tevita6T Member 138 Member For: 17y 10m 23d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 04/01/09 01:41 AM Share Posted 04/01/09 01:41 AM Hi everyoneBefore anyone says anything, I'm not trying to start an auto Vs. manual debate as theres been a few on here already. Rather, I would like to hear from people who have driven BOTH auto(6) and manual(6) gearbox's, not just little 10 min test drives but decent length.I ask for your opinions because I am stuck with the choice of the two as I'm looking to buy a BF2 very soon. I used to drive a 6 speed manual and have only have a quick drive of the 6 auto which wasn't enough to get a good feel for it. I will be looking to modify to low 300rwKw if that makes a difference.Thanks in advance guys/girls Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 5d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 04/01/09 02:15 AM Share Posted 04/01/09 02:15 AM I drive both all the time with work, and in the FG T I like manual and Auto, but in the 8 I like auto only.BF2 was different though, I have a T56 and when I drive the ZF its nice, and I like the performance off the line. However with a nice clutch the manual is always good fun.It depends on what you do mostly. City driving and Drag - Auto. Highway driving and twisty stuff - Manual. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-795625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ F6 Member 641 Member For: 19y 11m 30d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 04/01/09 02:26 AM Share Posted 04/01/09 02:26 AM I have had both auto and manual and even know I have always loved a manual I will never go back to it. The 6spd auto just feels years ahead in the way it changes gears and delievers the power. Auto all the way for me Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-795631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 04/01/09 08:35 AM Share Posted 04/01/09 08:35 AM I've owned a manual T, now have an auto(4 speed though), and honestly I think it only comes down to what you prefer, your gunna have fun with it either way Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-795817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 9m 22d Posted 06/01/09 03:09 AM Share Posted 06/01/09 03:09 AM Hi everyoneBefore anyone says anything, I'm not trying to start an auto Vs. manual debate as theres been a few on here already. Rather, I would like to hear from people who have driven BOTH auto(6) and manual(6) gearbox's, not just little 10 min test drives but decent length.I ask for your opinions because I am stuck with the choice of the two as I'm looking to buy a BF2 very soon. I used to drive a 6 speed manual and have only have a quick drive of the 6 auto which wasn't enough to get a good feel for it. I will be looking to modify to low 300rwKw if that makes a difference.Thanks in advance guys/girls that's the same sort of issue im having, I havent done test drives yet (dont want to waste someones time until im 100% ready) but being a manual driver I think the ZF would really have to blow me away to change my mind. Unfortunately the manuals seem to be a bit more expensive too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-797067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP300 Donating Members 842 Member For: 19y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 06/01/09 03:21 AM Share Posted 06/01/09 03:21 AM It depends on what you do mostly. City driving and Drag - Auto. Highway driving and twisty stuff - Manual.Pat, Has sort of got it right ... I have driven both too and must say that I much prefer manual for all uses as you get a lot more control over the car.Down the quarter it makes the launch a bit more challenging but I think that you can still get these cars going down the quarter fairly quickly in a manual.Although the ZF is a fantastic box and gives the car a lot of pull at just about any speed I wish I had a T56 in my car. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-797072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevita6T Member 138 Member For: 17y 10m 23d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 06/01/09 04:42 AM Author Share Posted 06/01/09 04:42 AM just a quick comparison... say on a highway, 80-100km/hr, which would pull away quicker; the auto or the manual?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-797133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 06/01/09 04:54 AM Share Posted 06/01/09 04:54 AM I have had both auto and manual and even know I have always loved a manual I will never go back to it. The 6spd auto just feels years ahead in the way it changes gears and delievers the power. Auto all the way for me that's the same sort of issue im having, I havent done test drives yet (dont want to waste someones time until im 100% ready) but being a manual driver I think the ZF would really have to blow me away to change my mind. Unfortunately the manuals seem to be a bit more expensive too.The zf will definitely blow you away Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-797140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ2CME Formerly XR6NA Member 3,512 Member For: 19y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 06/01/09 08:17 AM Share Posted 06/01/09 08:17 AM but in the 8 I like auto only.Why do you say that? From other opinions I've heard they say to go manual if you go for the 8. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-797289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevita6T Member 138 Member For: 17y 10m 23d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 06/01/09 10:08 AM Author Share Posted 06/01/09 10:08 AM EZ2CME, how do you find driving you car with 311rwkw? I understand its the zf auto.. any problems?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/53043-auto-and-manual/#findComment-797371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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