Al Massey Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Remeber the auto will be quicker than the manual in the straight line. I dont see how you worked that out? Surely its the other way round easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I dont see how you worked that out? Surely its the other way round easily If you're being sarcastic then I'm sorry. The auto changes gear quicker and due to the gear ratios and such, it works out faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 If you're being sarcastic then I'm sorry. The auto changes gear quicker and due to the gear ratios and such, it works out faster. No i was being serious, Been up against a few auto's and they never came close hence why i thought it was other way round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 No i was being serious, Been up against a few auto's and they never came close hence why i thought it was other way round Oh ok, it's just what I've read on here. If I'm wrong, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Drag racing basically boils down to driver skill with cars evenly matched in power.. I knew my Corolla RXi in an out, rarely lost in a drag race, embarrassed alot of higher powered cars and also caught a hiding from other cars... Its all about knowing your car.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well they dont use Auto's for drag cars for sh*ts and giggles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 two Supra's both with same power, one auto, one manual, the auto would win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biguns Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 That's why my n/a auto is rapid lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I always thought the skyline was a tad heavier? I'm not all that surprised, perhaps if the supra was manual it wouldve been a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 two Supra's both with same power, one auto, one manual, the auto would win I will do a short vid for you of how fast you can change gear in a manual then we will discuss your theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 two Supra's both with same power, one auto, one manual, the auto would win Only if you pick a driver with mechanical sympathy. You can change gear in a manual just as fast as an auto. Drivetrain might not like it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 two Supra's both with same power, one auto, one manual, the auto would win You sure about that?? Im willing to challenge that theory Mines a manual and supra steveo's is an auto, both N/A and it cant keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Only if you pick a driver with mechanical sympathy. You can change gear in a manual just as fast as an auto. Drivetrain might not like it though Agreed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Every auto ive drove has been slower than the manual even on spec sheets autos are generally slower maybe not new autos but were on about older cars here im sure even on paper toyota will spec the auto slower but i will happily be told otherwise with proof not just saying there faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The Auto also weighs more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I think you would probably notice it more in the N/A due to the lesser power. The long gearing will mean that acceleration will take a bit of a hit. Once you get into TT BPU this would probably aid traction levels though. One of our Foreign members managed similar 1/4 mile times to TDR, both with BPU TT Supras. Pred rings a bell? It was a 6 speed anyway, and we know that Brians was an Auto with high stall (you won't beat a manual without one if the driver is any good) A little bit of swings and roundabouts really, there won't be a lot in a Supra with a stock auto vs stock 6spd box. There will probably be a huge gulf in the times due to the driver though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I've owned both, an n-a 5 speed and a gtst, I'd have to say the skyline was a crap drive compared to the supra, hence me coming back to supras again. Power delivery was imence on the skyline, but then again it was an ex drift car and was far from stock. If I were you, I'd just be gratefull ur driving a better car, and not something that falls apart due to rust everytime it rains lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyAndy Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 By the way, It was my N/A. lol I was just fed up of him bragging, so i thought i would have a go... to be honest i didnt think i would have a chance being turbo but luck had it i took him twice. First time skyline had a better pull off and i still took him. Second time i had the better pull and still took him. looking at the stats - i can't beleive that there not more between the cars which has shocked me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 i think some people just assume because it has a turbo its fast and because the other doesn`t its slow as scott said it is swings and roundabouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well they dont use Auto's for drag cars for sh*ts and giggles I think there's a bit of a difference between a drag box and a run of the mill NA autobox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I think there's a bit of a difference between a drag box and a run of the mill NA autobox +1:thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I will do a short vid for you of how fast you can change gear in a manual then we will discuss your theory. sod the video.....do a real life example. The proof is in the pudding and all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Steady on girls. This is turning into a cock measuring competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Steady on girls. This is turning into a cock measuring competition Mines the biggest anyway, shall we close the thread now Without stating the obvious, just look at the SantaPod runs, plenty of auto's in the top list with the same spec as a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Mines the biggest anyway, shall we close the thread now Without stating the obvious, just look at the SantaPod runs, plenty of auto's in the top list with the same spec as a manual. The obvious argument is already covered Abz, mechanical sympathy, more consitstant off the line and, most important, easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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