RE: GLX -Automatic ONLY?!?!?! What da &%$#

[Tim Irwin <timi@Interlinq.com>]

I would agree that personal preference and usage have considerable weight in
the discussion of manual vs. automatic. However, the comparision of a
sequential racing gearbox is incorrect, as that is a manual transmission
that can be shifted without a clutch, not an automatic transmission. By its
nature, and automatic's torque converter saps more power than a manual,
resulting in slower acceleration times. Gearing has some effect, but it will
cut off either the high or the low end capabilities of a car.

Tim Irwin
'98 GLX

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Michael Rogan [SMTP:brewtail@mediaone.net]
> Sent:	Tuesday, December 08, 1998 7:05 PM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Re: GLX -Automatic ONLY?!?!?!  What da &%$#
> 
> This whole issue is almost a mute point seeing as how it all comes down to
> personal preference anyway. But if I may I want to interject something
> that was said. "manual gives you more control, better acceleration..."
> Since all the top racing series; sport touring, WRC, scca, etc. and up,
> have cars that use a clutch less transmission, what basis does manual give
> you better control? Acceleration is simple gearing. While not an
> adjustment that can be changed easily, if geared correctly one can have an
> extremely quick car. 
>     WIthout trying to sound cynical I think that what the individual wants
> is the most important thing. As long as you're happy more power to you! 
> 
> Stewart MacLund wrote: 
> 
> 	Hey, you got to consider that while some people driver, others are 
> 	drivers, if you get my drift.  And the bottom line is, manual gives
> you 
> 	more control, better acceleration...  Pretty much all around better 
> 	performance.  That was his point, i believe. 
> 
> 	But, also, i can understand your point about family cars... ;) 
> 
> 	Sundie... 
> 
> 	Bill Risch wrote: 
> 	Also, I don't 
> 	> appreciate you being so high and mighty just because you drive
> manual.  I can 
> 	> drive a manual car, but by my family's decision, i had to get an
> automatic car, 
> 	> and i still love it even though it isn't a 5 speed.  Maybe you
> should do some 
> 	> research before you make a comment like that......
> 
>