when I'd slap the shifter and when the shift would take place. I'd think by now these things should be refined to lessen the lag.
It seems like there's a market for a dual-shifter, and with so many people stuck in traffic I'm sure our left legs could use a break!

And speaking of which, I heard the 2010 GT500 should have a lighter clutch pedal... and has anyone seen the tax break we can get for buying a vehicle in 2009????? You can deduct state and local sales taxes on cars costing less than $49,500. Which might be in the ballpark for a GT500...

03-19-2009, 07:14 PM

#47

whyask

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does any one even HAVE the new TCI shifter installed .....Every forum im on all i hear is all this talk about it BUT NO ONE HAS IT!!! ......Would love to see it installed and then a video of it in use !