Why Choose an AT without looking into it first??
02-10-2008, 07:15 PM
#26
Phil, I prefer to do that in-person with you! That way you hafta pick me up from the airport, feed me, give me a place to sleep, and I STILL get nothing done while I am there.
02-10-2008, 10:06 PM
#27
Oh, I definitely agree. With my "top fuel dragster" comment, I was just commenting on people that are shocked when the AT isn't a speed demon. But I'm all about going for more umph. As you can see by my sig, I enjoy modding this car. To me, it is part of the fun, taking a "slow" car, and slowly improving it. I too hope to go FI at some point.
As far as people getting hung up on comparisions - what I meant is that there is always a car out there that will be faster than yours, unless you buy a buggati veyron or something
And I agree 100% with choosing the AT for traffic, convieneince, etc. Obviously, since I choose one I like having the option of shifting manually, but being able to put it in full auto mode when I don't feel like shifting myself. I have some health problems, so it comes in very handy at times and is less fatiguing to drive. If I'm having a bad day and have to get somewhere, I can just put it in Drive and focus on braking and steering.
But I also love shifting manually and using the paddles. When the MT owners get too obnoxious, I love to say "I'd rather spank with a paddle than play with my stick".
That said, we can't lump all MT owners into that camp. All my local guys have been great about helping me out with things, and I've become good friends with quite a few of them.
As far as people getting hung up on comparisions - what I meant is that there is always a car out there that will be faster than yours, unless you buy a buggati veyron or something
And I agree 100% with choosing the AT for traffic, convieneince, etc. Obviously, since I choose one
I like having the option of shifting manually, but being able to put it in full auto mode when I don't feel like shifting myself. I have some health problems, so it comes in very handy at times and is less fatiguing to drive. If I'm having a bad day and have to get somewhere, I can just put it in Drive and focus on braking and steering. But I also love shifting manually and using the paddles. When the MT owners get too obnoxious, I love to say "I'd rather spank with a paddle than play with my stick".
That said, we can't lump all MT owners into that camp. All my local guys have been great about helping me out with things, and I've become good friends with quite a few of them.
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02-11-2008, 10:55 AM
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I have no dynos of it since the install of the s/c. Still having tuning issues. I have no way to determin "how much faster" it is. Let's just say that a stock MT gets beat. I am hoping that MM will get the problems out of the tune when he is here or someone will come thru with a flash.
02-21-2008, 11:57 AM
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My AT 05 rx8 was a already purchased by my wife's parents as a gift before we got married. I wasn't going to say NO to a free car, auto or MT
Though, if I had a choice, I woulda preferred a Manual.
Though, if I had a choice, I woulda preferred a Manual.
02-26-2008, 06:16 PM
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02-26-2008, 09:12 PM
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I can drive both MT/AT. Driving MT in SoCal traffic just does not work.
BTW, I wonder if any of the MT owners have even tried out the AT's. I have the 07 6 spd. tranny, and it is a blast to drive.
BTW, I wonder if any of the MT owners have even tried out the AT's. I have the 07 6 spd. tranny, and it is a blast to drive.
02-27-2008, 09:33 AM
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02-27-2008, 12:35 PM
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^ because I didn't really cared about the damn car until I found this forum
Phil, Im not bashing ATs, why the hell would I? I had one before, my sister is driving one right now
as I stated, some people don't care about driving MTs, I don't really know why I even went to great lenghts to get an MT now that I think about it, I was perfectly happy with my AT before..
Phil, Im not bashing ATs, why the hell would I? I had one before, my sister is driving one right now
as I stated, some people don't care about driving MTs, I don't really know why I even went to great lenghts to get an MT now that I think about it, I was perfectly happy with my AT before..
02-27-2008, 12:45 PM
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Also some people are scared/put off on learning to drive stick. Especially those in a stop/go or hilly environment.
Then there are those that don't want to look stupid in front of thier peers when they stall out at a light.
02-27-2008, 01:07 PM
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I first got a M/T But I stalled it while I was pulling out of the Mazda lot and my parents were like eff that you are going to kill yourself if you are turning left at a intersection and you stall at a light. So I got the A/T instead and got $2k back so it was a loss/win situation
02-29-2008, 01:07 PM
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what? r u crazy phil? everyday I am still kicking myself (especially now that Ray is coming out with a better AT tranny)
1. wtf gear whine
2. omfg red light
3. omfg traffic jam
4. omfg not even that fast
5. omfg I'm lazy
6. omfg, clutch dying
7. omfg clutch pedal breaking
lovely.
1. wtf gear whine
2. omfg red light
3. omfg traffic jam
4. omfg not even that fast
5. omfg I'm lazy
6. omfg, clutch dying
7. omfg clutch pedal breaking
lovely.
02-29-2008, 02:36 PM
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what? r u crazy phil? everyday I am still kicking myself (especially now that Ray is coming out with a better AT tranny)
1. wtf gear whine
2. omfg red light
3. omfg traffic jam
4. omfg not even that fast
5. omfg I'm lazy
6. omfg, clutch dying
7. omfg clutch pedal breaking
lovely.
1. wtf gear whine
2. omfg red light
3. omfg traffic jam
4. omfg not even that fast
5. omfg I'm lazy
6. omfg, clutch dying
7. omfg clutch pedal breaking
lovely.
Phil
(that is,if your in manumatic mode and redline ur shifts to 8100 w/dsc off)you chirp the tires on an auto!!!
03-11-2008, 09:09 PM
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03-11-2008, 09:11 PM
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One reason I went for MT is that supposedly a lot of car thieves can't drive stick... Also, I bought used, and the cost to fix an auto transmission is pretty high, I hear.