GT Mustangs

Nfreeman40 · 02-10-2013, 12:19 PM

I drive an auto ATM.... Got a great deal on my 2010 v6. Next stang will be a GT and a manual for sure though!!

Deibo · 02-10-2013, 12:33 PM

I'm a huge fan of the auto but now that I drive a manual I'm freaking loving it.

Manual

ThatsCoolBro · 02-10-2013, 12:35 PM

Manual. But auto is easier

Richard07 · 02-10-2013, 12:45 PM

Manual

03RedfireGt · 02-10-2013, 01:04 PM

Manual

MachMan1017 · 02-10-2013, 01:10 PM

Standard

JDF · 02-10-2013, 01:15 PM

Manual. This seems like a pretty unanimous poll.

DeepImpactPony · 02-10-2013, 01:27 PM

FUN FACTOR/Auto-X= Manual
Consistency for bracket racing =Automatic

2011 Kona Blue · 02-10-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nosympathy

For me I don't care if you want to drive an auto, I just get annoyed when the auto guys want to talk about how there cars are better for drag times when they require so much less skill. As you said, stomp the pedal and go. That's about as hard as an auto gets.

My analogy still stands. Using a calculator for advanced math is like driving an auto. Doing it on paper is the manual. Everyone can do it with a calculator but few can do it without one.

Oh, there is little to no skill involved when it comes to an automatic. The transmission does all the work for ya and for me, that's all I'm looking for. Punch it down and let that pony scream down the road. The automatics are just typically more consistent in there times and acceleration because it shifts perfect every time. There is no human error.

nosympathy · 02-10-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

Oh, there is little to no skill involved when it comes to an automatic. The transmission does all the work for ya and for me, that's all I'm looking for. Punch it down and let that pony scream down the road. The automatics are just typically more consistent in there times and acceleration because it shifts perfect every time. There is no human error.

I know which is exactly why I say they are skillless to drive. If that is what you want that is OK. Just don't wanna hear you bragging about how great your drag times are against a manual as if you and me were both given dead stock identical 2013 5.0 with manuals I'd tear you apart down the track any day.

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2011 Kona Blue · 02-10-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nosympathy

I know which is exactly why I say they are skillless to drive. If that is what you want that is OK. Just don't wanna hear you bragging about how great your drag times are against a manual as if you and me were both given dead stock identical 2013 5.0 with manuals I'd tear you apart down the track any day.

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I think a 12 year old girl could beat me in a manual Ford Festiva because I haven't driven a manual car since I was 18 and that was a long time ago. I $ucked at manual then and nothing has changed and I won't brag about how great my track times are because I don't track race. Lol.

Jimmy84 · 02-10-2013, 02:31 PM

Pretty sure standard may win

Kona Blue 5.0L · 02-10-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_james123

Probably the best thing is the manual restricts who is gonna drive it, because not everybody can.
Like If I got one it cancels out a while lot of people asking me, can I drive can I drive it.
Or it's gonna make someone even more tempted.

This is one of the best reasons to get manual trans. Everyone wants to drive theses cars, but- "Sorry dude, its stick...." .

nosympathy · 02-10-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kona Blue 5.0L

This is one of the best reasons to get manual trans. Everyone wants to drive theses cars, but- "Sorry dude, its stick...." .

Haha but...I have so many girls ask me to teach them. Like part of me is

while the other part is :O

Redstang1 · 02-10-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nosympathy

Haha but...I have so many girls ask me to teach them. Like part of me is

while the other part is :O

I taught my girlfriend how to drive stick in my 2000 gt, I then bought a new clutch......

MyLittlePwny · 02-10-2013, 05:15 PM

Manual all day

nosympathy · 02-10-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Redstang1

I taught my girlfriend how to drive stick in my 2000 gt, I then bought a new clutch......

Haha my exact fear.

BigB227 · 02-10-2013, 05:20 PM

Manual but drive an auto ATM

Cherry_Stang · 02-10-2013, 05:54 PM

Manual for me, and I had to search for one when I was ready to buy. I like to 'drive' my car, not just ride in it

1998 · 02-10-2013, 06:08 PM

Manual but I am currently driving an automatic

UltArc · 02-10-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Redstang1

I taught my girlfriend how to drive stick in my 2000 gt, I then bought a new clutch......

Lol

Auto is definitely better for drag after being tuned, but for TRACK, I could never use it on a real course.

2011 Kona Blue · 02-10-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by UltArc

Lol

Auto is definitely better for drag after being tuned, but for TRACK, I could never use it on a real course.

I'm running a 91 Hybrid tune and what a huge difference it made for my automatic. Huge difference.

UltArc · 02-10-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

I'm running a 91 Hybrid tune and what a huge difference it made for my automatic. Huge difference.

If we compared, on a drag strip, stock for stock standard vs auto, I think I would prefer standard. Tuned, though, would be interesting. I just don't know how the auto with stock ECU works, I never did WOT and really pushed it during test drives.

2011 Kona Blue · 02-10-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by UltArc

If we compared, on a drag strip, stock for stock standard vs auto, I think I would prefer standard. Tuned, though, would be interesting. I just don't know how the auto with stock ECU works, I never did WOT and really pushed it during test drives.

It works great. The tune transforms the automatic into a different beast. Totally different. The shift points, throttle response and pulls harder, makes the car run smoother.

roushcoyotepony · 02-10-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

It works great. The tune transforms the automatic into a different beast. Totally different. The shift points, throttle response and pulls harder, makes the car run smoother.

Ditto

nhcowboy · 02-10-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UltArc

If we compared, on a drag strip, stock for stock standard vs auto, I think I would prefer standard. Tuned, though, would be interesting. I just don't know how the auto with stock ECU works, I never did WOT and really pushed it during test drives.

12.538 1/4 93r tune on street tires (PSS), 1/2 tank of gas, fat driver, and 100 degree ambient and 80+ % humidity at Baytown, tx.

Now show me yours.

nosympathy · 02-10-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UltArc

If we compared, on a drag strip, stock for stock standard vs auto, I think I would prefer standard. Tuned, though, would be interesting. I just don't know how the auto with stock ECU works, I never did WOT and really pushed it during test drives.

My understanding is you would need a torque convertor to beat the manual.

McQueen · 02-10-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nhcowboy

12.538 1/4 93r tune on street tires (PSS), 1/2 tank of gas, fat driver, and 100 degree ambient and 80+ % humidity at Baytown, tx.

Now show me yours.

Stock power, track pack, street tires and full suspension. 12.59 1/4 mile 116 mph.
In miami with 85 degree weather and a strong driver

If i get a tune i will Destroy your time sir.

Sanguin · 02-10-2013, 07:31 PM

Both have their place. I can't say either one is better.

wheelman · 02-10-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

That's wonderful your much happier with your vehicle being manual. That's what its all about. Each individual being happy with there choice. If you feel like a bad ass because you drive manual, then Mazol Tov too you. Some people don't care about feeling the car drive. Some people want to just put the car in drive and go, look like a bad a$$ in there sweet, sexy looking pony. Last time I checked a automatic 5.0 will throw you back in your seat from a straight line acceleration just the same as a manual will. Is there really even a debate here? This is like debating, what is the nicest color? It all depends on what someone wants in there vehicle. For me, I just want to stomp on the go pedal and feel that pony pull me and hear the engine semi roar in a v6 way. Lol.

Ha ha, good stuff

nhcowboy · 02-10-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by McQueen

Stock power, track pack, street tires and full suspension. 12.59 1/4 mile 116 mph.
In miami with 85 degree weather and a strong driver

If i get a tune i will Destroy your time sir.

I was debating that... He implied that he needed something to compare.

Just putting real data out there instead of just talk. And I'm on stock suspension.

McQueen · 02-10-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nhcowboy

I was debating that... He implied that he needed something to compare.

Just putting real data out there instead of talk. .

Yea, i see guys at the local track lie about their times like crazy and when they hit the track they get wayy lower times lol, it is always the tires, clutch, temp or the tunes fault.
I also lie but in the other direction, when they ask me how much i run i say 13.5 or something like that

1lowGT · 02-10-2013, 07:51 PM

Manual

nhcowboy · 02-10-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by McQueen

Yea, i see guys at the local track lie about their times like crazy and when they hit the track they get wayy lower times lol, it is always the tires, clutch, temp or the tunes fault.
I also lie but in the other direction, when they ask me how much i run i say 13.5 or something like that

Not sure if you are saying I'm full of it or not... My slips are in my album... The numbers are there.