TheJackal Member 6 Member For: 20y 6m 7d Posted 04/04/06 12:59 PM Posted 04/04/06 12:59 PM hey guys!! just got on this site and been doin a lot of readin bout the xr6t's, im soon (next 2 months) goin to be standing next to one of my own, but the thing I wana know is whats the best way to go? auto or manual? I got a manual ef fairmont at the moment, its a hoot to drive but the old t5 isn't the greatest.. is it the same story in the ba's?any opions would be a great help!!!
BOV Member 142 Member For: 20y 11m 8d Posted 04/04/06 01:16 PM Posted 04/04/06 01:16 PM hey guys!! just got on this site and been doin a lot of readin bout the xr6t's, im soon (next 2 months) goin to be standing next to one of my own, but the thing I wana know is whats the best way to go? auto or manual? I got a manual ef fairmont at the moment, its a hoot to drive but the old t5 isn't the greatest.. is it the same story in the ba's?any opions would be a great help!!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Do you to have a fast cruiser? Auto. DO you want to throw it around the twisties? Auto hehe na unles its BF then go manual. Im lazy so I like autos, Melbourne traffic doesnt help with manuals either. Furthermore in a straight line autos beat manuals.
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Legacy Donating Member 5,368 Member For: 21y 3m 3d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 04/04/06 01:28 PM Posted 04/04/06 01:28 PM It comes down to personal preferance and type of driving you do.Autos are good for around town (heavy traffic) towing and drag strip carsManuals are good hyway cruisers (better fuel consumption) and are better at the twisty stuffThe type of gearbox aviable to you depends on what series you getMki Manual T5, the weakest box in the range Auto Ion 4 speed, Basic auto, tough but requires mods to handle big powerMkII Manual T56. strong box, can be abit notchy, clutch is the weaklink Auto Ion 4 speed same as the MkiBF Manual T56 Auto ZF 6 speed,best box in the range, inteligent learns your driving style, Strength is still abit of an unknown and not much after market support yetTest drive them all and find out which is best for you, but stay away from the T5
cdm Member 886 Member For: 23y 11m 28d Posted 04/04/06 02:10 PM Posted 04/04/06 02:10 PM Are you a 'driver' or a 'passenger'?
T007 Woooooooosh Legacy Donating Member 734 Member For: 21y 3m 3d Location: Sydney Posted 04/04/06 02:23 PM Posted 04/04/06 02:23 PM Some like auto some like manualimportant thing is what you like
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Legacy Donating Member 3,726 Member For: 20y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 04/04/06 10:25 PM Posted 04/04/06 10:25 PM Wad after manuel and then I drive the new 6sp auto. So I bought the 6sp auto. Great gear box. Best thing you can have to a manuel.
geea Site protagonist Legacy Donating Member 4,320 Member For: 23y 4m 28d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 05/04/06 12:24 AM Posted 05/04/06 12:24 AM Are you a 'driver' or a 'passenger'?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Have a drive of my auto and tell me you felt like a passenger. Geea.
Xtreme F6 Team Xtreme Legacy Donating Member 1,680 Member For: 21y 8m 1d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 05/04/06 12:29 AM Posted 05/04/06 12:29 AM (edited) Auto = Drag CarManual = Common street thug my prefferance = new 6 speed aut, combination of both Edited 05/04/06 12:29 AM by Xtreme F6
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 1m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 05/04/06 12:33 AM Posted 05/04/06 12:33 AM I love my T5 ....... I have to, it's all I can afford
doublek Member 333 Member For: 22y 3m 10d Location: sydney Posted 05/04/06 12:41 AM Posted 05/04/06 12:41 AM neither
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