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    Didn't really know where to ask this but, what do you guys prefer in your DD's or in general Automatic or Manual transmission?

    I'm kind of torn between them both, I like auto for just cruising and if the car is super slammed I'm not going to track it or anything so I don't really need a manual trans. But performance wise I prefer a manual.

  • #2
    My DD's are always autos. Driving a clutch in traffic gets old real fast...

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    • #3
      Exactly!

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      • #4
        I prefer manual in everything I own.

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        • #5
          I specifically looked for an automatic when I was looking for my Touring. It's going to be my DD, with the height I'm aiming for handling will be compromised anyways, so I just want it to be able to do some relaxed cruising.

          Nowadays, after I've gotten used to it, I gotta say, I would not really want another manual DD again. Manual is very fun and has it's place - in a fun car, imo. Something to tackle the corners with, something smallish and quick.

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          • #6
            i think its harder to be careful for potholes and bumps when you drive manual. so stance + auto is optimal imo.

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            • #7
              i have an audi tt 6 speed manual as a DD. i **** it in traffic, but it is fun otherwise. im torn as well. Once i sell it, which is hopefully soon, i am getting an 04 S4 which will probably be a 6 speed manual too so i guess i dont mind it that much. Auto is easier, but can be quite boring if used for anything else other then driving in traffic.

              My Z is slammed and also manual trans. Hard to be slammed, stanced, and manual trans in NY, but there is no other way to do it right.
              Last edited by 1badg35; 12-12-2009, 09:35 AM.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by OMG TSX View Post
                i think its harder to be careful for potholes and bumps when you drive manual. so stance + auto is optimal imo.
                Explain?

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                • #9
                  mm slowing down to like... less than 10 mph for a turn while being conscious of the curb/trying not to rub tire

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                  • #10
                    I'm still confused as to why you find that hard. Not like it takes being Einstein to be able to downshift and turn at the same time without hitting something.

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                    • #11
                      im just saying thats theres more stuff you gotta be conscious of if you're driving manual + stance lol. w.e

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                      • #12
                        Manual all the way . I just like having that much more control over my car. You get used to the traffic.

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                        • #13
                          Dunno, I've been thinking about getting a 4 door jetta and slamming it, so no reason to really be manual 'cause I'm just going to DD and nothing else, I'm too poor for racing anyways lol

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                          • #14
                            My car is dd and I would have gotten dsg but I instead bought huffs and votex. Ive gotten used to manual now though.
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                            • #15
                              My e36 is a auto. Its my dd to get to and from college and my winter stance project (got coilovers for christmas and finishing my style19s this month woohoo). I do like automatic when driving in heavy traffic, but miss the feel of the 3rd pedal. Its a love/**** relationship.

                              -Dan

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