The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
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March 3, 2011 1:51 p.m. Moparman HalfDork
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March 3, 2011 1:57 p.m. triumph5 Dork
Moparman wrote:
The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
Ah, Powerglides?
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March 3, 2011 3:46 p.m. FlightService Reader
In reply to Moparman:
Wouldn't the issues in that respect be the dual clutch and CVTs are tuned for fuel economy and not acceleration?
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March 3, 2011 3:56 p.m. DILYSI Dave SuperDork
Moparman wrote:
The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
Have you driven a DSG VW? That thing launches like a beast. It also will hold a gear. No unexpected upshift. It's a manual with no clutch pedal, until you stick it in D.
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March 3, 2011 4:49 p.m. Moparman HalfDork
triumph5 wrote:
Had a 68 Skylark in college with a 350 and a poweglide. Not that bad though as it had enough torque and wasn't a high-winder.Moparman wrote:
The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
Ah, Powerglides?
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March 3, 2011 4:50 p.m. Moparman HalfDork
triumph5 wrote:
Had a 68 Skylark in college with a 350 and a poweglide. Not that bad though as it had enough torque and wasn't a high-winder.Moparman wrote:
The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
Ah, Powerglides?
