South Member 323 Member For: 18y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 03/05/07 03:46 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 03:46 AM Hi All,I'm about to take the plunge and buy a BF XR6t, I am tossing up between auto n manual, I like how they both feel and either one would suit me.However, I need YOU to make up my mind, what makes the manual better than the auto and what makes the auto better than the manual.Please note, that either one will be modified to join the 300+ clubCheersSouth Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUZ580 Member 448 Member For: 19y 1m 19d Gender: Male Location: Manly - Sydney Posted 03/05/07 03:53 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 03:53 AM Manual is more of a drivers car. Auto is quicker. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
groper Member 611 Member For: 18y 3m 17d Posted 03/05/07 04:09 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 04:09 AM MUZ580 said: Manual is more of a drivers car. Auto is quicker.straight line quicker, by fark all though if you know how to drive... 11.58 1/4 has been done with 350rwkw approx in a manual and I think 11.3 even (I cant remember atm)... but straight line is only half the story...if you like driving around corners aswell then I reckon the manual is better... the zf auto I drove was still an auto... it wasnt in the right gear I wanted unless selected manually, and there is still a lack of direct drive feel that you get in any auto.when you just wanna cruise along thru traffic the auto shines. when you wanna have a bit of a fang the manual is heaps more fun I reckon.its all gonna depend on how you wanna drive it most of the time. Seeing as your asking this question in the first place, id reckon you will go for the auto, as a manual driver always knows what he wants, he likes to have full control over what the car is doing. the auto is like a middle man... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
howitzer85 Member 241 Member For: 18y 2m 28d Gender: Male Location: The marsh... Posted 03/05/07 04:10 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 04:10 AM As good as the 6sp auto is, all your really doing is steering... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 8m 29d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 03/05/07 04:17 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 04:17 AM If you are going the manual , you had better budget for a new clutch with over 300atw Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYWPN Donating Members 554 Member For: 19y 10m 17d Gender: Male Location: Bendigo Posted 03/05/07 04:44 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 04:44 AM (edited) manual's a good for track and twisty fun, auto is much quicker for drags and better in traffic, the quickest manual is 11.5-6. with at least 350rwkw, with an auto and that power you will run a ten with a good 60ft. But if you are not intersted in drag racing then go for the manual Edited 03/05/07 04:45 AM by phase3ute Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltint Member 686 Member For: 22y 29d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast QLD Posted 03/05/07 05:00 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 05:00 AM The biggest advantage of the auto is you can have the best of both worlds at your finger tips. If you wanna cruise you can, if you wanna blow someone away at the lights you just flick it into performance mode, if you wanna attack a mountain pass, go full manual. What can be better than that?The manual is better if you intend on doing a lot of track days, but seriously how many track days can you do in a year to justify having to change gears and ride the clutch through traffic cogestion.My 2 cents.Big AL Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/05/07 05:23 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 05:23 AM Yep, Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR06T Silver Donating Members 4,146 Member For: 19y 10m 26d Gender: Male Posted 03/05/07 05:46 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 05:46 AM manual for me, but you have to drive both and decide for yourself.. auto v manual is the oldest battle in the book! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 21y 23d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/05/07 05:47 AM Share Posted 03/05/07 05:47 AM So will the plane take off?Oops sorry, wrong thread Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34669-which-6-speed-auto-or-manual/#findComment-528254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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