I think your STANDARD sucks!!!!! Lol
#21
The person at the shop didn't make these comments directly to me. He was showing a dyno chart on a 2005 Mustang GT with an automatic transmission, and the numbers were horrible. He then told the diehard manual transmission owner he was speaking with that the reason for the low dyno numbers is "automatics chew up dyno numbers".
Perhaps Mr Shop Owner does not have good abilities with said automatics.
Perhaps Mr Shop Owner does not have good abilities with said automatics.
What the shop owner said is very true, and for good reason. Sure, an automatic is more convenient, but they are not nearly as efficient.
The torque converter allows slipping and energy loss until it reaches a certain RPM. A clutch will not slip as long as it's fully engaged. Dyno numbers will always be lower through an auto versus a manual. This is also why a manual transmission gets better MPG.
These are facts that go beyond preference of transmission.
#23
Hydraulic Automatics use more horsepower even if the converter is locked. Thats why they are going to automated manuals like Fords DCT (Comes in the new Fiesta).
My question is why it would matter to you that automatics make less power on the dyno?
I try not to race with a dyno. Pulling all that extra weight really slows you down.
My question is why it would matter to you that automatics make less power on the dyno?
I try not to race with a dyno. Pulling all that extra weight really slows you down.
#24
Manuals don't get better mileage now. Not in these cars. And while it's true there is more drivetrain loss and a manual will trap higher than an automatic and dyno higher as well much of that advantage is negated by the fact you cannot out shift a tuned automatic car. Even if you power shift your manual.
Manuals are a PITA on the drag strip and a PITA in traffic.
PS: I drive a manual.
Manuals are a PITA on the drag strip and a PITA in traffic.
PS: I drive a manual.
#25
Automatcis are for people that fall under one of these catagories.
1. car didn't come with manual as an option.
2. Has a leg injury and shifting is not easy or causes pain.
3. Lazy.
4. Doesn't care about driving.
This thread makes it sound like you are trying to convince yourself automatics are ok.
1. car didn't come with manual as an option.
2. Has a leg injury and shifting is not easy or causes pain.
3. Lazy.
4. Doesn't care about driving.
This thread makes it sound like you are trying to convince yourself automatics are ok.
#26
Plus you don't lose ALL the fun of a manual by getting an auto. I installed the TCI ratchet shifter, and when I want to have a little fun, I just ratchet down through through gears. It isn't a replacement for a manual, but it does make the auto more fun.
I bought my auto for the same reasons as stated above, manual in traffic is a PITA. Drove one for almost 20 years, it was just time to change it up
I bought my auto for the same reasons as stated above, manual in traffic is a PITA. Drove one for almost 20 years, it was just time to change it up
#28
Automatcis are for people that fall under one of these catagories.
1. car didn't come with manual as an option.
2. Has a leg injury and shifting is not easy or causes pain.
3. Lazy.
4. Doesn't care about driving.
This thread makes it sound like you are trying to convince yourself automatics are ok.
1. car didn't come with manual as an option.
2. Has a leg injury and shifting is not easy or causes pain.
3. Lazy.
4. Doesn't care about driving.
This thread makes it sound like you are trying to convince yourself automatics are ok.
#30
Also doesnt the 2011 auto get better MPG than the Manual in the v6?
Seems like in a lot of cars these days the autos get better MPG.
None the less you will not be able to convince me you don't fall into one of my catagories. Anyone who disagrees auto falls into lazy haha.
I can say i'm not lazy all day but when it comes down to it i am.