Auto vs. Manual

[MookdocOE]

Took a peak under the dash, I have a spot for a clutch in the future should the need arise.

Restomods? 20 years down the road? Happening right now converted early limited production vettes as just one example fetchin 300K plus or more.

Who really knows today what happens tomorrow ? Who really cares?

There is always a buyer, if you are banking your retirement on this one get ready for the wait in almost all cases.

Then just watch it parked....I'm driving an A10 today, not for the investment. For the enjoyment in my preference.

We have at least one.

I kinda like my A10! I get in usually coffee or seltzer hit the pipe real good and listen and feel the sounds. Added part I don't even have to shift it shifts pretty damn good.

 

[rubberduck]

Surprised nobody mentioned this. AT wins hands down here. Shifting left handed is sub-optimal in some vehicles. Practice those left-handed shifts ahead of time boys and girls for when the need comes up.

 

[Bald Guy]

Surprised nobody mentioned this. AT wins hands down here. Shifting left handed is sub-optimal in some vehicles. Practice those left-handed shifts ahead of time boys and girls for when the need comes up.

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Heck, I may ditch the entire car for the right woman. ; )

 

[rubberduck]

Heck, I may ditch the entire car for the right woman. ; )

Fast women, fast cars. That story usually ends with no car and NO woman.

 

[Bald Guy]

Fast women, fast cars. That story usually ends with no car and NO woman.

I like a slow paced woman. Fast cars come and go. ; )

 

[rubberduck]

I like a slow paced woman. Fast cars come and go. ; )

I’m into slow. Like an 84 Land Cruiser (MT of course) girl that is skilled with firearms. Perfect!

 

[nordique14]

I was just reminded of this video that discusses all of the modern tech that goes into a manual transmission. We think of them as “old tech” but they are quite modern. I completely forgot our cars have ‘no lift shift’.

 

[ToniCipriani]

Side question... it says the factory fill is 0W40 for both 4BW and 5BW in the video, I thought the owner's manual said it's 5W30 for the 4BW?

 

[LF4472]

Side question... it says the factory fill is 0W40 for both 4BW and 5BW in the video, I thought the owner's manual said it's 5W30 for the 4BW?

It is 5W30 for the 4BW.

 

[+ManifoldPSI]

Lord, that's some serious tongue weight...should've gotten a 1/2 for that

Every time I see one of those setups I think the same thing. I have often wondered why boat/trailer manufacturers don't position trailer axles farther forward to help with weight distribution. That would also change the pivot point on the trailer and how it behaves, especially when reversing, but as long as axle placement is not too far forward, the arc/swing-out in the back should be manageable.

Manual (CT4). Just my personal preference—I’ve driven manuals for the last 30 years. I’ll continue to choose a manual as long as there’s the option to do so. I like the additional points of engagement.

Plus, now I can say I’ve owned both a Cadillac and a Lincoln (2002 LS) with a manual transmission. Considering Lincoln only built about 2000 MT LS’s, there can’t be many of us around.

Man, 5-spd Lincoln LSs are rare. I almost bought a co-worker's at least a decade ago just because I thought it would be an awesome platform. Dreams of a mod-motor and 6spd from a Terminator flourished until I realized there is really not much of any aftermarket support for the platform.

An LS'd LS also got the gears turning in my head... just to piss off the Ford AND GM loyalists!

 

[flipray]

If i wanted an auto, I would have kept my V3. Missed rowing gears from my old C6Z but need backseats. This is the only car nowadays that covers both.

 

[Atemoya]

Manual 4BW because there are zero other RWD manual sedans aside from the 5BW here in Canada.

And because I don't want a V8, so 4BW it is.

Just curious, was it because of gas mileage or cost?

 

[rubberduck]

 

[ToniCipriani]

Just curious, was it because of gas mileage or cost?

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Jul 28, 2025

I don't want a V8 might be the most Canadian thing ive ever heard aside from hockey jargin.

Well it's more so my driving is mostly city and gas is friggin' expensive.

Also this Canadian doesn't know jack about hockey.

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I guess you missed this, lol.

 

[ToniCipriani]

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So that literally runs on blood of the first born, lol.

 

[Atemoya]

Surprised nobody mentioned this. AT wins hands down here. Shifting left handed is sub-optimal in some vehicles. Practice those left-handed shifts ahead of time boys and girls for when the need comes up.

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I have no problem with my woman and driving the Elise at the same time. Lol

 

[rubberduck]

So that literally runs on blood of the first born, lol.

Cannibalism at its finest. When you think about it we have wars over oil, so not much different.

 

[Paradox]

That's what trucks are for

Nice boat. One big block or 2 ?

Everybody on the water hears you fire it up don't they

lol - yes, pretty loud. Twin staggered Mercury Racing 700s

 

[Paradox]

Every time I see one of those setups I think the same thing. I have often wondered why boat/trailer manufacturers don't position trailer axles farther forward to help with weight distribution. That would also change the pivot point on the trailer and how it behaves, especially when reversing, but as long as axle placement is not too far forward, the arc/swing-out in the back should be manageable.

In my case, it’s a Manning trailer made for this specific boat. I believe it has less than 800 lbs of tongue weight. It’s pretty well balanced and, coupled with an electric over hydraulic braking system, and a shock absorbing hitch, it tows extremely well. In terms of backing up, it needs a lot of space to turn ( like when backing it sideways into a storage unit) so you have to start it quite a few feet ahead of time.

 

[RDATLTE]

In my case, it’s a Manning trailer made for this specific boat. I believe it has less than 800 lbs of tongue weight. It’s pretty well balanced and, coupled with an electric over hydraulic braking system, and a shock absorbing hitch, it tows extremely well. In terms of backing up, it needs a lot of space to turn ( like when backing it sideways into a storage unit) so you have to start it quite a few feet ahead of time.

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Where do you run that bad boy? I'm doubting nearby Castaic.