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downingj wrote: fnp wrote: Not as fast, faster.. probably not as fun in the twisties but the tiptronic function is good. How did you come to this conclusion? (just interested  )I would have thought that the manual would have had the edge, especially off the line... Also, the Ford dealer that told that bloke that a manual will cost MORE. What a load of s**t!!! It's the auto that is the cost option, not the other way around.... well i came to sort of the same conclusion after i posted this 6 months ago, have a read through it. http://www.fordmods.com/forums/viewtopi ... highlight=
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new autos are pretty bloody good, but I dont think they'll every have the fun factor of a manual.
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downingj wrote: fnp wrote: Not as fast, faster.. probably not as fun in the twisties but the tiptronic function is good. How did you come to this conclusion? (just interested )I would have thought that the manual would have had the edge, especially off the line... Also, the Ford dealer that told that bloke that a manual will cost MORE. What a load of s**t!!! It's the auto that is the cost option, not the other way around.... I drove a couple of manual XT's when I was looking for mine (which is auto btw) - there's not many of them around, I can tell you. The auto is definately quicker - the 5 speed box is really a bit too clunky to be good for serious hooning. Technically, all BA XT's were manual with automatic as a cost option, but pretty well everyone gets an auto because we're turning into a nation of fat Americanized lazy slobs, the land of the automatic transmission and home of the fat. Not that I'm knocking autos.. I prefer it, because I too am lazy
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have been in a auto xt; didnt think much of it at the time.
personally id like the auto, not in ba tho - i would want the 6 speed with triptronic. perfect for the lazy, bit of control when you need/want it..
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Daniel wrote: have been in a auto xt; didnt think much of it at the time
Interesting. I was pretty impressed when I had a drive of my mates XT. Admittedly, I had come straight out of my Auto ED 
There pretty bloody quick for a stocker. They rip burnouts pretty well too, even with 17's on 'em 
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Steady ED wrote: Daniel wrote: have been in a auto xt; didnt think much of it at the time Interesting. I was pretty impressed when I had a drive of my mates XT. Admittedly, I had come straight out of my Auto ED There pretty bloody quick for a stocker. They rip burnouts pretty well too, even with 17's on 'em Agreed. I was bloody impressed with my mates BA AUTO UTE and there's only ever been one other auto Falc that's impressed me (XR6T ).
The bloody thing had nearly as much grunt as my car and he's is stock... FNP, I appreciate that you've driven both manual and auto BA XT, but I need 0-100 and 0-400 metre times
Seat of the pants is hard to judge by (unless there really is a noticable difference) when talking about the same powered vehicle. Plus, in a Motor mag dyno test, a manual produced 4rwk more than an auto......come to think of it, I think they did a 0-100 and 0-400 metre test on it. I'm at work at the moment, working hard.............................................when I get home, I'll check it out and let you guys know.... |
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Im lazy ill have an auto anytime
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downingj wrote: Steady ED wrote: Daniel wrote: have been in a auto xt; didnt think much of it at the time Interesting. I was pretty impressed when I had a drive of my mates XT. Admittedly, I had come straight out of my Auto ED There pretty bloody quick for a stocker. They rip burnouts pretty well too, even with 17's on 'em Agreed. I was bloody impressed with my mates BA AUTO UTE and there's only ever been one other auto Falc that's impressed me (XR6T ).The bloody thing had nearly as much grunt as my car and he's is stock... FNP, I appreciate that you've driven both manual and auto BA XT, but I need 0-100 and 0-400 metre times Seat of the pants is hard to judge by (unless there really is a noticable difference) when talking about the same powered vehicle. Plus, in a Motor mag dyno test, a manual produced 4rwk more than an auto......come to think of it, I think they did a 0-100 and 0-400 metre test on it. I'm at work at the moment, working hard.............................................when I get home, I'll check it out and let you guys know.... what have you done to your car?
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smiley235 wrote: downingj wrote: Steady ED wrote: Daniel wrote: have been in a auto xt; didnt think much of it at the time Interesting. I was pretty impressed when I had a drive of my mates XT. Admittedly, I had come straight out of my Auto ED There pretty bloody quick for a stocker. They rip burnouts pretty well too, even with 17's on 'em Agreed. I was bloody impressed with my mates BA AUTO UTE and there's only ever been one other auto Falc that's impressed me (XR6T ).The bloody thing had nearly as much grunt as my car and he's is stock... FNP, I appreciate that you've driven both manual and auto BA XT, but I need 0-100 and 0-400 metre times Seat of the pants is hard to judge by (unless there really is a noticable difference) when talking about the same powered vehicle. Plus, in a Motor mag dyno test, a manual produced 4rwk more than an auto......come to think of it, I think they did a 0-100 and 0-400 metre test on it. I'm at work at the moment, working hard.............................................when I get home, I'll check it out and let you guys know.... what have you done to your car? I have a JMM DEV3HL kit installed and high flo cat with s/s 2 1/2" exhaust. I've had her on the dyno and she punched out 149rwk |
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nice
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smiley235 wrote: nice
I know
Is yours a 5 speed? |
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nah, 3sp auto cpi gas guzzling, gear slipping, over revving pain in the a**.
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smiley235 wrote: nah, 3sp auto cpi gas guzzling, gear slipping, over revving pain in the a**.
Oh well, at least she's a hot lookin' Ford mate. What more can you ask for?
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downingj wrote: FNP, I appreciate that you've driven both manual and auto BA XT, but I need 0-100 and 0-400 metre times
I'll have a BA XT Auto 1/4 time after tonight. Maybe also a BA XR6 Ute Manual time as well, depending if the driver b**ch up or not. The XT has beaten the Ute before, not officially though. If you know what I mean
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Steady ED wrote: downingj wrote: FNP, I appreciate that you've driven both manual and auto BA XT, but I need 0-100 and 0-400 metre times I'll have a BA XT Auto 1/4 time after tonight. Maybe also a BA XR6 Ute Manual time as well, depending if the driver b**ch up or not. The XT has beaten the Ute before, not officially though. If you know what I mean Sound like tonight will be a good night then?
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