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04-28-2003, 06:33 PM | #21 |
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Every car that I own is a standard. I don't think I would purchase a car that was an automatic.
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04-28-2003, 07:41 PM | #22 |
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C-4
Mine is a C-4 with a 2500 RPM stall convertor and a B&M shift kit. I figure it does cost me 25-30 HP compared to a stick shift though.
Rev
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04-28-2003, 07:50 PM | #23 | |
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Well I feel kinda like an outcast now. I just never was very good at driving sticks I guess I tried on a couple friends cars and always had problems starting off in first. Once I passed first though I dont usually have problems. I guess it just takes getting used to and I didnt have the patience to want to learn. Maybe if I raced cars I'd like a stick. I suppose I'm missing out on a lot of fun, apparently. |
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04-28-2003, 08:53 PM | #24 |
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I love my 5 speed. I looked for a mustang specifically with a 5 speed. Sometimes I go and drive for an hour or two, just to drive it. I love the control I get with a five speed. I can tell what the engine is doing and how fast i'm going just by the feel and sound of the car.
Driving my 5 speed stang on a long windy road is my favorite thing to do. In fact I want to go do it right now!!
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04-28-2003, 08:59 PM | #25 |
He said Member...heh, heh
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I have both as well...
I don't think I'd have had as much fun as I have in my Stang if it was an auto. My daily driver is an auto, an d it's a beautiful thing when I'm stuck in traffic 4 days a week.
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04-28-2003, 09:40 PM | #26 |
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well i have my first auto in years, i like it when im highway racing, if i kick it right, it downshift's 2 gears . bye bye stick lol.
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04-28-2003, 11:19 PM | #27 | |
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stangs with autos arent as fun, but theyre still mustangs ...sometimes its nice to be able to eat and drive ...
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04-28-2003, 11:28 PM | #28 |
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Ok so question.. I always start in D and when I get on the freeway switch to OD.. isnt that what you're supposed to do? Because once I get to like 50mph the car feels like its straining to drive but once I switch over to OD its like the car goes "ahhhhhhhhhhh".
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04-29-2003, 01:49 AM | #29 |
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no, on the highway, when you feel that power let down, your actualy saving your engine & tranny, no big, i can still cruise with the big boy's in od, that's what i was talking about, if i stomp it hard enough it will downshift twice = i win , they suck . lol.
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95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03 |
04-29-2003, 02:53 PM | #30 |
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Motor Trend tested my auto two tenths faster to 60 MPH than the six-speed, but then mine's not a Mustang. I don't know how the auto and stick compare in them.
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04-29-2003, 03:02 PM | #31 |
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Sometimes I've noticed, when play racing off the line on the street.. I will usually beat them.. while they're taking the time to shift
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04-29-2003, 08:42 PM | #32 | |
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95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03 |
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04-29-2003, 11:51 PM | #33 |
I need 110mph Trap Speed!
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Uh oh, guess I'm gonna have to post a video of some hard shifting T-5 abusing action.
Skyler
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04-29-2003, 11:56 PM | #34 |
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I like to see videos
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04-30-2003, 12:10 AM | #35 | |
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04-30-2003, 08:08 AM | #36 |
HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW!
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I love standard... although my Pace Car is an auto. =( My Mach 1 was a 4 speed and loved it. And I drive my dad's t-bird which is 5 speed any chance he'll let me. I standard to have so much more response. And it's always good to wave by to ricers when you down shift and gun it.
-Sam.
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04-30-2003, 05:56 PM | #37 |
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Just bought the car about a month ago and really wanted a stick, but just no luck. Couldn't find any in the lower MI area at all. Ended up w/auto which isn't all that bad...I smoke too so it frees a hand I guess.
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04-30-2003, 07:50 PM | #38 | |
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04-30-2003, 08:39 PM | #39 |
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AUTOMATICS RULE!
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04-30-2003, 08:55 PM | #40 |
Not broken anymore!
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I LOVE MY STICK!
Man, I love my stick! I love to downshift coming up to lights, cuz the exaust rumbles so much..also, its easier to lay into it from a dead stop. But, its hell on my cigarettes...gets ashes everywhere. I try to be careful...but it aint easy.
BUT...I like racing an auto at the track...its a no brainer, you dont have to think as much, having to watch the tach, watch where your going and shift at the same time. Just dont cover the break like its the clutch, I did that w/ Moms2K's at Cecil County, and shes like, "why are the brake lights on going down the track?" Still ran a 13 somthing though... duh! TNT
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