How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Rustangin · 08-24-2007, 08:31 PM

Do it yourself is way more fun
Autos make my life easier
Autos should be reserved for most women and the occasionally girlie man

FloridaOrange · 08-24-2007, 08:32 PM

The only time I wish I had an auto is when my knee is bothering me. I was raised by my gearhead dad to require a manual in a sports car.

I'd probably look at going auto if I raced.........................alot. He used to race alot and most of his cars were manual so..

C-dub · 08-24-2007, 08:51 PM

the thought of re-building the e40d in my bronco is more than enough to make me wish it was a 5.0 5spd

walkaway23 · 08-24-2007, 09:59 PM

all my previous cars used to be auto till i got an 05 focus to practice on..now i have the mach and glad its stick...sometimes though being in florida and all i wish i had automatic with all the stop and go traffic everywhere.

24kmach · 08-24-2007, 10:37 PM

Auto's are hard to sell when it's a performance car. Example = there's a new Shelby GT at our local Ford dealer that is their first Auto in that car. NO bites.The 5 speeds sold when the price was lowered to within reason. The Auto is for sale at MSRP.

R.Shackleford · 08-24-2007, 10:49 PM

I love driving manual trans. I wouldn't mind a real clutchless paddleshift system like on the big bucks cars

But I really just like driving a manual. Sometimes my legs get tired, but only because I cannot find a comfortable driving position in this car.

Thunderbolt · 08-25-2007, 01:32 AM

Of the 9 vehicles I've owned, only 2 have been automatics. Shifting is more fun and gives me something to do.

04azuremach · 08-25-2007, 01:57 AM

I converted my manual to an automatic!

Azure Blurr · 08-25-2007, 07:03 AM

Our Machs an auto because of HER! But my rides are a 5spd and a 3spd on da column!

3150Mach1 · 08-25-2007, 08:17 AM

I have an auto cause I am just to friggin big the have a manual in one of these cars. However love having it for the adjustablity and consistancy.

04Torchred · 08-25-2007, 08:26 AM

I love my auto...especially after dropping in a 3300 PI converter. Sometimes I do miss rowing through the gears.

MACH1RAMAIR · 08-25-2007, 08:29 AM

Well I'm 64 years old and raced stick shift cars from 1958 to 1973 and now I have a bad rotor cup in my right shoulder and the pain is too much after speed shifting a 5 speed.
I spent a lot of sleepless nights going to bed I wanted to order the Mach with 5 speed only to wake up knowing I could only use an auto. I had to give up archery and a few other things but I'll be damned if I'll give up drag racing!!!
Hope at leased some of you guys understand!
PS none operable frozen rotor cup only the pain of therpy helps.
Bill

wchamberlain · 08-25-2007, 08:36 AM

I love rowing the gears in 5 speed, but it wouldn't bother me to go clcik click sometimes.

Alot of the race cars are autos, just a matter of preference is all!!!!!!!!!!

cobramach1 · 08-25-2007, 09:18 AM

Manuals might be more fun on the street, but a built auto is the only thing worth having out at the dragstrip. There's a reason you don't see many manual transmissions at the dragstrip.

NightOfTheCow · 08-25-2007, 10:59 AM

Autos are more reliable on the strip... so I can see what you're getting at there. Personally I think manual is a lot more fun. I drove my friend's Formula last night for the first time, and it's an auto. It felt so weird not shifting. Sometimes when I'm stuck in traffic, I WISH I had an auto, but when it's not constant stop and go for 4 hours in a 3 mile stretch, then I'd much rather have muh manual : )

Invidious · 08-27-2007, 12:24 AM

To me, there is just something about blipping the throttle for a perfect downshift as you clutch out...and throw the lever to the next lowest gear. It's almost like getting "intimate" with your car. In 94% of situations a good auto is more practical, but I didn't buy my Mach to be practical.

MachGirl04 · 08-27-2007, 09:26 AM

My Mach is auto. I HAVE to have that because I have 2 screaming kids in the back and auto pilot is the only way i can go. I had a hard time finding an automatic Mach when I was shopping around. A manual would be faster and more fun, but I kind of enjoy the fact that there are fewer of us autos around.

jaimoe · 08-27-2007, 01:49 PM

Since mine is a daily driver I like the auto. But for pure fun you can't beat the manual.

Charles236 · 08-31-2007, 08:01 AM

I went 5 speed on my Mach, but when I'm in a hurry it sounds like an automatic.

Mike1284 · 08-31-2007, 09:20 AM

manual FTW, way more fun anyway. auto should be for serious drag cars only. just my .02

jv7 · 08-31-2007, 12:14 PM

I have an auto, really missed shifting gears(bad knee), had a b&m hammer shifter installed(thanks again chewie) and can now bang gears wo a clutch, or just put it in 'D".

dantheratman · 08-31-2007, 02:26 PM

an auto mustang.... unless you have a med. problem, or are a serious racer, is like drinkin non-alcoholic beer to me... IMO.....

Thunderbolt · 08-31-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles236

I went 5 speed on my Mach, but when I'm in a hurry it sounds like an automatic.

I have no idea what that means.

R.Shackleford · 08-31-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

I have no idea what that means.

He's bragging about how fast he shifts

groundpounder · 08-31-2007, 05:10 PM

nothing like running through the gears, lemme tell ya! I think it's a prerequisite. So I gots me a 5-speed for da DD!

Having said that, at the track, I've NEVER seen an auto miss a gear.

Something to think aboot.....

View Poll Results: Autos Vs. Manuals
Do it yourself is just way more fun	40	44.94%
Autos make my life easier	25	28.09%
Autos should be left for most women and girlie men	24	26.97%
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

08-24-2007, 08:31 PM	#1
Rustangin Born to Run Built to Fly! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 1,386	How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Do it yourself is way more fun Autos make my life easier Autos should be reserved for most women and the occasionally girlie man

08-24-2007, 08:32 PM	#2
FloridaOrange SCS Homie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,643	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto The only time I wish I had an auto is when my knee is bothering me. I was raised by my gearhead dad to require a manual in a sports car. I'd probably look at going auto if I raced.........................alot. He used to race alot and most of his cars were manual so..

08-24-2007, 08:51 PM	#3
C-dub Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Bragg. NC Posts: 1,558	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto the thought of re-building the e40d in my bronco is more than enough to make me wish it was a 5.0 5spd __________________ what is it about modding my mach that makes me want to "Jimmy Dean" it into a tanker truck filled with gasoline at 150 mph???

08-24-2007, 09:59 PM	#4
walkaway23 DSG 03 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 478	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto all my previous cars used to be auto till i got an 05 focus to practice on..now i have the mach and glad its stick...sometimes though being in florida and all i wish i had automatic with all the stop and go traffic everywhere. __________________ Mods: rich1's Air Diverter Tune from BamaChips.com Aluminum Driveshaft FRPP Shaker 1" extension NGK TR55IX Spark Plugs Flowmasters welded into stock pipes Royal Purple Running through her veins Jegs O/R H-Pipe PHP Intake Spacer MGW Short Shifter & CobraBobs Gasket JLT RAI Stainless Steel Gas cap Chrome door locks Mach I cup holder bezel Mesh Grille Quad Fog light decals Mustang Bumper Inserts MGW Mach 1 Shift Knob Shorty antenna

08-24-2007, 10:37 PM	#5
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Auto's are hard to sell when it's a performance car. Example = there's a new Shelby GT at our local Ford dealer that is their first Auto in that car. NO bites.The 5 speeds sold when the price was lowered to within reason. The Auto is for sale at MSRP. __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. Mach 1 owner since January 1969. First ride in a P51D August 28,2010. Member Based in Kent, Washington, Pacific Cascade Mustang Club is the only original Mustang club in the Puget Sound Area and according to Mustang Club of America, we are the oldest in the nation.

08-24-2007, 10:49 PM	#6
R.Shackleford Road Racin' Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,402	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto I love driving manual trans. I wouldn't mind a real clutchless paddleshift system like on the big bucks cars But I really just like driving a manual. Sometimes my legs get tired, but only because I cannot find a comfortable driving position in this car. __________________ SOLD ... 2003 Mach 1 5spd IUP YouTube.com/a707 MGW Shifter : SCT : Pypes O/R X : Magnapack cat-back : K&N Filter : H&R SS Springs : Tokico D-specs : MM CC Plates : Anthracite Shelby Torq-Thrust M 17x9 -- Falken RT615 275/40

08-25-2007, 01:32 AM	#7
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Of the 9 vehicles I've owned, only 2 have been automatics. Shifting is more fun and gives me something to do. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

08-25-2007, 01:57 AM	#8
04azuremach Loud, fast and fun Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Owning Ricers at MIR Posts: 7,864	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto I converted my manual to an automatic!

08-25-2007, 07:03 AM	#9
Azure Blurr I miss my friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 6,020	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Our Machs an auto because of *HER!* But my rides are a 5spd and a 3spd on da column!

08-25-2007, 08:17 AM	#10
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto I have an auto cause I am just to friggin big the have a manual in one of these cars. However love having it for the adjustablity and consistancy. __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

08-25-2007, 08:26 AM	#11
04Torchred Pony Up! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 247	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto I love my auto...especially after dropping in a 3300 PI converter. Sometimes I do miss rowing through the gears. __________________ 13.49 @ 102.88 (Before Mods) Mods: FRPP 4.10's SLP Loudmouth Cat Back Superchips Custom Tuning (SCT) CAI (PHP) Steeda Underdrive Pullies 3300 rpm stall converter Future Mods: PHP Intake Spacer

08-25-2007, 08:29 AM	#12
MACH1RAMAIR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Quarryville PA Posts: 713	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Well I'm 64 years old and raced stick shift cars from 1958 to 1973 and now I have a bad rotor cup in my right shoulder and the pain is too much after speed shifting a 5 speed. I spent a lot of sleepless nights going to bed I wanted to order the Mach with 5 speed only to wake up knowing I could only use an auto. I had to give up archery and a few other things but I'll be damned if I'll give up drag racing!!! Hope at leased some of you guys understand! PS none operable frozen rotor cup only the pain of therpy helps. Bill __________________ 2004 Comp Orange/auto/Iup born; 10/06/2003- #328 of 7182 & 1 of 1039 Comp Orange vin; 1FAFP42R14F134291 Mods; catted MRT H pipe, Magnaflow catback, C&L cai tube, PHP spacer, UPR upper/lower control arms, 35 % tint, Alum. drive shaft, AUBURN posi, Moser 31 spline axles, Richmond 410 ring & pinion, NT05R 275/40/17 drag radials, Diablo tuned, Dyno tuned by Johnny Lightning Dynoed at; 270 Hp 302 torque. 9/26/07 13.07 / 106.00 MPH BFG's 6/08 12.97et / 107mph 5/12/2010 13.00 et

08-25-2007, 08:36 AM	#13
wchamberlain Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alvin, TX Posts: 932	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto I love rowing the gears in 5 speed, but it wouldn't bother me to go clcik click sometimes. Alot of the race cars are autos, just a matter of preference is all!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 13 Mustang GT 5.0 Deep Impact Blue 6 spd 04 Mach 1 OW 5 spd 89 5.0 LX Hatch Auto, bone stock

08-25-2007, 09:18 AM	#14
cobramach1 Fear begins with 'FE' Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orion Twp, MI Posts: 1,930	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Manuals might be more fun on the street, but a built auto is the only thing worth having out at the dragstrip. There's a reason you don't see many manual transmissions at the dragstrip. __________________ '08 Shelby GT500 Black w/Alloy stripes '02 F250 Super Duty, 7.3L Power Stroke, 4x4, Extended Cab, Long Bed '70 Mach 1 Yellow/Black interior, 427 Medium Riser FE, Manual C6 '70 Mach 1 White/Vermillion interior, 351C 2v, Auto, A/C, needs restoration '70 Mach 1 Calypso Coral/Black interior, 351C 4v, Auto, very rusty parts car '69 Mach 1 Indian Fire Red/Black interior, R code 428CJ, 4spd, needs restoration

08-25-2007, 10:59 AM	#15
NightOfTheCow Space Olympics Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: To The East Posts: 1,343	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Autos are more reliable on the strip... so I can see what you're getting at there. Personally I think manual is a lot more fun. I drove my friend's Formula last night for the first time, and it's an auto. It felt so weird not shifting. Sometimes when I'm stuck in traffic, I WISH I had an auto, but when it's not constant stop and go for 4 hours in a 3 mile stretch, then I'd much rather have muh manual : ) __________________ : D

08-27-2007, 12:24 AM	#16
Invidious Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 28	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto To me, there is just something about blipping the throttle for a perfect downshift as you clutch out...and throw the lever to the next lowest gear. It's almost like getting "intimate" with your car. In 94% of situations a good auto is more practical, but I didn't buy my Mach to be practical. __________________ Invidious 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 PHP spacer, Orange blast ported intake, PHP air box, C&L intake tube, Mac Longtubes, Catted Prochamber, SLP LM1s, FMS aluminum driveshaft, 4.10 gears, Trickflow rearend cover/girdle, Steeda fourbolt C/C plates, strut tower brace. QA1 tubular K-member and lower control arms, UPR coilover kit., Proslot II slotted/dimpled rotors, PHP Subframe connectors with driveshaft loop.

08-27-2007, 09:26 AM	#17
MachGirl04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,466	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto My Mach is auto. I HAVE to have that because I have 2 screaming kids in the back and auto pilot is the only way i can go. I had a hard time finding an automatic Mach when I was shopping around. A manual would be faster and more fun, but I kind of enjoy the fact that there are fewer of us autos around. __________________ Angela -------------- 2004 Mach 1, Oxford White, Auto 18" Wheel Replica Magnum 500s, BFG KDWs, Borla Catback, K&N FIPKII, & too much bling to list 1994 T-Bird LX, V8, Black 1990 Mustang LX 5.0, Vert, 7-Up Special 2004 Mustang Coupe, V6, Torch Red ( That's all for now. )

08-27-2007, 01:49 PM	#18
jaimoe Speed addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 648	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto Since mine is a daily driver I like the auto. But for pure fun you can't beat the manual.

08-31-2007, 08:01 AM	#19
Charles236 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,150	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto I went 5 speed on my Mach, but when I'm in a hurry it sounds like an automatic.

08-31-2007, 09:20 AM	#20
Mike1284 Eaton>Shaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 637	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto manual FTW, way more fun anyway. auto should be for serious drag cars only. just my .02 __________________ Click for pics Old '03 Cobra - Old '04 DSG Mach 1 - Old '00 GT

08-31-2007, 12:14 PM	#21
jv7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 950	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto I have an auto, really missed shifting gears(bad knee), had a b&m hammer shifter installed(thanks again chewie) and can now bang gears wo a clutch, or just put it in 'D".

08-31-2007, 02:26 PM	#22
dantheratman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: here,here Posts: 592	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto an auto mustang.... unless you have a med. problem, or are a serious racer, is like drinkin non-alcoholic beer to me... IMO.....

08-31-2007, 05:10 PM	#25
groundpounder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eastern, Iowa Posts: 183	Re: How do you feel about Manual Vs. Auto nothing like running through the gears, lemme tell ya! I think it's a prerequisite. So I gots me a 5-speed for da DD! Having said that, at the track, I've NEVER seen an auto miss a gear. Something to think aboot..... __________________ Cheap Fast Reliable Pick two

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