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To all auto drivers
« on: 11 July 2009, 21:04:01 »
Do any of the auto box drivers change down for roundabouts using manal shift.

And does this do any harm to the box. Have always just keep mine in drive but have been doing today.....Takes me back to my old manal box days ;D ;D ;D.

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« Reply #1 on: 11 July 2009, 21:06:28 »
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Do any of the auto box drivers change down for roundabouts using manal shift.
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And does this do any harm to the box. .
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No  :y
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« Reply #2 on: 11 July 2009, 21:16:32 »
Sometimes do that. Gives a good bit of engine braking. As far as i know it is OK to do and no harm will occur :-/ :-/. never had no probs with it on any auto box motors I've had. done it with all of them :y :y :y  Al
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« Reply #3 on: 11 July 2009, 21:17:20 »
For a bit of fun set the box in second it wil kick down into first turn the traction control off select sports mode and its good for 80 mph plus 8-) good fun on the twisty bits ;) :)
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« Reply #4 on: 11 July 2009, 21:18:42 »
I did the manual changes at roundabouts and the misses thought it was my fault that the gearbox had gone on my omega. Thankyou for posting this. I WIN AGAIN!!!. Still does not help my gearbox tho  :(
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« Reply #5 on: 11 July 2009, 21:25:27 »
Hi,
I have driven auto now for about 40 yrs, and never messed with manual changes except for down steep hills, or narrow winding roads where gearbox was constantly changing.

I don't think you will do any harm if what you want is a trip back in time.

Only thing that would concern me, is the addittional wear you will be causing to the sliding electrical contacts on the gear selector, which would not have been allowed for in the design.

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« Reply #6 on: 12 July 2009, 08:37:22 »
the auto box will only change down when veh speed and engine revs permit so no damage will be done i often do this on steep hills for engine brakeing
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« Reply #7 on: 12 July 2009, 08:39:58 »
Certain Forum members use an Auto like a Manual anyway ::) :y
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« Reply #8 on: 12 July 2009, 08:41:40 »
i have 2 auto's ( it wasnt planned just the way it worked out)

i have never done this i let the gearbox do it just because i have never needed to plus i am scared i might break it! ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 12 July 2009, 09:45:48 »
only ever use it down hills tbh. Sports mode covers my "other" needs. Cant see any harm either way.
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« Reply #10 on: 12 July 2009, 10:26:27 »
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Certain Forum members use an Auto like a Manual anyway ::) :y

Who's been talking! ::) ::) ;) ;)

I change down at most junctions TBH. Won't do any harm, although some might say it will wear the selector switch. IMO it will do the opposite, keep it working!

I do it to take advantage of engine breaking as I don't see the point of burning pads for no reason! Especially useful when towing the van :y :y :y
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« Reply #11 on: 12 July 2009, 10:55:47 »
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Certain Forum members use an Auto like a Manual anyway ::) :y

Who's been talking! ::) ::) ;) ;)

I change down at most junctions TBH. Won't do any harm, although some might say it will wear the selector switch. IMO it will do the opposite, keep it working!

I do it to take advantage of engine breaking as I don't see the point of burning pads for no reason! Especially useful when towing the van :y :y :y

PMSL - Yeh pads are really expensive aint they!  ;D ;D ;)

I would rather use brakes than put extra wear on the engine / box tbh.

Having said that, I have used the box to assist slowing down a little bit, or locking it in 2nd + sport mode and taking it for a blast down twisty roads is also a good en!  ;D :D
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« Reply #12 on: 12 July 2009, 12:19:48 »
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Certain Forum members use an Auto like a Manual anyway ::) :y

Who's been talking! ::) ::) ;) ;)

I change down at most junctions TBH. Won't do any harm, although some might say it will wear the selector switch. IMO it will do the opposite, keep it working!

I do it to take advantage of engine breaking as I don't see the point of burning pads for no reason! Especially useful when towing the van :y :y :y

PMSL - Yeh pads are really expensive aint they!  ;D ;D ;)

I would rather use brakes than put extra wear on the engine / box tbh.

Having said that, I have used the box to assist slowing down a little bit, or locking it in 2nd + sport mode and taking it for a blast down twisty roads is also a good en!  ;D :D

Not talking price  :o :o :o  But wears disks too, and risks glazing etc. I'd just prefer to make use of the engine. :y :y
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Re: To all auto drivers
« Reply #13 on: 12 July 2009, 12:23:26 »
Nope, only use manual going down very steep hills
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Re: To all auto drivers
« Reply #14 on: 12 July 2009, 19:04:07 »
How many revs does your auto take to get from 3rd to 4th as mine takes ages and goes upto 5000 before i feel it change gear or am i doing something wrong??  :-/
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