Should we be embarrassed? (to drive an auto)

[XR6 Hulk]

I was at the gym last night and a few guys were talking about a WRX one of them was considering buying. I suggested they consider an XR6T. They ummed and arrred and became curious. Then They asked me about my XR6T.

They asked me about my own XR6T and what transmission it has and I said Auto, they scoffed and laughed, they said seriously what is it? I repeated "Auto".

I told them that the Autos at the drags are faster than the manuals and that the XR6Ts go pretty hard when tuned and would give most WRX's a good hiding. They again laughed at me. "Come on...They said its an embarrassment to drive an auto".

Should we be embarrassed? (Auto, ford drivers)

[theunfairadvant]

Originally Posted by XR6 Hulk

I was at the gym last night and a few guys were talking about a WRX one of them was considering buying. I suggested they consider an XR6T. They ummed and arrred and became curious. Then They asked me about my XR6T.

They asked me about my own XR6T and what transmission it has and I said Auto, they scoffed and laughed, they said seriously what is it? I repeated "Auto".

I told them that the Autos at the drags are faster than the manuals and that the XR6Ts go pretty hard when tuned and would give most WRX's a good hiding. They again laughed at me. "Come on...They said its an embarrassment to drive an auto".

Should we be embarrassed? (Auto, ford drivers)

We should be proud of driving auto.
The 6 Speed Auto in the Falcon would shi t all over the rex sti,
as the sti is no match for it.

[XR6 Hulk]

I agree with you, i am proud but trying to convince these guys was harder than banging your head on a brick wall. when all they know is small motor, no torque, skyline, WRX, 200sx, the auto never makes sence.

[merlin]

I don't know about "embarrassed" but personally I would never buy an automatic performance car (I just find it boring). Then again I have nothing against people that do - the vast majority of Fords/Holdens are auto.

[Noddy]

No need to be embarrassed mate, they are just ill-informed. With the latest ZF boxes in eu they will shift much quicker than any manaul box and leave your mates wonder WTF happened.

Let alone DSG...... Going off the talk of DSG being the norm in almost all euro stuff it won't be long before we have them here in our imported Ford products.

[b2tf]

Bah, I get crap all the time because my ute is an auto. It doesnt worry me one bit, because it's still fast enough to blow off most people who have a go at me about it. And, I can have a drink while I'm doing it!@ :hihi:

[montyv8]

between the ss drivers at the servo, and the wrx guys at the gym, well... I dunno.

maybe deep down you aren't happy with your car?
alternatively, you could, just maybe, not care?

btw, proud auto driving, ss/wrx beating AFF member here

[Black F6]

He certainly is spreading the Christmas Cheer

[montyv8]

but seriously.... who here is going to say "yes, i'm embarressed to be driving an auto"?
if they did, why did they buy the car?

[Jock260]

Originally Posted by merlin

I don't know about "embarrassed" but personally I would never buy an automatic performance car (I just find it boring). Then again I have nothing against people that do - the vast majority of Fords/Holdens are auto.

Agree 100%. The experience you get with most sports cars can only be fully enjoyed with a clutch.

[bf tubs]

i wont be getting another manual .the technology of the current auto boxes is just too hard too pass up .if its good enough for amg then its good enough for me

[Walkinshaw]

How can you chase an "employee" keep an eye on a trick & wave your cane with a manual?

[Falcon Coupe]

I can see a theme developing with these threads... :

[montyv8]

Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

How can you chase an "employee" keep an eye on a trick & wave your cane with a manual?

get more "employees" Dan, and put up their hourly rate, you'll be able to afford a driver.

[montyv8]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

I can see a theme developing with these threads... :

everytime someone looks at or says something about XR6hulks car, he's going to post about it?

[Scott]

Originally Posted by XR6 Hulk

Should we be embarrassed? (Auto, ford drivers)

See, I told you to get your inferiority complex sorted out in the last thread. Next time you feel a little vulnerable, take a step back and unload your jink on them. I find this to be the only way to asert myself in the gym with the WRX boys.

[DivHunter]

Originally Posted by XR6 Hulk

I agree with you, i am proud but trying to convince these guys was harder than banging your head on a brick wall. when all they know is small motor, no torque, skyline, WRX, 200sx, the auto never makes sence.

I must be deeply confused with the C4 and dominator converter going onto the back of my RB. Turbos also make arseloads of torque, you might want to be more specific.

[kocho]

I couldn't care less if someone bagged me about having an auto. I love my car too much to care.

[XR6 Hulk]

Hey, dont shoot the messenger. I asked should we be embarrassed not are we. Many people out there are ill informed but who knows maybe we are the ill informed???

[blackers10]

autos are so much easier to drive in traffic
but id love a manual

but eh at least we wont shock load our gearboxes and spit them all over the ground after dumping the clutch at 6000rpm LOL

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by XR6 Hulk

Hey, dont shoot the messenger. I asked should we be embarrassed not are we. Many people out there are ill informed but who knows maybe we are the ill informed???

From whom does the message originate ?
Some may be ill informed, but most don't care what they think.

[montyv8]

Originally Posted by kocho

I couldn't care less if someone bagged me about having an auto. I love my car too much to care.

agrees with the above maybe you could offer some counselling to the hulkster?

[plext]

All these type of threads are starting to embarrass me.

This is rarely a good thing.