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Old 01-24-2010, 06:04 PM
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There's nothing wrong with the auto; it seems to be able to hold up even with the FI guys in the low to mid 400 RWHP range. Yeah, manuals are more fun unless you're in a LOT of stop-n-go traffic and you don't want to be shifting your azz off.
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Old 01-24-2010, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MasterMike
X2...Especially tuned by Bama...
.. yes, it's worth the wait.


-Even if it takes half a year to recieve one.

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Old 01-25-2010, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MasterMike
X2...Especially tuned by Bama...
Brenspeeds tune is a sweet addition to the Auto as well.. With the 93 tune i spin through 2nd and chirp 3rd and 4th, Thanks Brenspeed
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by stealth_GT
.. yes, it's worth the wait.


-Even if it takes half a year to recieve one.

jk

I keed.

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No no no....Bought my CAI/SCT combo in June 2008...
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jobeonnet
Brenspeeds tune is a sweet addition to the Auto as well.. With the 93 tune i spin through 2nd and chirp 3rd and 4th, Thanks Brenspeed
I read good things about Brenspeed but I decided to go with Bama after I read good feedback about Doug's tunes on AFM...But it was back in 2008....My next tune will be a dyno tune..
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Old 01-26-2010, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MasterMike
No no no....Bought my CAI/SCT combo in June 2008...
lol I was poking fun at how people nowadays have been having to wait months for tunes/kits from BamaChips.



I know, bad joke.
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Old 01-27-2010, 09:53 AM
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Both the manual and auto will break, but in different ways, if you're hard on them and/or get up around 500rwhp. The choice is personal preference and your needs.
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Old 01-27-2010, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jobeonnet
Brenspeeds tune is a sweet addition to the Auto as well.. With the 93 tune i spin through 2nd and chirp 3rd... Thanks Brenspeed
Worth every dolllar and a must have mod if you have an auto.

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Old 01-28-2010, 01:24 PM
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Just remember you guys that race w/stick, the auto matic tranny doesnt whine,wimper,or get nervous,its heart doesnt beat,it doesnt care whos racing against it!!!!!IT JUST SHIFTS HARD!!!!So anybody who raced me last year had the race of thier life w/my auto...Just remember spinning yer wheels dont get you noware!!!!It may impress a few people but IT DONT WIN RACES!!!!HAHA

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Old 01-28-2010, 01:35 PM
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Auto here. Not my first choice initially, but I'm glad I got it. Definitely better than manual if you're serious about drag racing. Maybe I'm getting older and lazier, but I gotta admit, I don't miss shifting the car myself at all!!!

Also, my tune really wakes up the auto trans
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