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Okami · 09-01-2015, 12:56 AM

What you need to do is find your local SCCA chapter and find out when the next AutoX (solo2) event is. Take the car there and learn what the car's capabilities are in a fun and safe manner. On a short AutoX course with tons of turns, it doesn't really matter whether you're in an auto or manual. You will see plenty of autos turning in faster times than manuals and vice versa. It all comes down to your driving abilities and understanding the limits of your car's setup. Did I mention it is FUN and SAFE?

As this is my DD, AT made the most sense. I doubt that I'll be able to see track days but I do enjoy the occasional AutoX events and back country/hillside road cruises on Saturday mornings.

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Dadhawk · 09-01-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jaycee842

My boss has an automatic FRS. People laugh at him and he's dumb because he lets it get to him, ....

I don't get this. I've talked to (literally) hundreds of people about my car and not received a single negative comment about it being an Auto, except on this forum. Must be a California thing!

ZionsWrath · 09-01-2015, 09:23 AM

I never had a manual before this car and I'm soooo happy I got the MT.

Once I learned to drive, heel toe, rev matching. Wow. It feels so good, especially at the track.

If there was an auto option like PDK or DSG I would have gotten that but this is a cheap car and its just a basic auto that can rev match and also the gear ratios for fuel economy.

Bergen23 · 09-01-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I don't get this. I've talked to (literally) hundreds of people about my car and not received a single negative comment about it being an Auto, except on this forum. Must be a California thing!

I've had one person say something to me in person about it, and she was like, legitimately offended that I own an AT.

Tcoat · 09-01-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I don't get this. I've talked to (literally) hundreds of people about my car and not received a single negative comment about it being an Auto, except on this forum. Must be a California thing!

Nope. I think it is more of a young guy thing. The same guys that get worked up over the numbers and stat in general I would guess. Oh and let's not forget the whole RWD is a new and mystical invention that requires a special skill set to drive crowd.

FRed-S · 09-01-2015, 10:04 AM

@ZionsWrath, This is not a Cheap car sir... It is inexpensive

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nemesis_frs · 09-01-2015, 10:05 AM

I had all the same mods as another local I was MT he was At. The auto made only 5 less whp. Keep it at least it has paddle shifters.

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ZionsWrath · 09-01-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FRed-S

@ZionsWrath, This is not a Cheap car sir... It is inexpensive

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You are right. I guess I errantly use the terms interchangeably. Sorry

Dadhawk · 09-01-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

..Oh and let's not forget the whole RWD is a new and mystical invention that requires a special skill set to drive crowd.

Well there is that!

Braces · 09-01-2015, 11:10 AM

These debates are pointless. You buy the car (AT/Manual) that best suits your individual needs. Doesn't matter what others think. About the father who was embarrassed about his AT. Do you think Lewis Hamilton is embarrassed about his AT/DCT in his Formula 1 Mercedes?

Tcoat · 09-01-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Braces

These debates are pointless. You buy the car (AT/Manual) that best suits your individual needs. Doesn't matter what others think. About the father who was embarrassed about his AT. Do you think Lewis Hamilton is embarrassed about his AT/DCT in his Formula 1 Mercedes?

But...But...But... How else can somebody become one with the car? What about the feng shui? the Ultimate driver's destiny?

Astral Abyss · 09-01-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

But...But...But... How else can somebody become one with the car? What about the feng shui? the Ultimate driver's destiny?

You could put some plastic flowers on the dash, VW Beetle style...

jaycee842 · 09-01-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I don't get this. I've talked to (literally) hundreds of people about my car and not received a single negative comment about it being an Auto, except on this forum. Must be a California thing!

I think it is a California thing. It's really bad. All these "car enthusiasts" talk trash about people who drive automatic. It's sad really.

It gets even worse on the internet. I follow people on Instagram who talk down on those who drive automatic. I tell them to stfu.

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jaycee842 · 09-01-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Nope. I think it is more of a young guy thing. The same guys that get worked up over the numbers and stat in general I would guess. Oh and let's not forget the whole RWD is a new and mystical invention that requires a special skill set to drive crowd.

Just read your comment. This is exactly it. It's pathetic that people go so far to demean others for driving automatic. Even more annoying are the girls who drive manual and brag about it as if driving manual is a unique special talent. Pathetic.

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09-01-2015, 09:23 AM	#59
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I never had a manual before this car and I'm soooo happy I got the MT. Once I learned to drive, heel toe, rev matching. Wow. It feels so good, especially at the track. If there was an auto option like PDK or DSG I would have gotten that but this is a cheap car and its just a basic auto that can rev match and also the gear ratios for fuel economy. __________________

09-01-2015, 10:04 AM	#62
FRed-S Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S Location: Arizona Posts: 80 Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@ZionsWrath, This is not a Cheap car sir... It is inexpensive Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk __________________ FRed-S

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