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I'm still debating. I have my motorcycle for whenever I need to get my manual fix. The FRS will be my DD on days the weather isn't ideal for riding. I don't care which one is faster since neither will come close to the kawi haha.
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I think the car's in manual mode? I am pretty sure sport mode won't do anything when you go fully manual.
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They are both "slow." An automatic V6 stang would have left both cars behind haha. You pick the transmission of this car based on what you want in a car. Plus who would be dumb enough to buy this car just for it's acceleration?
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I'm not sure if the video stated the weight of the vehicles including the drivers. I am wondering if perhaps they were at the same speed yet a different engine rpm when racing, and also if one had a full tank and a spare or other weight reduction. RPM as we all know can make a huge difference even if only by 500. Eventually it seemed fairly close (overall).
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So yes, it's a huge difference. Big enough I was about take a pass on the car entirely. Someone even posted about 6-8 permutations of different transmission modes available w/ the auto. Kind of crazy. |
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Yeah, I notice a big difference in manual mode with the transmission in Sport mode. The shifts are faster, quicker more aggressive rev match, and I believe you get more aggressive throttle input as well (or just not slowed down and smoothed out throttle input for economy).
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I'd also hazard a guess that around 40%-50% of owners w/ MTs will almost never shift their car as fast the AT does in Sport mode. |
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I sat in stop go traffic (15-20 mph max) on the belt parkway (Staten island ny) for and hour and a half and its smooth as can be... plus the clutch pedal is so light its not tiring at all. edit: my dd too
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And... there is control over first gear the same as any other gear. Again you can't downshift to first if it will result in an over rev. That's a good thing. |
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If people are shifting their Autos in manual mode w/o sport mode engaged on the tranny, you are really missing out big time. Might as well just leave it in drive. |
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I've read that it doesn't make it difference but I swear manual mode + sport mode ON is much better. I feel that manual mode just allows the driver to +/- shift. Manual + sport mode shifts faster/aggressively and has better throttle response.
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