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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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I understand the value of an automatic but, I also understand the value of a well driven manual. I only know manuals,...and in my world, an automatic will never be an option. Better yourself(whoever) and your shifting skills. Believe me,...i'm tired of changing clutches but,...i'd rather do that, so I can feel like i'm in full control of the car. Autos,...I honestly don't feel as safe in. For the street,...which is where I am primarily on my ride,...it's crucial. The left pedal is my traction control.



Automatic does everything the manual does but better. You haven't driven a stalled auto with reverse manual valve body and transbrake as you are in full control. Now, if you had said that the auto isn't a viable option for you with a vette, then I would agree.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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I recommend a 2step to help you get the 60' down. It will allow you to dial in a more consistant launch RPM and to build some boost if the suspension will hold it.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 98Z28CobraKiller


Automatic does everything the manual does but better. You haven't driven a stalled auto with reverse manual valve body and transbrake as you are in full control. Now, if you had said that the auto isn't a viable option for you with a vette, then I would agree.
automatics do not do everything better, they usually take allot more power to turn and are not as good on a circuit track as a manual
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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i agree get the 60 ft down....i trap 103 -104 in the 1/8 and 134 in the 1/4 my best 60 ft is a 1.78 lol but im still using 10 bolt rear so either have shitty 60 fts or a broken rear end ... thats what im dealin with !
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