16-05-2017, 10:36 AM
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Re: Best car features/options
Originally Posted by realspeed
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Driven both auto and manual gear boxes, the auto makes driving easier but the manual I feel gives more control over the car.With auto I find those that have them tend to use the brakes more, so must get through brake shoes quicker
Just try slowing down through the gears on an auto box then on a manual gearbox, that is when the difference really shows up
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16-05-2017, 10:38 AM
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Re: Best car features/options
Originally Posted by Barry
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Don't quite understand that, how do you have more control? 
Also you use the gears to help braking....engine braking keeps it on the boil.
16-05-2017, 10:47 AM
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Re: Best car features/options
Originally Posted by Tpin
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I underztand where he's coming from....with manual you chanve gdar when you want not the car.Also you use the gears to help braking....engine braking keeps it on the boil.
16-05-2017, 01:07 PM
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Re: Best car features/options
Originally Posted by Barry
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Plenty of engine braking on my Peugeot 508 if you want it, also has the paddles if you want to play. Autos have certainly moved on in recent years...
You don't see many automatic race cars.
16-05-2017, 01:13 PM
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Re: Best car features/options
Originally Posted by Tpin
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Of course......you are right about them moving on.....no more 3 gears or struggling up hills and yes you do have more engine braking when in semi auto/sport mode but not nearly as much as a manual.You don't see many automatic race cars.
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