Subject	are Automatics faster than Manual? Z32 TT
Posted by	supra3 on June 06, 2005 at 11:06 AM
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Message	From my understanding the power lost from a 5spd compared to an Automatic is only a problem for slower cars, like civics and neons. But when you take into account more powerful cars, an Auto is actually faster, since boost is constant, no missed shifts, etc. This is at least the case for stock MKIV Supras, where records have shown that the Autos get better times in the 1/4 than 5spds. Does anyone here own an Automatic Z32 TT? How is it from your experience, are there any problems that one should be aware of just because it is an Auto? I'm still in the market looking for a nice Z32, I really love these cars, and have no real preference over 5spd or Auto, I just wanted to take it to the drag strip every once in a while. What transmission would you guys suggest? Thanks.
Follow Ups	are Automatics faster than Manual? Z32 TT - supra3 11:06:04 06/06/05 I have an auto and I would reccomend a 5 spd. - voodoochile244 11:19:52 06/06/05 I even love my manual in traffic. - TT XTZ 11:30:30 06/06/05 even in heels ? (n/m) - JDMz32smity 11:35:58 06/06/05 Bare feet are the best! :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 11:38:47 06/06/05 Re: I even love my manual in traffic. - supra3 11:48:10 06/06/05 All ordinary automatic transmissions have a torque converter - RSR 11:53:07 06/06/05 My old '81 Olds, and an '02 Passat. - TT XTZ 12:01:29 06/06/05 Ugh, you must be kidding... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 13:09:51 06/06/05 Nope, not kidding, and this is NoVA traffic... - TT XTZ 13:27:14 06/06/05 Can't play those games in heavy ATL traffic... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 13:50:04 06/06/05 Oh, we have that problem here, too! - TT XTZ 14:14:29 06/06/05 Better question: At they less fun to drive. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 11:21:04 06/06/05 *Are and yes, they are less fun. :( (n/m) - voodoochile244 11:22:35 06/06/05 Manuals definitely at more fun. (n/m) - Kenny 11:26:31 06/06/05 i would never buy an auto sports car, no matter how fast. (n/m) - stockplayerz (NYC) 11:28:37 06/06/05 Re: are Automatics faster than Manual? Z32 TT - Racers-Image.com 11:30:25 06/06/05 Looks nice. But it won't fit both the TT and NA - Kez43 14:29:27 06/06/05 11 times out of 10. Wow, your math is good. (n/m) - rufflez 17:09:01 06/06/05 i suggest the 5spd - Z32BOY(SoCal) 11:46:38 06/06/05 I had a manual NA and sold it for an auto truck. - mds2004 11:49:48 06/06/05 Well if you really don't care I would look for your favorite - Payce 11:54:06 06/06/05 5spd is faster, but auto is quicker. >> - Arnel@Z32racing.com 12:07:08 06/06/05 Re: 5spd is faster, but auto is quicker. >> - Racers-Image.com 12:42:52 06/06/05 No, not me. Sorry. (n/m) - Arnel@Z32racing.com 12:55:58 06/06/05 Re: 5spd is faster, but auto is quicker. >> - Agner.S 15:11:18 06/06/05 You dont lose your boost every time you change gears (n/m) - jonnyz (DC) 15:28:51 06/06/05 So that's the only reason. I never really thought - Agner.S 23:14:03 06/06/05 I love my 5spd, have lots of fun with it, but I've heard... - Royalfox7 14:24:59 06/06/05
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