In traffic jams, I'd agree, but is it really better in the 1/4 or just more consistant?kj_cinci said:The auto is better on the 1/4 and in traffic jams... the other 99.35% of your driving foggetaboutit!!!
I think you and I have been through this before but I couldn't disagree more. I seen too many times in real life, at the drag strip, that when the mods are the same and the driver has a clue, the manual wins every time.kj_cinci said:I don't know how good of a driver you are but that sertainly make a diff. Anywho; between a auto and a stick with stock gearing and the same tires and HP the auto will win.
I am, by all meanings of the word, a novice at the 1/4 mile. This is the first car I've had on the track and I've only been there 4 times since April 2006.kj_cinci said:I don't know how good of a driver you are but that sertainly make a diff. Anywho; between a auto and a stick with stock gearing and the same tires and HP the auto will win.
I have not driven a stock auto, but a CAIed auto with after cat exhaust will do low 13's. Quick burn of the stock tires (cleaning, not heating!). Hold the brake, hold about 3,500 rpm, let go of the brake...
I am a beginner on the track with four wheels... but I think it says somthing that I drowe my (then) ~340 rwhp car to 13.14 and a 270 rwhp auto to a 13.25, both with ETs...
Stock they are pretty close but as the power goes up the auto becomes easier and should win.
High powered too the auto, even stock autos seem to do better... http://forums.modulardepot.com/showthread.php?t=91010 see post 5...