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Old 05-02-2012, 05:04 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by DSR2409 View Post
You would lose a lot more in added weight and drive train losses with an auto, than what you would gain in faster shifting. Even if gearing were identical, the manual would still be quicker.
That is an absolute statement. Every auto is different thus your statement has no validity.
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