How strong are the Autos?

[SamS]

Hey everyone, I am trying to get my hands on a GS-T or GSX and it seems that they are all autos around here. What are some of the draw backs if any. The fun factor is clear as I now drive an M6 Z28. How much slower are they and do they have any common troubles?
Thanks for your input Sam

 

[larryd]

in all honesty... im not saying this as an auto hater, but if you are driving a M6 Z28 now, wait for the manual DSM to show up.. youll come by one eventually

 

[Dannyboy1201]

The only good thing about a auto, is that you can build boost at the line... go here for Proof of Fast Automatic DSM97 Talon AWD. Automatic 12.022@ 111mph

 

[SamS]

Daniel what hav'nt you done to your car? So as far as brake boosting goes can you really launch an auto better than a 5 speed. What kind of stall speed does it have on the converter, you couldn't spin all 4 tires doing that could you?

 

[Dannyboy1201]

HuMm well thats not my Auto just a site that i came across.. Ive ridin im by buddys auto and the way he launched he held down the break and gave it gas and while he did that he quickly builds 7-8 pounds of boost then launches.. dont really know the specifics but thats what i seen him do..

 

[gstspyder1998]

Originally posted by Dannyboy1201
HuMm well thats not my Auto just a site that i came across.. Ive ridin im by buddys auto and the way he launched he held down the break and gave it gas and while he did that he quickly builds 7-8 pounds of boost then launches.. dont really know the specifics but thats what i seen him do..

Wouldn't that mess up the tranny???

 

[Dannyboy1201]

HuMm not sure .. but thats how he launched when i was in the car

 

[TurboSpyder98]

an aftermarket torque converter would let you do that with much higher rpms without damaging anything.. dont ask me where to find one or anything.. im just quoting what my friend who has a turbo 240sx (auto) says..

 

[bp97tsi]

I have a a/t 97 talon tsi. As far as i know they are pretty staout stout transmissions. I do however recommend not thrashing them though( downshifting & switching in & out of o/d while moving fast. Definately need to service it every 30,000 mi. Check out www.dunriteconverters.com. They have high stall converters, shift kits, & end clutch kits for these cars.

 

[IPT]

There is a yahoo group just for Auto DSMs. IT is a really good group to be on. Lots of information.

 

[swordfish]

Russ Coxe ran a 10.5 in his auto this past weekend. His iste is www.vrcracing.com

jeff

 

[Dannyboy1201]

Wow 10 w/ the auto thats frekin awsome...

 

[candela]

hey dannyboy, just to mention about the torque stalling in your buddies auto... my budy has a msd on his w/ the launch control on it so he can build boost as well, and its adjustable in 100 rpm increments =)