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New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? Sun, 29 September 2002 07:23 Go to previous message

XR6 Turbo: Sequential Auto vs Manual[ 17 vote(s) ]
1.4 speed BTR Sequential Auto 5 / 29%
2.5 speed Manual 12 / 71%

I thought stuff it, I'm getting one... so I just put my order in for one on friday... *grin*

Don't think it'll be as fast as I want to go... but it'll keep most cars honest... at least it will when I get it in November...


I ordered a manual, but (gasp) I'm putting some serious consideration into getting the BTR Sequential auto box... apparently it's pretty damn good for an aussie car (ie it's no SMG but it's pretty hot)

What is everybody's thoughts on the sequential auto vs manual debate in this case?

1: this engine makes 450 Nm at 2000 rpm... all the way to 5450 rpm... yummy!
2: the auto apparently holds the gear even when you want to bounce it off the rev-limiter
3: the manual apparently is still somewhat uninspiring, the clutch is heavy and it doesn't quick-change well.


So what's the verdict?


Mind you, I'm now planning my TA22 to be at least faster than the XR6T, rather than the SS commodores or WRXs... Smile

cheers

-nick

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Read Message   New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual?  physhSun, 29 September 2002 07:23
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? Cool1Sun, 29 September 2002 07:28
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? physhSun, 29 September 2002 07:32
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? Cool1Sun, 29 September 2002 07:52
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? Bill SherwoodSun, 29 September 2002 07:53
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? manipulateSun, 29 September 2002 07:55
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? manipulateSun, 29 September 2002 08:01
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? physhSun, 29 September 2002 08:26
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? JulzSun, 29 September 2002 08:49
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? manipulateSun, 29 September 2002 08:51
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? RA28Sun, 29 September 2002 12:43
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? physhSun, 29 September 2002 20:51
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? NarkMon, 30 September 2002 01:10
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? justcallmefrankMon, 30 September 2002 08:07
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? mrchoxMon, 30 September 2002 12:56
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? RA28Mon, 30 September 2002 13:35
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? physhMon, 30 September 2002 21:21
Read Message   Re: New XR6 Turbo... Sequential auto vs manual? manipulateMon, 30 September 2002 22:34
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