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01-17-2013, 09:13 PM | #43 | ||||
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You still seem to have trouble making the distinction between being wrong/changing your mind and being a deceptive liar. I can't help you any further there, you're on your own. Curious, your comment about Obama. In addition to being as random as any of your other attempts at insults, it too seems to contradict your long held notions. You are suggesting that it would be a bad thing for me to force you to stand outside the capitol protesting in favor of impeaching Obama? I find that a bit odd. First you flip on the auto transmission, now you flop on Obama? Here's a sample of your previous comments regarding Obama... Quote:
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I drove the automatic before I drove the manual. It's really good, but I would never trade slush for stick in this car.
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I have yet to try my AT FR-S at an AutoX, though I intend to. I attended several with my old Si, loved it.
How is the AT in an AutoX? I imagine being able to effortlessly downshift into 1st and quickly catch 3rd and bang down to 2nd would be a notable advantage over our MT counterparts.
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I managed to oversteer my Si and absolutely side swiped a sideways cone at about 30. Put a nice dent in my running board. So much for cones being harmless. If you're not eating cones regularly, you're not going fast enough I say! I can't wait to AutoX mine. I will say at low speeds this thing will step out on you real quick! I am anxious to push the limits in a controlled environment. I have been taking it pretty easy on public roads.
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I was a firm believer of "MT" only as well. After test driving it twice, I was sold on this AT box. My cars in the past were Suzuki Swift GTI (MT), Impreza L '96 (MT), Lancer OZ (MT), Impreza WRX '03 (MT), Volvo C30 T5 R Design (MT), and then my BRZ (AT).
I am pretty pleased with the (M) mode in this AT but it does have some weird lag issues around 2500rpm and 3500rpm(torque dip?), maybe its an engine issue rather than the gear. Also it may be placebo, but gear shift speed seems to change when I rev the engine more. When just cruising in low rpm, the gear shift speed seems much slower. I feel like a much better driver with this AT, than was on my MT since I have never taken professional driving lessons and such. |
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actually that's how I tested the automatic, at that Scion first drive course.
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I came from a 335i sport coupe with MT that was great fun. I was ready for a change. I bought the FR-S AT mainly due to reading positive reviews and extensive descriptions of the features. I knew I wanted it and am very happy with my choice. At 1,300 miles I'm only scratching the surface of what the transmission can do. With the different modes and the ability to use the paddles in any mode. The combinations for approaching shifting are almost endless.
Regular mode is so good I'm finding it too easy to not explore the features near as much as I should. I'm thinking of dedicating a week to driving purely in manual mode with the radio off. I need to develop paddle reflex, a natural feel for shift points in varying conditions, knowing what gear I'm in without looking and generally gain proficiency in traffic. There is a surprising amount to learn and unlearn compared to MT or basic AT. It's very capable and easily as interesting and challenging as any MT I've had. I'm looking forward to plenty of fun. |
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I thinkLaika meant that your "I Tapped that" signature was awkwardly weird just because of the scenario you were giving about your grandparents. (Please correct me if I'm wrong Laika)
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Actually reports are that the gearing in the auto (which is much higher - 5th in the auto is actually a longer gear than 6th in the manual) is not ideal for acceleration even under way because the wider ratios result in the engine rpm dropping into the 4-4.8K "torque trough" on upshift even when you shift at redline, something that does not happen on the manual. Wish they would just use the same ratios as found on the manual box, but apparently that would have cost more as the current auto is a (slightly modified) off-the-shelf part.
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