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Old 08-24-2009, 02:49 PM
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An auto may help a lot if you drive in bad traffic all the time. Some don't mind a manual in traffic but they're just the crazy ones!

In theory, an auto will allow you to keep your arm around your chick too...
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Old 08-24-2009, 03:33 PM
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Pure peformance, I'd go with manual

Comforts and an extra hand to do crap, I'd go with auto.

There isn't a better one, just depends what fits your needs the most.
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Old 08-24-2009, 03:37 PM
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Autos if you like to play with your girl's bewbs while driving.



Actually they are better for the drag strip too.
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AmericanSpeed
Not to mention its also a hundred times easier to get a blow job and drive.
Depends on her skill with the "stick"
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:30 PM
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This is true, no blow jobs on a manual unless your really talented.
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SirKnightTG
An auto may help a lot if you drive in bad traffic all the time. Some don't mind a manual in traffic but they're just the crazy ones!

In theory, an auto will allow you to keep your arm around your chick too...
or your hand in her panties
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:36 PM
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Americanspeed what clutch did you settle on? And are you using a short throw?
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Riptide
Americanspeed what clutch did you settle on? And are you using a short throw?
I have the Competition Clutch stage 5. It shifted really well when I first got it, but lately its been giving me some trouble at high rpms under heavy load. Not sure what to make of that. I do have a bunch of passes at the strip, so maybe its just time for a new clutch.

I am using the MGW short throw, but if I could go back in time, I'd keep the stock shifter. I liked the play in it, I felt like I could slide it into gear better, the MGW is pretty notchy.
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Old 08-24-2009, 05:14 PM
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I love my manual but if I did a LOT of city driving I'd want an auto. But the manual is WAY more fun. You DRIVE a manual. You ride an auto.

BTW, this topic has evoked countless arguments, TY.
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Old 08-24-2009, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AmericanSpeed
I have the Competition Clutch stage 5. It shifted really well when I first got it, but lately its been giving me some trouble at high rpms under heavy load.
Have you ever given the Mcleod a try? Seems popular.
I am using the MGW short throw, but if I could go back in time, I'd keep the stock shifter. I liked the play in it, I felt like I could slide it into gear better, the MGW is pretty notchy.
This shocks me. Seems like everyone loves the MGW and says it's not anywhere near as notchy as the Hurst.
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