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D.Stillwell

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Last Activity: 02-10-2024 11:54 AM

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Snakeden Branch, VA

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Fairlady Z34/6MT

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warpeacelove liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

^^ 100% because you're not shifting...the computer is... :tiphat: In a 6MT, its YOU actually shifting, mechanically, not thru a torque converter. And as for the twisties, hell no the auto has...
Liked On: 10-07-2015, 01:14 PM
Posted On: 10-07-2015, 01:03 PM
FERRARI liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

Welp, alright. I dont believe it till I see it, I've seen many MT vs AT arguments with different cars over the years and I dont buy an automatic w/ torque converter being better than 6MT. If it was a...
Liked On: 10-06-2015, 01:44 PM
Posted On: 10-06-2015, 01:15 PM
FERRARI liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

I think this is missing the point tho. Yes the 7AT will technically shift "faster"... But it has a torque converter, so you do get more drivetrain loss than a 6MT. It may seem to shift faster but...
Liked On: 10-06-2015, 01:43 PM
Posted On: 10-06-2015, 11:39 AM
FERRARI liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

Thats why you get the 6MT. no automatic tranny shift lag...if one knows how to shift, that is.. :tiphat: Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk
Liked On: 10-06-2015, 01:37 PM
Posted On: 10-06-2015, 10:47 AM
FERRARI liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

Im just going to put the Ztune (whatever its called) CSC in at some point when I upgrade the clutch... I bet a properly driven 6MT outlasts the 7AT easily, and its easy to work on manual tranny. ...
Liked On: 10-06-2015, 01:29 PM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 01:50 PM
FERRARI liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

Wrong....I never said it was bad lol :shakes head: I drove a g37s with the 7at extensively, I know exactly what it feels like (both in sedan and coupe)... Its not bad, just not as good as 6mt....
Liked On: 10-06-2015, 01:20 PM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 08:31 AM
FERRARI liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

The manual is faster and way more fun. If the 7AT was a dual clutch not a torque converter slushbox...things would be different. Ok, crapping in thread complete. :roflpuke2: Also, 6MT is for...
Liked On: 10-06-2015, 01:18 PM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 08:23 AM
FPenvy liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : MAZOC Firearms

^^ For sure, now I have something to look into at work... Thanks! Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk
Liked On: 10-05-2015, 01:28 PM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 01:18 PM
FPenvy liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : MAZOC Firearms

That sounds kinda scary, boys + fresh meat... Lol I digress.. Thanks for pointing me here FP!
Liked On: 10-05-2015, 01:17 PM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 01:14 PM
FPenvy liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

Lol thats confidence. Must be a nicely setup Z... I cant compete yet, all I got so far is the Stillen G3 installed, but its only been a month and I got the Stillen exhaust too, installing next...
Liked On: 10-05-2015, 01:09 PM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 12:51 PM
JARblue liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

I hear ya. Been trying to meet some local Z guys/gals so I ask... I also wanted to challenge you to MT vs AT race....lol jk
Liked On: 10-05-2015, 12:10 PM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 12:02 PM
abm89 liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

The manual is faster and way more fun. If the 7AT was a dual clutch not a torque converter slushbox...things would be different. Ok, crapping in thread complete. :roflpuke2: Also, 6MT is for...
Liked On: 10-05-2015, 11:18 AM
Posted On: 10-05-2015, 08:23 AM
mishuko liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : What did you do with your Z today VI (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Stillen G3 installed, washed, driven hard. Stillen exhaust install for next weekend...even more excitement Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk
Liked On: 10-05-2015, 09:09 AM
Posted On: 10-04-2015, 07:41 PM
mag_black liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : What did you do with your Z today VI (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Stillen G3 installed, washed, driven hard. Stillen exhaust install for next weekend...even more excitement Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk
Liked On: 10-04-2015, 08:37 PM
Posted On: 10-04-2015, 07:41 PM
Masterbeatty liked post by D.Stillwell On thread : The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XVV

Morning all....finally no rain today! Installing Stillen G3 and hopefully Stillen exhaust as well, shall be a good day with the Z :tiphat: Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk
Liked On: 10-04-2015, 11:16 AM
Posted On: 10-04-2015, 08:09 AM

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