Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 46111)

Back when autos were 3/4+OD (like the 4R70W in my F150 and 4R100 in the Lightning) sticks were the go to transmission for the track it seems, just because the autos could tend to be lazy. Nowadays with the new 6R80 and all the others out there, autos are some badass pieces of equipment they put into their cars. If I didn't have it out to own a Mustang with a stick (being my first Mustang ever) then I would've gone auto simply for reliability and ease of mind driving in traffic and such. Plus the girlfriend could drive it. LOL

I will never say it takes a man to drive a stick at the track, but I will say it take a man to drive a stick as hard as an auto at the track.

Originally Posted by BLK2012GT (Post 46112)

You don't worry about my history. And I have a one piece DS and that's it as far as the driveline goes.

Originally Posted by Phuck Phace (Post 46118)

and clutch, flyewheel, DS loop?

Originally Posted by Doug1227 (Post 46113)

I can sip coffee AND downshift from 5th to 2nd in 1/4 of a second from a 40 roll.....what's more fun than THAT on the street! LMAO!

Originally Posted by wbt (Post 46097)

I own one of each. I'll take an auto over a stick anyday at the track.

Originally Posted by BLK2012GT (Post 46119)

Actually no DS loop. Damnit Tim

Originally Posted by 46Tbird (Post 46121)

Totally agree. And the potential in the new 6As is astounding. But I do more than drag race my car, and I would be way too bored with a slushbox in my daily commute.

I didn't realize you still have your M6 car. Do you ever do anything with it anymore?

Originally Posted by wbt (Post 46123)

I traded that in on my auto. My wife's 2013 is a MT-82 car. That is what she wanted and she prefers a stick over an auto.

Originally Posted by wbt (Post 46122)

Open your checkbook and start buying:

1. Dual disc clutch with flywheel
2. D/S loop
3. Rear end girdle with bearing cap support
4. Axle tube brace
5. Adjustable upper control arm and mount (set pinion angle)
6. Lower control arms and relo brackets
7. Hardened axles
8. Upgraded differential
9. A good shifter with tail housing bracket.

These are mods you should have done before spending all that money on the motor work. More power means nothing if you can't reliably get it to the ground.

Originally Posted by OG Fox (Post 46128)

sounds like she's a keeper

Originally Posted by Doug1227 (Post 46113)

I can sip coffee AND downshift from 5th to 2nd in 1/4 of a second from a 40 roll.....what's more fun than THAT on the street! LMAO!