Subject	Consider braking too.
Posted by	Got Z? on June 23, 2006 at 12:01 AM
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In Reply To	Lil Help please. posted by Barry'z (NJ) on June 22, 2006 at 10:09 AM
Message	I test drove an auto TT and found the lack of engine braking downright scary compared to a manual. FWIW, I do not downshift to slow the car down.
Follow Ups	Lil Help please. - Barry'z (NJ) 10:09:12 06/22/06 What's the dilemma Barry? You leaving the AUTO club? :-) (n/m) - Arnel 10:13:07 06/22/06 Leaving the N/A club, the AUTO club is still up in the air. - Barry'z (NJ) 10:36:43 06/22/06 It's not about opwr transmission to the ground, - Guapo 10:46:54 06/22/06 2nd. I even enjoy driving mine in traffic. - TT XTZ 10:49:40 06/22/06 and someday I'll gradjate from the HaloZ skewl of speeling (n/m) - Guapo 10:50:11 06/22/06 ...not even for daily drivers, just housewives ;) (n/m) - stockplayerz (nyc) 10:50:49 06/22/06 nothing better then being under power, through a turn, - ni[X]it 10:54:17 06/22/06 Even for casual daily driving that can be annoying. - TT XTZ 11:04:35 06/22/06 3th. - Kenny 11:10:17 06/22/06 "albeit". (n/m) - Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB) 12:01:58 06/22/06 Yaya, - ni[X]it 12:05:11 06/22/06 As your closest and most trusted e-friend... - Kenny 11:07:28 06/22/06 That pretty much sums it up. (n/m) - 90Z-NA (ATL) 11:24:23 06/22/06 Much <3 (n/m) - Barry'z (NJ) 14:46:04 06/22/06 Eff buying one, convert yours - dogpile 10:13:35 06/22/06 2nd that! (n/m) - Arnel 10:18:23 06/22/06 I'm not looking to buy. - Barry'z (NJ) 10:24:57 06/22/06 wow - zboost(tx) 10:26:26 06/22/06 If you plan on tracking, most def go with the 5 speed (n/m) - Guapo 10:34:10 06/22/06 Are you serious? - dogpile 11:52:57 06/22/06 Something like, "I don't have a left leg." - ssm300z 11:59:49 06/22/06 you = Barry in my post. Barry has all five of his limbs - dogpile 12:59:15 06/22/06 which brings it back to housewives (n/m) - Guapo 13:01:08 06/22/06 ...or him being old and wanting to drive a lincoln - dogpile 13:06:53 06/22/06 Re: "I can say he needs to practice a lil bit, - Barry'z (NJ) 13:27:18 06/22/06 hell, just ask Seedy. He's got intense stick envy. - Spee 13:37:24 06/22/06 Stick envy. That's funny. (n/m) - ssm300z 13:44:57 06/22/06 That's the point I was trying to make about not driving - dogpile 13:39:25 06/22/06 Re: "I'd hate to feel like not taking the Z out because - TT XTZ 13:51:06 06/22/06 Is the Sunfire stick too? If not, which do you drive more? - Barry'z (NJ) 13:59:58 06/22/06 The Sunfire is, in fact, manual as well. - TT XTZ 14:30:18 06/22/06 there's no need to test drive them >> - stockplayerz (nyc) 10:24:03 06/22/06 ;~) (n/m) - Barry'z (NJ) 10:41:58 06/22/06 raises hand (n/m) - spyhunterTT(nj) 10:32:37 06/22/06 Thanks Alex! Any plans on Sunday afternoon, BBQ my place? - Barry'z (NJ) 10:40:53 06/22/06 Re: Thanks Alex! Any plans on Sunday afternoon, BBQ my place - spyhunterTT(nj) 10:53:23 06/22/06 I should be able to make it sunday afternoon - Joe(NoVA) 11:01:55 06/22/06 Tech day/ BBQ pt 2 ???? ;) (n/m) - ARA300ZX 13:39:31 06/22/06 Maybe, I'll talk to the Boss and see what she says, - Barry'z (NJ) 13:55:07 06/22/06 You can drive mine, if you want (n/m) - Joe(NoVA) 10:45:26 06/22/06 can I? you have bigger turbos :) - spyhunterTT(nj) 10:52:16 06/22/06 Lets hope for dry weather :-) (n/m) - Joe(NoVA) 10:59:16 06/22/06 I was thinking mid to late afternoon, 3 ish - Barry'z (NJ) 12:56:46 06/22/06 Hey Barry. I would consider the type of driving I enjoy - robo (sebring1970) 11:13:46 06/22/06 Here's my vote : ) - MidnightZ 11:19:40 06/22/06 whats where your oil pressure gauge should be? (n/m) - spyhunterTT(nj) 11:52:59 06/22/06 VDO guages in DIN pocket below the radio. (n/m) - MidnightZ 11:59:30 06/22/06 You might want to reread his question. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 12:01:09 06/22/06 got it! (n/m) - MidnightZ 12:07:59 06/22/06 It's for the auto paddle shifters, tells what gear it's in (n/m) - Kick'n 12:03:29 06/22/06 Why not put that under the speedo? - EricTTZ 12:59:48 06/22/06 I don't personally own the paddle shifters... - Kick'n 13:07:38 06/22/06 he actually explained his reasoning in a past post - dogpile 13:13:09 06/22/06 Go manual... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 11:23:41 06/22/06 Go for the 5spd. You won't regret it. - FairladyZ4U2NV 11:28:48 06/22/06 you can drive mine 5spd rocks..just wont be around this - 97modman(NJ) 11:34:46 06/22/06 YGM (n/m) - Barry'z (NJ) 14:42:53 06/22/06 Manual. (n/m) - WickedZX (NoVA) 11:52:14 06/22/06 Unless you'll be in traffic often, go manual. I'm all into - thunderZ 12:17:52 06/22/06 Just admit you want a 5 speed (n/m) - EricTTZ 13:04:06 06/22/06 Email Pete (sportzcoop) and ask him what he thinks about - dogpile 13:11:17 06/22/06 5spd. problem solved. - Spee 13:29:06 06/22/06 you can test drive mine Barry - ARA300ZX 13:37:10 06/22/06 the Z is a sports car, and should have only been made 5spd (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 13:44:59 06/22/06 Barry, I would never test drive a TT... - icanznow 13:55:35 06/22/06 Say where did you buy your BB exhaust on your 2+2? - icanznow 13:57:44 06/22/06 I said I like the looks of the B&B the best, - Barry'z (NJ) 14:09:46 06/22/06 Thanks! (n/m) - icanznow 14:13:29 06/22/06 I'll chime in late... - Briscoe'sZ32 (Wilkes-Barre) 19:36:48 06/22/06 Hmmmm .... I wasn't planning on running at all ... - Barry'z (NJ) 21:06:15 06/22/06 wow, ask for a ride and get the third degree on even - davidztt 23:51:01 06/22/06 Consider braking too. - Got Z? 00:01:48 06/23/06 Question for you Barry. - SpdDemon13 (Japan) 00:21:05 06/23/06 Hey Harry, I'm converting the 2+2, and debating - Barry'z (NJ) 09:57:18 06/23/06 Then... - SpdDemon13 (Japan) 03:53:31 06/24/06
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