angryassdrummer Inactive Members 1 Member For: 16y 10m 4d Posted 04/02/11 09:14 AM Share Posted 04/02/11 09:14 AM every review I have read on the new fords whether fpv or xr6t mentions how awesome the auto is but havent read anything positive about the manualcan any owners tell me the pros and cons of the manual?I am used to autos but was looking forward to a manual in a more powerful car for a more intense driving experience. are there any benefits of going the auto apart from easier to drive?thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray_182005 Member 1,226 Member For: 15y 1m 24d Gender: Male Location: Wee Waa/NSW Posted 04/02/11 09:18 AM Share Posted 04/02/11 09:18 AM There is nothing wrong with the manual it is just the zf is so goodBut im a manual man a few tenth of a second with power down does not faz meGo the manual unless u like the drags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6turboman Donating Members 588 Member For: 16y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand, Palmerston North Posted 04/02/11 01:26 PM Share Posted 04/02/11 01:26 PM Mate the 6 speed manual is great 5 speed not so.. used to have an auto xr6t don't think I could ever go back... something about having the feeling of that 3rd pedal you actually drive a manual haha well that's my opinion anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Resident idiot. Donating Members 2,068 Member For: 14y 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/02/11 04:05 PM Share Posted 04/02/11 04:05 PM Enjoy that 3rd pedal while you can. It's a dual clutch world out there now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHawk Member 6 Member For: 13y 8m Gender: Male Location: NZ Posted 04/02/11 06:23 PM Share Posted 04/02/11 06:23 PM I had a 5spd in a BA XR8, not as good as the 6 but truely not a bad box. The ZF Auto is a winner Mate, one of the best slush box's I've sampled!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradles024 Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 14y 10m 17d Gender: Male Posted 04/02/11 11:02 PM Share Posted 04/02/11 11:02 PM 5 speed is a nice gearbox to drive with, it just can't handle much torque. Very light though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 6m 12d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 04/02/11 11:11 PM Share Posted 04/02/11 11:11 PM Go the manual. You'll findthe autos are only quicker because of there launch, rolls on you will I've them every time stock vs stock. Plus there not a bad box either, keeps the drive interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brods Member 433 Member For: 14y 2m 3d Gender: Male Posted 05/02/11 01:41 AM Share Posted 05/02/11 01:41 AM Manual for fun, auto for times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conan Member 25 Member For: 16y 8m 25d Posted 11/03/11 05:07 AM Share Posted 11/03/11 05:07 AM The 5 speed is fine if you keep it stock. The 6 speed is better though. I don't like driving a v8 unless it's a manual. I have a turbo BF xr6t with the 6 speed auto, and it is fantastic for the turbo,but the v8 and manual is a better drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BojFPV Member 6 Member For: 14y 6m 22d Gender: Male Posted 29/03/11 07:24 AM Share Posted 29/03/11 07:24 AM in a V8 a manual is a MUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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