Auto to manual

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Different times.

In 1983 0 to 60 in 6 seconds was dead fast, now its about average.

I said more usable power. the 0-60 times of that era don't matter anymore.

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Why are you driving a car that was already built then? Go build your own, go find your inner hot rod. If you're are going to talk about doing things your self that you can not say that about a brand new spanking car.

If you wanna talk about doing things your self, then do them. Talk the talk then walk the walk.

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[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by SubaruBRZLimited

Accomplishment from a perfect upshift? Come on man that's bs, Just being able to drive manual automatically makes me more skilled than the average driver plus girls like the stick anyway. It's a two door rwd sports car that's fuel efficient what's not to like.

You sorta overlooked the key points about how it aligns with this car's purpose:

"...there is an old-school, tactile feeling... Many manual drivers find the extra level of engagement, well… engaging!"

The rest of the quote (which I omitted in the above) was for context. This is an opinion. It's ok for yours to differ. But the bashing looks a little silly.

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

You sorta overlooked the key points about how it aligns with this car's purpose:

"...there is an old-school, tactile feeling... Many manual drivers find the extra level of engagement, well… engaging!"

The rest of the quote (which I omitted in the above) was for context. This is an opinion. It's ok for yours to differ. But the bashing looks a little silly.
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The article tried to make driving a manual into something its not, another reason why knowing how to drive a manual is a good idea because if civilization crumbles there won't be any dealerships around to fix an automatic.

[jlu]

Originally Posted by SubaruBRZLimited

The article tried to make driving a manual into something its not, another reason why knowing how to drive a manual is a good idea because if civilization crumbles there won't be any dealerships around to fix an automatic.

Pretty sure when civilization crumbles we'll all have different priorities than trying to keep a sports car running.

I, for one, welcome our new zombie overlords!

[Calidrifter]

Lol I'm sure we will all be wishing we had one of those silent hybrids when the zombies arrive.

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

You sorta overlooked the key points about how it aligns with this car's purpose:

"...there is an old-school, tactile feeling... Many manual drivers find the extra level of engagement, well… engaging!"

The rest of the quote (which I omitted in the above) was for context. This is an opinion. It's ok for yours to differ. But the bashing looks a little silly.
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Btw I wasn't bashing anyone. and to the jokers. I think we would use large vehicles not silent hybrids.

[FRSfan111]

Originally Posted by whaap

I don't mean to knock what you're saying but I'll tell you the first thought that crossed my mind when I read your post. How can it be fun if you're constantly having to "religiously" follow the commands of a computer driven control?

Get out your owners manual, read how to turn that thing off and really enjoy some fun making your own decisions.

I said for my Dailey driving. Lol I'm well aware of how to turn everything off. I've also gotten 19mpg in a tank of gas..lol I was simply stating that the stick can still be econo friendly...

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by SubaruBRZLimited

Btw I wasn't bashing anyone. and to the jokers. I think we would use large vehicles not silent hybrids.

I'll admit the article is loaded with an enthusiast's bias. Then again... isn't our car?

We'll be just fine in an 86 through the zombie apocalypse. Just replace the other cars and dumpsters in this vid with zombies. BOOM
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[ric342]

is anyone going to the june meet in Vegas on the 14th and 15th?

[Gixxersixxerman]

i might make it to vegas then.. oh wait .............. lol

[whaap]

Originally Posted by ric342

is anyone going to the june meet in Vegas on the 14th and 15th?

Yeah. There's a bunch of us from Arizona. I'm sure it will be big.

[shawnperolis]

Originally Posted by dem00n

It depends what auto your talking about, 2-speed Powerglide automatic outlasts any manual on the road. Built tough, slow as fuck but still built tough.

The auto is a different experience, a manual is a manual in any car.

Sure, i can use the excuse that i drive in traffic every day commuting to school and that i take road trips every month (all true) but that's pointless. I bought the auto because its a good fucking transmission, a lot better then the manual in my view point. The manual doesn't suit this car well to my modern viewpoint because of its lack of power. I didn't buy this car for power, i bought it cause it oversteers like a bitch and its the only modern day car under 30K that can kill me more easy then all the others.



Now can we lock this topic?

not sure if I follow you on this one. i had a 100hp Hyundai Accent with a 5 speed and it was incredibly fun to just bang it through the gears. That car would have been miserable and super boring with an automatic. I don't think the amount of power has much to do with what transmission suites the car more. I'd say a manual trans is way more suited to a sports car and that an auto is probably more suited to an SUV or something.

[Jinzen]

I learned how to drive a manual because of the FRS/BRZ.

And now I don't want a Manual. It's a little more engaging but in normal day to day driving living in a city, it will drive me insane.

The Auto is a little slower but I look at the BRZ/FRS as an entry level sports car. Whether I get the manual or the Auto, they're both going to be slower than my V6 family sedan. Until I can afford a GT-R... hah.