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The times I did run in my AT FRS I was in sports mode. The MT is geared slightly more aggressively which contributes to the increased speed, it also has more HP to the wheels due to the AT's torque converter and you cant launch the AT.
That being said, I think in terms of track times you will be more consistent in the AT, and unless you are really good at shifting, you will get better track times in the AT. I'm not knocking it at all, I really enjoyed my time in the AT, it just feels slower off the line, which I didn't realize until I actually drove the MT. In the MT you can rev it up to 3000-4000 RPM and let it go to launch it, the AT doesn't have this feature, and the shifting/clutch work really pushes you back into your seat more which adds to the thrill of driving it. The entire car just feels more aggressive in the MT for whatever reason.
Either way I'm just sharing my experience with both. I think they are both great to be honest. I think the AT is also a bit heavier, which probably has a bit of an impact. One thing I did notice is, that the AT drove much better in the snow. This year I'm having a hell of a time and I got full studs on my tires in the MT, last year in the my AT I had no studs and it drove a lot better in the snow - but it could be the fact I'm still pretty novice mode at driving MT.
I don't know, I drove the AT for an entire year - it just feels slower of the line, more slower then I thought it would, I'm not getting my ass beat off the line every time anymore at stop lights like I used to. I did notice in the MT that unless traction and stability are off, you are going nowhere fast. I don't want to knock the AT because I enjoyed it, I'm sure with the proper mods it would be just as fun. This isn't a drag car either way.
I am really surprised at how well this car held up in the collision though. The windshield didn't shatter or anything, the SUV literally rolled right over me. This car is definitely safer than it looks.
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