Auto or Manual?

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by theWeezL

Well, yes but your refering to an extremely high horsepower car using a built automatic...

Actually my first example was an (approximate) 400rwhp bpu++++ Mkiv Supra with stock tt's AND with a stock auto tranny. Maybe it's not low horsepower example, but imo it's certainly not "extremely high" (relative to the 1000hp+ Mk4s that are almost commonplace these days)...

Originally Posted by theWeezL

...I could reference Pro-Stock drag racers who dont use automatics almost to the man. They use 4 spd clutchless transmission sure, but I hope you see the point...

...Keeping this whole discussion in context, I don't know of any Pro-Stock Mk4 Supras that are using clutchless 4spds (especially street-driven ones). Also, based on how much BIGDOM likes cornering too, I doubt he's is looking to convert the "twin turbo Mk4 Supra" he's planning to get into a Pro-Stock car with a clutchless 4spd. ...I hope you see my point as well.

Originally Posted by theWeezL

...Take a stock mk4 6 speed and a stock auto to the track...put a good driver behind the wheel of both...and I'll put my money on the stick...

I agree that, since the 6spd gets a little more horsepower to the ground than the auto, a bone-stock MK4 6spd may have a very slight edge with a great driver...but put a simple bleeder-T, downpipe, a BCC, and average drivers in both cars... and (ime) the auto wins consistently.

Originally Posted by theWeezL

...But, ...when it comes to daily driving...Stick VS auto is purely a subjective and personal thing.

Agreed. Fwiw, that's why I first clarified BIGDOM's exact application before advising him on transmission selection.

[BIGDOM]

I think ill stick to manual guys, cos i intend to keep it when i get one.
Im currently chatting to a guy at southhampton import center uk. Hes really helpfull and say he can soures an avarege condition an milage one for me for about 6k all incluesive from japan! althow i have wonderd about getting one from the the u.s?

[theWeezL]

I am the first to admit Im not exactly a drag racing guy, but, even though your arguements for an Automatic on the strip "seem" valid on the surface, I remain skeptical.

I'll put my mostly stock mk3 n/a 5spd up against the same with an automatic on the strip anytime.

as for the reference to pro stock supra's...never heard of one...I was referencing the real "pro" pro-stockers, commonly refered to as door slammers.

But its a moot point and hardly worth bickering over...I only posted here to voice what "I" would buy...and I'll leave it at that