Topic: Some still prefer 4 on the floor
in Forum: General Non-Vette Discussion
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This was an interesting story in the USA Today for us "die hard" 4 speed guys and gals. I love my stick shift.... and no way... an auto for me!!
GM finds stick shift popular in Ford Mustang rival Camaro - USATODAY.com
GM finds stick shift popular in Ford Mustang rival Camaro - USATODAY.com
Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
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"Confucius say, man who drive automatic is shiftless ba$@#d"
What's the point in having a "sports car" with an automatic? Part of the fun is shifting thru the gears!!
Believe it or not, there are now 8 speed automatics in cars!! These things shift so quick, and smooth, you can't even tell what gear it's in, nor can you feel the shifts. BOOOOOORING!
My '74 is a 4 speed, the '85 is an automatic, but....the trans in the '85 will knock yer head off when ya git down on it, just like a standard power shift! With 5-6-7-8 speed automatics, it's impossible to get that same feeling...the parts inside just won't handle it.
Manual shifts ROCK! I don need no stinkin namby-pamby 'puter tellin ME whut gear I should be in....I'll do it meself!
What's the point in having a "sports car" with an automatic? Part of the fun is shifting thru the gears!!
Believe it or not, there are now 8 speed automatics in cars!! These things shift so quick, and smooth, you can't even tell what gear it's in, nor can you feel the shifts. BOOOOOORING!
My '74 is a 4 speed, the '85 is an automatic, but....the trans in the '85 will knock yer head off when ya git down on it, just like a standard power shift! With 5-6-7-8 speed automatics, it's impossible to get that same feeling...the parts inside just won't handle it.
Manual shifts ROCK! I don need no stinkin namby-pamby 'puter tellin ME whut gear I should be in....I'll do it meself!
Joel Adams
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Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
I believe there are certain vehicles that should be a stick shift. Both my Vette (4-speed) and my pickup (5-speed) are sticks and the only automatic is the wifes car. I think it just feels better and keeps me more involved in the driving of the vehicle.
Larry
The difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys!!
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