Have we done this one?

 

Pete

Originally posted by Paul C

the 260 mph jun one?? i thought that was a manual actually?? could be wrong tho

nope it used a 6 speed manual box, i have the article and spec of the car in a mag :D

 

And then of course the big daddy of them all - the Lemans GTP competitor which won its class at LeMans? oh thats right it wasent an Auto :D

Originally posted by 300z

nope it used a 6 speed manual box, i have the article and spec of the car in a mag :D

 

And then of course the big daddy of them all - the Lemans GTP competitor which won its class at LeMans? oh thats right it wasent an Auto :D

 

right, so just to confirm, the fastest zed used a MANUAL gearbox, not an auto. :D :p

Originally posted by Paul C

right, so just to confirm, the fastest zed used a MANUAL gearbox, not an auto. :D :p

errm yeah the Fastest - the most durable racing unit - the GTP championship - ect ect ect :D

oh look, here it is: Fastest Zed (manual gearbox)

 

& it used the standard 5 speed accourding to this BTW ;)

 

wonder why they didnt use an Auto??? :rolleyes: :D

Thanks, Paul - I always like looking at that Jun 300ZX. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but is it not only a manual but also still after all these years quicker than the Jun Poopras, Skylines and all the other cars they tried to break the record with since then?

Originally posted by Gio

Thanks, Paul - I always like looking at that Jun 300ZX. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but is it not only a manual but also still after all these years quicker than the Jun Poopras, Skylines and all the other cars they tried to break the record with since then?

 

yup - record still stands in the zed :D (manual btw, did we mention that?? LOL!! :D ) :cool:

Well I'm auto - that was the car I viewed. Also at the time I read reviews of the trouble with manual gear boxes. since then I realise that both can give trouble.

I've driven a manual on trial and I must admit it is more fun. But for being stuck in London traffic you can't beat an Auto. Also I like the kick down use - especially on the outside lane on a motorway when I can kick the boll**ks off some other w**kers!!!!

Geoff.

Must admit, after having both I prefer the Manual box but sometimes the synchromesh lets you down!

All in all though, the manual 300Z TT definately feels quicker, I noticed the difference straight away after converting from Auto to Manual ;) .

Looking at the results manuals are becoming common , who wants to follow the crowd anyway

 

At this rate auto's will be a rarity and sought after pushing the price up :p keep converting people :D

It's all about the driving experience and the control over the car. I like to drive the car, so I decide when the gear is to change and not when the autobox decides to kick in. It's about feeling at one with the car.

 

On the upside, You always get caught in traffic on the motorways, well I seem to anyway and I wouldn't wan't to be without an auto on those occasions. I used to drive a Jag xjs and that was an auto. Stuck on the M25 crawling along for 4 hrs wasn't too bad.

 

Personally I like the manual.

Originally posted by x-biker

To the manual boys (and girls):-

 

Do you tell the injectors how much and when to squirt fuel into the cylinders?

 

Do you tell each of your spark plugs when to fire?

 

Do you actuate the wastegate yourself?

 

Do you tell the HICAS rear wheels how much to turn?

 

Injectors: Yeah, that's what the throttle does (via EMC and S-AFC admittedly.)

 

Wastegate: Yeah, that's what changing settings on the AVC-R does.

 

HICAS: Yeah, that's what the steering wheel does.

 

That leaves spark plugs... but then I don't have to change gear 7000 times a minute!

 

Does your "auto" select an appropriate ratio for delivering torque to the wheels depending on the current road situation? No, it's always too high or too low, because you've only got four ratios to choose from!

 

Does your "auto" select an appropriate ratio for delivering torque to the wheels depending on the current road situation? No, it's always too high or too low, because you've only got four ratios to choose from! [/b]

 

Yeah and manuals are better cos they have five ratios? Joker!

 

Anyways, with lock-in, autos have more selection than manuals!

 

BTW, I will be converting to manual early next year (thanks Jeff) because I think my auto is on its way out and I hear manual boxes last longer. I will miss the auto though. Somehow my car feels happier with the auto box than the manual I test drove.

Originally posted by jenbstevieb

Yeah and manuals are better cos they have five ratios? Joker!

 

S'true! I agree there comes a point where continually shifting gear becomes counterproductive, but at least you can choose to do so or not. It's not the -only- reason they're better, but it's a major one. Four ratios ain't a lot spread over 160+mph.

 

Anyways, with lock-in, autos have more selection than manuals!

 

Yer what? Lock-in as in you press the "hold" button? Or are you talking lock-up on the torque converter? Either way, don't see how it helps...

PMSL you lot crack me up - at least if you're gonna argue about something then GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT! ;)

 

Its when the auto is NOT in TC lockup mode that you get infinate gears.

 

However this is a shit excuse so doesn't count :p:D

 

If you look on courtsey's site, how come they only do MANUAL boxes? Wonder if its cos no one is stooopid enough to replace an auto box? :D

Maybe they only do manual boxes Andy cos those are the ones that go wrong most often!!!:D :cool: :D :D

 

Nick

:cool:

LOL Yeah Andy, ha! :D:D

 

I challenge any manual with similar power to one 1/4 mile race (in a straight line) ;)

Its when the auto is NOT in TC lockup mode that you get infinate gears.

 

Infinite gears my left foot (appropriately enough ;) )

 

I could drive my manual round with the clutch just on bite point so it slips and gets really really hot whenever I'm under 4k revs - if I was totally unhinged. Oh wait, that's what torque converters do...

 

Unless you're selling an aftermarket CVT... in which case, gimme! LOL

manual,

would be nice to see how many manuals there are compared to Autos

Manual ofcourse

 

thats interesting. According to this over 60% are manual...but then its a couple of years old.

 

Perhaps the Auto owners were to embarassed to admit it :x: :rofl:

What Auto and cruise ..........you wanna Sleep or Drivvvvvvvvvvvvvvve yea manual every time

Manual

Manual :D :D

Far too young for an auto :x:

auto,, but no engine ,,, worky so would like auto or manuwell , as long as the fookin engine works,, sorry ,, but im angryyy,,

 

 

 

rant over, back to owning shity rover ti,,, with fooking inferior gearbox, and elec windows that fook up or drop out, oh and srs lights that flash like a fookin xmas tree,,,

 

 

 

 

sorry still angry ,.,

I know nothing ..Im from Barcelona

 

Manwell

Manual, of course!!