evangelo Inactive Members 1 Member For: 18y 9m 29d Posted 29/01/06 08:25 AM Share Posted 29/01/06 08:25 AM im looking around at the moment to purchase an xr6 turboid like some advise on whether to get a 5 speed manual or the autoive heard that the manual box is not too goodI am planning on modifying the car so want to know which would handle the power and perform bestthanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 20y 8m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/01/06 08:32 AM Share Posted 29/01/06 08:32 AM I am planning on modifying the car so want to know which would handle the power and perform bestthanks guysIf you are going to mod and want a quick car, get an Auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwrx Member 181 Member For: 19y 9m 8d Posted 29/01/06 09:08 AM Share Posted 29/01/06 09:08 AM I have a 5 speed manual and enjoy it but I think the auto would be quicker on the takeoff as it would hold more boost during gear changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 9m 13d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 29/01/06 09:31 AM Share Posted 29/01/06 09:31 AM Depending on what type of driver you are, should determin the best gearbox....butThe 6 speed T56 is MUCH better than the T5 5 speed manualThe ZF 6 speed auto is MUCH better than the 4 speed BTR Auto.Depending on your budget should determin the best choice, but I would use the above as a guide as to what is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galconn Member 101 Member For: 19y 3m 5d Posted 29/01/06 11:33 AM Share Posted 29/01/06 11:33 AM I got a 6 speed man and after driving the F6 - 6 speed auto (which drives very nicely for an auto unit), I think I will be sticking to the manual. Couldn't justify the $30K change over price on my 2005 T. Having said that I still gotta sort out the surging characteristic caused by the coasting fuel shut-off and the noisy box in 1st and low speed in 2nd and 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 20y 9m 26d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 29/01/06 11:39 AM Share Posted 29/01/06 11:39 AM I have the 6 speed manual and love it ..the auto is quicker in a straight line when comparing modofied cars... I think stock they are about the same or the manual might just actually pip it.if you like track days the manual is quicker...get what ever rocks your boat. you cant go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 2m 15d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 29/01/06 11:40 AM Share Posted 29/01/06 11:40 AM I have a manual and it shazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 3m 3d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 29/01/06 01:13 PM Share Posted 29/01/06 01:13 PM It's simpleDo you want a cruiser or do you want to have fun??If you want to drive your car... get a manual. If you want it to drive for you... get an auto. I find the manual much more challenging, and havent come across many stock auto Ts which are quicker than my gear changes down the quarter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 6m 15d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 29/01/06 02:55 PM Share Posted 29/01/06 02:55 PM If you intend to mod the car and want to go quick get an auto. If you don't intend to mod or only minor mods then the choice doesn't really matter.The more power you get the bigger the advantage of the auto over the manual.Geea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo Member of team Kittens Member 609 Member For: 20y 9m 4d Location: Melbourne Posted 30/01/06 12:27 AM Share Posted 30/01/06 12:27 AM I think the key advice is DON'T get the T5 if you want to mod (any more than just an edit) the car and keep it for any length of time.Several of the 5 speeds have let go and a number of us have changed over to T56's (6 speed) to improve reliability with mods prior to issues with the T5 (which is very expensive).The autos are recording the fastest times down the quarter and are much easier to launch if you are after speed at the drags.If your budget will not allow a Series II with a 6 speed manual get the auto, if you can, then buy what you want...I love my manual!Cheers,Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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