Pro's and Cons's of Auto Transmission

[adriancole]

Yes, need new engine to reach that level, just about hit the limit on a bored out 1800 Ford X-flow transit block running twin weber 45's, solid crank, forged rods etc....

Would like the Vauxhall 2.3 touring car engine........

[Straker]

Get the new 2.3 zetec cosworth tuned. Sod the extension, hang the mortgage just give me more power :-)

[lance]

I favour manual although the old volvo autos are nice , im not a fan of geartronic!

I prefer the manual volvo box to mercs and bmers i think its that very nice and slick!

Mercs and jags suit an Auto more being rwd cruisers, and merc manual boxs being a bit poo!

[petrolhead]

Great debate...I love both, but if you do loads of miles like me, then Auto is hard to beat. Also with the RICA 304 there is always plenty of power on tap....leave it in economy mode and use the mid-range torque or put it in sport and it'll kick down with the slightest prod of the throttle...no burying it in the carpet....Get it RICA'd...the difference is astounding.
Regards
Roger

[CAMO]

Roger, I only live 30mins from Notts, have you had your girt RICA'ed, if so what have you got, where didi you have it done, and how much did you pay mate?

[GATHY]

auto boxes are like light bulbs
one minute they fine the next minute they blow

use more fuel aswell
so there

[Straker]

A U T O , M A N U A L FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!!!

[Jaseb77]

I prefer Autos to manuals. for the comfort

Just use the auto like a clutchless manual, and use it for engine braking too.

in Econo mode it will drop down into to first at 25mph, which is a bit abrupt on approach to junctions etc. Put it into sport when coming down the box and first doesn't kick in till less than 10mph.

2nd is a long gear and when rica'd can take you well past 85mph and is great for overtaking and control through the twisty bits.

[M44K TS]

even un-RICA'd, my T5 Auto will hit 90 in 2nd

[GATHY]

even un-RICA'd, my T5 Auto will hit 90 in 2nd

yep but my manual will sit on the spot and burn rubber down to the threads will the spasticmatic ?
weve got a 06 plate artic at work thats auto and nobody will drive it cause its rubbish all prefer manual even if it means 16 gears to play with

i remember the 340 auto it was run on elastic bands and never changed gear it just kept going in the same gear very strange

autos,not for me ive still got a pulse and use of my legs and arms imao

[KARL]

I love both, but if you do loads of miles like me, then Auto is hard to beat. Also with the RICA 304 there is always plenty of power on tap....leave it in economy mode and use the mid-range torque or put it in sport and it'll kick down with the slightest prod of the throttle...no burying it in the carpet....Get it RICA'd...the difference is astounding.
Regards
Roger[/QUOTE]

How so wonderfully put !

My V70R AWD will deal with most In this mode !

Can be upsetting when you collect a challenge when you and the box , are`nt

ready , and you get kick down elliminator.

But if you drive the way you want the box , it does perform.

Took a while getting used to flooring the throttle, when in the old day manuals , I would be going down a gear and braking to set the car up for the corner , less say

Flooring the auto will get the gear you want , but stamping down on the gas took guts in certain situ`s I can tell you . but I got it now i think.