who here drives an AT and track it? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chenshuo · 03-28-2013, 03:46 PM

I think most people who track their cars drives a manual. I'm wondering is there anyone who drives AT and also track it? How does the 86 AT handle on a track?

Area86 · 03-28-2013, 04:41 PM

I have a auto and I'm doing a auto x in May. Should be just as fun with the paddle shifters as a manual. I would also like to here feedback of anyone else tracking an auto.

Gixxersixxerman · 03-28-2013, 04:45 PM

I've done SOW twice and love it.. Gear ratio is the same as the manual except 5&6th and I never seen those on the track.. I didn't have to worry about a clutch or upsetting the chassis with a clutch.. It was really smooth shifting through the corner.. I was 5 sec off randy pobst times first time ever at the track in a car.. So I don't think it's holding anyone back..

naikaidriver · 03-28-2013, 05:02 PM

I have been autocrossing mine since December but I haven't been able to make any track days. I'm running the same times as everyone else in manuals and other drivers and I believe that it will turn the same lap times around a track.

Everyone loves the rev-matching and quick shifts.
The AT is a great transmission that has handled over 400hp so far with no issues. (check out the Forced Induction section and you'll find more info)

Scott

UncleFester · 03-28-2013, 05:12 PM

I have done both numerous times in my AT, no issues. A whole season of Autocross and Club Racing. I keep waiting for the ATF temp indicator to light up but it hasn't. The rev matching and shifts are great. The only thing it suffers from is that it has no launch ability, which is mute in most cases other than drag racing. It is just as competitive as the manual in my opinion. Certainly hasn't held me back from winning anything.

Moshpit37 · 03-28-2013, 06:43 PM

I'll update once I start next month. I've never autocrossed before but I can't wait to start. I'll be doing a driver's school first as well.

sprintertrueno86 · 03-29-2013, 01:26 AM

How about Moto at Laguna Seca with his AT FRS?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11200

feldy · 03-29-2013, 01:33 AM

I Autocross mine. Have been since 600 miles. That was almost a year ago. Now running it with a tune which helps a lot.

raul · 03-29-2013, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Area86

I have a auto and I'm doing a auto x in May. Should be just as fun with the paddle shifters as a manual. I would also like to here feedback of anyone else tracking an auto.

Actually, AutoX will barely be different. Many AutoX courses put you in 2nd gear the entire way.

whataboutbob · 03-29-2013, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raul

Actually, AutoX will barely be different. Many AutoX courses put you in 2nd gear the entire way.

^^this^^

I've been AutoX'ing since July last year. I've been beat by plenty of drivers with manuals, and I'm now beating those with manuals as well. Nice thing is with an auto and manual mode/paddle shifters I don't miss any shifts (except when I try to shift into a gear that I shouldn't be in).

chenshuo · 03-29-2013, 06:06 PM

so do you guys turn EVERYTHING off? (traction + VSC) or just put in manual mode and tap the paddles when tracking the AT? I'm interested in taking my car to the track but donno what the best setting is to make the car more competitive.

RYU · 03-29-2013, 06:09 PM

I track my AT.

It's been great. No mishifts. No incorrect heel-toe rev match. No mid-corner shifting. It's a fantastic transmission.

I do wish it had a shorter final drive.

UncleFester · 03-29-2013, 07:35 PM

Yep. Everything off and manual mode.

carbonBLUE · 03-29-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxersixxerman

I've done SOW twice and love it.. Gear ratio is the same as the manual except 5&6th and I never seen those on the track.. I didn't have to worry about a clutch or upsetting the chassis with a clutch.. It was really smooth shifting through the corner.. I was 5 sec off randy pobst times first time ever at the track in a car.. So I don't think it's holding anyone back..

actually all gears are different lol

03-28-2013, 03:46 PM	#1
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	who here drives an AT and track it? I think most people who track their cars drives a manual. I'm wondering is there anyone who drives AT and also track it? How does the 86 AT handle on a track? __________________

03-28-2013, 05:02 PM	#4
naikaidriver Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Asphalt Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 770 Thanks: 145 Thanked 673 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have been autocrossing mine since December but I haven't been able to make any track days. I'm running the same times as everyone else in manuals and other drivers and I believe that it will turn the same lap times around a track. Everyone loves the rev-matching and quick shifts. The AT is a great transmission that has handled over 400hp so far with no issues. (check out the Forced Induction section and you'll find more info) Scott __________________

03-29-2013, 01:33 AM	#8
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I Autocross mine. Have been since 600 miles. That was almost a year ago. Now running it with a tune which helps a lot. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S AT Picked up 5/30/2012

03-29-2013, 06:06 PM	#11
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	so do you guys turn EVERYTHING off? (traction + VSC) or just put in manual mode and tap the paddles when tracking the AT? I'm interested in taking my car to the track but donno what the best setting is to make the car more competitive. __________________

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03-28-2013, 04:41 PM	#2
Area86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ limited SWP Location: USA Posts: 338 Thanks: 94 Thanked 166 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a auto and I'm doing a auto x in May. Should be just as fun with the paddle shifters as a manual. I would also like to here feedback of anyone else tracking an auto.

03-28-2013, 04:45 PM	#3
Gixxersixxerman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86, 66 beetle, 11 GSXR 750 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 575 Thanked 836 Times in 436 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've done SOW twice and love it.. Gear ratio is the same as the manual except 5&6th and I never seen those on the track.. I didn't have to worry about a clutch or upsetting the chassis with a clutch.. It was really smooth shifting through the corner.. I was 5 sec off randy pobst times first time ever at the track in a car.. So I don't think it's holding anyone back..

03-28-2013, 05:12 PM	#5
UncleFester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 597 Thanks: 157 Thanked 178 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have done both numerous times in my AT, no issues. A whole season of Autocross and Club Racing. I keep waiting for the ATF temp indicator to light up but it hasn't. The rev matching and shifts are great. The only thing it suffers from is that it has no launch ability, which is mute in most cases other than drag racing. It is just as competitive as the manual in my opinion. Certainly hasn't held me back from winning anything.

03-29-2013, 01:26 AM	#7
sprintertrueno86 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Location: United States Posts: 729 Thanks: 1,851 Thanked 474 Times in 203 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How about Moto at Laguna Seca with his AT FRS? http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11200

03-29-2013, 06:09 PM	#12
RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 737 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I track my AT. It's been great. No mishifts. No incorrect heel-toe rev match. No mid-corner shifting. It's a fantastic transmission. I do wish it had a shorter final drive.

03-29-2013, 07:35 PM	#13
UncleFester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 597 Thanks: 157 Thanked 178 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep. Everything off and manual mode.

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