Drove an A/T for the first time yesterday....
09-16-2005, 01:36 AM
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Hi.
I'm 31 yrs old.
Wanted a COOL-looking car that moved FAST.
I bought a Z.
I don't even know how to drive a MT.
However, when I cruise around town I play with the manu-matic constantly pretending I'm a RACER.
I LOVE IT - so F U ALL!!!!
I'm 31 yrs old.
Wanted a COOL-looking car that moved FAST.
I bought a Z.
I don't even know how to drive a MT.
However, when I cruise around town I play with the manu-matic constantly pretending I'm a RACER.
I LOVE IT - so F U ALL!!!!
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09-16-2005, 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ZinMiami
Live in a congested city environment where you spend 70% of you drive time in traffic that moves at about 5 to 10MPH for miles on end and you will learn to appreciate why folks sometimes go with auto..
09-16-2005, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by typhaon
I don't even know how to drive a MT.
However, when I cruise around town I play with the manu-matic constantly pretending I'm a RACER.
However, when I cruise around town I play with the manu-matic constantly pretending I'm a RACER.
I think this says it all.
09-16-2005, 06:04 AM
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I find AT simply FRUSTRATING... but Im sure the Z's AT can't be too bad.. My dad has an 04 Maxima and that 5AT is just amazing (I heard rumors that the Z's 5AT and the Maxi's 5AT are very similar if not almost identical)...
however, some AT's just SUCK... for a Z? 6MT ANY DAY!
I think it's stupid for 6MT people to bash 5AT people...
a) Z is a Z
b) People have preferences... to some it's a weekend sports car that gets 500km a month but to some it's a daily driver in NYC where you're rarely going over 60km/h and you're usually drinking your 15th cup of coffee, while your on your cellphone taking notes for your business (in traffic of course lol)
Maybe some people couldn't find the deal they wanted for the 6MT and had to settle for a 5AT... maybe some people just DONT WANT an MT (just how some people dont' want an AT)
c'mon - making fun of people for having 5AT is immature.
my $0.02.
however, some AT's just SUCK... for a Z? 6MT ANY DAY!
I think it's stupid for 6MT people to bash 5AT people...
a) Z is a Z
b) People have preferences... to some it's a weekend sports car that gets 500km a month but to some it's a daily driver in NYC where you're rarely going over 60km/h and you're usually drinking your 15th cup of coffee, while your on your cellphone taking notes for your business (in traffic of course lol)
Maybe some people couldn't find the deal they wanted for the 6MT and had to settle for a 5AT... maybe some people just DONT WANT an MT (just how some people dont' want an AT)
c'mon - making fun of people for having 5AT is immature.
my $0.02.
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09-16-2005, 11:42 AM
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Don't be a tool following the "MT's are for REAL sports car drivers and auto's are for pu*sy's" bandwagon. That is so lame. It's personal preference all the way so have the courtesy to respect other people's choice in whichever transmission/driving style they want.
09-16-2005, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by abyss
My dad had to get his corvette in an automatic because my mom hates manny tranny, boy were we dissapointed.
No..Your dad had to get the Vette with A/T because GM M/T are a joke.
Maybe they should outsource the tranny parts from Japan or something..but then the Vette would cost god knows how much more...LOL
09-16-2005, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by boma
I've heard that the automatic corvettes are just as fast or faster than than the stick ones?
09-16-2005, 05:41 PM
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They both serve a purpose, MT for more control and AT for convenience. AT doesn't make the Z less of a sports car, you just don't have as much control of the power.
09-16-2005, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian
i got a M/T cuz I couldn't afford an A/T...all you ballers with the A/T out there...you rich *****
09-16-2005, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Racer Z
No..Your dad had to get the Vette with A/T because GM M/T are a joke.
Maybe they should outsource the tranny parts from Japan or something..but then the Vette would cost god knows how much more...LOL
Maybe they should outsource the tranny parts from Japan or something..but then the Vette would cost god knows how much more...LOL
umm...not really. The T-56 is one of the best manual boxes out there. Its odd that this stock tranny can handle upwards of 500-600 hp. Not sure where your getting your info from.
09-16-2005, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by boma
Ha according to dealer prices for a new Z, stick cost more.
09-16-2005, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by boma
I've heard that the automatic corvettes are just as fast or faster than than the stick ones?