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Old 12-12-2004, 03:23 PM
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Question ??????Is it right that auto trans have problems more than manual? ??????

Some guys said that auto has problems that manual and can't handle power like manual it right? Or depends on the mods or they didn't mod it well !!!
Old 12-12-2004, 03:53 PM
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A decent torque converter can easily kill the A4 transmission without a modified cooling system, but the A4 is usually easier on the rest of the drivetrain. The M6 transmission is pretty strong, but it is harder on the drivetrain and increases in power generally require an upgraded clutch.
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I"d..say they are about the same...if you want a stick go for it...if you wanan be lazy get an atuo like i did..

Even though i wish i would of got a 6spd
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i like my A4, its easyer to drive to work at 3:30am
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depends on where you live! if you live in a busy city i would say the auto would be easier on the car and you. in a less crowded city, you can have more fun with the manual
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i could personally see myself beating on a stick car (drivetrain wise) more than an auto.

i think they both suck. everything will break over time if you are making enough torque. auto will smoke clutches/converters, manual will smoke gears/synchros/clutch. take your pick
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Originally Posted by BadAndy
the A4 is usually easier on the rest of the drivetrain. The M6 transmission is pretty strong, but it is harder on the drivetrain and increases in power generally require an upgraded clutch.
Even the auto if u want more power u have to change the torque converter
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YES....they are weak as ****
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on Stock cars the auto will withstand more abuse than the manual. Launch a stock m6 car on et streets and your clutch/10bolt will be lucky to last the night, an auto will withstand run after run. I'm not stock but I have well over 100 runs and still have my stock transmission with a vig converter




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