Automatic or Stick Shift?
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The fact of the matter is that I don't even know how to drive stick, not that it would be difficult to learn. Also I am getting a great deal on the car at 24000 when it's a gt, with premium package and interior upgrade, and an upgraded intake and exhaust system, and only 14000 miles. I am not THAT set on manual, I just think it would be more fun.
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That's another thing to consider. I didn't know how to drive stick 4 weeks ago. Right now I can't believe I ever drove an auto car and I'll definitely try to stay away from them from now on. 
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Just wanted to throw this out there, I payed $25100 for my 06 GT with interior upgrade package, ugrade 18" wheels, front airbags, side airbags, wheel locks, and the active theft systme, the car has 46 miles.
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hmm, have you checked blue book on that? i haven't checked so i don't know but i'm not sure that deal sounds like it's the super deal you're thinking. i got my '06 gt premium auto IUP brand new for 26.5k so a '05 version with 14k miles on it for only 2500 bucks less doesn't sound compelling imo. i wouldn't be too worried about mods since it's more fun to do them yourself (again just my opinion). anyway i'm just saying if you aren't sure it's the car you want then i don't think the deal you've got is that good that you can't pass it up.
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The fact of the matter is that I don't even know how to drive stick, not that it would be difficult to learn. Also I am getting a great deal on the car at 24000 when it's a gt, with premium package and interior upgrade, and an upgraded intake and exhaust system, and only 14000 miles. I am not THAT set on manual, I just think it would be more fun.
The fact of the matter is that I don't even know how to drive stick, not that it would be difficult to learn. Also I am getting a great deal on the car at 24000 when it's a gt, with premium package and interior upgrade, and an upgraded intake and exhaust system, and only 14000 miles. I am not THAT set on manual, I just think it would be more fun.
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I have a question and maybe this is due to my lack of stickshift expertise but I've been driving a manual for 5 years and I notice my intial acceleration is far behind that of an automatic because of the coordination required between the clutch and gas upon takeoff in first gear. What happens when I drive is I'm stopped, shifted in first, light turns green, I release the clutch while pressing hte gas and you have the engine rev up a little until the clutch hits the gear and then you're in first and that's when I floor it. But automatics don't have that problem, they're already in drive and they can just punch the gas from the get go. So automatics are kicking my *** because of that. Any pointers?
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I have a question and maybe this is due to my lack of stickshift expertise but I've been driving a manual for 5 years and I notice my intial acceleration is far behind that of an automatic because of the coordination required between the clutch and gas upon takeoff in first gear. What happens when I drive is I'm stopped, shifted in first, light turns green, I release the clutch while pressing hte gas and you have the engine rev up a little until the clutch hits the gear and then you're in first and that's when I floor it. But automatics don't have that problem, they're already in drive and they can just punch the gas from the get go. So automatics are kicking my *** because of that. Any pointers?
I have a question and maybe this is due to my lack of stickshift expertise but I've been driving a manual for 5 years and I notice my intial acceleration is far behind that of an automatic because of the coordination required between the clutch and gas upon takeoff in first gear. What happens when I drive is I'm stopped, shifted in first, light turns green, I release the clutch while pressing hte gas and you have the engine rev up a little until the clutch hits the gear and then you're in first and that's when I floor it. But automatics don't have that problem, they're already in drive and they can just punch the gas from the get go. So automatics are kicking my *** because of that. Any pointers?
I haven't taken posssion of my 06 yet, so this will becoming from my foxbody experience.
You have to find the sweet spot....there is a spot where you can just dump the clutch and give it gas at the same time and bingo...your gone.
When I get into higher hrspwr applications I feather a little bit to get traction....I give it a little rev and have the clutch partly out right at the spot where it will engage while giving it gas. Basically I catch in while the rpm's are coming down from the rev
Keep trying, go somewhere safe like behind a warehouse or something and just practice....plus and adjustable clutch makes things a lot easier...you can set the clutch where you like it....usually from the factory the clutch has to come out quite a ways to engages...I set it so it engage right off the floor.
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There is not one way that is right, b/c this is relative to hrspwr and application.
I haven't taken posssion of my 06 yet, so this will becoming from my foxbody experience.
You have to find the sweet spot....there is a spot where you can just dump the clutch and give it gas at the same time and bingo...your gone.
When I get into higher hrspwr applications I feather a little bit to get traction....I give it a little rev and have the clutch partly out right at the spot where it will engage while giving it gas. Basically I catch in while the rpm's are coming down from the rev
Keep trying, go somewhere safe like behind a warehouse or something and just practice....plus and adjustable clutch makes things a lot easier...you can set the clutch where you like it....usually from the factory the clutch has to come out quite a ways to engages...I set it so it engage right off the floor.
ORIGINAL: XtacY
I have a question and maybe this is due to my lack of stickshift expertise but I've been driving a manual for 5 years and I notice my intial acceleration is far behind that of an automatic because of the coordination required between the clutch and gas upon takeoff in first gear. What happens when I drive is I'm stopped, shifted in first, light turns green, I release the clutch while pressing hte gas and you have the engine rev up a little until the clutch hits the gear and then you're in first and that's when I floor it. But automatics don't have that problem, they're already in drive and they can just punch the gas from the get go. So automatics are kicking my *** because of that. Any pointers?
I have a question and maybe this is due to my lack of stickshift expertise but I've been driving a manual for 5 years and I notice my intial acceleration is far behind that of an automatic because of the coordination required between the clutch and gas upon takeoff in first gear. What happens when I drive is I'm stopped, shifted in first, light turns green, I release the clutch while pressing hte gas and you have the engine rev up a little until the clutch hits the gear and then you're in first and that's when I floor it. But automatics don't have that problem, they're already in drive and they can just punch the gas from the get go. So automatics are kicking my *** because of that. Any pointers?
I haven't taken posssion of my 06 yet, so this will becoming from my foxbody experience.
You have to find the sweet spot....there is a spot where you can just dump the clutch and give it gas at the same time and bingo...your gone.
When I get into higher hrspwr applications I feather a little bit to get traction....I give it a little rev and have the clutch partly out right at the spot where it will engage while giving it gas. Basically I catch in while the rpm's are coming down from the rev
Keep trying, go somewhere safe like behind a warehouse or something and just practice....plus and adjustable clutch makes things a lot easier...you can set the clutch where you like it....usually from the factory the clutch has to come out quite a ways to engages...I set it so it engage right off the floor.
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Wanna win in the 1/4? go for an auto if you r willing to mod your car, if manuals really are better than autos.. then why most 5.0 Mustangs drag racers have a 3 speed C4 auto?
Drag=Auto
street=manual
it's that simple..
Drag=Auto
street=manual
it's that simple..