Subject	automatic not so bad (long)
Posted by	lil'abner on September 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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Message	Was planning on converting my auto to a 5-speed on my '95 TT I recently bought. I NEVER thought I would say this but I am starting to dig the auto. I just found the "overdrive" button the other day on the shifter. The car drives sportier with the OD off at all speeds, it's not just an "overdrive" that adds a fifth gear at highway speeds. Any other fans of the auto out there? I also like having my right hand freed up. Plus, from a roll-on, feels like the auto is quicker to me (I had a 5-speed TT before). The only real downside I can tell is starts from a dead stop, obviously can't rev the engine and pop the clutch. What is your opinion on doing bolt-on mods - turbos, injectors, IC's, intake, etc with an auto? Will the car still live up to it's potential? Thanks for your feedback.
Follow Ups	automatic not so bad (long) - lil'abner 10:01:50 09/28/13 Re: automatic not so bad (long) - moon13007 11:53:13 09/28/13 Yea.. so.. it's called Maintenance.. All Cars need it (n/m) - Cjw3 13:05:02 09/29/13 When done properly - Zsgetyoulaid 11:53:13 09/28/13 Only for straight line apps. Manual allows rpm matching, - 280ZuL8R 12:15:57 09/28/13 On older cars like the Z sure but I think late model sports - Evan(CA) 13:14:42 09/28/13 Specialty-Z built trans is your answer (n/m) - scoops 12:45:25 09/28/13 Yep. If you have to stick with auto, that's the way to go. (n/m) - SeedyROM 22:26:43 09/29/13 I know most of the TT.net dig the 5 Speed. - CmyZ 13:49:39 09/28/13 Love my auto! - phillyz 17:24:44 09/28/13 What was your torque converter stall speed before - vulcanrush 18:19:13 09/28/13 I had mine reduced to 3k, feels good - Alan (TN) 19:53:31 09/28/13 Can you explain please about torque converter? - lil'abner 08:14:04 09/29/13 I actually sent it back to have it raised to 4k again - phillyz 08:47:28 09/29/13 What he said! (n/m) - Alan (TN) 19:54:56 09/28/13 Re:Automatic - TZAM 19:37:31 09/28/13 plus you don't have to worry about the shifter or changing - LJZTT 19:43:42 09/28/13 Agree....... (n/m) - CmyZ 20:04:31 09/28/13
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