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Originally Posted by irpq11
Can a person shift more effectively than a machine. Aren't the main reasons for buying a standard tranny to be; [...]
What is the benefit after those? Downshifting?
I geuss the ? should be what is the benefit as apposed to an automatic transm?
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I've never understood why people think you can't downshift an automatic. Besides the fact that you can't AVOID downshifting when you step on the gas pedal, there's always those numbers on the other side of the 'D'; and modern cars (especially the Camaro) come with manual modes that are designed for you to select your gears.
/rant
Anyway, the manual is more fun for a lot of people (me), can get better fuel economy, and is less expensive to buy (as you said).
I think with an appropriate driver, the Camaro will be faster with the automatic than with the manual. People talk about manual-driving skill, but nobody ever talks about automatic-driving skill; most of the tricks you can do with a manual can be done with an automatic, and automatics have a few exclusive tricks of their own too.
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Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS
what is the purpose for double clutch down shifting?
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Double-clutching can do two things:
- Get you into gear more quickly than a normal shift
- Reduce synchro wear (in case you were worried about it, which I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be)
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also when i am slowing to stop @ a light for example i usually just put it back in N roll to a stop and go from there is it wrong to do so and not down shift? there is no need..?
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It's fine. Some people downshift through every gear on the way to a stop because they have superstitions either that you must use gears sequentially or that they'll suddenly need to accelerate to avoid an accident (and therefore fear neutral).