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General Discussion Area / Re: Makes me wish I had a manual...
« on: 08 August 2006, 16:05:18 »Quote
And what's stopping you doing that with an auto Bob?I suppose it must depend on what the senso/tip/step/etc tronic box is based on. Some are auto's with manual control and some are manual boxes underneath with auto clutches, but the Mitubushi FTO that my brother had didn't really change gear any faster while in manual than if you'd selected 3 or 2 on your 'normal' auto. Once the novelty had worn off he rarely selected anything but ordinary drive.
I'd have an auto over a manual any day, but must admit, I wouldn't mind both, (selectotronic or whatever it's called!), for those odd occassions I go for it through some twisties!
You'll be glad there's only a 'go' pedal & 'stop' pedal, with non of the 'down clutch ... upclutch' etc etc 
When you get practised with your auto you can use a foot for each pedal! 8-) ( I know that's NOT what you get taught but I do) As for creeping forward ... why I don't know, but my wife's auto Astra G doesn't creep like al the auto's I've had, it's as though the brake light circuit switches the drive off? :-?
