|
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission Discuss the FR-S | 86 | BRZ engine, exhaust and drivetrain. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
02-08-2013, 10:55 PM | #1 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 3,272
Thanks: 1,278
Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts
Mentioned: 28 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Auto transmission, really that slow?
Is the AT really about 1.5 seconds slower than the MT. I know it matters with the all-important driver mod, but is it really that much slower? Anyone have actual times and not car magazine times?
|
02-08-2013, 11:03 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 2,030
Thanks: 680
Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Slower off the line? Absolutely, but once your moving the AT is properly quick. Thanks to different gear ratios, and crazy quick shifts the AT can actually be quicker at certain speeds like 40-60 mph acceleration.
Edit: This may also depend on the driver. If your only mediocre with at shifting there is a good chance the AT might be just as fast for you. Those 0-60 times are set by people who really know what they're doing.
__________________
-Fortes fortuna adiuvat (Fortune favors the bold)
|
02-08-2013, 11:07 PM | #3 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 3,272
Thanks: 1,278
Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts
Mentioned: 28 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Are there any torque converters available for it yet? I'm debating if I should get the MT or AT. It would be my first manual, but I know how to drive it. I just think the paddle shifters are fun. I've driven both and like the AT, because I'm more comfortable. I just don't wanna lose the performance of the MT. Tough decisions..
|
02-08-2013, 11:08 PM | #4 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 3,272
Thanks: 1,278
Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts
Mentioned: 28 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
And I'm by no means a good MT driver, so I would not see good times unless I really practiced for them.
|
02-08-2013, 11:13 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: honda civic si 08
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 176
Thanks: 1
Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
yes the at is slower, just driving the manual for a few months and you'll learn how to be a good driver with it.
|
02-08-2013, 11:20 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 2,030
Thanks: 680
Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
I've owned plenty of MT cars, and was worried I'd regret my choice to go with the AT, but so far I'm completely happy with it. I almost always drive using the paddles, but its nice to have the option to let the car do all the work. I certainly don't miss having to work a clutch when in stop and go traffic, or when driving in heavy snow.
If you want the absolute best performance possible out of this car get the MT, but if you just want a car that's a ton of fun to drive I think the AT can be just as good.
__________________
-Fortes fortuna adiuvat (Fortune favors the bold)
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to neutron256 For This Useful Post: |
02-08-2013, 11:23 PM | #7 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 3,272
Thanks: 1,278
Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts
Mentioned: 28 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Idk, I just can't justify spending nearly $30k for a car that takes about 17 seconds to go a quarter mile. I think I'll get used to the MT, but I just wish the AT had the same performance. It would be a no brainer then.
|
02-08-2013, 11:34 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 2,030
Thanks: 680
Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Like I said if your looking for max performance go with the MT if you think you'll be comfortable with it. On top of being faster you'll save a little money.
I'm happy with my AT, but its not for everyone. Don't forget there are always ways to make both the AT and MT faster.
__________________
-Fortes fortuna adiuvat (Fortune favors the bold)
|
02-08-2013, 11:40 PM | #9 | |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 3,272
Thanks: 1,278
Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts
Mentioned: 28 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
02-08-2013, 11:47 PM | #10 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Drives: '13 Firestorm Base AT
Location: Tucson
Posts: 473
Thanks: 354
Thanked 75 Times in 63 Posts
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
02-08-2013, 11:48 PM | #11 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Drives: '13 Firestorm Base AT
Location: Tucson
Posts: 473
Thanks: 354
Thanked 75 Times in 63 Posts
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2 |
|
02-09-2013, 10:12 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Drives: '15 WRX '13 Legacy '07 Colorado
Location: Seacoast NH
Posts: 337
Thanks: 10
Thanked 118 Times in 82 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I imagine some rear end gears would go a good ways to closing the gap. If I had to do it over, I might go with an auto and 4.55 gears. At least this is a soft clutch, so the left foot doesn't get sore in stop and go traffic.
|
02-09-2013, 10:45 AM | #13 |
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2012
Drives: Asphalt AT
Location: Midwest
Posts: 813
Thanks: 324
Thanked 608 Times in 262 Posts
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I may or may not have been used as a test car a couple of months back that may or may not make the AT unbelievable in possibly 2 months in which you will possibly have to spend $1500 but will blow your mind.
|
02-09-2013, 11:15 AM | #14 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S
Location: Liberty Lake
Posts: 1,209
Thanks: 1,978
Thanked 539 Times in 327 Posts
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
To the OP, I went with the AT because MPG. This car is my personal car (my work provides me with a car) so it's the one I take for long trips back to see the parents. If you're comfortable with a manual and want the max performance from the car then get the manual. I doubt you'll regret it. |
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Transmission swap: auto to manual... | itdansharpe | Engine, Exhaust, Transmission | 39 | 02-12-2018 04:53 PM |
WRB Premium BRZ Auto. Transmission Available! | ShoShin | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 1 | 11-16-2012 07:25 PM |
Why IS TRD so slow..... | SF-FRS | Engine, Exhaust, Transmission | 10 | 07-10-2012 03:11 PM |
topspeed difference between manual transmission and automatic transmission | torquemada | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 51 | 05-04-2012 07:54 PM |