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Old 12-06-2005, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sherwood
automatics are getting more and more advanced everyday, locking torque converters are a big step forward, and the ability for a engine to push more torque out as the wheels spin up is a major plus for autos

honestly, nowadays slushboxes are quite better for the average person than a manual transmission
I have to agree. I don't think any race series (except NASCAR hfawk uses a true manual anymore. I think some of the SMGs used in Formula 1 are advanced enough where they can be programmed to shift most effectively for a given course.