[GOAT WHORE]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

The one thing that gets me with a 4 speed that I dont get with an auto, is that with the 4 speed I have to think ahead of time about what roads Im taking. I know for some people it doesnt matter, but for me I always found myself having to plan in my head what routes to take, routes that would be easy with the clutch and have minimal stops. When I jump into an Auto car, I never find myself doing this. I just go about my normal routes without any question.

Ya my daughter might have to plan like that too

[bird72]

4 speeds severly limit drinking and driving and should be mandatory

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by GOAT WHORE

Ya my daughter might have to plan like that too

Thats funny...

At least auto's are faster in the 1/4

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

At least auto's are faster in the 1/4

After 50 or so year's - technology finally caught up to the simplicity and effectiveness of the manual transmission.

NASCAR still uses manual transmissions for a reason.

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by The Champ

After 50 or so year's - technology finally caught up to the simplicity and effectiveness of the manual transmission.

NASCAR still uses manual transmissions for a reason.

Yeah... drop it in 4th and never touch the shifter again

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

Yeah... drop it in 4th and never touch the shifter again

FWIW - that may be true at Daytona.

But it's not the case at all of them. And I'm not just talking about the two road courses.

[Stuckinda60s]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

At least auto's are faster in the 1/4

Quicker, not faster.

[justincampbell]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

At least auto's are faster in the 1/4

It drives me up the wall when people make statements like this. Sure, some of us(myself included) cannot get the full potential from a manual trans in the 1/4. However, you find somebody who is really good with a 4 speed, and I'll bet on them any day against an auto.

Dave Strickler for instance

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by justincampbell

It drives me up the wall when people make statements like this. Sure, some of us(myself included) cannot get the full potential from a manual trans in the 1/4. However, you find somebody who is really good with a 4 speed, and I'll bet on them any day against an auto.

Dave Strickler for instance

Dont be so butthurt.


You have to powershift like a boss to compare to an auto

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

Dont be so butthurt...You have to powershift like a boss to compare to an auto

Why yessir, I do believe you may be referring to "The Boss" Mr. Ronnie Sox, the 4-speed drag king, yes?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by justincampbell

It drives me up the wall when people make statements like this. Sure, some of us(myself included) cannot get the full potential from a manual trans in the 1/4. However, you find somebody who is really good with a 4 speed, and I'll bet on them any day against an auto.

Dave Strickler for instance

I just shared this quote the other day, but it fits here too:

Somebody said (I think it was Wally Parks): "If we had to drag race the Russians to decide the fate of the Cold War - I would want Ronnie Sox driving for the US".

He was just that cool under pressure, and that consistent, to warrant such a comment.

K

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I just shared this quote the other day, but it fits here too:

Somebody said (I think it was Wally Parks): "If we had to drag race the Russians to decide the fate of the Cold War - I would want Ronnie Sox driving for the US".

He was just that cool under pressure, and that consistent, to warrant such a comment.

K

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