View Poll Results: whatcha got standard or automatic
standard and like it
19
45.24%
automatic and like it
12
28.57%
standard and hate it
1
2.38%
automatic and hate it
7
16.67%
where am I ???
3
7.14%
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How many have standard/manual
07-13-2002, 08:37 AM
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Car: 87' Firebird
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: Standard
How many have standard/manual
didnt know where else to post it but here... but just wondering how many people have a standard and how many have a auto. would you rather have the opposite?
i have a manual... LOVE it! u'll never see me in a automatic car
i have a manual... LOVE it! u'll never see me in a automatic car
07-13-2002, 10:05 AM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: 700R4 3500 stall, TransGo shift kit
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 4.11:1
I voted automatic and I like it, but thats cause of the 350 
Someday I'd like to have a manual thirdgen though.
Someday I'd like to have a manual thirdgen though.
07-13-2002, 10:08 AM
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This car is my first standard, and I never want an automatic again!
Then again, I never again want to have a car that's not a convertible either.
I love my 3rd gen, can you tell?
Then again, I never again want to have a car that's not a convertible either.
I love my 3rd gen, can you tell?
07-13-2002, 10:35 AM
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Car: '89 TA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: M5
I drove my '86 around for 3 years, then got the manual TA. NEVER going back Even my dad's '99 TA kicks ***, but its auto, I still don't have as much fun in that as drivin' my car. BTW there's a T56 for the '89 comin'
Even my dad's '99 TA kicks ***, but its auto, I still don't have as much fun in that as drivin' my car. BTW there's a T56 for the '89 comin'
07-13-2002, 10:39 AM
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Car: 1987 iroc-z custom
Engine: 355 tuned port
Transmission: 5spd baby, only way to go
Axle/Gears: 3.45
ive never owned an auto, never will..i think they are sooo boring driving them, waiting for them to shift pisses me off!! id rather know that i can shift at 1000rpms or 6500rpms...i like having that decision..
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07-13-2002, 12:17 PM
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I enjoy driving standards most of the time infact both my truck and trans am are standard. They are a ton of fun to drive but if I were to build a car for strip use only it'd be an auto with full manual shift also I know I don't shift as fast as an auto but I do like to be able to shift when i want. All in all anyone who hasn't drove a standard needs to so they can see how much funn they are.
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07-13-2002, 03:14 PM
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Car: 1991 Corvette Coupe
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4/4L60 same trans different name
i had both.......
now i'll have 2 T5's when i get my ****ING clutch from the ****ING speed shop
sorry just venting
now i'll have 2 T5's when i get my ****ING clutch from the ****ING speed shop
sorry just venting
07-13-2002, 07:50 PM
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Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH400 4,000 stall
Axle/Gears: Currie 9", 4.56 gears
I've got a big auto 
don't have to worry about replacing warn clutches and don't have to worry about breaking stuff. Next car might be a manual though, sort of miss bangnig through the gears.
don't have to worry about replacing warn clutches and don't have to worry about breaking stuff. Next car might be a manual though, sort of miss bangnig through the gears. 
07-13-2002, 08:20 PM
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Car: 2006 Tacoma X-Runner
Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3:15 LSD
I have had both a manual and automatic car. I love driving the stick shift but where I am with a lot of traffic I am relieved I have an auto. Traffic+manual= sucks a**. Still I miss banging through the gears. I just plan to build my auto into a manual shift auto that way I don't have to worry about a sore clutch leg
07-13-2002, 08:23 PM
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Car: '84 Z28
Engine: L69
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
I own an '84 H.O. Z28 with a 700R auto and like the firm shifts I get out of this tranny. I do though plan to own a TPI 305 5spd car someday. Then I'll have the best of both worlds!
07-14-2002, 01:09 AM
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I think just the opposite of many here; I started out with a 5spd T5, and now I have an Automatic, now I can never see going back to a manual car....and that works out great because I plan to do the 3.8L TTA/GN Turbo Buick V6 swap...
07-14-2002, 01:25 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 350
Transmission: T-5
at first i liked the manual, now that my hydrolic clutch system is gone again I HATE IT...
i wish a standard to auto swap was easy......
hell, i wish someone would just trade cars
jon
i wish a standard to auto swap was easy......
hell, i wish someone would just trade cars
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07-14-2002, 01:43 PM
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STANDARD.......I am one with the car, we are a well oiled machine....hehehe. Auto is ok for those traffic days but i like my 5 speed! Sure i have to get into the trans soon and rebuild it but it'll be worth it in the long run. Makes me feel like a race car driver, and i don't even need a honda to feel that way!hahahaha
07-14-2002, 03:20 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
Transmission: T56, T5
I had a 5 speed, but I want a 6 speed but I will have to settle for an automatic for a little while and save for the 6 speed.
07-15-2002, 06:29 AM
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Car: '84 Fiero ('01 GA interior)
Engine: '96 4.0 Aurora
Transmission: '96 4T80E
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