View Poll Results: What do you like in transmissions ?
Manual
10
55.56%
Automatic/ (Double clutch)
5
27.78%
I just don't know (?) Depends on the Vehicle ?
3
16.67%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll
I prefer: Auto Transmission or Manual ?
#11
Fyi
FYI....Posted the below for your information or research...
I know I'd rather pay for a manual transmission rebuild vs a automatic trans rebuilt. OK lets start the debate (lol)
I know I'd rather pay for a manual transmission rebuild vs a automatic trans rebuilt. OK lets start the debate (lol)
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A car with a manual transmission costs less than the same model with an .... I've never had to replace brake pads, rotors, or have any kind of repair on the brakes ...
mechanics.stackexchange.com/.../durability-of-automatic-transmission-b...
Jun 6, 2013 - What are the lifetimes of automatic transmission boxes and manual ...So the manual car is cheaper to fix if the gearbox is found to be broken, ...
www.mistertransmission.com/manual-versus-automatic-transmissions
If you're looking to buy a new car, consider what type of transmission suits you. ... Domanual transmissions have cheaper maintenance/ repair costs? Automatic ...
Last edited by BeachBumMike; 02-13-2016 at 12:23 PM.
#12
What is a dual clutch transmission
How Dual-clutch Transmissions Work - Auto - HowStuffWorks
auto.howstuffworks.com/dual-clutch-transmission.htm
Sophisticated electronics and hydraulics control the clutches, just as they do in a standard automatic transmission. In a DCT, however, the clutches operate ...
DCT Transmission: How they work and why we use them
www.bmwblog.com/.../dct-transmission-how-they-work-and-why-we-us...
Jul 9, 2015 - Essentially, a DCT is an automated manual transmission which uses two separate clutches, one of each odd and even gear sets. So it almost seems like a DCTis two manual gearboxes stuffed into one housing.
Member's, below is a decent vid on dual clutch
auto.howstuffworks.com/dual-clutch-transmission.htm
Sophisticated electronics and hydraulics control the clutches, just as they do in a standard automatic transmission. In a DCT, however, the clutches operate ...
DCT Transmission: How they work and why we use them
www.bmwblog.com/.../dct-transmission-how-they-work-and-why-we-us...
Jul 9, 2015 - Essentially, a DCT is an automated manual transmission which uses two separate clutches, one of each odd and even gear sets. So it almost seems like a DCTis two manual gearboxes stuffed into one housing.
Member's, below is a decent vid on dual clutch
#13
I have both. The focus is a 6 speed and a blast to drive and row gears. On the autox course the manual is key as well.
The monte is a auto obviously, honestly for how much power this thing makes and with torque steer etc you need 2 hands on the road and not have to worry about shifting so I am very happy it's a auto.
The V I would of took either way, we found a auto so that's what we got. We love it, still has the slap shift so you can play with the gears but when it's go time you don't need to worry about shifting.
Idc who you are you will never shift quicker than the new automatic transmissions out there!
The monte is a auto obviously, honestly for how much power this thing makes and with torque steer etc you need 2 hands on the road and not have to worry about shifting so I am very happy it's a auto.
The V I would of took either way, we found a auto so that's what we got. We love it, still has the slap shift so you can play with the gears but when it's go time you don't need to worry about shifting.
Idc who you are you will never shift quicker than the new automatic transmissions out there!
#15
Manual
I miss driving a manual
If i ever get the freaking 84 to that point it will be manual
More control and funner in my opinion, I feel like I'm more connected with my driving
I miss driving a manual
If i ever get the freaking 84 to that point it will be manual
More control and funner in my opinion, I feel like I'm more connected with my driving
#16
Ditto here. I desire a manual. It may be hard to out shift the new auto's but a shifter and a clutch pedal are more fun to me. I like choosing my own gear, especially when I am thinking economy
Good Thread!
Good Thread!
Last edited by GTHSS; 02-13-2016 at 05:49 PM.
#17
Manual's are fun, but for starts from a stop on an incline in the hills of the Northwest I prefer automatic, unless it's a manual with "Hill Holder" clutch.
Last edited by plumbob; 02-14-2016 at 10:43 AM.
#18
my focus st has "hill assist" and i hated it. i disabled that function within the first week of ownership lol
#19
Hi `John, I don't like hill assist either....I do like the transmission & shifter in your Focus...It has some short throws...So does the Fiesta....Those are super fun cars to drive....Ford did a super job on there ST's & I'm looking 4ward to test driving the RS 4-Sure You live in a great state with super roads to own & drive a ST Focus....I really like them...They handle/peform and are a super blast to drive...U R a lucky man to have so many auto choices..(I know that you've worked hard to get them & keep them >EnJoy<