Is Driving a 5AT Like This Bad?
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Is Driving a 5AT Like This Bad?
I bought a 5AT because I live in a town where its constant stop lights, from the cruisin' strip to the loop. I've had a manual before and don't like driving it here.
Anyway, is it bad to drive the auto in manual mode all the time? I just got this car and only have 300 miles on it and know im not near done breaking it in but when it is, can I just constant cruise around stopping and starting driving the car with the + / - ?
Thanks!
-Chris
Anyway, is it bad to drive the auto in manual mode all the time? I just got this car and only have 300 miles on it and know im not near done breaking it in but when it is, can I just constant cruise around stopping and starting driving the car with the + / - ?
Thanks!
-Chris
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Re: Is Driving a 5AT Like This Bad?
All i drive my car in is the manual mode, i NEVER drive in d and push my car so much and take it to redline and downshift all of the time, no problems and it isnt "bad" for the engine if used properly.
Martin
2003.5 BS G35
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Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Nismo Aero/Sport Package
0-60 5.4 - 1/4 Mile 14.16 *GTech* and on 19's!!
Re: Is Driving a 5AT Like This Bad?
haha, I've heard two things -
1. The 5AT is bulletproof and it will last forever
2. The 5AT is crap and can't take any additional torque/power
It depends on who you talk to I guess. But, from my experiance, the 5AT is a very durable tranny. If yours ever does fail, I have one sitting in my garage for sale! (I have a 6MT)
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1. The 5AT is bulletproof and it will last forever
2. The 5AT is crap and can't take any additional torque/power
It depends on who you talk to I guess. But, from my experiance, the 5AT is a very durable tranny. If yours ever does fail, I have one sitting in my garage for sale! (I have a 6MT)
Kevin
www.KPtechnologies.net
AIM: KPiersonTec
04 DG Coupe / VDC Memory
OEM Remote Window up mod
Procharged / Crawford / TS
Re: Is Driving a 5AT Like This Bad?
No, I had the opportunity to buy a cheap VQ engine with the only catch being I had to buy the 5AT with it. I really wanted the engine so I bought them both. The car had 7500 miles on it when it was totalled.
Kevin
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04 DG Coupe / VDC Memory
OEM Remote Window up mod
Procharged / Crawford / TS
Kevin
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Re: Is Driving a 5AT Like This Bad?
I've heard that anytime you downshift it puts a lot of wear on the the transmission (auto or manual) and you should try to do that as least as possible. However, replacing a clutch is a lot cheaper than replacing an auto. Again, I don't know for sure, just what I've read on here (take that for what it's worth).
I've got a 5at too, I can't imagine playing with the gears all the time though, guess I'm just lazy.
I've got a 5at too, I can't imagine playing with the gears all the time though, guess I'm just lazy.
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Re: Is Driving a 5AT Like This Bad?
I've heard only good things about our A/T's. Apparantly they are the same box that's used in the Q-45, so I'd say it has the 'parts' to last.
As far as shifting in manual mode all the time.....shouldn't be an issue so long as it's done within the guidelines.
Might not render quite as good gas mileage as it would in 'D', but who cares.....it's more fun. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Enjoy
Colin.
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<font color=red>GSM</font color=red>
<font color=black>Silverstone Coupe</font color=black>
As far as shifting in manual mode all the time.....shouldn't be an issue so long as it's done within the guidelines.
Might not render quite as good gas mileage as it would in 'D', but who cares.....it's more fun. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Enjoy
Colin.
<font color=red>GSM</font color=red>
<font color=red>GSM</font color=red> <font color=black>Silverstone Coupe</font color=black>
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