Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Guys, I understand it is several hundreths faster, but the fact of the matter is that I, me personally, would give up a few hundreths per shift for more fun everyday I am behind the wheel of the car. The amount of time a car spends on the track versus the road, I would take the manual everyday, but again, this is just my opinion. And since I do not drag race, it is less of an issue, although it is quite nice on a road course or AutoX to know the car is going to stay in the gear you have it in...
This is why we each drive what we drive.
Many vehicles have the option to keep the vehicle from upshifting. The 5speed auto in many crossfires and mercedes do not though. The 7 speed in my 55 does. I can bounce it off the rev limiter all day long if I so desire and have done so a a couple of lights because I wasn't quick enough. Felt like a complete fool lol