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Lonewolf · 07-11-2013, 06:25 PM

A higher-stall torque converter and some 4.55 gears would help too...

Level 10 Transmissions in NJ is still looking for someone who wants to make their AT a bit more fun...

Nightbringer · 07-11-2013, 07:30 PM

Would love to see a full bolt-on N/A car with some 255 DR's, 4.56 or 5.11 gears and a nasty ~4-4500 stall torque converter. Before people light me on fire, I realize that defeats the purpose of the car, but I think it'd be a hoot to watch haha

Spectator's facial expressions would be more entertaining then the car itself.

Fast_Freddy · 07-11-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayp

I can also confirm that the AT can go past 2k at launch.

Same here, no problem power braking with TC off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorKassil

Try revving in neutral and then shifting into drive at your desired rpm.

But what if I'd like to use my transmission again?

Dadhawk · 07-11-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by feldy

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Whats happening is if you put your foot slammed into the brake 100 percent. It wont do it. If you do say 90 percent it will. Glad I went to make the video only to make my self look like a fool...

Don't feel too bad about this, the first AT owners last Spring had several rounds of "Hey I can't launch this thing/yea well don't press the brake all the way down" threads.

There's a whole thread on the stupid things the 1st86ers did with our cars right after getting them.

jamesm · 07-11-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Schnell

So what can you launch it at now? I am curious because it may make the difference between only considering manual or possibly considering an auto.

it shouldn't. it's a lightweight rwd sports car, buy a damn manual

Nightbringer · 07-11-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesm

it shouldn't. it's a lightweight rwd sports car, buy a damn manual

I'd say it depends on your goals. I see a lot of people using them primarily as daily drivers with weekend track outings, so having two overdrive gears instead of only one with the manual can be a big consideration. Auto is also a lot of fun with a turbo, but having a clutch for track purposes would definitely be more entertaining. To each their own!

jamesm · 07-11-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightbringer

I'd say it depends on your goals. I see a lot of people using them primarily as daily drivers with weekend track outings, so having two overdrive gears instead of only one with the manual can be a big consideration. Auto is also a lot of fun with a turbo, but having a clutch for track purposes would definitely be more entertaining. To each their own!

i know. i'm just busting balls. i'd buy an automatic, if it was a kia people mover. actually no, my kia people mover is a 5 speed lol.

Nightbringer · 07-11-2013, 09:37 PM

ROFL. Purist :P I'm just defensive because the only other FRS/BRZ owners I see driving automatics are girls. /sob

feldy · 07-11-2013, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightbringer

ROFL. Purist :P I'm just defensive because the only other FRS/BRZ owners I see driving automatics are girls. /sob

Psh I have no issues with my frs launching it. Even with big fat sticky tires. Currently 278 runs on it. I will say it took me a bit to get it to work like I wanted each time. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuoCrp5MZyg"]jeremy 6 23 - YouTube[/ame]

Fast_Freddy · 07-11-2013, 11:05 PM

I love watching the manual trans snobs wearing out their clutches in 0-30-0 stop 'n go BW Parkway traffic while I relax and enjoy some music. When I was a kid I felt the same way about transmissions and swore that I'd never own an auto. Then I grew up.

Arguably this is a car that should have a MT but it really does depend on what you're using it for and where. Mine is primarily a DD that sees some of the worst traffic in the USA so I make no apologies for choosing the best transmission for my car.

Dadhawk · 07-12-2013, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightbringer

ROFL. Purist :P I'm just defensive because the only other FRS/BRZ owners I see driving automatics are girls. /sob

Nah, there are a few of us male blasphemers around. I think we should form our own club AT86 and maybe have pink ugmm light-red shirts made up with some slogon like "Flapping it all day long" or some such thing.

Nightbringer · 07-12-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Nah, there are a few of us male blasphemers around. I think we should form our own club AT86 and maybe have pink ugmm light-red shirts made up with some slogon like "Flapping it all day long" or some such thing.

LeeMaster · 07-12-2013, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy

I love watching the manual trans snobs wearing out their clutches in 0-30-0 stop 'n go BW Parkway traffic while I relax and enjoy some music.

You still paid an extra $1,000 for the auto tranny, and it only cost a few hundred dollars to replace a clutch so HAA-HAaa!....

mad_sb · 07-12-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

Not all of us are patient enough to be able to purchase manual.

Fixed that for you.

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07-11-2013, 06:25 PM	#43
Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 4,905 Thanked 2,132 Times in 1,195 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A higher-stall torque converter and some 4.55 gears would help too... Level 10 Transmissions in NJ is still looking for someone who wants to make their AT a bit more fun...

07-11-2013, 07:30 PM	#44
Nightbringer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Nowhere Posts: 346 Thanks: 175 Thanked 211 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would love to see a full bolt-on N/A car with some 255 DR's, 4.56 or 5.11 gears and a nasty ~4-4500 stall torque converter. Before people light me on fire, I realize that defeats the purpose of the car, but I think it'd be a hoot to watch haha Spectator's facial expressions would be more entertaining then the car itself.

07-11-2013, 09:37 PM	#50
Nightbringer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Nowhere Posts: 346 Thanks: 175 Thanked 211 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ROFL. Purist :P I'm just defensive because the only other FRS/BRZ owners I see driving automatics are girls. /sob

07-11-2013, 11:05 PM	#52
Fast_Freddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Passat Location: East Coast Posts: 626 Thanks: 331 Thanked 188 Times in 130 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love watching the manual trans snobs wearing out their clutches in 0-30-0 stop 'n go BW Parkway traffic while I relax and enjoy some music. When I was a kid I felt the same way about transmissions and swore that I'd never own an auto. Then I grew up. Arguably this is a car that should have a MT but it really does depend on what you're using it for and where. Mine is primarily a DD that sees some of the worst traffic in the USA so I make no apologies for choosing the best transmission for my car.

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