rocket237

Oh yeah. Manuals allow the ability too skip a gear, down shifting from 5th too 3rd, under heavy breaking to do a corner at 60. And (conversely) To just use 1st 3rd and 5th when just cruising. I know the challengers actually force the issue with there shifting on their 6 speeds. It wont allow you too ''chirp second'' at high r's. instead it puts you into 3rd. ''fuel economy'' There is an adaptor kit for it thou. Cuz alot of owners do not appreciate the auto makers gesture.
I'm happy with my ford auto. I'll be looking into a b&m shifter soon........oh yeah.......

tx_zstang

Manuals are more 'fun' when you want to have fun. At the Dragstrip though, competing in bracket racing, it's an auto, hands down.

rocket237

Kinda wierd, the ''live'' axle on most of these ponies, are more suited for the straight an narrow. A couple twisties aside, You would think the auto would at least share the popularity. in that regard, but manuals are ''fun'', no question.

MustangSD

Definately like the feel of a manual thru the hills....drop a gear, nail the gas, and hug the curves. But for daily driving my vote is for the auto. (Its hard enough texting and driving without having to worry about changing gears - just kidding)

Muney2bMade

considering i just beat a 2011 mustang with an 04 durango hemi, auto.

Diabolical!

I line lock my standard every time I go to the track. As for the poll, I voted manual because I love rowing the gears at the drag strip, but when my transmission goes (and it will eventually), I'll be replacing it with a built 4r70w. You really can't beat an auto for longevity and consistency at the track.

rocket237

I saw a sign at the auto body shop today....support the strip not the street! It was a high school lesson learned sorta thing. funny (sad) thing is this state hasn't had a drag strip in 3 decdaes..........support an idea that doesn't even exist..........This is why kids say we just don't get it....lol.

Diabolical!

I'm probably one of the kids, but I keep it on the strip. Problem is, the nearest one is 80 miles away. I wish someone would build a decent strip nearby.

rocket237

I would love a strip that close, The nearest ones are Englishtown Nj, or Eppg New Hampshire. I've never been too either, On Saturday will be getting a pretty good reason too finally go!

JIM5.0

After driving the manual in DD rush hour traffic, I agree, it is no biggie at all, plus you have direct control of the gears where in an automatic, you are stuck with that gear unless you have one where you can have control of it.

I believe why ppl are so afraid of manuals in DD rush hour traffic is because they are weenies. Well, I mean that in the least offensive way possible, if that is possible.
For you guys with automatics, forgive me for what I am about to say because I am definitely about to put my foot in my mouth.
Ppl fear the stick in DD rush hour because they are weenies in that they do not have leg strength to work the clutch in and out for the multitude of times for the stop-and-go driving.
We Americans are growing soft and lazy, to the point that stepping on a clutch is hard to do.
But to the active person, one who runs, works out, rides a bike, hell just exercises at least twice a week, working the clutch in rush hour DD is no biggie.