Considering an AT - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

whiteFT68 · 08-14-2017, 05:29 AM

I love my AT FR-S. The transmission is extremely well sorted for such an inexpensive car. This isn't a typical slush box auto. The shifts in sport mode are very firm and I was pleasantly surprised when I first drove it. The paddle shifters are pretty damn quick and it's nice to use cruise sometimes.

To be honest, I don't see the appeal of manual transmission in such a low power car. I would rather leave that to a high power weekend car. My commute involves 20 mins of stoplights and light to light jaunts so I didn't feel the need for a manual.

DaJo · 08-14-2017, 05:53 AM

5 years+ and still loving the AT; it only makes sense in a large urban city with lots of traffic jam. Like most have already said, this is no ordinary "slush box".

It's reliable, holds up to more torque than the MT, shifts faster, and more fuel economic; all that and then some, without any sacrifice. Enjoy your new car!

Mim · 08-14-2017, 08:03 AM

Approaching 3 years of ownership and still love the A/T. Mind you one of the first big mods was an aluminum one piece drive shaft and a set of Cusco 4.556 final drive gears, which really woke the car up.

It made each gear around 11% faster and throttle response improved noticeably. Great bang for your buck mod for an N/A and especially for our A/T cars.

Grats on your new car!

Submarinesonce · 08-14-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteFT68

I love my AT FR-S. The transmission is extremely well sorted for such an inexpensive car. This isn't a typical slush box auto. The shifts in sport mode are very firm and I was pleasantly surprised when I first drove it. The paddle shifters are pretty damn quick and it's nice to use cruise sometimes.

To be honest, I don't see the appeal of manual transmission in such a low power car. I would rather leave that to a high power weekend car. My commute involves 20 mins of stoplights and light to light jaunts so I didn't feel the need for a manual.

you honestly don't see the appeal of a MT in this car? you're in a very small club then.

funwheeldrive · 08-14-2017, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteFT68

To be honest, I don't see the appeal of manual transmission in such a low power car.

Low powered cars are best with a manual transmission because it helps you squeeze every last pony out of a car.

The 86 is already low on power as it is with the manual transmission, but with the automatic you are getting a considerably slower version of an already slow car.

SuperTom · 08-14-2017, 10:19 AM

I wouldn't get an AT if you getting a '17 model as it doesn't receive the increase in Power and Gearing.

mrg666 · 08-14-2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperTom

I wouldn't get an AT if you getting a '17 model as it doesn't receive the increase in Power and Gearing.

He can just stick a K&N filter for that 5hp

Look at it this way: AT is so perfect they just couldn't find a way to improve it.

Jordanwolf · 08-14-2017, 12:02 PM

MT or die

Tcoat · 08-14-2017, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

MT or die

Not official until you have the tat on your forehead!

SuperTom · 08-14-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not official until you have the tat on your forehead!

"Until I got that MT tatted on my chest" -2pac

SuperTom · 08-14-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mrg666

He can just stick a K&N filter for that 5hp

Look at it this way: AT is so perfect they just couldn't find a way to improve it.

Using that logic then we can just put in a K&N for 5hp and be at 210HP!.

Part of the upgrade to the 17 MT is also the Airfilter box is the same as the TRD one on the older models which you would miss out on going AT. Along with a better stock tune to take advantage of it

ImAdopted · 08-14-2017, 02:26 PM

i like my AT, mainly because i never learned to drive MT but still its good for me and fits my needs lol. i dont even know how to paddle shift but hey its fine, set it in cruise and call it a day aha

TheRoops · 08-14-2017, 02:38 PM

I went with AT. After 20 years of MT and moving to LA, my left knee told me it would make sure it would die a painful death if I bought another MT car. I have actually found I enjoy driving again.

fierostetz · 08-14-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRoops

I went with AT. After 20 years of MT and moving to LA, my left knee told me it would make sure it would die a painful death if I bought another MT car. I have actually found I enjoy driving again.

I'm struggling internally with AT vs MT right now. If the car had torque the decision would be easier to make; with my Abarth (5spd), the Auto is actually a little quicker than the manual because of the turbo midrange and gearing. I didn't realize how good the AT was in that car or I probably would've bought one, its really more fun than the MT. I live in OC and the traffic is balls... had a knee replaced so I'm almost accepting an AT, but the lack of torque really is making the AT a tough sell. The 86/BRZ AT is pretty good, it just suffers in the 0-20 range.

08-14-2017, 05:53 AM	#30
DaJo FT86Club Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Sport-Tech; Drove: MR-S, AE86 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,533 Thanks: 391 Thanked 1,180 Times in 634 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	5 years+ and still loving the AT; it only makes sense in a large urban city with lots of traffic jam. Like most have already said, this is no ordinary "slush box". It's reliable, holds up to more torque than the MT, shifts faster, and more fuel economic; all that and then some, without any sacrifice. Enjoy your new car! __________________ 1984 AE86 BT 20V 5MT 2007-2012 2000 MR-S 5MT 2010-2012 2013 BRZ Sport-Tech 6AT Since '12 (OEM+ STI tS Build) 2015 Lexus IS250 AWD F-Sport 2 2015-2018 2018 Lexus NX300 F-Sport 3 Since '18

08-14-2017, 08:03 AM	#31
Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Approaching 3 years of ownership and still love the A/T. Mind you one of the first big mods was an aluminum one piece drive shaft and a set of Cusco 4.556 final drive gears, which really woke the car up. It made each gear around 11% faster and throttle response improved noticeably. Great bang for your buck mod for an N/A and especially for our A/T cars. Grats on your new car! __________________ MY15 CWP A/T BRZ \| Leather heated seats \| STI CAI filter, A/T leather shifter, strut brace, V-brace, draw stiffener, battery tie down, Radiator cap, Oil cap, push start button \| TRD door stabilizer \| YoSpeed STI console garnish \| Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB + Rev-camera, TS-WX710A sub \| JL speakers, Amp \| TOMS' Clear Brake Lights \| Cusco 4.556 FD \| Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft \| Tein FlexZ, EDFC AP+GPS \| Crawford BPB

08-14-2017, 05:29 AM	#29
whiteFT68 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Drives: 2013 FR-S White Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love my AT FR-S. The transmission is extremely well sorted for such an inexpensive car. This isn't a typical slush box auto. The shifts in sport mode are very firm and I was pleasantly surprised when I first drove it. The paddle shifters are pretty damn quick and it's nice to use cruise sometimes. To be honest, I don't see the appeal of manual transmission in such a low power car. I would rather leave that to a high power weekend car. My commute involves 20 mins of stoplights and light to light jaunts so I didn't feel the need for a manual.

08-14-2017, 10:19 AM	#34
SuperTom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: C5, GT-86, '24 Colorado TrailBoss Location: New Castle DE Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 1,682 Thanked 1,049 Times in 582 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't get an AT if you getting a '17 model as it doesn't receive the increase in Power and Gearing.

08-14-2017, 02:26 PM	#40
ImAdopted Super Saiyan Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 9000 HP FRS Location: Heaven Posts: 205 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i like my AT, mainly because i never learned to drive MT but still its good for me and fits my needs lol. i dont even know how to paddle shift but hey its fine, set it in cruise and call it a day aha

08-14-2017, 02:38 PM	#41
TheRoops Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 211 Thanks: 117 Thanked 110 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with AT. After 20 years of MT and moving to LA, my left knee told me it would make sure it would die a painful death if I bought another MT car. I have actually found I enjoy driving again.

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